New Business Director

• Oct 2022 - Present

Aseel is expanding access to the digital economy by providing direct aid to people in humanitarian conditions (Do Good) and empowering artisans to sell their products directly to buyers (Buy Good). Currently supporting artisans and beneficiaries in Afghanistan and Turkey, Aseel has onboarded over 10,000 handmade products and provided life-saving support to over half a milion people till date. Please see more about Aseel’s work at AseelApp.com. Other relevant links of Aseel’s work and impact to date: Al Jazeera - https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2022/7/19/how-one-mobile-app-is-helping-afghans-send-aid NPR - https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2022/09/20/1120602261/he-wanted-his-company-to-be-the-etsy-of-afghanistan-now-it-has-a-crucial-new-mis Show less

Monitoring And Evaluation Consultant

• Oct 2022 - Present

ACTED, Terres des Holmes, UN FAO, Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue, European Union

Report Writer

• Aug 2022 - Sep 2022

UNICEF

Brand Representative

• Sep 2021 - Present

Advocacy Officer

• Sep 2020 - Present

Border Violence Monitoring Network (BVMN) is an independent Network of NGOs and associations mainly based in the Balkan regions and in Greece, who monitors human rights violations at the external borders of the European Union and advocates to stop the violence exerted against people on the move. Research: Active member of the advocacy team, particularly engaging in UN and EU Advocacy. Experience in compiling policy briefs, research outlines, reports, information briefings for MEPs/MPs, writing letters, filing FOIs etc. Focal point: Constant monitoring of BVMN activities, ensuring my member organisation's perspective and voice are taken into account in decision making, being a point of contact, participating in Open Assembly’s and structural meetings of the network. Show less

Common Futures Conversation Contributor

• Aug 2020 - Present

Discussing specific challenges facing Europe and Africa with experts and policy-makers to produce innovative policy solution regards to conflict and violence, inequality, and climate change. This initiative allows participants to engage with Chatham House research, develop their own ideas and share those ideas with policymakers and politicians. Discussing specific challenges facing Europe and Africa with experts and policy-makers to produce innovative policy solution regards to conflict and violence, inequality, and climate change. This initiative allows participants to engage with Chatham House research, develop their own ideas and share those ideas with policymakers and politicians.

Global Shaper, World Economic Forum

• Nov 2020 - Jan 2023

As part of the Bristol (UK) team, I engaged in a project by Stepup.one, a company that seeks to reskill refugees in the Kakuma Camp, Kenya, with digital marketing tools. As part of the Bristol (UK) team, I engaged in a project by Stepup.one, a company that seeks to reskill refugees in the Kakuma Camp, Kenya, with digital marketing tools.

Monitoring and Reporting Coordinator

• Sep 2020 - Aug 2022

‍This organisation supported and provided emergency relief for people affected by border violence. It conducted research and monitored monitor human rights violations.Responsibility: Organising testimonial taking: monitoring and organising the taking of testimonials from people subjected to border violence. Organising testimonials report completion: checking testimony transcripts for details, organising a remote team to write up transcripts into report format, checking final testimony reports and uploading each testimony. Producing frequent feedback documents in order to keep everything in check. Research: Monitoring and documenting trends at the Greek-/ Bulgarian-Turkish border through groundwork and area assessments. Creating resources to make monitoring and documenting outputs more accurate. Leadership: Setting deadlines, leading monthly meetings, organising team members to ensure all testimonials are written up by our monthly deadlines. Show less

Lead Project Coordinator

• Aug 2021 - Jul 2022

I ran a project that was formed to provide direct and immediate humanitarian assistance to Afghan refugees in need after the change in regime in Afghanistan after 15th August 2021. This project supported Afghans in need with medical assistance, accommodation, access to food, and non-food items, as well as referring those who requested support beyond our mandate. We received funding from the Fund for Global Human Rights. Impact: 704 Afghans were directly supported with humanitarian assistance, and 799 were ben indirectly supported through our referral network of organisations. Total lives impacted: 1503.Project Management: Having an overview of all eight teams that make up the project – Accounting, IT, Fundraising, Administration, Remote Case Work, Groundwork, Social Media, Referrals. Ensuring that all teams work in conjunction with and complement each other. Responsibility: Ensuring that all cases are addressed in the most appropriate way. Mentoring our case manager; ensuring the teams and team leads are staying on track with our goal of the project. Altering systems based on how they are working to meet the needs of the teams. Research: Conducting needs assessments with Afghans that are part of vulnerable Afghan communities to ensure support is being delivered effectively and needs-based. Partnerships: Establishing partnerships with organisations, associations, individuals to further the effectiveness and efficiency of the project. Show less

Ground Coordinator

• Mar 2021 - Jul 2022

‍This organisation supported and provided emergency relief for people affected by border violence. It conducted research and monitored monitor human rights violations.Responsibility: Assessing needs of people in need of support, organising the ground team to deliver support and conducting M&E.Outreach: Leading and conducting outreach missions to reach affected and isolated communities of border violence with the aim of helping and supporting these communities that currently have no way of receiving support. This involved mobilising individuals, collaborating and working alongside other organisations, as well as visiting specific locations where targeted demographics are based.Organisation: Creating systems and standard operating procedures to follow for conducting and documenting ground work. Also, creating safety, security and safeguarding policies for my team.Leadership: leading the ground team to complete tasks and carry out groundwork in line with the organisation’s mission and vision. Engaging in effective communication to the team, constantly collecting feedback to enhance the effectiveness of our operations. Show less

Social Media Coordinator

• Sep 2020 - Apr 2022

‍This organisation supported and provided emergency relief for people affected by border violence. It conducted research and monitored monitor human rights violations.Organisation: Effectively using online platforms to promote Josoor’s message, specifically using social media accounts, proofreading articles to be published and staying on top of the activities I am contributing towards.Responsibility: Created and lead social media team to promote the organisations work and mission - across Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedInPlatforms used: Google Drive, Trello, Canva, Later (Scheduling tool), Facebook Business Suite, Slack Show less

Internal Coordinator [Interim]

• Apr 2021 - Aug 2021

‍This organisation supported and provided emergency relief for people affected by border violence. It conducted research and monitored monitor human rights violations.Organisation: Led the creation of internal processes and structures of the organisation, organising a team for 6 people to meet deadlines, with over 100 documents/processes created within two months. Organising recruitment, On-boarding new volunteers. Having an overview of each team and monitoring progress and assessing where gaps are needed. Show less

Researcher and Writer

• Feb 2021 - Aug 2021

Every week, I ran the "Stories from the Tent" section of RR. I organised and took two interviews per week of individuals that would be able to speak to the specific country context that was chosen each week. I interviewed a range of people including, but not limited to, refugees, asylum seekers, students, activists and academics from across the world. Every week, I ran the "Stories from the Tent" section of RR. I organised and took two interviews per week of individuals that would be able to speak to the specific country context that was chosen each week. I interviewed a range of people including, but not limited to, refugees, asylum seekers, students, activists and academics from across the world.

Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding Data Management Remote Intern

• Jan 2021 - Aug 2021

Through the United Nations Volunteer scheme, I worked with Conflict Resolution, Peacebuilding and Security (CoPeSe). CoPeSe is one of the largest e-peacebuilding networks in the world. Through the United Nations Volunteer scheme, I worked with Conflict Resolution, Peacebuilding and Security (CoPeSe). CoPeSe is one of the largest e-peacebuilding networks in the world.

Social Media Manager and Writer

• Nov 2020 - Aug 2021

Client Services Lead - Beirut Response

• Sep 2020 - Oct 2020

Tasked with communicating with Lebanese charities to find out and understand how they operate, the issues they are facing and how CSRN can support effectively. This is in response to the Beirut explosion in August, as well as the current Covid-19 pandemic. Also, I was responsible for assisting the creation of project briefs which will then be used by students at 180 Degrees Consulting.

Consultant Team Lead

• Jun 2020 - Aug 2020

Consultant Team Lead for 180 Degrees Consulting Bristol through the Covid-19 Student Response Network (CSRN)Worked with CoppaFeel!, a UK-based breast cancer awareness charity. CSRN is a collaborative network led by student consultants across the UK to support third sector charities in a Covid-19 world. I recieved training from the three official training partners: Accenture UK, Tata Consulting Services, and Data³.

President of University of Bristol’s CoppaFeel!

• Jul 2019 - Jun 2020

I led and coordinated a committee of 11 students to achieve the aims of CoppaFeel! to educate, encourage and empower young people of all genders to check themselves regularly. The year had been a huge success with over £8,150 raised and 36 events hosted. We had direct (in person) contact with over 1000 students and indirect (social media/ online) contact with approximately 10,000 students over the course of the year. My role required good organisational skills, along with team leadership and team work to ensure that this year was the most successful of Bristol CoppaFeel!’s yet. Awards received: - “Bristol SU Group of the Month (October 2020)” for our Cancer Coffee Morning support group initiative - University of Bristol’s Volunteering Awards (2019/2020) “Campaign of the Year” for our Cancer Coffee Morning support group initiative - Society Awards (2019/2020) “Campaigns and Causes Society of the Year” Nominations and Shortlists: University of Bristol’s 2020 Volunteering Awards nominations/ awards: - “Community impact” - group nomination - “Leader of the year” - personal nomination I was personally shortlisted for The Extra Mile Award at the National Societies and Volunteering Awards (NSVAs) 2020. SU Society Awards 2019/20 shortlisted nominations: - Individual Award for Outstanding Contribution - personal nomination. SU Awards 2019/20 shortlisted nominations: - Student Leader of the Year Award - personal nomination. Show less

President

• Jun 2018 - Jul 2019

During my time as President, I led a committee of 11 people to send out 3 projects promoting WASH to Uganda and Nepal, while also pioneering a brand new project in Ghana. I worked as a team leader while also being a team player within the committee. I effectively delegated work to ensure the charity ran smoothly, while also being in constant communication with the board of trustees to abide by our rules of the charity. I introduced local volunteering into the charity, working specifically with Help the Homeless Bristol. I also introduced a project proposal form to our website which allows charities to propose new projects, which we can then assess to see if they fit our criteria. If a project was chosen we would develop it closely alongside the host charity to ensure that it is an ethical, effective and sustainable project. This ensured that BVDA would progress forward and develop as a charity with the introduction of new projects. Awards:I was shortlisted for Outstanding Individual Contribution Award at the Volunteer Ball Awards Ceremony 2019; BVDA was nominated for best project at the Volunteer Ball Awards Ceremony 2019; as well as the Sustainable Volunteering Award at the SU Awards 2019 Show less

Project Manager & Project Parent

• Jun 2017 - Jul 2018

Managed and created the project alongside the host charity (Little Big Africa). I also guided the new volunteers through training and assisted with their queries. This role involved: organisation, monitoring and evaluation, leadership and teamwork.

Intern

• Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

I interned at DI for working on their Modern Slavery statement and sorting documents for a variety of departments, ranging from PR, to finance and also project development. I also developed an online training framework for DI, focusing specifically on safeguarding. I interned at DI for working on their Modern Slavery statement and sorting documents for a variety of departments, ranging from PR, to finance and also project development. I also developed an online training framework for DI, focusing specifically on safeguarding.

Nasty Activities and Excursions / Team Leader

• Sep 2015 - Jul 2016

Summer Internship

• Jun 2013 - Jun 2013

Over the duration of two weeks, I was part of a team of four with the goal of developing and marketing a innovative product. I contributed to the market research of the product as well as leading the design aspects. Upon completion of the product we presented, as a team, to the Managing Director and the director of Focus Integrated. Over the duration of two weeks, I was part of a team of four with the goal of developing and marketing a innovative product. I contributed to the market research of the product as well as leading the design aspects. Upon completion of the product we presented, as a team, to the Managing Director and the director of Focus Integrated.