Rim H. Chaif
Graduate Teaching Assistant at William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications- Claim this Profile
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Arabic Native or bilingual proficiency
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English Full professional proficiency
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French Full professional proficiency
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Italian Limited working proficiency
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Hanane Boujemi
I have worked with Rim as a qualified policy analyst and a champion in the Internet Governance field in the MENA region. She is a great example of perseverance and is hard working. She contributed substantially to building content specific to policy challenges which showcased her critical thinking and writing skills. Rim is a leader by nature and the most humble person, I strongly recommend her to work in IG and Internet Policy field as she will be a great asset to your team.
Andrew Julius Bende
If you are genuinely looking for a dedicated, trusted, passionate, skilled, and hugely social colleague within communication, journalism, intercultural facilitation, and general group dynamics, then Rim is your perfect candidate. Having Rim as our communications personnel was both a total blessing for Crossing Borders. She tirelessly worked to rejuvenate our social media presence, and there with, a complete strategy on how we not reach over 3000 members within the first hours of the posts/communications we make. Rim never saw problems, she instead found solutions to challenges – even if it was against many odds. Rim was also a great colleague for us. A very honest and caring person, always looking out for others, and making sure that we all had a great time. She was also one of the few colleagues that took on the mediation role in our office in instances where there was need for this. She was also always available to support colleagues within the communication areas. She invested a great deal of time and detail is supporting our staff with for example developing and publishing blog posts, understanding aspects of personal security in communication, and keeping our organization’s visibility at its best. On a personal level, Rim is down to earth, and realistic in her expectations. She exhibited a great ability to innovate within limited resource contexts and still deliver great results. She is also a dependable person that will deliver what she says yes to. Rim is also an open person, meeting all with objectivity, and providing space to build and support workable group dynamics. To me, working with Rim was a great pleasure, knowing that I worked along a great colleague and friend. And I am sure this is picture of Rim anyone will get if they just give her the opportunity to enter their space.
Hanane Boujemi
I have worked with Rim as a qualified policy analyst and a champion in the Internet Governance field in the MENA region. She is a great example of perseverance and is hard working. She contributed substantially to building content specific to policy challenges which showcased her critical thinking and writing skills. Rim is a leader by nature and the most humble person, I strongly recommend her to work in IG and Internet Policy field as she will be a great asset to your team.
Andrew Julius Bende
If you are genuinely looking for a dedicated, trusted, passionate, skilled, and hugely social colleague within communication, journalism, intercultural facilitation, and general group dynamics, then Rim is your perfect candidate. Having Rim as our communications personnel was both a total blessing for Crossing Borders. She tirelessly worked to rejuvenate our social media presence, and there with, a complete strategy on how we not reach over 3000 members within the first hours of the posts/communications we make. Rim never saw problems, she instead found solutions to challenges – even if it was against many odds. Rim was also a great colleague for us. A very honest and caring person, always looking out for others, and making sure that we all had a great time. She was also one of the few colleagues that took on the mediation role in our office in instances where there was need for this. She was also always available to support colleagues within the communication areas. She invested a great deal of time and detail is supporting our staff with for example developing and publishing blog posts, understanding aspects of personal security in communication, and keeping our organization’s visibility at its best. On a personal level, Rim is down to earth, and realistic in her expectations. She exhibited a great ability to innovate within limited resource contexts and still deliver great results. She is also a dependable person that will deliver what she says yes to. Rim is also an open person, meeting all with objectivity, and providing space to build and support workable group dynamics. To me, working with Rim was a great pleasure, knowing that I worked along a great colleague and friend. And I am sure this is picture of Rim anyone will get if they just give her the opportunity to enter their space.
Hanane Boujemi
I have worked with Rim as a qualified policy analyst and a champion in the Internet Governance field in the MENA region. She is a great example of perseverance and is hard working. She contributed substantially to building content specific to policy challenges which showcased her critical thinking and writing skills. Rim is a leader by nature and the most humble person, I strongly recommend her to work in IG and Internet Policy field as she will be a great asset to your team.
Andrew Julius Bende
If you are genuinely looking for a dedicated, trusted, passionate, skilled, and hugely social colleague within communication, journalism, intercultural facilitation, and general group dynamics, then Rim is your perfect candidate. Having Rim as our communications personnel was both a total blessing for Crossing Borders. She tirelessly worked to rejuvenate our social media presence, and there with, a complete strategy on how we not reach over 3000 members within the first hours of the posts/communications we make. Rim never saw problems, she instead found solutions to challenges – even if it was against many odds. Rim was also a great colleague for us. A very honest and caring person, always looking out for others, and making sure that we all had a great time. She was also one of the few colleagues that took on the mediation role in our office in instances where there was need for this. She was also always available to support colleagues within the communication areas. She invested a great deal of time and detail is supporting our staff with for example developing and publishing blog posts, understanding aspects of personal security in communication, and keeping our organization’s visibility at its best. On a personal level, Rim is down to earth, and realistic in her expectations. She exhibited a great ability to innovate within limited resource contexts and still deliver great results. She is also a dependable person that will deliver what she says yes to. Rim is also an open person, meeting all with objectivity, and providing space to build and support workable group dynamics. To me, working with Rim was a great pleasure, knowing that I worked along a great colleague and friend. And I am sure this is picture of Rim anyone will get if they just give her the opportunity to enter their space.
Hanane Boujemi
I have worked with Rim as a qualified policy analyst and a champion in the Internet Governance field in the MENA region. She is a great example of perseverance and is hard working. She contributed substantially to building content specific to policy challenges which showcased her critical thinking and writing skills. Rim is a leader by nature and the most humble person, I strongly recommend her to work in IG and Internet Policy field as she will be a great asset to your team.
Andrew Julius Bende
If you are genuinely looking for a dedicated, trusted, passionate, skilled, and hugely social colleague within communication, journalism, intercultural facilitation, and general group dynamics, then Rim is your perfect candidate. Having Rim as our communications personnel was both a total blessing for Crossing Borders. She tirelessly worked to rejuvenate our social media presence, and there with, a complete strategy on how we not reach over 3000 members within the first hours of the posts/communications we make. Rim never saw problems, she instead found solutions to challenges – even if it was against many odds. Rim was also a great colleague for us. A very honest and caring person, always looking out for others, and making sure that we all had a great time. She was also one of the few colleagues that took on the mediation role in our office in instances where there was need for this. She was also always available to support colleagues within the communication areas. She invested a great deal of time and detail is supporting our staff with for example developing and publishing blog posts, understanding aspects of personal security in communication, and keeping our organization’s visibility at its best. On a personal level, Rim is down to earth, and realistic in her expectations. She exhibited a great ability to innovate within limited resource contexts and still deliver great results. She is also a dependable person that will deliver what she says yes to. Rim is also an open person, meeting all with objectivity, and providing space to build and support workable group dynamics. To me, working with Rim was a great pleasure, knowing that I worked along a great colleague and friend. And I am sure this is picture of Rim anyone will get if they just give her the opportunity to enter their space.
Credentials
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Stop Stressing and Keep Moving Forward
LinkedInApr, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Activists against Xenocide
Kreisau - Initiative Berlin E.V.Sep, 2016- Oct, 2024 -
Climate change ambassadors
Crossing BordersAug, 2016- Oct, 2024 -
Path to Social Enterepreurship
EUROMOVE NGOAug, 2016- Oct, 2024 -
Communicating success: ICT for capturing social impact
World LearningSep, 2015- Oct, 2024 -
Internet Policy in MENA region: Research Methods and Advocates
Annenberg school for communication studiesSep, 2015- Oct, 2024 -
Advocacy strategies for better internet policies in the Mena region
HivosAug, 2015- Oct, 2024 -
The middle east and adjoining countries school of internet Governance
ICANNMay, 2015- Oct, 2024 -
Human rights, cultural rights and artistic rights
Atriel AfricaMar, 2015- Oct, 2024 -
Internet governance and policy in the Middle East and North Africa
HivosJun, 2014- Oct, 2024 -
Dalf (French)
French institute in AlgeriaApr, 2014- Oct, 2024 -
Social and Behavioral Research - Basic/Refresher
CITI ProgramSep, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Visual Anthropology
Ethno artJun, 2015- Oct, 2024 -
Introduction on Internet Governance
DiploFoundationOct, 2014- Oct, 2024
Experience
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William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Graduate Teaching Assistant
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Aug 2022 - Present
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International Multimedia Journalist
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Dec 2012 - Present
*Wrote and proofread over 80 articles on a variety of topics for a french-speaking online platform. *Wrote/researched news/feature articles, including ministerial visits and municipal meeting coverage. *Developed site content, drafted e-newsletters, authored feature articles for print. *Worked closely with editorial sta8 to copy edit, transcribe interviews and administer the company's website. *Conducted research & Reported on complex issues related to corporate governance, compliance, and law, translating them into easy-to-understand concepts for the audience. *Wrote various features and stories on social-cultural, Education, and human rights issues. InsideOver: English-Speaking Media, based in Italy - 2019 - I was sent to investigate and wrote stories on Migration in south Italy. *Raseef22: Arabic Media based in Lebanon - 2015 - 2017 - Covered events, and wrote stories on societal and gender issues from Algeria, France, and Denmark. *Blasting News France: June 2014 to August 2016 - Covered events, reported stories with a special focus on "Politics, Society, Culture" issues happening in Algeria and along the Middle East and North Africa region, and proofread articles written in French, *Rapolitics: Copenhagen, Denmark - June 2016 - Covered an event that was organized by Rapolitics non-profit organization, the article was published on the organization website. *L'Echo d'Algerie - Tlemcen, Algeria - 2015 - Covered local events such as Ministerial visits, Cultural and social events. *AlFanar Media - London-based Media outlets - Nov 2014 - No 2016. - Attended training on "Educational Journalism" delivered by AlFanar media in Istanbul. - Reported and wrote stories about Education issues in Algeria. -La Liberte: Francophone Algerian Media _2012 Internship at the Cultural section Show less
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The International Foundation for Electoral Systems
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United States
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International Affairs
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300 - 400 Employee
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Consultant
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Mar 2021 - Dec 2022
*Assembling, examining, identifying, and analyzing data, laws, studies that are related to electoral systems.*Provide and reinforce logistical and administrative support.
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Program Coordinator, MENA region (Fellow)
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Jun 2020 - Mar 2021
*Implemented, and redesigned a tracking system for contract renewals and vetting deadlines.*Advised on procedures and defined agencies and associations for potential collaborations. *Forecasted, monitored, and tracked the project's annual budget.*Mentored and trained two new hirees on contracting, vetting, executing payments, and tracking spending.*Customized and remodeled a new budget tracker.*Drafted the vendor, including field employees' contracts, and executed their payments.*Supported the Analysis and assessment of constitutions and laws related to elections. Show less
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Crossing Borders
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Denmark
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Crossing Borders Ambassador
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Aug 2017 - Dec 2022
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Editor Chief Magazine / Project manager
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Dec 2015 - Oct 2017
*Headed, supervised, and directed a team of 20 people between reporters, bloggers, proofreaders including designers.*Initiated and successfully administered the annual event that brought over 200 attendees.*Reviewed and edited online content (text, image & videos) which boosted by 40% social media and the NGO website.*Negotiated a proposal & secured funding for the project implementation.*Facilitated capacity-building workshops around the country.*Negotiated new projects and secured new partnerships. Show less
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European Union Agency for Asylum – EUAA
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Malta
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Interpreter
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May 2021 - Aug 2022
*Facilitating the communication while interpreting from Arabic & French into English and Vice-Versa. *Provide translation of written document directly into a spoken language for immediate understanding. *Translate documents from English into Arabic and French. *Facilitating the communication while interpreting from Arabic & French into English and Vice-Versa. *Provide translation of written document directly into a spoken language for immediate understanding. *Translate documents from English into Arabic and French.
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The New Arab
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United Kingdom
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Newspaper Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Investigative Reporter
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Apr 2018 - Dec 2021
*Conceptualized, developed, and pitched stories related to social justice and civil liberties (Migration, racism, violence...). *Maintained top quality of outgoing news in both written and digital format. *Conceptualized, developed, and pitched stories related to social justice and civil liberties (Migration, racism, violence...). *Maintained top quality of outgoing news in both written and digital format.
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Global Press Institute
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United States
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research Fellow
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Sep 2019 - Jun 2020
*Explored, assessed, and analyzed local media, laws, and regulations in 12 countries. *Investigated and examined LGBTq+ and women journalist situation in 12 countries. (mainly MENA region and African countries). *Identified, quantified, and classified the least covered areas in the region investigated. *Analyzed libel and defamation laws and forecasted regions for potential collaborations and partnerships. *Investigated coffee smuggling in central Africa and created a map with satellite images Show less
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Atlas Corps
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Visiting Fellow
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Sep 2019 - Jun 2020
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Freelance Writer
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Mar 2018 - Sep 2019
- Evaluated Information/laws to determine compliance with Standards of Women's Rights in Algeria. - Wrote blogs, reports, and consequence-driven stories about women's rights violations and gender issues in Algeria. - Evaluated Information/laws to determine compliance with Standards of Women's Rights in Algeria. - Wrote blogs, reports, and consequence-driven stories about women's rights violations and gender issues in Algeria.
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SumRando
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Internet Policy Writer
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Sep 2015 - Sep 2017
- Wrote Internet policies and advocacy analysis reports on Digital rights, Internet Infrastructure, Data protection, and privacy in Algeria. - Identified issues and areas to explore. -Collected data, research, and analyzed the information. - All reports were written in Arabic and English - Wrote Internet policies and advocacy analysis reports on Digital rights, Internet Infrastructure, Data protection, and privacy in Algeria. - Identified issues and areas to explore. -Collected data, research, and analyzed the information. - All reports were written in Arabic and English
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Education
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2022 - 2025
William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs -
2017 - 2019
University of Calabria
Master's degree, Media education and pedagogy -
2011 - 2014
National School of Journalism and Sciences of Information
Master's degree, Institutional and Business Journalism -
2016 - 2016
Krogerup Hojskole
Degree, International/Global Studies -
2014 - 2014
L-Università ta' Malta
DiploFoundation training course, Introduction to Internet Governance -
2008 - 2011
University Aboubakre Balkaid
Bachelor's degree, Business French
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