Wajihah Zaman
Project Assistant at Amna (formerly Refugee Trauma Initiative)- Claim this Profile
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Amna (formerly Refugee Trauma Initiative)
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Greece
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Mental Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Assistant
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Jul 2022 - Present
London, England, United Kingdom Supporting with the tracking of programmatic and partnerships progress by capturing data and preparing reports in a timely and appropriate manner, supporting the work of the Partnerships Manager and LMER lead. Responsibilities include; undertaking short information collection and research exercises as required; drafting reports for multiple audiences; supporting the coordination of Amna's due diligence of partners and support with the consultancy process. Another big part of this role is… Show more Supporting with the tracking of programmatic and partnerships progress by capturing data and preparing reports in a timely and appropriate manner, supporting the work of the Partnerships Manager and LMER lead. Responsibilities include; undertaking short information collection and research exercises as required; drafting reports for multiple audiences; supporting the coordination of Amna's due diligence of partners and support with the consultancy process. Another big part of this role is supporting with Amna's database and training partners on how to use it to ensure that information is stored effectively. Show less
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HHUGS
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Fundraising and Social Media Officer
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Jan 2022 - Jul 2022
London, England, United Kingdom
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HHUGS (Helping Households Under Great Stress)
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Fundraising Admin Assistant
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Aug 2021 - Jul 2022
London, England, United Kingdom Administrative tasks include: - Managing and responding to emails and phone calls - Events support - Social media management
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University of Essex
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Student Information Team Adviser
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Jan 2020 - Aug 2021
Southend on Sea, United Kingdom
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Signpost Resource Centres
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United Kingdom
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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PA to CEO
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Oct 2019 - Jan 2020
Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom Internship as a PA to the CEO of Signpost, a non-profit organisation that works to support people in deprived communities and with mental health problems with a focus on unemployment.
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University of Essex
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Student Mentor
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Jan 2019 - Sep 2019
Colchester, United Kingdom Mentored students from underprivileged backgrounds aged between 14 and 17 in their progression to university.
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Student Ambassador
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Oct 2016 - Sep 2019
Colchester, United Kingdom - Acquired several transferrable skills such as good communication and a positive attitude. - As a part of my training I have also taken a safeguarding course. - Responsibilities include campus tours of large groups of visitors, answering questions from students and parents, welcoming guests to events.
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Holocaust Educational Trust
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United Kingdom
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Philanthropic Fundraising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Regional Ambassador
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Dec 2014 - Sep 2019
Yorkshire - Educational visit to the infamous WW2 concentration camp Auschwitz where after I became an ambassador. - Work with schools, colleges and communities around the UK to educate people on the contemporary relevance of the Holocaust on current racial issues and genocides. - Took part in public speaking as a part of this.
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Fresh Beginnings
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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English Second Language Teacher
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Oct 2016 - Mar 2019
Colchester, United Kingdom - A Refugee Teaching Programme - Began as a teaching assistant and progressed to teaching and leading classes, taught me to be organised and efficient in planning. - Worked with groups of individuals from varying backgrounds (Afghanistan, Syria, Nepal) to help them resettle in Colchester. - Taught basic English as a foreign language - Interpreted for many of the students who needed help with their paperwork and other issues concerning their resettlement.
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THE PEACE MUSEUM
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United Kingdom
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Volunteer
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Aug 2018 - Dec 2018
Bradford, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom - Help out with guidance and communication with visitors - Carry out administrative tasks - Ensure the cleanliness of exhibition pieces
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Youth Representative and President of Society
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Jun 2017 - Jul 2018
London, England Metropolitan Area Spoke at the House of Lords as a representative of the charity for a discussion panel. Set up a society for the charity at my University and was elected as President. The role included the organisation of campaigns on campus where we raised awareness about domestic violence and about the support available for individuals affected by domestic violence.
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Human Relief Foundation
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Volunteer
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Jul 2014 - Sep 2017
Bradford, United Kingdom - Raised money for those in need and affected by natural disasters, civil war and local issues such as homelessness and poverty. - Worked with a team to raise money through street collections in various cities, bag packing and charity dinners.
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Education
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University of Essex
Theory and Practice of Human Rights, Law -
University of Essex
Modern History and Politics, Modern History and Politics