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United StatesEMAIL AVAILABLE PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLESummaryVisionary Communications Leader, Seasoned Spokesperson and Writer/Translator/Interpreter with over 24 years of experience in language services, event management, and strategic content creation. Demonstrated expertise in providing translation and interpretation for world leaders, including the United Nations Secretary-General and Heads of State leveraging fluency in English, Arabic, and French with an intermediate level in Spanish. Proven ability to innovate and lead multilingual and multicultural teams in implementing high-impact projects in fast-paced environments fostering cross-cultural connections that resonate deeply with target demographics. ExperienceChief, Translation & InterpretationUnited Nations Mission in Iraq2013 - 2023 (10 years)Provided general oversight and authoritative expertise in the management Translation and Interpretation Section at the United Nations Mission in Iraq and organized its work according to United Nations rules, regulations, and standards. Consulted with United Nations Headquarters to keep abreast of relevant strategies, policies, and procedures, and implemented them at the Mission-level accordingly. Advised senior management on document management and conference services. Supervised the translation team, monitored the translation workflow, and functioned as the Chief Editor of all outgoing documents. Coordinated with the clients to ensure the timely delivery of efficient translation, text-processing and other language services. Developed guidelines and issued instructions on the use of vocabulary and terminology according to United Nations editorial standards. Translated, edited and self-revised a variety of important sensitive and confidential documents- not available to the staff- for the Special Representative and the Chief of Staff. Self-revised translated documents with a high standard of accuracy and fidelity to the meaning of the original texts, including conformity of the grammar, syntax, and idioms to the target language. Conducted final content check with a focus on details, delicate terms and cultural sensitivities in the Middle East. Played a leading role in meetings with the Mission's heads of units, sections and offices to discuss translation and interpretation issues, and work on the setting of terminology standards for the Mission- wide production of documents. Suggested and implemented the creation of a glossary of terms (Arabic- English, English-Arabic) specific to the Mission's mandate and the social and cultural characteristics of the host country.Planned the events hosted by the Mission, including meetings, conferences workshops and visits by local and international delegations, including visits by the United Nations Secretary-General and other senior United Nations officials. Consulted with the Mission components and focal points of the visiting delegations to coordinate the planning and organization of those events. Managed the interpreters, translators and editors assigned to those events, and participated as team leader. Worked as the Chief Interpreter of the Special Representative at his meetings, including highly confidential and sensitive ones, with senior Iraqi government officials, including the President. Planned for the meetings, prepared for the expected topics of discussion, and provided consecutive and simultaneous interpretation during the meetings. Provided interpretation for the United Nations Secretary-General and other senior United Nations officials during their visits to Iraq. Managed the human resources of the Section, including administrative matters, established and updated the work plan, long-term planning, staff attendance, workflow, evaluation of performance and Candidate's Name - page 1contract renewals. Supervised work assignments, managed outsourcing of work to consultants and assessment of their performance. Managed the recruitment process and advised other components of the Mission on the recruitment and training of new translators and interpreters. Mentored and coached the staff on various matters, including the United Nations core values and competencies and the Mission mandate. Reached out to UN agencies and leading translation/ interpretation schools in the world to provide the staff with training on the latest technologies in the field, including editing, text processing, speech-to-text tools, translation and interpretation. Introduced the use of modern technologies in the field, including TRADOS Studio, to increase the efficiency of the workflow.Worked as the Mission's Multilingualism Coordinator, consulted with counterpart at the Office of the Under-Secretary-General for General Assembly and Conference Management to coordinate the Missions input in the different activities and initiatives carried out by UN Headquarters to promote Multilingualism as a core value of the organization. Suggested and implemented initiatives to promote the mainstreaming of multilingualism at the Mission level. Produced videos to celebrate special language-related occasions, such as World Arabic Language Day. Advised the Director of the Public Information Office on the issuance of press releases, media briefs and other press statements by senior officials of the Mission. Accompanied the Special Representative to media events, including interviews by Iraqi and international television networks. International Media Consultant2011 - 2012 (1 year)Provided professional advice for media organizations, including television networks, radio stations, private corporations, and public institutions.Advised senior on designing PR and communication strategies. Advised PR Managers, including on trade and consumer strategies across all platforms. Spearheaded relationships with talent and optimizes their value. Provides direction on developing engagement plans and bringing new contacts. Advised PR/Communication Managers on day-to-day press office functions including press releases, briefing materials, Q&As, website activity, merchandise, and other tasks. Advised corporate relations and regional communications staff on coordinating media inquiries and outreach efforts.Provided direction to Senior Managers, Corporate Relations in administering the operational functions of the Media/Communication departments including project management, presentations, budgeting, tracking, and reporting.Directed the design, implementation, and evaluation of internal / external communication plans that consider all internal/external stakeholders.Advised on ways and means to build and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and manage vendor partners.Developed key messages and a variety of communications to help drive engagement, supervision and culture change among stakeholders.Director, Conferences Departmentthe Emirates Center for Strategic Studies & Research 2009 - 2011 (2 years)Managed the Conferences Department and supervised the department staff. Suggested, planned, and managed the international conferences, symposia, lectures, and other events organized by the center, including the Annual Energy Conference, the Annual Conference, and the Conference on Education.Candidate's Name - page 2Advised the senior management (General Director and Executive Director) on topics related to international relations and current affairs and on international experts to invite to the center. Edited Arabic and English translations of the documents of lectures, symposia, workshops, and conferences held at the center before submission to the ECSSR Director General and its President. Coordinated with other department directors, including the media department, to ensure a flow of information to the media on the department's activities. Established professional contacts with diplomats, government officials, academics, and leading world experts in different fields to ensure the department receives information on the most important topics and events on the world's scene.Re-structured the Conferences Department, suggested new initiatives, designed ambitious plans, and transformed the department into a very dynamic entity able to take on new challenges and explore new horizons to raise E.C.S.S.R's profile regionally and internationally. Invited high-profile speakers to deliver lectures or participate in international conferences and symposia hosted by the Center, including former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell; former Malaysia Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad; former United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and current United Nations Secretary-General Antnio Guterres; former NATO General-Secretary Jaap de Hoop Scheffer; former Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Abdul Rahman Al-Attiyah; former Saudi Ambassador to the United States Prince Turki Bin and others. Organized the successful 2011 Annual Conference titled Global Strategic Developments: A Futuristic Vision. With a gathering of prominent international figures, the conference discussed various geopolitical, military, security, financial and economic challenges the world faces, including financial crises, violence and conflict across the globe, changes affecting the regional and global balance of power, the evolving role of international organizations and the shape of global power in the future, among other topics.SpokespersonUnited Nations World Food Programme2008 - 2009 (1 year)Functioned as the Official Spokesperson for WFP.Managed the PI Department, including the organization of staff and budget. Formulated PI strategy and designed advocacy material for WFP and implemented communication strategies and campaigns to support fund-raising and resource mobilization. Designed strategies and policies related to resource mobilization and partnerships building, identified and developed opportunities for building and maintaining strategic partnerships. Provided strategic advice to the Country Director and other senior management, on the formulation and implementation of internal and external communications, advocacy, and outreach strategies. Wrote press releases, feature articles, op-ed pieces, and prepared Public Service Announcements for use by local and international broadcast networks. Established and maintained regular contact with all relevant national and international media in Sudan. Ensured that responses to media requests promoted a better understanding of WFP objectives and activities, and organized quarterly round tables with national, Arab, and international journalists. Strongly positioned WFP within the UN family and significantly raised its profile with donors, government officials and all key players in local development, including civil society, local, international media circles, and other critical stakeholders.Provided technical advice on improving communication with donors and development partners and developing targeted communications material to support strategic partnership building. Promoted public information campaigns on WFP activities and outreach programs to position the organization as a leader within the humanitarian/development sector. Candidate's Name - page 3Provided training sessions to WFP officers on how to manage media queries. EducationJohns Hopkins University (School of Advanced International Studies) Master, International Public PolicyGeorgetown UniversityBachelor, Languages and Linguistics (French)/Arab Studies SkillsMicrosoft Word Excel Publisher PowerPoint Teams Translation/Interpretation Editing Writing Public Information Media RelationsLanguagesArabic, English, French: Fluent.Spanish: Intermediate.Portuguese, Italian: Beginner.Candidate's Name - page 4 |
