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Ekram Jalboutt

Amsterdam

Summary

Experienced humanitarian professional with a demonstrated history of working with United Nations. Well-versed in Refugee Law, Human rights, International Refugee law as well as in Project Management, Nonprofit Organizations, writing, communication, editing, policy analysis, asylum and resettlement case processing, GBV and child protection victims counseling. Strong operations professional with MA focused in English Literature from University of Damascus. Human rights activist, community leader and a storyteller.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager& Campaign Leader

VWN / Dutch Council For Refugees
10.2023 - Current

1. Develop comprehensive strategies to engage refugee communities and new arrivals in political events within the Netherlands (NL).

2. Initiate and maintain contact with various channels and platforms serving refugee communities to disseminate information, raise awareness, and foster political participation.

3.Build and maintain relationships with grassroots organizations and Refugee Led Organizations (RLOs) to delegate tasks and ensure effective execution of campaign objectives.

4. Conceptualize and design campaigns, including all creative elements and details, tailored to resonate with the refugee community and encourage political involvement.

5. Oversee the implementation of campaign activities, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, timelines, and budgetary considerations

Project Assistant/ International Program

VWN / Dutch Council For Refugees
03.2023 - Current


1. Support the International Team in daily operations related to international projects, communication, and campaigns.
2. Organize training courses, meetings (both in-person and online), and working visits for partners to and from the Netherlands, as well as for colleagues abroad.
3. Handle logistics matters including booking tickets, hotels, and other travel arrangements.
4. Manage financial and administrative tasks associated with projects, including oversight of the Step Up Projects Fund.
5. Conduct research to gather background information for new projects, campaigns, and funding opportunities.

Co-Founder of Refugee-Led Network

New Women Connectors
11.2022 - Current

Setting up a network by and for refugees for better self-representation and meaningful participation in national decision-making and issues that concern refugees in the Netherlands.

1. Coordinating network and events.

2. Mapping RLOs and network partners.

3. Leading and hosting co-creation sessions.

4. Communication with stakeholders and refugee community in the Netherlands.

Advocacy Officer & Project Assistant

New Women Connectors
01.2021 - Current

Supporting an inclusive platform where migrants and refugee women can amplify their voices and share their experiences, problems and solutions and translate them into policy advice.

1. Advocating refugee and migrants for meaningful participation.

2. Networking and knowledge exchange with various policy makers, stakeholders and actors in the migration field.

3. Translating lived experiences into policy advice.

4. Representing NWC in several international events.

Senior Protection Assistant- Resettlement Unit

UNHCR
06.2019 - 08.2020


1. Participate in the identification and profiling of cases suitable for resettlement consideration for the RST countries, in close collaboration with the Protection unit in each location

2. Conduct resettlement interviews and prepare new Resettlement Registration Forms.

3. Drafting refugee resettlement form and assessing the RST needs under the UNHCR mandate and under the 1951 Convention.

4. Assist with the preparation of selection missions and coordinate with medical partners and IOM regarding out-processing.

Snr Protection Ast. - Refugee Status Determination

UNHCR
08.2017 - 06.2019


1. Conducted RSD and derivative status interviews and prepared legal assessment for different nationalities.

2. Conduct preliminary information gathering and interviews in support of eligibility, status determination, durable solutions and social needs assessment

3. Participate in individual protection case management including cases of SGBV and child protection.

4. Assisted in providing the required reports, updating relevant database and compiling statistics.

Caseworker- Registration Unit

UNHCR
09.2014 - 08.2018


1. Process new registration and renewal cases and collect the needed data.

2. Prepare, participate and conduct registration exercise daily by registering new born babies, recording deaths, marriages and further help in clarifying any registration related issues

3. Print and file various forms related to ID card distribution, registration or resettlement exercises

4. Identify the specific needs of persons of concerns and refer the cases to other units and follow up with them.

Writer

Politiken
01.2013 - 01.2016

1. Writing and editing English articles for a popular Danish Newspaper documenting the life of women in the time of war

2. Communicating foreign media channels and reporting incidents.

Education

Bachelor - English Literature

Damascus University
01.2011

Advocacy And Leadership

Advoc-Act Training
Amsterdan/ Brussles
11.2022

Migration

Integrating Migrants Through Self-empowerment
Rome, Italy
2022

Refugee Law

International Institute of Humanitarian Law
Italy
12.2019

Law

Refugee Status Determination Learning Programme
Amman, Jordan
2018

Humanities

Working With LGBTIQ Persons in Forced Displacement

UN Programme

Skills

  • Communication skills, able to communicate efficiently and effectively with different stake holders
  • Creativity and inspiration
  • Hard worker under pressure
  • Analytical & Research Skills
  • Team player
  • Planning & Organizational Skills

Additional Information

Winner of the the Middle East in writing competition "Danish Cultural Institute".

I am a storyteller and public speaker.

Timeline

Project Manager& Campaign Leader

VWN / Dutch Council For Refugees
10.2023 - Current

Project Assistant/ International Program

VWN / Dutch Council For Refugees
03.2023 - Current

Co-Founder of Refugee-Led Network

New Women Connectors
11.2022 - Current

Advocacy Officer & Project Assistant

New Women Connectors
01.2021 - Current

Senior Protection Assistant- Resettlement Unit

UNHCR
06.2019 - 08.2020

Snr Protection Ast. - Refugee Status Determination

UNHCR
08.2017 - 06.2019

Caseworker- Registration Unit

UNHCR
09.2014 - 08.2018

Writer

Politiken
01.2013 - 01.2016

Bachelor - English Literature

Damascus University

Advocacy And Leadership

Advoc-Act Training

Migration

Integrating Migrants Through Self-empowerment

Refugee Law

International Institute of Humanitarian Law

Law

Refugee Status Determination Learning Programme

Humanities

Working With LGBTIQ Persons in Forced Displacement

UN Programme
Ekram Jalboutt