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Nadia Al Droubi

Nadia Al Droubi

Communication, Outreach and Event Specialist
Geneva

Summary

"Empowering Cultures- Citizens, Communities, Governments, Countries"

Accomplished Multimedia and Communications Officer with five years of experience growing organization bases via strategic marketing through the lens of humanity. Works on various programs to identify and address public, media, and promotional needs. Detail-oriented Content Creator with extensive knowledge of Adobe Creative cloud and other visual use and digital marketing.


Knowledge of the humanitarian reform process and roles/responsibilities of humanitarian actors. Experience with MISP implementation and RH Emergency Kits. Strong analytical, coordination and organizational skills. Proven ability to lead and manage teams to achieve demonstrable results. Successful at using content management systems. Clear understanding of the technological changes of work in today's era.


Focal point communicator with Permanent Missions and International Organizations in Geneva, Switzerland. Fostering international understanding and cultural exchanges.


Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet organizational mission through personal driven ambition.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications

Work History

Professional Sabbatical & Freelance Work

Independent Consultant and Freelance
2024.04 - 2024.08
  • Traveled locally in Switzerland, participating in part-time projects and initiatives, providing strategic input, guidance, and assistance to various organizations.
  • Offered consultancy and freelance services across different sectors in the GCC region, contributing expertise in areas such as in sustainable development, legal knowledge and UN Policies and advocation.
  • Developed a broad understanding of diverse industry challenges and solutions, with improved project management, client relations, and cross-cultural communication abilities.

Example through working in DRAEMAR MARBLE & GRANITE, private company :

  • Spearheaded initiatives aligned with Vision 2030 for a sustainable future, focusing on environmental and regulatory improvements within the private company in Saudi Arabia, operating since 1980.
  • Leading the redevelopment of the company’s website to enhance user experience and accessibility.
  • Managing the compliance and facilitation of import and export processes for both regulated and non-regulated products through standardized government platforms.
  • Developing an innovative proposal to transform waste in the marble industry into sustainable products. This solution aims to reduce waste by approximately 40% per project, benefiting the environment and promoting humanitarian efforts. Collaborating with management to introduce this idea to the global market and explore opportunities for cross-border partnerships with low-income countries, providing sustainable building materials.

Information Management Officer

United Nations Office at Geneva
2023.03 - 2024.03
  • Monitored online presence of United Nations Geneva Office (UNLA) to actively engage with users and enhance knowledge sharing across various platforms. Formulated external communication strategies in alignment with monthly goals, international days, and preemptive dissemination of public news information.
  • Conducted comprehensive analysis of marketing plans for years 2023 and 2024, specifically focusing on Social Media. Identified weaknesses and provided recommendations for improvements, introducing new templates and refining language structures to captivate attention of new generation. Produced diverse marketing content, including blogs, promotional materials, and advertisements for social media, as well as high-level interview videos.
  • Achieved a remarkable 45% growth in spread of information by expanding social media platforms, driven by increase in engagement rates. Collaborated with team members to conceptualize and execute creative campaigns tailored for each social media platform.
  • Initiated and executed new YouTube series by extensively researching and breaking down 'Our Common Agenda' report written by Secretary-General. This summit represents critical opportunity for global cooperation on pressing challenges and addressing gaps in global governance. Series involved creation of new branding templates for each episode release, content drafting, writing, video summaries for speakers, final product editing, and strategic campaign releases.
  • Consistently orchestrated successful hybrid events featuring cutting-edge technologies within Knowledge and Learning Commons. Demonstrated adeptness in crafting and editing high-quality content scripts and visually impactful programs under tight deadlines, employing engaging, captivating, and authentic approach.
  • Played pivotal role in providing ongoing training to team members, offering valuable assistance in CRM data transfer, website management, and document archival.
  • Collaborated closely with Foreign and Permanent Mission of Venezuela and ONU Art Foundation in organizing their annual Human Rights Concert. Responsibilities included coordinating event lineup, managing documentation, and overseeing logistical aspects, contributing to overall success of event.

Public Relations Philanthropy Specialist

Dremar & Co. Private Company
2022.11 - 2023.02
  • Building and maintaining a positive image of company towards governmental sector. This included, working on governmental records and reporting in line with Sustainable development work of governmental new decree on Vision 2030.
  • Editing and developing new and improved content on the website and outreach onto social media platforms. work also entailed a philanthropy section, including volunteering locally on behalf of the companies name on campaigns across the MENA Region.
  • Attending regional shareholders meeting, public conferences on sustainable future. Drafting perspective proposal on changes in line with future of work in guidance with the law.
  • Editing and updating promotional material and publications, addressing inquiries from various shareholders.
  • Reviewing and drafting legal documentation on various issues and client information reviews.
  • Tracking media coverage and following industry trends.

Multimedia & Communications Officer

United Nations Office at Geneva - UNLA
2021.10 - 2023.10
  • Mastered and launched the direct marketing techniques to boost brand reach in areas of media, events and social media outreach. Through management of UN Geneva Social Media accounts providing knowledge on global news.
  • Development of events programs streaming through the broadcasting system to streamline information and improved quality and access internationally.
  • Data collection from various sources of news to determine facts and opinions into cohesive stories from across the UN Global Issues for TV Broadcast.
  • Audio Visual and content creator producer for events including drafting memorandums, summary reports and speaking guides as well as potential expert candidates search.
  • Coordinated events execution with Permanent Missions at Geneva, sharing Cultural Activities, and Knowledge and Learning Commons. Working closely with the Director General of UN Geneva Office and Head of Political Affairs for Protocol matters. Achieving the expansion of national client list with development of strategies and outreach.
  • Coordinated work with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights.
  • Supporting senior leadership by developing status reports on activities related to planning, inquiries, resourcing, risk mitigation and proposal development.
  • Streamlined research processes to meet tight deadlines for multiple projects including the annual Human Rights Council Session in development of the Conference Primers. Providing Media Outreach and daily report summaries on sessions and discussion points by head of states. Performing external research from NGO's, International Media and other sources in collection of various research on the agenda item at HRC.
  • Raising awareness on topics through events with External Ministries of Foreign Affairs as a side event to the Human Rights Council Sessions. Such as the QATAR 2022 World Cup Outreach campaign in 2021 at UN Geneva.
  • Extensive research expanded towards the topic of International Law seminars, and producing monthly report updates on news and events held at UN Geneva. Through monitoring the CRM Systems.
  • Designed, implemented and monitored web pages, plugins and functionality for continuous improvement. Provided front-end website development using WordPress, Hubspot and other editing software.
  • Created actionable plans to grow and maintain followers through Twitter, Facebook and Instagram on leading humanitarian issues of the UN.Analyzed and reported social media and online marketing campaign results on monthly basis. Scheduling and developing marketing content such as drafting newsletters and social media planning.
  • Multimedia and Audio Content Production: Managing and coordinating post production video editing, motion graphics design, composting and quality assurance reviewing. Completed 2 key projects for UN Geneva holding interviews with Ambassadors and experts in the field of content.

Outreach and Communications Consultant

United Nations Office at Geneva - UN LA
2020.09 - 2021.09
  • Focus on Communication and outreach sector, planning and coordination, advising on opportunities, challenges, and new digital strategies
  • Onboarding and training two new intern cohorts (3-4 interns per team) for the UN Library & Archives Geneva
  • Liaising with key partners and stakeholders UN member states, international organizations, and other entities.Developing professional communication skills while engaging with internal and external clients.
  • Leading digital transition to online broadcasting – live online and hybrid events. Result : Produced and organized 49 Knowledge and Learning Commons events.
  • Focal point in building brand-new strategy for digital transition and development for the Library & Archives to be implemented for permanent use beginning April 2021.
  • Assisted in organizing and delivering over 10 Cultural Activities events in 2020/2021.
  • Developing brand strategy and social media campaigns for existing and upcoming activities.
  • Managing social media accounts (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube & Trello)
  • Producing, writing scripts, UN Web TV Studio assistance, filming testimonials, photo editing
  • Collected and analyzed relevant research from various UN entities, NGO's, IO's and Media on relevant press releases related to Conferences in Geneva resulting in the development of the UN Geneva Conference Primers Website.
  • Conceived, crafted and executed dynamic video edits to captivate target audiences and accomplish project objectives using Premiere Pro, Audition, Illustrator and many various tools.
  • Created short-form videos, animated gifs and motion graphics for social media posts.
  • Created titles, captions, graphics and templates in After Effects to give edits additional visual flare.
  • Developed communication strategies for effective social media engagement. Increased engagement of online audience to 70%
  • Regularly monitoring and strategizing Customer Relationship Management (CRM, Mailjet)
  • Aided in development of the monthly newsletter for all three programs: The Knowledge & Learning Commons, Cultural Activities Program.

Events and Media Intern

United Nations Office, United Nations Library
2020.02 - 2020.08
  • Assisted coordinators and Library staff in organizing events such as talks, exhibitions, concerts, film festivals on topics of sharing culture, topics on refugees, humanitarian aid such as support of artists from developing countries.
  • Creation and contribute layout design material through Adobe InDesign software
  • Other duties:
  • Supported client service and external relations with Member States, cultural and educational institutions
  • Logistical support (security, registration, conference set up, securing services, maintenance)
  • Aided in development of conference primers: Human rights council, World Health Organization Assemblies, International labor organization, UNHCR Executive Board meetings, Innovation and technology, Trade and investment
  • Co-Produced, organized, advertised Live Online Event titled: ‘Interns v Pandemic: How to unlock your career after lockdown’
  • Powered by Centre for Multilingualism and Learning powered by Knowledge and Learning Commons at UN Geneva, brought together 387 attendees online.

Social Media & Communications Officer

International University
2016.10 - 2020.05
  • Producing, designing content and publishing information on different social media accounts (, , Vimeo, Instagram, and YouTube)
  • Developed marketing content such as blogs, promotional materials and advertisements for social media.
  • Analyzed and reported social media and online marketing campaign results.
  • Designed and implemented social media strategies to align with business goals.
  • Set clearly defined goals to drive customer retention, brand awareness and website or social media traffic.
  • Website management, update edits and data protection
  • Redrafting and producing International University in Geneva informational booklets sent to more than 60 countries and partner
  • Focal point for Annual review content and information for 2018 and 2019 reports. Other duties included being organizing events and managed charity fundraisers with private institutions and NGOs across Geneva.

Deputy Secretary General

United Ambassadors MUN
2018.09 - 2019.05
  • Assisting in development of Model United Nations Conference with 800 students and graduates from all over world for dialogue on issues of UN topics held at Palais des Nations in April 2018.
  • This entailed becoming focal point for communications and content creation on social media platforms such as Facebook, website management, Twitter, and YouTube
  • Including creating graphics and campaigns to be released throughout year
  • Drafting and submitting official paperwork to embassies for attendees invited from across world
  • Contacting educational institutions and private institutions as well as public universities, such as University of Geneva in coordinating curriculum for upcoming conference session built for young researchers interested in the United Nations system.
  • Researched assigned events and identified possible partnerships aligned with event sponsors.
  • Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking and coordination.

Sustainable Development Project Advisor

United Nations Environmental Program
2018.03 - 2018.05
  • Performed among group of young professional’s social media campaigns and multi-audio-visual video production on informational outreach communication on United Nations Environment Program campaigns towards 2030 Sustainable development Goals.
  • Analyzed progress of projects and maintained current records with latest information
  • These campaigns were further published on UNEP website, social media platforms and educational institutions
  • Consulted with team members to address issues and implement effective solutions
  • Joined and contributed to meetings held with both UNEP and Smart Cuts Production in Switzerland, to produce effective video awareness communications.

Education

Master of Arts - International Relations And Diplomacy

International University in Geneva
Geneva, Switzerland
2019.09 - 2020.07

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations

International University in Geneva
Geneva, Switzerland
2016.09 - 2019.07

International Baccalaureate - Humanities

The British International School of Jeddah
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
2014.09 - 2016.05

IGCSE -

The British International School of Jeddah
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
2013.09 - 2015.07

Skills

Social Media Management

Languages

English
Excellent
Arabic
Excellent
French
Very Good
Italian
Average

Accomplishments

    Publications :


    Available on Academia.edu *Al Droubi :

  • The War We Never Prepared for: How COVID-19 will transform the Future?
  • Brexit Voluntary Isolation or Something More? A question regarding the effects of cessation from the European Union.
  • How Information Warfare and New media became the means to bypass the national censorship in the Arab Spring imposed by the West?
  • Gender Equality and Feminism, Literature Review
  • The use of Bitcoin to better the Refugee Crisis.
  • Other:

  • Collaborated with other UN Divisions in research towards the development of the hybrid format of events and implementing the Saphyr Orchestra technology ( TV Studio).
  • Achieved an increase of 51% of public attendance to events held at the UN Library & Archives in Geneva. 27 Hybrid events held and coordinated.
  • Supervised a team of interns, trained and assisted of overall 14 members in 2 years.
  • Achieved an increase of 400 followers on average per month on social media platforms. Increasing engagement rate by 3.8%
  • Over 100 Social media content produced.




Certification

Networking, United Nations Training

Affiliations

  • Swiss Barakah Volunteer, Assisting and providing relief through the Islamic association to the needless.
  • Serve the City of Geneva, Volunteer on Winter Runs and providing food packages and clothing to the needless.
  • Communication Part time responder to MEDGLOBAL
  • Independent Video producer, motion graphic templates and photographer.
  • International Affairs Research specialist.
  • Specialist in Geopolitical studies and Diplomatic relations


Timeline

Professional Sabbatical & Freelance Work

Independent Consultant and Freelance
2024.04 - 2024.08

Information Management Officer

United Nations Office at Geneva
2023.03 - 2024.03

Public Relations Philanthropy Specialist

Dremar & Co. Private Company
2022.11 - 2023.02

Meta Social Media Marketing, META

2022-07

International Women’s Health and Human Rights , University of Stanford

2022-07

Agile Teamwork, United Nations Training

2022-03

Multimedia & Communications Officer

United Nations Office at Geneva - UNLA
2021.10 - 2023.10

Networking, United Nations Training

2021-01

Outreach and Communications Consultant

United Nations Office at Geneva - UN LA
2020.09 - 2021.09

Events and Media Intern

United Nations Office, United Nations Library
2020.02 - 2020.08

Master of Arts - International Relations And Diplomacy

International University in Geneva
2019.09 - 2020.07

Deputy Secretary General

United Ambassadors MUN
2018.09 - 2019.05

Sustainable Development Project Advisor

United Nations Environmental Program
2018.03 - 2018.05

Social Media & Communications Officer

International University
2016.10 - 2020.05

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations

International University in Geneva
2016.09 - 2019.07

International Baccalaureate - Humanities

The British International School of Jeddah
2014.09 - 2016.05

IGCSE -

The British International School of Jeddah
2013.09 - 2015.07
Nadia Al DroubiCommunication, Outreach and Event Specialist