Iris Abraham

Background

About Iris Abraham

Senior policy adviser, political and conflict analyst, human rights and child rights specialist, proven track record in strategic planning, policy and strategy development, effective policy coordination, crisis response, early recovery, advocacy, strategic communications and multi-stakeholder partnerships, skilled multilingual communicator, negotiator and problem solver, self-starter, team player and values-based team leader. Highly skilled in diplomatic and political navigation, geopolitical and context analysis, developing and managing of complex global multi-sector partnerships, strategic positioning, effective multi-stakeholder engagement, representation and negotiations, including with governments and key global actors. Proven track record in results-driven advocacy & management. Over two decades experience in international affairs, diplomacy, UN peacekeeping, conflict resolution, post conflict transitions, promoting and advancing human and child rights (including on Children and Armed Conflict, CAAC) with the United Nations, the European Union, academic institutions, public affairs and international broadcast media. Solid track record in managing, nurturing and leading diverse global teams, managing projects and budgets for results, academic field research & fact-finding in Syria, Lebanon, GCC countries. Culturally sensitive, effective and efficient communicator with extensive foreign language skills. Substantive Cross-regional (MENA & LATAM and HQ experience.