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Eihab Ali

Eihab Ali

McLean,VA

Summary

Seasoned Foreign Service Officer with a comprehensive background in diplomacy, foreign policy formulation, and international relations. Skilled in navigating complex political landscapes, fostering bilateral relationships, and advancing national interests on global platforms. Known for strategic planning capabilities, and adept negotiation skills. Previous work has consistently resulted in the strengthening of diplomatic ties and the promotion of peacekeeping initiatives.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Former Diplomat

Sudan Misitry of Foregn Affairs
04.2001 - 05.2022
  • Expertise in all diplomatic fields, including international relations, and foreign policy.
  • Demonstrated exceptional leadership abilities.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Trained junior diplomats in essential diplomatic language.
  • Skilled in drafting texts, memos, and notes in Arabic and English.
  • Translated complex political documents.
  • Extensive experience in consular affairs and customer service.
  • Developed diplomatic strategies in response to emerging political issues.
  • Built and updated crisis communication plans to handle diverse situations.
  • Organized meetings with foreign government officials to discuss areas of mutual interest.
  • Monitored international media outlets for timely information about key political developments occurring around the globe.
  • Provided training on best practices for diplomatic negotiations to new Foreign Service Officers entering a post abroad.
  • Managed complex projects involving multiple stakeholders from different countries.
  • Maintained contacts with members of local communities in order to gain insight into their culture, customs, and values.
  • I represented Sudan abroad at various conferences and meetings with foreign dignitaries.
  • Coordinated cultural events fostering international understanding.
  • Negotiated agreements between Sudan and foreign countries regarding economic, social, and security concerns.
  • Collaborated with other government agencies and non-governmental organizations on global initiatives aimed at improving human rights conditions worldwide.
  • Analyzed intelligence reports from around the world to assess potential risks or threats to Sudan's interests.
  • Interpreted and translated documents from other languages into English for internal use.
  • Coordinated positive media interviews and events sponsorships.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
  • Hardworking, highly motivated, detail-oriented, and committed to excellence.
  • Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
  • Proficiency in MS Office and PowerPoint.

  • _____________ WORK EXPERIENCE

Sudan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) |From 2001 to 2022.

DEPARTMENTS AND EMBASSIES:

  • Deputy Director, Department of African Affairs.
  • Minister Plenipotentiary and Deputy Ambassador, Sudan’s Embassy in Rwanda.
  • Minister Plenipotentiary, Sudan’s Embassy in Washington, D.C., USA.
  • Sudan’s embassy in Morocco and Chad.
  • Department of Consular Affairs and Customer Satisfaction.
  • Department of Administration Affairs, Human Resources, and Financial Resources.
  • Department of American Affairs.
  • Department of European Affairs.
  • Department of Peace and Humanitarian Affairs.
  • Ministerial Executive Office.

ADITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE:

  • Part-time Teacher of French Language, Elementary School.|1999 – 2001 (Khartoum, Sudan).
  • Associate, Coordinator in the TJ Maxx, Marshall Store, Vienna, VA, USA.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Languages: English And French

University of Khartoum
Khartoum
03-1999

Skills

  • International relations
  • Foreign policy
  • Crisis communication
  • Project management
  • Diplomatic negotiations
  • Language translation
  • Political analysis

Affiliations

  • Reading, traveling, drawing and chess playing

Languages

Arabic
Professional
English
Professional
French
Elementary

Certification

  • Work authorization
  • Driver's license

Timeline

Former Diplomat

Sudan Misitry of Foregn Affairs
04.2001 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Languages: English And French

University of Khartoum