Eyad A. Dammaj
Human Rights Analyst & Political researcher
Yemen,AD
Summary
Human rights analyst and political researcher with over 15 years of experience in international cooperation, human rights documentation, advocacy, and political research. Demonstrated expertise in leading both field and central teams of researchers and monitors across complex operational environments. Proven ability to develop and manage monitoring systems, deliver in-depth analysis, and draft high-level reports for international institutions. Skilled in political analysis, stakeholder coordination, and strategic communication, with a strong record in civil society, UN, and government sectors.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Human Rights Analyst
OHCHR
07.2023 - Current
- Analysis Development and oversight of the monitoring, analysis, and reporting workflow – in coordination with Thematic Heads/Team Leaders.
- Development and oversight of the information management system in relation to monitoring, analysis and reporting.
- Lead on monitoring methodology in the office, including emphasis on network expansion (outreach and engagement with civil society/national/local organizations monitoring human rights) and increasing open-source monitoring capacity.
- Reporting Proactively and timely communication of major developments or incidents to the Reporting & Analysis Team that require flash reporting/including in UNOCC inputs as well as situations that may warrant a short briefing note for UN leadership in Yemen or HQ.
- Contribute to public reporting in coordination with Head/Team Leader & Reporting & Analysis Team.
- Monitoring Mapping of key actors relevant to thematic area in Yemen (governmental and de facto authority entities; civil society actors; human rights organizations; unions; UN actors and coordination mechanisms; humanitarian actors etc.).
- Mapping of key information sources for regular monitoring of thematic area.
- Mapping of relevant Yemeni legal framework, including comparison with international framework.
- Mapping, at thematic level, of key referral pathways for persons needing assistance that may be encountered while working in that particular thematic area (e.g., for landmine victims, or torture victims).
- Collect and review reports and analytical outputs produced by other actors/entities working on thematic area.
- Daily online monitoring of incidents and developments to thematic focal area and follow-up, where necessary, to verify cases or, where relevant, sharing of allegations/leads and with relevant geographic monitor for feedback/verification, in coordination with overlapping thematic focal points.
Project Officer (Institutionalizing Peace Program in Yemen -IPY)
DeepRoot Consulting
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Contribute to draft the structure and content of the project final document, 'Yemen, Post-Conflict Peace Policy.'
- Support in planning, designing and delivering project activities.
- Liaise with stakeholders such as project consultants, beneficiary institutions, donors and other partners as regards the implementation of project activities as well as using the online training platform.
- Participate in developing the selection criteria for the National Steering Committee.
- Coordinating local mediation initiatives.
- Taking part in the development of project documents.
- Participate in the conduct of the National Steering Committee members' selection interviews.
- Contribute to the development of training materials.
- Support in planning, designing and delivering project activities.
- Organize and participate in project meetings and events and undertake follow-up action as required.
CO-Founder & Chairperson
Khuyut Media Platform
01.2020 - 09.2021
- Company Overview: https://www.khuyut.com/
- Drafting the main goals of the Platform and follow-up the implementation.
- Pass decisions, instructions, and regulations relating functions and responsibilities of the Platform.
- Approving plans and operational programs after being reviewed and verified.
- Approving operational budget.
- Chair the periodic meetings of the Editorial Board and Founders board.
- Https://www.khuyut.com/
Director of Research and Study Unit
Mwatana for Human Rights
08.2018 - 12.2021
- The general objectives: Developing work plans and mechanisms for preparing studies and research.
- Establishing unit policies and ensuring that all executive work is overseen and followed up in accordance with the organization's strategic plan.
- General Duties: General supervision of the research and documentation process at all levels;
- Preparing general and executive plans for research and studies.
- Contributing to the preparation of the research budget, contributing to the preparation of research-related projects in partnership with the Projects Department and the Financial Department;
- Direct supervision of the development process and periodic training of the research and studies unit staff.
- Developing materials for workshops conducted by the organization.
- General follow-up of all daily administrative procedures of the unit;
- Specialized tasks: Supervising and contributing to the preparation of research, studies, and all Organization's publications related to the unit;
- Periodic follow-up of performance indicators and preparation of reports of achievement percentages and submitting them to senior management.
- Monitoring and evaluation; Documenting procedures.
Research Officer
Mwatana for Human Rights
01.2017 - 08.2018
- Contribute to topic selection for reports, statements, and studies.
- Drafting and reviewing reports, statements, letters of advocacy, and all related products and absorbing detailed comments from relevant international experts.
- Conduct evaluations and periodic reviews of random and intentionally selected samples of information, reports, and data provided by field researchers.
- Conduct Monitoring, evaluating the activities of field researchers and central researchers.
- Preparing technical plans to explain the stages of workflow for data, reports, studies, and papers and submitting them for review and approval by the unit director.
- Participating in verification and evaluation missions for research and documentation processes, risk assessments, and setting priorities after consulting with the Director of Research and Studies Unit.
- Representing the Research Unit in internal and external meetings, events, and conferences, and participating in them effectively, as assigned by the organization's management.
- Coordinating of joint actions with the organization's regional, international, and non-governmental partners.
Director of Cooperation with Western Europe - Directorate for International Co-operation with Europe and Americas
Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation
02.2012 - 01.2013
- Prepared a concept note on 'Reviewing and Developing Yemen's External Assistance Policy Paper'.
- Work on harmonization and alignment of Western Europe countries aid.
- Strengthen the bilateral cooperation.
- Find and suggest new fields of cooperation.
- Coordinate and follow-up bilateral agreements' signature.
- Follow-up projects' implementation in cooperation with Western Europe countries Embassies in Sana'a.
- Represent MoPIC in Western Europe countries projects' steering committees.
- Prepare the Joint Group Consultative Group meetings with Germany.
- Prepare Yemen-Germany annual Negotiations (Full files).
- Solving problems and eliminating difficulties arouse during projects' implementation.
- Reporting Translation.
Mission Assistant
EU Observatory Mission to Presidential Election
03.2008 - 02.2009
- Organizing and coordinating appointments for the mission.
- Preparing meeting agenda and taking minutes.
- Translator.
Traffic Officer at Sana'a Airport
Yemenia Airways
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Handling services passengers.
- Handling RAMP services.
- Checking the validity of passports and visas.
Education
Master of Political Science and IR -
Sana'a University
01.2014 - 2017.01
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - English Literature
Sana'a University
Skills
Advocacy
International Cooperation
Reports & Statement writer
Press & Media
Political & social researcher
Development & Economic Study
Moderation
Facilitation
Training
Translation
Human Rights Research & investigation
Publications
- The Need to Build State Legitimacy in Yemen, Sanaa center for Strategic studies, 2017
- The Right of Social Security, Sana’a university publications, 2016
- The Egyptian Intervention in the war of Yemen, Mada MASER WEBSITE
Training
- Human Rights Monitoring, Training course, 11/2024, Geneva, OHCHR
- Course on monitoring economic, social and cultural rights, deepening its gender dimensions, 09/2023 - 10/2023, OHCHR
- Project Management training course, 05/2013, YYO (Yemeni Youth Observatory)
- Visa Briefing and Forgery, Impostor Detection, 08/2008, United Kingdom Border Agency
- Controlling Departure System of Airlines, 07/2008, Yemenia Airways Company - approved by (IATA)
- Handling Services Passengers, 06/2008, Yemenia Airways Company - approved by (IATA)
- International Ticketing Fares, 05/2008, Yemenia Airways Company - approved by (IATA)
Certification
Delegate – Global Partnership for Effective Development (Mexico)
Personal Information
- Number of Children: 2
- Date of Birth: 01/01/83
- Nationality: Yemeni
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Human Rights Analyst
OHCHR
07.2023 - Current
Project Officer (Institutionalizing Peace Program in Yemen -IPY)
DeepRoot Consulting
10.2022 - 06.2023
CO-Founder & Chairperson
Khuyut Media Platform
01.2020 - 09.2021
Director of Research and Study Unit
Mwatana for Human Rights
08.2018 - 12.2021
Research Officer
Mwatana for Human Rights
01.2017 - 08.2018
Master of Political Science and IR -
Sana'a University
01.2014 - 2017.01
Delegate – Global Partnership for Effective Development (Mexico)
04-2013
Director of Cooperation with Western Europe - Directorate for International Co-operation with Europe and Americas
Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation
02.2012 - 01.2013
Mission Assistant
EU Observatory Mission to Presidential Election
03.2008 - 02.2009
Traffic Officer at Sana'a Airport
Yemenia Airways
01.2007 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - English Literature
Sana'a University
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