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Certification
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Irfan Pullani

San José,Costa Rica

Summary

Program & Outreach Manager with a strong foundation in international law, client engagement, and program management. Skilled at coordinating high-impact events in diplomatic and multicultural settings, fostering collaborative networks, and building sustainable partnerships. With experience as a lawyer, consultant, and researcher, brings a strategic, relationship-centered approach to advancing peace education and a deep commitment to empowering diverse global communities through transformative learning experiences.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Alumni President & Program Recruiter (Contract)

University for Peace
01.2024 - Current
  • Elected Alumni President, creating and managing global alumni networks, establishing regional chapters, and advancing UPEACE's vision through proactive community building.
  • Expanded enrollment in UPEACE MA programs as an Alumni Recruiter by leveraging alumni networks and facilitating outreach initiatives.
  • Developing partnerships with institutions in the Middle East and India to broaden UPEACE's educational offerings.
  • Organized and facilitated board meetings, strategic planning sessions, and annual conferences.
  • Represented the organization at community events and public forums to promote its mission.

International Outreach Lead (Consultant)

Greenhopper Farm Living LLP
Kerala, India
01.2024 - Current
  • Guided international outreach and sustainability partnerships, including proposing frameworks for sustainable tourism and educational collaborations with Costa Rican institutions.
  • Coordinated a team of international advisors, ensuring clear communication and project progress across time zones.
  • Conducted research to identify potential solutions to client issues.
  • Assisted in developing marketing materials that effectively communicated services offered by organization.

Human Rights Council Intern

Permanent Delegation of UPEACE to the United Nations
Geneva, Switzerland
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Supported the delegation at the 54th Human Rights Council, including organizing a side event commemorating the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in collaboration with the Permanent Mission of India.
  • Managed office tasks, legal data systems, and contributed to research projects, streamlining office operations and strengthening diplomatic relationships.
  • Developed communication materials such as press releases, newsletters, and social media posts.
  • Updated contact databases with information about constituents and stakeholders.

Sales Analyst (Hybrid)

Bu Abdullah Investment Group
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
12.2022 - 05.2023
  • Researched potential leads to identify key decision makers within target organizations.
  • Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase customer base and revenue growth.
  • Built relationships with key stakeholders to ensure effective communication between departments within the organization.
  • Evaluated existing client contracts while negotiating terms and conditions on behalf of the organization.

Administrative Officer

Office of Justice Katju
New Delhi, India
07.2020 - 08.2022
  • Coordinated the former Supreme Court of India Justice's international engagements, organized travel plans, and scheduled meetings with key legal figures, demonstrating discretion and administrative rigor.
  • Managed legal documentation, updated stakeholder records, and liaised with clients to enhance office efficiency.
  • Organized and maintained filing systems, including electronic databases and records.
  • Prepared special reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information from various sources.

Business Development & Administrative Manager

Footstep Footcare Company
Calicut, India
06.2018 - 06.2019
  • Spearheaded marketing and sales efforts, introducing client retention strategies that improved organizational alignment with client needs.
  • Oversaw communication, conducted monthly updates, and managed reporting processes with finance for GST and sales, enhancing transparency and operational efficiency.
  • Prepared regular progress reports to track budget expenditures, workflow, and performance metrics.
  • Developed and implemented marketing plans for new products.

Education

Master of Arts - International Law & Settlement of Disputes

University for Peace
Costa Rica
06.2023

Bachelor of Law - Corporate, Administrative & Constitutional Laws

University of Delhi
India
06.2022

Bachelor of Business Administration - Sales, Marketing & Finance

University of Calicut
India
06.2018

Skills

  • Strategic Outreach
  • Prospective Client Engagement
  • Cross-Cultural Communication
  • Customer Relationship Oversight
  • Database Management
  • Project Management
  • Event Coordination
  • MS Office
  • Social Media Administration
  • ERP System Expertise

International Events

Summit of the Future New York -  September 2024

United Nations 

69th Civil Society Conference Nairobi - May 2024

United Nations

COP 28 Dubai UAE - December 2023
United Nations Climate Change Conference

International Conference, Australia - November 2023
Center for Environmental Law, Macquarie University

Young Professional Fellowship  Nepal - July 2023
Mentor Amiable Professional Society

RightsCon Summit Costa Rica - June 2023 

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Global Peace Summit Dubai - February 2022 

Global Peace Chain

SIGN Social Leadership Conclave Kuala Lumpur - July 2017
International Islamic University of Malaysia

Languages

English, Hindi, Urdu (Advanced)

Arabic, Tamil (Intermediate)

Spanish, Kashmiri (Basic)

Malayalam (Native)

Accomplishments

  • Rajeev Circle Fellowship 2021 Motwani Jadeja Foundation, California
  • Tata Trusts Research Grant 2020 1947 Partition Archive, New Delhi

Certification

Peace Practice Alliance (PPA) Program January 2024
Euphrates Institute, CA, United States

Summer Program on International Affairs - UN and a Changing World July 2023
Geneva Graduate Institute, Switzerland

E-Learning Module on Right to Development and SDGs August 2023
OHCHR - UPEACE Human Rights Centre

Certificate on Protection of Refugees June 2023
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees - UNHCR

Certificate on International Humanitarian Law May 2023
International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC)

Media and Arts for Peace (e-Course) June 2020
United States Institute of Peace(USIP) - Global Campus

Religion and Peace-building (e-Course) May 2020
United States Institute of Peace(USIP) - Global Campus

Civil-Military Coordination (e-Course) May 2020
United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)

Affiliations

President UPEACE Global Alumni Association

Management Advisor Kashmir Law Circle

National Secretary Indian Reunification Association (IRA)

Chair, Asia Working Group Association of Former British Colonies, UK

Chair, Security Council Committee (2023) 16th UN Model Conference at UPEACE

Treasurer, Students Council (2022) UN-mandated University for Peace

Timeline

Alumni President & Program Recruiter (Contract)

University for Peace
01.2024 - Current

International Outreach Lead (Consultant)

Greenhopper Farm Living LLP
01.2024 - Current

Human Rights Council Intern

Permanent Delegation of UPEACE to the United Nations
08.2023 - 12.2023

Sales Analyst (Hybrid)

Bu Abdullah Investment Group
12.2022 - 05.2023

Administrative Officer

Office of Justice Katju
07.2020 - 08.2022

Business Development & Administrative Manager

Footstep Footcare Company
06.2018 - 06.2019

Master of Arts - International Law & Settlement of Disputes

University for Peace

Bachelor of Law - Corporate, Administrative & Constitutional Laws

University of Delhi

Bachelor of Business Administration - Sales, Marketing & Finance

University of Calicut

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