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Nebil Said  Idris

Nebil Said Idris

Queens,NY

Summary

To strengthen my analytical and negotiation skills in addressing the emerging dynamics of 21st-century conflict and to deepen my understanding of the “Golden Triangle” approach, with a view to applying it to my work on policy matters related to preventive diplomacy, conflict resolution, and peacebuilding in a fractured global environment.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Political Affairs Officer

United Nations
New York, USA
03.2022 - Current

Contributed to several cross-cutting policy initiatives impacting the work of DPPA and the wider UN system on preventive diplomacy and conflict resolution, including on unconstitutional changes of government, the geopolitical implications of competition over critical minerals, and supporting a team developing ways for UN peace operations to more effectively respond to existing and emerging peace and security challenges.

Counselor / Political Coordinator

Permanent Mission of Eritrea to the United Nations
New York, New York
10.2016 - 03.2022

Directed Mission's involvement in multilateral political, development, and human rights agendas, crafting strategies to bolster Eritrea's presence in intergovernmental processes and guarantee active, visible engagement in international conferences.

First Secretary / Political Officer

Permanent Mission of Eritrea to the United Nations
New York, New York
09.2011 - 09.2016

Led Mission's collaboration with Security Council and UNGA on peace and security issues, establishing alliances to enhance Eritrea priorities, and producing analytical papers and strategic messages to support Eritrea goals in multilateral discussions, particularly on sanctions, human rights, migration, and trafficking in persons.

Head of Office of the Minister of Foreign Affairs

Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Asmara , Eritrea
05.2007 - 08.2011

Managed coordination across departments and embassies, oversaw the preparation of high-level speeches, briefs, and analysis, organized the Ministerial meeting of the Dakar Agreement Contact Group on resolving the conflict between Chad and Sudan.

Political Affairs Officer

Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Asmara, Eritrea
08.2004 - 05.2007

Prepared daily policy briefs and analyses on developments in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea, provided updates on peace processes in Sudan and Somalia, and headed the team that drafted the 2006 Eastern Sudan Peace Agreement.

Consular Officer

Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Asmara, Eritrea
10.2001 - 08.2004

Drafted official communications, supported diaspora engagement initiatives, and developed proposals for digitalizing consular services.

Education

MA - International Policy and Diplomacy

Staffordshire University
Staffordshire, England
11-2011

BA - Political Science

University of Asmara
Asmara, Eritrea
07-2002

Skills

  • Conflict resolution and analysis
  • Policy development
  • Team collaboration
  • International relations
  • Network building
  • Multilateral negotiation
  • Cross-sector collaboration
  • Strategic communication

Languages

  • English
  • Arabic
  • Tigre
  • Tigrinya
  • Amharic

Timeline

Political Affairs Officer

United Nations
03.2022 - Current

Counselor / Political Coordinator

Permanent Mission of Eritrea to the United Nations
10.2016 - 03.2022

First Secretary / Political Officer

Permanent Mission of Eritrea to the United Nations
09.2011 - 09.2016

Head of Office of the Minister of Foreign Affairs

Ministry of Foreign Affairs
05.2007 - 08.2011

Political Affairs Officer

Ministry of Foreign Affairs
08.2004 - 05.2007

Consular Officer

Ministry of Foreign Affairs
10.2001 - 08.2004

MA - International Policy and Diplomacy

Staffordshire University

BA - Political Science

University of Asmara