RUBA HAFAYDA
Policy Analyst
Arlington,DC
Summary
Reliable business professional with experience in project management, process improvement and financial analysis. Proven track record of successfully streamlining business operations and reducing costs. Adept at analyzing data to identify trends and developing strategies to improve efficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
SENIOR ADVOCAY AND SUSTAINABILITY OFFICER
THE SYRIAN AMERICAN MEDICAL SOCIETY (SAMS)
3 2022 - Current
- Developed a comprehensive, action-oriented sustainability report by analyzing solar, environmental, water politics and social data , securing $3M for solar systems for medical facilities in Turkey, Ukraine, and Syria
- Drafted and reviewed the advocacy strategy for the organizations, and mapped various stakeholders and US and global decision makers including European governments and UN agencies
- Coordinated and led meetings with U.S
- Congressional representatives, advocating for economic development and healthcare for conflict-affected communities in Syria, Jordan, and Ukraine.
RESEARCH POLICY
THE WORLD BANK GROUP (WBG)
04.2022 - 04.2024
- Analyzed 117 environmental and social sustainability indicators in an analytical study for the tourism sector in 5 countries globally, using data analysis and visualization tools, resulting in a global cross-sectoral project on green sustainable tourism
- Reviewed and developed concept notes, power point presentations, and meeting agendas for events with ministers of environment and social affairs and global decision makers to kickstart the green sustainable tourism project, resulting in multi-million-dollar regional projects.
GLOBAL POLITICAL ECONOMY ANALYST
EMBASSY OF QATAR
08.2020 - 03.2021
- Generated weekly policy briefs, memos, and reports on topics including geopolitical and environmental initiatives to advance the Qatar-US strategic goals in the Middle East, facilitating informed business diplomacy decisions with US diplomats
- Expanded the Embassy's contact list by 150% through stakeholder mapping, identifying growth opportunities in lobbying, and establishing key connections with US policymakers.
PROGRAM LEAD
UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (USAID)
12.2015 - 08.2017
- Managed logistics, relations, and budgets for over 45 annual events with senior government officials, leading to the development of an online portal for the Ministry of Justice and a subsequent 20% increase in transparency scores
- Supported Monitoring & Evaluation efforts by collecting and analyzing semi-annual data from beneficiary and government official interviews to identify best practices.
PUBLIC RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS LIAISON
UNITED NATIONS RELIEF AND WORKS AGENCY (UNRWA)
02.2015 - 08.2015
- Developed monthly reports using infographic design, informed by international law, to enhance global policy discussions on political economy issues, support for small businesses, and cash assistance for refugees in the region
- Managed the organization's network of local and international news agency contacts to 400 recipients, effectively serving as the liaison to convey the organization's mission and elevate donor visibility.
Education
MASTER OF ARTS (MA) - School of Foreign Service
Georgetown University
Washington, D.C.BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA) - English Language and Literature
An-Najah National University
West Bank, PalestineSkills
Arabic language
Spanish
Microsoft Word and Excel (advanced)
Tableau
Strategic Planning
Certification
Alternative Impact Investment Course, Harvard Business School, 05/01/24
Fellowshipsandresearch
- Research Associate, SW Associates, LLC - Sustainable Destination Development, D.C., World Economic Forum’s Travel & Tourism Development Index: Moving towards a more Interconnected World, 07/01/22
- Research Fellow (award), Georgetown Institute for the Study of Diplomacy, D.C., Security Implications of Gulf Lobbying on the Middle East, 2019
Accomplishments
Led a data-driven initiative to identify alternative financing solutions for sustaining company operations in Syria, and launched a national Taskforce comprising over 10 key organizations, including USAID and WHO. This achievement contributed to receiving an 'Extraordinary' annual review.
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Interests
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Oil Painting
Reading
Timeline
RESEARCH POLICY
THE WORLD BANK GROUP (WBG)
04.2022 - 04.2024
GLOBAL POLITICAL ECONOMY ANALYST
EMBASSY OF QATAR
08.2020 - 03.2021
PROGRAM LEAD
UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (USAID)
12.2015 - 08.2017
PUBLIC RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS LIAISON
UNITED NATIONS RELIEF AND WORKS AGENCY (UNRWA)
02.2015 - 08.2015
SENIOR ADVOCAY AND SUSTAINABILITY OFFICER
THE SYRIAN AMERICAN MEDICAL SOCIETY (SAMS)
3 2022 - Current
MASTER OF ARTS (MA) - School of Foreign Service
Georgetown University
BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA) - English Language and Literature
An-Najah National University
Alternative Impact Investment Course, Harvard Business School, 05/01/24
Tableau for Data Visualization, Duke University, 05/01/24
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