Yara Abdel-Nasser Abdelmonaem
Communication and Outreach Officer at the American University in Cairo
Nasr City, Cairo, EgyptWork Experience
Communication and Outreach OfficerFull Time
- Job Details:• Planned and coordinated high-profile public affairs events aligned with AUC and USAID’s objectives. • Liaised with external stakeholders, including government agencies, to strengthen partnerships. • Executed strategic outreach campaigns, generating a record-breaking 10,000+ applications. • Led media strategies and PR campaigns to enhance visibility and engagement. • Organized and managed special events, conferences, and leadership engagements. • Drafted press releases, reports, and key communication materials for diverse audiences. • Supervised and mentored the communications team, ensuring consistent messaging. • Managed and expanded social media presence, engaging diverse audiences effectively. • Secured 132+ internship opportunities, exceeding targets through strategic partnerships.
International Relations OfficerPart Time
Mediterranean Youth Foundation for Development
Jan 2024 - Jun 2024 -5 months
Egypt , Cairo
- Job Details:Established and nurtured partnerships with international organizations to foster cross-cultural collaboration. Developed strategic partnerships with governmental and non-governmental organizations to support policy advocacy.
The British University In Egypt
UK Academic Partnership coordinatorFull Time
Nov 2022 - Mar 2024 -1 yr, 4 months
- Job Details:• Managed communications with UK partner universities, supporting joint academic programs. • Supervised the department’s LinkedIn page, growing organic reach from 2K to 14K followers.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Communication and mass media
British University in Egypt (BUE)Jan 2018 - Jan 2022 - 4 yr
Activities
Voice Over Artist at BUE Magazine
Student Activity
Feb 2020 - Present -5 yrs, 5 months
Co-founder and PR member at Sharara team
Student Activity
Jul 2018 - Present -7 yrs
volunteer at Resala Organization
Volunteering
Aug 2015 - Present -9 yrs, 11 months
Multimedia Specialists\media Specialist at Mediterranean Youth Foundation for Development
Volunteering
Feb 2021 - Dec 2023 -2 yrs, 10 months
Achievements
• Awarded a funded Youth Exchange program in KSA about Youth empowerment from the Egyptian ministry of Youth and Sports. 2022 • Awarded a funded Youth Exchange program in Malta about Media and information from the Maltese foreign ministry. 2022 • Awarded a funded Youth Exchange program in Turkey about climate change from Erasmus+ October 2021 • Awarded a scholarship from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) managed by the Institute of International Education (IIE) (Local Scholarship Program). 2017- 2022
Skills
- Presentation Skills
- Public Speaking
- Team Work Skills
- Mass Communication
- Media Relations
- Communication Officer
- Soft Skills
- Working under pressure
- Time Management
- Communication
Languages
Arabic
FluentEnglish
Advanced
Training & Certifications
IELTS
2022Constructive Journalism
DW Akademie·2022International reporting, writing standards, and social media tools
Thomson Reuters Foundation·2022International Business Course
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, USA·2022Career direction
education for employment-EFE-·2019Academic skills and Preparation for TOEFL
AMIDEAST·2018Research Writing
The American University in Cairo·2018Critical thinking
The American University in Cairo·2018Life Skills
The American University in Cairo·2017Information technology and Microsoft Office programs (PowerPoint, Word, and Excel)
The American University in Cairo·2017Academic English
The American University in Cairo·2017Leadership in action workshops
The Institute of International Education·2017Teamwork, communication skills, and gender workshops
Misriyati·2017