EMILY PARKER

1(240) 305-9963 (US)/ 90 (0) 549-338-8893 (Turkey) Emily.parker363@gmail.com Skype: eparker3231

SUMMARY
International affairs professional with a focus on gender, civic engagement, community stabilization, protection, migration,
resilience, and human rights Six years experience in humanitarian assistance and development-related program management
(RBM), project design, implementation, financial oversight, and monitoring & evaluation Skilled Arabic speaker, manager,
capacity builder, and researcher with extensive field experience in fragile, high-risk, and transitioning countries Excellent
interpersonal skills with the ability to work both independently and on teams Solid advocacy experience, with a track record
of delivering effective campaigns and influencing key audiences Experience engaging with diverse stakeholders and a range
of donors (FCO, DFID, DRL, USAID, OFDA, PRM, ECHO), as well as UN and INGO actors

SKILLS, LANGUAGES, DISTINCTIONS, AND CLEARANCES

Languages: Arabic Tunisian/MSA/Egyptian/Levantine (professional proficiency); French (proficient); Turkish (basic)
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite; Database Management and Systems; Photoshop; Social media
Clearances: Secret (DoS and DHS)
Georgetown School of Foreign Service Full Tuition Merit Scholarship (2014-2015) and Study Abroad Grant (2014)
Foreign Language and Area Studies Full Academic Fellowship (2013-2014), Georgetown University
US Department of State Critical Language Scholarships in Egypt (2009) and Tunisia (2011)

EXPERIENCE
ADAM SMITH INTERNATIONAL Gaziantep, Turkey
Senior Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) and Research Officer July 2016-present
Oversee and compose monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting for internal and external project stakeholders; ensure
timely submission of donor progress reports while coordinating with HQ and regional counterparts for inputs
Design and adapt M&E and Research strategy, tools, and methodologies to measure and enhance the outputs, outcomes,
and impacts of Syria-related protection, security, community engagement, and justice programming
Track project implementation according to work plans and ensure that reporting and financial requirements are met
Lead and complete baseline and endline assessments (tool design, data collection, information analysis, report writing), as
well as ongoing needs assessments
Coordinate across departments and HQ to promote best practices, recommendations, compliance, and information sharing
Attend donor meetings and briefings; liaise with various donors (DoS/NEA, DFID/FCO, EC) and government partners
Apply rigorous qualitative and quantitative research techniques to gather relevant information from the field; analyze and
interpret data, drawing on insight into local sociopolitical contexts and media monitoring
Translate field data from Arabic to English and survey tools from English to Arabic
Engage with Syrian networks (including uniformed components and various authorities, unarmed police, LACs, provincial
councils, justice actors, NGOs, and CSOs) to provide support, as well as space for dialogue and transparency
Build capacity and confidence of local actors and implementing partners through community engagement projects and
outreach workshops; contribute to implementation and monitoring of skills training for local actors
Mainstream standards and best practices related to protection and responses to vulnerable and underserved groups
Write reports on gaps and performance issues needing resolution to ensure effective and compliant program
implementation; propose recommendations for improvements in implementation and disseminate among relevant parties
Contribute to researching, drafting, and producing multi-component reports for various audiences on current contexts and
humanitarian conditions in various communities inside Syria and brief relevant actors to inform programming
Developed and continue to implement a feedback and accountability mechanism for beneficiaries and stakeholders
Coordinate with WoS responders, hubs and clusters, humanitarian organizations, and UN actors in Turkey
Manage the activities and workflow of Syrian M&E officers in Turkey and remotely manage field officers inside Syria
Support capacity building efforts among field staff and provide mentorship to field officers

CRISIS ACTION (CA) Washington, DC

Campaign and Research Fellow September 2015-June 2016
Identified program opportunities based on needs assessments and in line with CA mandate and strategy; participated in
strategic planning sessions with international actors, USG stakeholders, local partners while contributing to project design
Coordinated project roll-out and daily implementation activities; oversaw logistics, admin, M&E, and reporting
Represented Crisis Action at meetings and participated in inter-organizational fora with partners and stakeholders; ensured
high levels of communication and information dissemination as well as coordination and collaboration
 Contributed to the design and development of new programs and projects as crises evolved over time
Led implementation of program activities in line with established goals, objectives, and partnership agreements; ensured
activities were implemented within program timelines and in compliance with work plans and requirements
Managed existing program budget to ensure that projects operated within budget limitations
Identified and maintained critical stakeholder relationships, while cultivating new strategic partnerships
Expanded Crisis Actions network by numerous new organizations and supported CSOs and NGOs in becoming more
effective implementing partners
Acted as a main focal point for Crisis Actions partners and nine international offices; gave briefings on project activities
Collected and analyzed evolving information on conflicts and human rights/protection issues in Syria, Yemen, Burundi,
and South Sudan to inform programming and strategy
Liaised with international NGOs and institutions, the media, UN actors, and the US government to discuss trends and
lessons, as well as to promote information-sharing; coordinated meetings and dialogues with international delegations
Attended and analyzed congressional hearings and briefings, UNSC meetings, and events around Washington, DC
Wrote content for various audiences and formats: briefings, op-eds, campaign memos, brief reports
Responded to information requests regarding relevant humanitarian architecture and socio-political environments

US INSTITUTE OF PEACE Washington, DC

Primary Author on Gender, Security and the MENA Region Project (consultant) June 2015-May 2016
Developed and managed case-studies of Egypt, Iraq, Israel, Occupied Palestinian Territories, and Tunisia through
conducting field interviews and using other qualitative and quantitative information on gender, peace, and security
Interviewed locals of various backgrounds to capture perceptions and concerns related to gender, peace, and security
Conducted background research on global implementation of UN Security Council Res 1325 and National Action Plans
Wrote and published content and policy recommendations for USIP Special Report on gender and security in the MENA
region; focused on recommendations for international and local actors to mainstream gender concerns
Presented report at launch event; disseminated key findings

US DEPARTMENT OF STATE Washington, DC

Intern at Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor/Near East Affairs (DRL/NEA) January-June 2015
Researched topics pertaining to human rights and humanitarian issues in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region
and compiled reports to aid in policy formation; produced briefing notes and memos circulated throughout the DoS
Served as a review panelist to evaluate proposals for DOS/NEA/PRM and USAID/OFDA funding in the MENA region
Represented DRL/NEA at meetings with UN, government, and civil society officials and issued meeting reports
distributed throughout the US Department of State
Wrote and disseminated Daily Action Reports (DARs) reporting and analyzing shifting events on-the-ground
Translated news articles from Arabic to English
Drafted talking points and briefings for the Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) to draw on at international symposiums

WOODROW WILSON INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR SCHOLARS Washington, DC

Middle East Program Intern August-December 2014
Conducted research on womens political participation in the Middle East and human rights abuses in the region
Composed daily Middle East news bulletins distributed to internal and external listservs
Assisted in preparing and running public events

WOMENS LEARNING PARTNERSHIP Washington, DC

Information Management Assistant September 2012-September 2013
Coordinated and co-facilitated WLPs training sessions and dialogues for womens rights activists in the Global South
Oversaw program reporting activities, including quarterly reports for partner organizations
Translated content into Arabic and managed technical interface for global online classes on womens leadership
Developed training and evaluation materials; assisted with production and packaging of multimedia curricula
Contributed to identifying relevant project opportunities and new proposal development
Supported drafting of project proposals, work-plans, and budgets

TUNISIA LIVE Tunis, Tunisia

Investigative Reporter and Editor 2011-2014 (contracting)
Managed and motivated a team of 20 local Tunisian and international reporters; coordinated programming and
implementation of reporting across Tunisia
Conducted daily editorial meetings and served as Editor-in-Chief on weekends
 Pitched and researched potential stories; carried out investigative reporting throughout Tunisia with a focus on regional
inequalities, social cohesion, and reconciliation; wrote articles for Tunisia Live website and for external publications
Monitored Tunisian news, social media, and cables
Developed extensive network of contacts; booked and carried out interviews in English and Arabic
Produced video packages (script writing, interviewing, editing) and recorded daily podcasts
Edited articles and video scripts written by Tunisian colleagues
Maintained Tunisia Live website; updated Tunisia Live Facebook and Twitter
Carried out outreach work and searched for potential collaborators
Translated local news articles from Arabic to English

NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTE Washington, DC

Project Assistant (Governance and Syria/Iraq Teams) January-May 2012
Coordinated and implemented conference for international parliamentary monitoring organizations (PMOs)
Monitored news in Iraq and Syria and composed reports of developments in Iraq and Syria for NDI staff and donors
Oversaw program reporting activities, including quarterly reports for partner organizations and final program reports to
funders and the US State Department
Supported field staff (booked/tracked plane tickets, hotel reservations; communicated with staff abroad; tracked employee
locations; monitored budget and program expenses)
Attended conferences in Washington, DC; wrote proceedings reports distributed to NDI employees

THE CONSORTIUM ON GENDER, SECURITY, AND HUMAN RIGHTS Boston, MA

Research Assistant May-Sept. 2010
Researched UNSCR 1325 implementation in the MENA region and Afghanistan with a particular focus on gender and
conflict, as well as the WPS (women, peace, and security) agenda
Analyzed interventions in the region through a gender lens and made policy recommendations
Translated NGO Working Group on Women and Security Monthly Action Plan into Arabic
Undertook outreach work, researching scholars in the area doing relevant work and willing to give lectures

EDUCATION
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY, School of Foreign Service Washington, DC
Master of Arts in Arab Studies May 2015
Coursework included: Monitoring and Evaluation, Development in Fragile States, Human Dimensions of War and
Terrorism, Politics of the Middle East, International Relations of the Middle East, Humanitarian Assistance, Civil Society

TUFTS UNIVERSITY Medford, MA

Bachelor of Arts in Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies, summa cum laude May 2011

MIDDLEBURY LANGUAGE SCHOOL Alexandria, Egypt

Study Abroad, Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies January-May 2010

SELECT RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS

UNSCR 1325 in the Middle East and North Africa: Women and Security (published: US Institute of Peace)
The Tunisian South: Regionalism, Marginalization, and Unfulfilled Revolutionary Expectations (published: Jadaliyya)
Tunisias Constitution: Revolutionary Reform or Roadblock? (published: Fikra Forum)
The Life Cycle of a Refugee Camp Along the Tunisia-Libya Border (published: Tunisia Live)
Listing of articles published on Tunisia Live, and cited by Carnegie Endowment, NY Times, POMED, the UNHCR, and
the Guardian: http://www.tunisia-live.net/author/emilyparker/