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Suad Nofal

Suad Nofal

Amman

Summary

Analytical Communications Specialistwith robust background in delivering strategic communication solutions. Successfully led impactful campaigns that enhanced brand visibility and stakeholder engagement. Demonstrated expertise in crisis communication and media relations.

Dedicated to driving social impact and fostering social change through storytelling. With a strong background in working with NGOs and non-profit organizations. My expertise equips me to develop strategic communications that elevate community engagement and advocacy efforts. Committed to empowering individuals and communities, I seek to leverage my skills and experiences to contribute meaningfully to a nonprofit organization that shares vision for a more equitable and informed society.


Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Communications Consultant

Freelance
01.2013 - Current
  • Communication Consultant at Dignity I Danish Institute Against Torture I Publication Production, Editing, and documentation.


  • Advocacy & Communications Consultant at Community Media Network and Journalists for Human Rights (JHR) I Public Advocacy Campaign of Maidan project: documenting human rights violations and reporting them through the project application.


  • Communication Consultant at UNICEF Yemen · 1 year Contract I Public advocacy campaign of national adolescents and youth project.


  • Communications Strategist at SOUL for Development Yemen I Communication strategy plan and Rebranding and visual identity of the organization.


  • Communications Consultant at United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) I Documentation and writing successful youth stories.



Playwright | Producer

Shams | شمس
01.2013 - 05.2013

A Theatrical Performance, Producer and Co-Playwright with the director Wael Qadour in Amman -Jordan.

Managing Editor

WAW Al Balad – Cultural Magazine
01.2009 - 01.2012

A monthly publication of Al Balad Theatre in Jordan

It was developed to assist individuals, locals and foreigners alike, in knowing when and where is the next cultural event taking place in Amman. Also publish monthly Articles and Reviews.

  • Managed a diverse team of writers, editors, and designers to produce high-quality content consistently.

Media & Communications Manager

Al Balad Theater, Amman, Jordan
01.2008 - 01.2012

A multi-purpose artistic and community space established by renovating an old cinema house in downtown Amman. The space aims to promote artists from Jordan and the region, and contributing to strengthening the cultural movement in Jordan, the region.

  • Created compelling media and communications assets for different type of events and activities for use across multiple platforms, media relations and audience enhancing brand consistency and recognition.
  • Managing talents and volunteers team.

Regional Public Relations, Communications Coordinator

The Arab Education Forum, the Regional Office
01.2008 - 01.2012

Not-for-profit Regional organization in Amman active in the Arab World in the field of community learning and youth initiatives and Cultural programs.

Created compelling media and communications assets and Product managment for different type of projects events, activities for use across multiple platforms, media relations and partnerships to enhancing brand consistency and recognition.

  • Safarfund I youth mobility fund: the project provides travel grant for youth in the Arab region.
  • Hakaya I Storytelling project: the centrality of “stories” in individual development, and cultural growth. This project brings together artists, oral historians, story-tellers, and educators in a network to enrich development of literacy and the formation of identity and inter-cultural dialogue.

Freelance Journalist

Society and Culture
01.2008 - 01.2011
  • Babelmed, Elaph.com.
  • Wrote, edited and produced stories, cultural events coverage for Internet and digital channels.

Co-Editor

Beam Magazine
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Editing annual magazine BEAM is a special magazine published both in Arabic and English focuses on storytelling in Arab region and Denmark. Beam published by Action aid Denmark MENA regional program building bridges, funded by the partnership for dialogue and reform, initiated by the Danish ministry of foreign affairs.

Journalist

Addustour Newspaper - Youth and Community Section
11.2006 - 12.2008
  • Wrote, edited and produced stories, interviews, events coverage for printed community and youth section.
  • Covered high-profile events such as political elections and youth activities, providing timely updates to readers.

Arabic Editor

DAR AL-OMRAN Planners. Architects. Engineers
01.2001 - 01.2008

DAO is a multidisciplinary consulting firm, with a distinguished international position in the planning, studies and designs of local, regional and international architecture world, through its accomplishments of diverse cultural heritage and are embraced by the environmental aspects of the place.

  • Editing and Newsletter.

Education

Certification - Cultural Management

Culture Resource (Al Mawred Al Thaqafy)
06-2014

Certificate - Financial & Professional Independence of Media

BBC Media Action
12-2012

Certificate: Peace Through Performing Arts - IVLP I International Visitor Leadership Program

U.S. Department of State
USA
06-2012

Undergraduate - English Language and Literature

Arab Open University
Amman, Jordan
01-2008

Skills

  • Communication management
  • Content strategy
  • Multimedia storytelling
  • Press release writing
  • Brand management
  • Media relations
  • Advocacy campaigns
  • Website management
  • Product and service promotion
  • Digital communications
  • Community relations
  • Event coordination
  • Social media management

Accomplishments

Author of Knowrology I Cumulative knowledge in the information age.


Award winning Photographer.

Crossing Glances EuroMEd Photography Award, Rome-Italy.

Timeline

Playwright | Producer

Shams | شمس
01.2013 - 05.2013

Communications Consultant

Freelance
01.2013 - Current

Managing Editor

WAW Al Balad – Cultural Magazine
01.2009 - 01.2012

Co-Editor

Beam Magazine
01.2009 - 01.2010

Freelance Journalist

Society and Culture
01.2008 - 01.2011

Media & Communications Manager

Al Balad Theater, Amman, Jordan
01.2008 - 01.2012

Regional Public Relations, Communications Coordinator

The Arab Education Forum, the Regional Office
01.2008 - 01.2012

Journalist

Addustour Newspaper - Youth and Community Section
11.2006 - 12.2008

Arabic Editor

DAR AL-OMRAN Planners. Architects. Engineers
01.2001 - 01.2008

Certification - Cultural Management

Culture Resource (Al Mawred Al Thaqafy)

Certificate - Financial & Professional Independence of Media

BBC Media Action

Certificate: Peace Through Performing Arts - IVLP I International Visitor Leadership Program

U.S. Department of State

Undergraduate - English Language and Literature

Arab Open University
Suad Nofal