Maher Melhem

Experience

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  Freelance

  Aug 2008 - May 2017

  Freelance Producer, Blogger and Reporter

  - Production of several projects, researches, reports and short movies (University and private projects).- Current affairs using social media applications including contributions to France24 – Observers website.- Covering local, Arab and international sports events on Social media.- Regular contribution to Lebanese International University magazine “The Scope” (Photography, writing articles and covering events).- Senior project (online sports radio show entitled “ExtraTime Show”).- Owner of MaherMelhem.Wordpress.com blog and current affairs coverage on Social Media using Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to cover the events (Major Scale sports events to local events whether sports, politics, cultural or festivals). Show less

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  Hamzat Wassel Newspaper

  Sept 2008 - Dec 2011

  Photojournalist

  Coverage of local events taking place in North Lebanon and Beirut.Website Traffic Growth through regular check of titles; content and photos.Writing and editing articles to feature on the Website (Economics, Politics and Sports in Arabic, English and French)Managing the Sports section on the website and Social Media handles (Facebook Page Hamzat Wassel Sports)Management of Social Media Accounts

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  Middle East News Website- Meanews.net

  Sept 2008 - Jun 2011

  Senior News Editor

  Senior News Editor for Sports, Current Affairs news and Politics - Publishing daily reports in Arabic, English and French.

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  Asia TV - قناة آسيا الإخبارية

  Jan 2012 - Feb 2012

  Television News Producer

  Production of Economics and Sports news bulletins (One bulletin per day).Assisting in producing Voice Overs for Economics and Sports bulletins (Reports from Iraq, Arab Countries and worldwide sports).Coverage of Live events for the economics department and preparing VTs.Coverage of latest changes in Exchange Rates - Oil and Gold prices

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  Sawt El Shaab

  Feb 2013 - May 2013

  News Producer

  Preparation of news bulletins.Production of Voice Overs for news bulletins.Production of Sports bulletins and assisting in producing material for sports show.

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  REACH Initiative

  Sept 2014 - Dec 2014

  Information Officer

  - Producing Daily visit report on refugees gaps and needs in Lebanon.- Creating and Completing Interactive Maps used for humanitarian purposes.

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  International Rescue Committee

  Dec 2014 - Aug 2016

  Protection Reporting Officer

  - Pitching Daily, Weekly and Monthly analytical reports of UN and International NGOs protection activities in North Lebanon.- Preparing interactive presentations and handouts for recent activities conducted in North Lebanon.- Leading Community Based Protection projects in North Lebanon.- Tracking updates and news using resources from local media and social media accounts in North Lebanon.- Selected as IRC Ambassador for Fiscal Year 2016 by Integrity department in New York for great integrity and performance throughout 2015.- Assisting in finalizing IRC first publication in Lebanon entitled “IRC Lebanon Refugee Men’s vulnerability assessment” Show less

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  World Vision

  Mar 2017 - Apr 2017

  Child Protection Officer

  Child Protection Officer at UNICEF Focused and Structural PSS activities for Child Labor

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  United Nations

  May 2017 - now

  Within the delegated authority from the Head of Office and Chief of Joint Operations CentreMonitoring and reporting:•Gather information from UN sources (Mission and UNCT)•Monitor major developments (political, governance, rule of law, humanitarian, human rights, military, security and economic development)•Prepare integrated Field Office reports (including daily and weekly situation reports, special and flash reports)•As necessary, research and draft special reports and prepare presentations related to operational issues, draft Code Cables addressing current operations•Supervise and coordinate the Field Office JOC; review the drafting and reporting productsCrisis management support:•Organise the Field Office’s crisis response (activity reporting and monitoring), enabling the Field Office Response Team (FORT) to make informed decisions during periods of a declared crisis situation•Provide support as needed for crisis management meetings (secretariat support, presentations, talking points if required, liaison with technicians and facilities management)•Liaise regularly with Mission sections, Mission Support and the UNCT to provide timely information during a crisis for decision-makers.Coordination of operations:•Support the planning and coordination of joint activities in the Field Office, including operations, field missions, visits, and contingency exercises, where applicable•Support the organization of operational coordination meetings, as required, liaising with Mission sections, Mission Support and the UNCT;•Provide support for the implementation of operational coordination decisions and mechanisms (eg coordination of special flights or patrols).;•Liaise regularly with the Mission sections, Mission Support, and the UNCT to help coordinate operations.Support the facilitation of communication between the Field Office and mission leadership and other actors (as required); Show less

  • Planning Officer

    Feb 2024 - now

  • Associate Political Affairs Officer

    Jul 2021 - Mar 2024

  • Joint Operations Officer

    Mar 2020 - Jun 2021

  • Joint Operations and Coordination Officer

    May 2017 - Mar 2020