Tala Kattan

Experience

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  Amnesty International

  Mar 2003 - Jan 2004

  Research and Campaign Assistant (Volunteer)

  Russian Federation, South East Asia and North Africa.

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  Freedom House

  Oct 2004 - Dec 2004

  Violence Against Women (VAW) campaigner (Intern)
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  UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency

  Dec 2004 - Jun 2014

  • Prepare and disseminate information and reports as well as public information to external sources, beneficiaries and other stakeholders • Maintain close relationship to embassies, implementing partners, governments, UN agencies, etc. and disseminates regular information updates, assist in organising donor briefings, responds to information requests, support in coordination of inter-agency meetings.• Plan and facilitate visits to the Jordan operation including high profile visitors, media and other stakeholders. • Assist in write up of situation reports, press releases, pamphlets and articles for internal and external distribution.• Establish and maintain close working relations with television, radio and news agencies to keep them regularly informed on UNHCR’s activities in the country and ensure appropriate media coverage;• Support campaigns and activities to disseminate information on UNHCR and raise public awareness on refugee issues;• Respond to press and public queries for information on all aspects of UNHCR’s operations• Keep the Office informed of the implications of political, cultural and social developments that may affect UNHCR’s activities in the country;• Work closely with Senior Management, Donor Countries and Program unit in order to develop appropriate donor visibility material for various projects as well as organize project launches in coordination with various implementing partners. • Develop visibility material and advisory role to UNHCR visibility throughout the operation. (required uniform, signs, flags, logo)• Co-manage UNHCR Jordan social media accounts with regular input. • Monitor, collect and analyse media coverage• Assist in researching, preparing, fact-checking, editing, and producing professional media and communications materials and ensure their timely dissemination via UNHCR's communications channels. Show less

  • Assistant External Relations Officer

    Sept 2012 - Jun 2014

  • Assistant External Relations Officer

    Sept 2012 - May 2014

  • Resettlement Associate

    Jan 2007 - Sept 2012

  • Protection Associate

    Dec 2004 - Jan 2007
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  Sandstorm Digital® Worldwide

  Jun 2014 - Jun 2015

  Account Director

  • Manage Sandstorm Digital FZE operation in Jordan.• Established large Public Relations database of bloggers, influencers and media personnel in the Middle East.• Support International companies tap into the Middle East market through strong regional network and Arabic content. • Provide free resource and training to the region specific to content marketing. • Producing relevant content for clients through research and curating. • Help develop processes for analysis/impact of campaigns• Research competitor activities and constant search for backlink opportunities. Show less

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  UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency

  Jan 2017 - Mar 2017

  Resettlement Consultant

  Resettlement research and policy support to the MENA Protection Bureau.

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  Sandstorm Digital® Worldwide

  Oct 2019 - now

  • Digital Marketing Specialist

    Mar 2019 - now

  • Digital Marketing Specialist

    Mar 2019 - now

  • Managing Director - North America

    Oct 2019 - now