Syeda Showkat

Experience

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  Annahda Foundation Supported by the Moroccan Ministry of Youth and Sports

  Aug 2013 - Dec 2013

  Staff Intern (Morocco)
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  Synergos

  Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  Middle East & North Africa Intern
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  Avalon English

  Aug 2015 - Jun 2017

  English Foreign Language Teacher

  • Designed and implemented curriculum focused on English speaking, reading, writing and critical thinking skills. Guided iBT TOEFL classes, coordinated outreach and developed additional educational programming.

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  Law Offices of Robert S. Gitmeid & Associates PLLC

  Jun 2017 - Dec 2017

  Civil Litigation Paralegal

  • Navigated all aspects of civil defense cases by routinely drafting responses and Motions, as well as coordinating the analysis and execution of settlement documents and Stipulation Agreements. Conducted extensive research for court documentation and acted as a liaison between courts, attorneys, and in-house staff, while assisting clients throughout the stages of litigation.

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  SAPNA NYC

  Jan 2018 - Sept 2018

  Assistant Managing Director

  • Establish programs on health and equity in the AAPI population, write grants, implement project objectives, and assess program quality. Conceptualize new programming in keeping with the mission and budget.• Manage staff and research assistants, along with the onboarding and training of all employees, interns, and volunteers, helping to develop capacity for programming and provide substantive opportunities to new hires and interns.•Cultivate productive relationships with the Board of Directors, partners, donors, and stakeholders to maximize revenue generation, represent Sapna NYC, and spark interest.• Ensure teams were effective by leveraging partners in non-profit, private, government, and local and federal organizations, efficiently combining resources and partnerships to develop processes that incorporate all procedures and regulatory requirements. Spearhead the routine review and improvement of KPIs and SOPs.• Oversee all events and outreach. Manage strategic communications campaigns, as well as finance and operations procedures. Show less

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  Young Hammersmith & Fulham Foundation

  Sept 2018 - Oct 2019

  Campaigns and Advocacy Officer

  Develop and embed a creative campaign strategy under YHFF's key work themes. Advocate for the work of YHFF Members, the youth sector, and the needs of young people throughout London by:•Generating and implementing thematic campaign strategies.•Planing social media content, press releases, case studies & video content to advocate for the YHFF, Young People's Foundation (YPF) network, YHFF Membership, and young people.•Engaging with a variety of stakeholders including YHFF Staff, Member & Partner organizations, H&F Youth Council and the wider YPF network. Show less

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  Young Westminster Foundation

  Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  Campaigns & Advocacy Officer
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  Permanent Mission of the People's Republic of Bangladesh to the United Nations

  Nov 2019 - Jun 2020

  Bangladesh Advisor

  • Coordinated research, institutional resource management and political and strategic outreach priorities of the Permanent Mission. Support the progress of the closing of the General Assembly, championing Bangladesh’s positions in the Second, Third and Fourth Committees emphasizing the Rohingya Refugee crisis, environmental advocacy, and social protection. • Drafted diplomatic notes and correspondence to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Advised Deputy Permanent Representative on country engagement and mobilization, resulting in the successful adoption of the UN General Assembly Resolution on the “Situation of human rights of Rohingya Muslims and other minorities in Myanmar” (RES/74/246). Show less

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  United Nations

  Nov 2020 - now

  UN Secretary-General’s Climate Action Team (CAT), Executive Office of the Secretary-General (EOSG) UN Secretary-General’s Climate Action Team (CAT), Executive Office of the Secretary-General (EOSG)

  • Senior Analyst - Project Management Support

    Aug 2022 - now

  • Special Assistant to the Assistant Secretary-General and Team Coordinator

    Nov 2020 - Aug 2022