Sondoss Lemjid
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| 2022-present: |
University of Exeter (UK) PhD in Middle East Politics Thesis title: Qatar Investment Strategies Supervisors: Dr Marc Valeri and Dr Claire Beaugrand |
| 2017-2020: |
University of Turin (Italy) MA in International Sciences, specialising in Middle Eastern and North African Politics. First-Class (cum laude). Thesis title: South Sudan: The Story of an Oil Curse Supervisor: Dr Armao Fabio |
| 2014-2017: |
University of Turin (Italy) BA in Social and Political Sciences. First-Class. Thesis title: The Muslim Response to Islamic Terrorism Supervisor: Dr Anna Caffarena |
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| November 2021 - September 2022: |
Stovax, Exeter (UK) French Export Coordinator
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| March 2021 - November 2021: |
Alison Croce, Teignmouth (UK) Development Officer During my position as a Development Officer at The Alice Cross Centre, I actively contributed to the organisation's growth and modernisation through various initiatives. My key accomplishments include: -IT development: facilitated the implementation of online systems and calendars to simplify communication between teams and improve the efficiency of task management. In addition, designed and developed spreadsheets improving the overall organisation of data and updated the Outlook calendar with essential events, ensuring that the team remained informed and aligned with organisational activities. Finally, created monthly online newsletters and brochures, expanding access to information on the organisation's activities and engaging a wider audience. -Strengthening partnerships and networks: established valuable connections with key stakeholders and professionals in health and social services through platforms such as LinkedIn and Facebook. This effort significantly increased the organisation's visibility and fostered opportunities for collaboration. Furthermore, developed meaningful contacts with GPs, NHS facilities, wellness centres and support centres for vulnerable people. This has allowed us to effectively connect citizens with the resources best suited to their specific needs. -Project coordination and management: led and coordinated several key projects from start to finish, ensuring that results were delivered in a timely and high-quality manner.
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| October 2019 - December 2019: |
Chamber of Commerce, Turin (Italy). During my internship at the Chamber of Commerce, I had a wonderful opportunity to be involved in various aspects of the organisation's work. I focused on exploring international markets and helping Italian companies expand into new markets. It was an enriching experience where I got to use advanced software tools like Euromonitor International and Passport to analyze the Russian and Middle Eastern markets in depth. Some key highlights of my internship include: -Market Analysis: I conducted thorough research on the Russian and Middle Eastern markets, examining economic trends, consumer behaviour, and market potential. This valuable information provided Italian businesses with insights to guide their expansion strategies. -Halal Market Research: recognising the growing importance of the halal market globally, I delved into extensive research to understand its dynamics and potential for Italian companies. |
| October 2019: |
Chamber of Commerce, Turin (Italy). Turin Islamic Economic Forum (TIEF): member of the conference organisation. |
| September 2019 - September 2019: |
Campus Einaudi, University of Turin (Italy) Speaker at the international conference ‘Re-enchanting the World: Spiritualities and Religions of the Third Millennium’. |
| June 2019: |
Campus Einaudi, University of Turin (Italy) Workshop Africa on the Move: certificate in 'Introduction to Contemporary Africa - Social Studies Perspective'.
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| March 2019 - April 2019: |
United Nations, New York City (USA) I had the privilege of participating as a representative of the Government of Yemen in the "Change the World Model" held at the United Nations USA. This event provided me with a unique opportunity to simulate the General Assembly and actively engage in diplomatic discussions, policy formulation and collaboration with representatives from diverse backgrounds and cultural environments. Tasks and skills acquired: -Information management: as a representative, I played a crucial role in assisting in the preparation, and writing of important policy statements. This involved in-depth research and analysis of complex global issues, ensuring accurate and impactful communication to promote constructive dialogue among delegates. -Cross-cultural representation: serving as a representative of Yemen's government required me to immerse myself in the country's interests, values and policies. I was able to identify with and represent the views of Yemen while gaining a deeper understanding of the importance of cultural sensitivity and diplomacy in international relations. -Diplomatic negotiation: working within a simulation involving different states with different ideologies and political approaches allowed me to develop strong negotiation skills. I actively engaged in diplomacy and consensus building to promote collaboration and reach mutually beneficial solutions to complex global challenges. -Conflict resolution: The 'Change the World Model' provided a platform to activate negotiation projects to resolve conflicts and address pressing global issues. I gained valuable experience in navigating diplomatic channels and finding common ground between different perspectives. |
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Foreign Languages I have lived and studied in France, Italy, Morocco, and the UK, and I can speak the following languages fluently: Arabic (Native Speaker) |
