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Akbar Nour

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Bis 2001, Manager PR and Communications, ENDA Maghreb
Switzerland, Switzerland

Skills

MS Office
Marketing
Management
Web
Project Management
Events
German
English Language
Agile Development
Public relations
Corporate Communications
Copywriting
Media Relations
Digital Communication
Press relations
Social Anthropology
Reporting
Strategic mindset
Commitment
Professionalism
Writing skills
Organizational skills

Timeline

Professional experience for Akbar Nour

  • Current 6 years and 11 months, since Jul 2018

    Doctoral Researcher

    Institute of Social Anthropology, University of Bern

    Data collection, analysis and production of a doctoral dissertation in social anthropology on the following topic: ''Individual Religiosity and Citizenship among a Group of Young Swiss Adults of Muslim faith in Switzerland: An Ethnographic Approach'' - Over 50 semi-structured interviews conducted in German and French in various parts of Switzerland - Participant observation, data collection, and analysis, using qualitative data software.

  • Current 11 years and 9 months, since Sep 2013

    Communication/Public & MediaConsultant

    Freelance, self-employed

    Managed various communications and public relations mandates as a freelance consultant.

  • 3 years and 1 month, Jun 2015 - Jun 2018

    Social Inclusion Manager

    UVAM, Lausanne, Switzerland

    - Global communications and public/media relations - Headed different social inclusion projects (elaboration, development, organisation, fundraising, budget monitoring, and representation) - Elaborated and conducted different public events - Managed and coordinated a group of volunteers - Represented the association to various stakeholders

  • 1 year and 1 month, Jan 2016 - Jan 2017

    Partnership Manager (Fundraising)

    NORLHA

    - Spearheaded fundraising initiatives: drafting of project proposals and submission to donors - Developed and enhanced relationships with existing and potential donors; donor relations and communications - Achievement: collected over CHF 200'000.- during my mandate

  • 11 years and 10 months, Jun 2001 - Mar 2013

    Communications/PR and Media Relations/Event Manager

    CREM

    Managed a team of 5 people - Spearheaded the global communications and PR/Media strategy - Produced various print and online content - Led Event Management (more than 70 local and international events) - Drove institutional and private fundraising - Achievement: collected around 1 million Swiss Francs during my mandate

  • 2 years and 1 month, May 1999 - May 2001

    Manager PR and Communications

    ENDA Maghreb

    International NGO specialised in sustainable development (urban and rural) - (Staff managed: 4 persons) - Headed external communication (with different NGO networks, local and national authorities, donors, etc.) - Developed and disseminated different communication 'print' and 'online' content - Led Capacity Building Training Workshops of local NGOs

Educational background for Akbar Nour

  • 3 months, Feb 2023 - Apr 2023

    Further Education Certificate in Digital Communication and Social Networks

    HES-SO Wallis Valais

  • 3 months, Feb 2023 - Apr 2023

    Professional diploma in copywriting (online)

    Maria Schools (Paris, France)

    https://www.joinhero.co

  • 2 years and 1 month, Sep 2009 - Sep 2011

    CAS in Corporate Communications

    SPRI (Institut Suisse de relations publiques)/Haute Ecole de Gestion de Fribourg

    Postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Communication

Languages

  • English

    First language

  • French

    First language

  • German

    Fluent

  • Farsi

    Fluent

  • Spanish

    Basic

  • Italian

    Basic

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