Umar Ahmed

Government relations, public affairs and lobbying activities on behalf of energy, financial services, tobacco, agriculture and transport clients at the European Union institutions.

Develop online communication strategies for clients; Drafting of tender proposals; Responsible for company’s e-Communications strategy and corporate advertising; Lobbying, public affairs and communications activities around EU institutions; Evaluation of communication tools and programmes. Client list included European Commission (DG ECFIN, DG EMPL), European e-Skills Association

During the 2009 European Parliament election campaign I directed the social networking and Internet campaign strategy for incumbent MEP Eoin Ryan. This position involved the following tasks: liaising with communications and press staff; advising on mobilisation of youth vote; canvassing voters; assisting at fundraising events.

Monitor, analyse and identify policy for Senator White's Human Rights agenda.

Coordinate the preparations and develop the Peacebuilding Training Seminar for African youth leaders in Kenya, August 2008; Deal with any queries from the press or other organisations with regard to the African Training Seminar; Support our African members in the implementation of their projects and link them up to the Peace It Together Campaign; Advocacy; Fundraising; Moderate e-groups

Press monitoring; Assisting in advocacy activities; Updating and maintaining advocacy databases

Conveyancing (Residential and Commercial property), Family Law and Litigation