Within positions ranging from research, media relations and communication, I am an expert in designing and monitoring the implementation of communication strategies that target diverse groups. I developed unlimited number of communication strategies and action plans at BBC Media Action, the British Embassy and UNICEF respectively. Each strategy resulted in positive and measurable impact while, retaining the objectives and goals of the organizations.

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Eman El-Tigani Musa Ali
USA-Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh
0014126261185
eman.eltigani@gmail.com
Profile
I’m a qualitative research and development communication professional with over 12 years of international
experience in the media and development sectors. I am fluent in Arabic and English, with a deep understanding of
social research, advocacy, public diplomacy, training, coordination and team management. I have worked with
UNICEF, UN Habitat, BBC Media Action, the International Bar Association, and the British Foreign Office. In work with
diverse clients, I promote on-the-ground dialogue with groups of people living through multiple challenges, including
Internally Displaced People (IDPs), refugees and human right activists, always focusing on the most vulnerable
groups specifically women and children.
Education
 2012-2013 - London School of Economics, London, UK - MSc Media, Communication and Development
 2006-2007 - Juba University, Khartoum, Sudan - High Diploma, Peace and Development
 1994-1999 - Nilein University, Khartoum, Sudan - BSc Geography
Employment History
2014 – 2015- UNICEF, Sudan Media and External Relation Specialist
 Co-founder and manager for the Sudanese Media and Children code of conduct committee
 Designed and monitored the implementation of the media , communication and social media strategies
 Established a media forum to advocate and promote child issues
 Managed the media requests and interviews about UNICEF operations in Sudan by handling the interview,
prepare factsheet , speaking notes , draft press release and briefing documents
 Led and supervised the implementation of the work plan for the section
 Represented UNICEF in the UN agencies Information and Communication coordination meetings
 Coordinated human interest stories and edit them for donor’s report and social media channels
 Advised on publications , design and branding materials for the organisation
2008-2012 - British Embassy, Sudan - Press and Public Affairs Officer
 Reported on human rights in Sudan, within the Political Section, with emphasis on freedom of expression
and press censorship
 Developed and implemented public diplomacy initiatives, including a media summary, to inform the
Sudanese public of the British embassy’s work
 Compiled a daily press summary and reported on the media climate in Sudan, in a complex political context
 Acted as the focal point for issues relating to human rights, women, journalism and Darfur
 Advised the embassy on its press strategy, which included organising press conferences, drafting press
releases, outlining the embassy’s monthly newsletter and coordinating journalism training and competitions
 Maintained the embassy’s website, social media sites and the Ambassador’s Blog
2006-2008 - BBC Media Action, Darfur - Research and Outreach Manager
 Designed and co-ordinated audience and impact research for the Darfur Lifeline radio programme
 Conducted focus groups and in-depth interviews, and analysed data
 Prepared research presentations and drafted reports for publication
 Collaborated with the Project Director to identify outcomes and key messages for dissemination
 Played a key role in developing and organising listening groups for the Darfur Lifeline radio programme
 Led the outreach campaign for the Darfur Lifeline radio programme, liaising with local NGOs and arranging
feedback sessions
 Recruited, trained and managed the research team, working to deadline within tight budget constraints
 Represented the project in UN and NGO forums in Darfur

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 Contributed to funding proposals
Consulting History
2016- April –May, La Rocha College, USA, Global Development and Humanitarian Aid Course
 Designed the training sessions and discussed with the college for a final approve
 Delivered the training and contributed to final report about the training assessment report
2016- January –March, Thomson Foundation s and Across Pollinators, UK
 Contributed to evaluation tools design to assess the impact of three years media project
 Participated in drafting a final report and presented the findings
2015-August, Refugees Network in Pittsburgh-USA, Freelance Consultant
 Advise the Islamic Centre in Pittsburgh on develop strategic plan to accommodate the refugees form middle
East
 Provide technical support and assess the level of the services provided for the refugees in the city
2013 - InterMedia, Chad - Research Consultant - Conducted a survey and developed a communication strategy
 Conducted an outreach survey of remote desert areas accompanied by a driver and guide
 Spot-checked data collectors’ work and coordinated research implementation
2013 - BBC Media Action (Formerly BBC World Service Trust), London - Research Consultant - Reviewed and
designed questionnaires for radio programmes
 Reviewed data from research on a Palestinian radio programme and contributed to main research findings
 Designed an audience feedback questionnaire for Libyan journalism training
2013 - Waging Peace, London - Consultant - Training delivery for 25 participants in digital media
 Designed training materials in digital media and planned media campaigns in London and Birmingham
 Provided and supported activists to integrate the refugees in the community and suggested activities to
make refugee voice heard
2013 - International Bar Association, Tanzania - Consultant - Training delivery for 20 participants on social
networking and risk assessment
 Designed the training materials and trained 20 clients on social networking and risk assessment when
conducting research in conflict areas
2008-2012 - Epidemiological Laboratory, Khartoum - Research Consultant - Developed communication strategy
 Designed health communication materials on tuberculosis and HIV
 Designed and conducted research to test the materials
2008 - UNOCHA, Darfur - Research Consultant - Provided project training to improve camp communication
 Developed a communication training module, delivered it to camp coordinators and reported on training
2008 - Stanhope Centre for Communications Policy Research, Darfur - Research Consultant
 Trained researchers in oral history methodology and designed a research implementation plan
 Provided research assistance relating to the Darfur project on “Researching Attitudes towards Peace and
Conflict in Darfur”
 Advised on interviews with local Darfuri stakeholders, designed research instruments, coordinated local
researchers, transcribed and analysed data
2008 - UN Habitat, Darfur – Research Consultant - Contributed to the Darfur Economic Profile
 Conducted research into Darfur’s economic situation and advised on sources of information
Awards
2012 Silverstone Scholarship, London School of Economics
 In recognition of contribution to media and development in Sudan
2006 UNESCO Award for Investigative Journalism
 For working on a documentary film about the situation of children in Darfur, with the UNICEF Danish
National Committee and filmmaker Camilla Nielsson.
2005 United Nations Broadcasting Award (Gold Medal) and Bayeux-Calvados Award for War Reporting
 For working with BBC East Africa Correspondent, Ishebl Matheson, and BBC News Producer, Dan McMillan. I
was their main facilitator for a series of programmes about Darfur that were broadcasted across the world
on BBC World Service Radio and Radio 4.