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Daua Nofal

Daua Nofal

Renens VD

Summary

Humanitarian diplomacy and policy professional with extensive experience in multilateral coordination, protection issues, and stakeholder engagement within the UN system and international NGOs. Skilled in translating complex operational and political contexts into structured analysis, facilitating dialogue between diverse actors, and supporting decision-making in sensitive international environments. Fluent in Arabic, English and French, with strong experience in Geneva-based humanitarian and diplomatic ecosystems.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Trade and Public Affairs Officer

Mission of the state of Kuwait to the UN
Geneva
09.2025 - 04.2026

• Prepared policy analyses, strategic briefings, reports, and background materials for ambassadors and diplomatic leadership on international trade, sustainability, and regulatory developments.
• Monitored policy and geopolitical developments across WTO, UN, and related international institutions, identifying implications and opportunities for decision-makers.
• Supported engagement with governments, international organizations, and external stakeholders on trade and environmental policy issues.
• Drafted policy positions, speaking points, and briefing materials for multilateral meetings and high-level engagements.
• Contributed to stakeholder mapping, meeting preparation, and follow-up actions across priority policy files.
• Translated complex regulatory and policy developments into concise recommendations for senior audiences.

Legal Advisor

LEGAL ACTION WORLDWIDE-LAW
Geneva
09.2024 - 04.2025

• Represented the organization in multilateral forums and policy discussions at the United Nations in Geneva.
• Drafted policy statements, briefing notes, speeches, and strategic communications for senior leadership.
• Supported stakeholder engagement with international organizations, government representatives, and civil society partners.
• Contributed to the development of policy positions and advocacy strategies on governance, accountability, and international legal issues.
• Coordinated communications and background materials for international conferences and high-level events.

Public Affairs Officer

MISSION OF THE STATE OF PALESTINE TO THE UN
Genève
11.2017 - 08.2024

Engagement in multilateral humanitarian and protection dialogues with states, UN agencies, and NGOs, contributing to consensus-building on sensitive operational issue

Facilitated engagement between humanitarian, diplomatic and UN actors in sensitive protection contexts.

Synthesized operational field information into actionable guidance for decision-making and coordination.

Supported multi-stakeholder negotiations in politically sensitive environments.
Design and facilitation of multi-stakeholder workshops and high-level dialogues involving international organizations and field practitioners
Provided strategic advice on policy, reputational, and regulatory matters relevant to diplomatic engagement.
Contributed to institutional messaging and external communications on complex international policy issues.

Attaché

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Palestine
Ramallah
04.2015 - 11.2017

• Led the development of a digital document-management platform that improved access to official information and enhanced internal efficiency.

• Drafted speeches, briefing materials, and official correspondence for ministerial engagements and international meetings.
• Conducted political and policy analysis to support external engagement and strategic communications.
• Coordinated information flows and stakeholder inputs across departments supporting senior leadership.

Recruitment Compliance Assistant

Development Alternatives Inc.- DAI
Ramallah
12.2012 - 12.2013

• Supported compliance reporting and internal communications activities.
• Conducted research on regulatory developments and prepared internal updates for relevant stakeholders.
• Assisted with documentation, audit preparation, and compliance processes.

Education

Master - Geopolitics and International Relations

Université Toulouse1 Capitole/Science Po Toulouse
Toulouse
09.2010 - 06.2012

Bachelor - Public Administration and Law

Birzeit University
Ramallah
09.2006 - 06.2010

CAS - Public Governance and Administration

ETH Zurich
Zurich
08.2021 - 09.2021

Skills

    Government Relations & Stakeholder Engagement
    Public Affairs & Policy Advocacy
    Policy Monitoring & Strategic Analysis
    Executive Briefings & Leadership Support
    Strategic Communications & Messaging
    Multilateral Affairs & Diplomacy
    Cross-Functional Coordination
    Research & Policy Development
    Digital Transformation & Knowledge Management

Langues

Arabic
English
French
Portuguese
Lithuanian

Personal Information

Langues

1,3,C2,6,TOEFL 100,6,6

Timeline

Trade and Public Affairs Officer

Mission of the state of Kuwait to the UN
09.2025 - 04.2026

Legal Advisor

LEGAL ACTION WORLDWIDE-LAW
09.2024 - 04.2025

CAS - Public Governance and Administration

ETH Zurich
08.2021 - 09.2021

Public Affairs Officer

MISSION OF THE STATE OF PALESTINE TO THE UN
11.2017 - 08.2024

Attaché

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Palestine
04.2015 - 11.2017

Recruitment Compliance Assistant

Development Alternatives Inc.- DAI
12.2012 - 12.2013

Master - Geopolitics and International Relations

Université Toulouse1 Capitole/Science Po Toulouse
09.2010 - 06.2012

Bachelor - Public Administration and Law

Birzeit University
09.2006 - 06.2010
Daua Nofal