RAHEEK ADOR
raheek.ador@gmail.com
Geneva,0798335452
Summary
Proven track record of over 20 years in public private partnerships, fundraising and advocacy in multilateral organizations driving strategic and diplomatic engagements with donors from the public and the private sectors. Shaped and lead partnerships with governments, United Nations and international organizations, foundations, HNWIs, family offices and the civil society. Proven expertise in emerging markets in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Passionate about technology, innovation, and social impact. Result-oriented and creative leader with a Master of Arts in Political Sciences from King's College London, MBA from the University of Geneva and an alumni status from Harvard Business School.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
4
4
Languages
Work History
Resource Mobilization Advisor
International Committee Of The Swiss Red Cross ICRC
2021.10 - 2024.03
- Making better use of, and maximizing, existing financial partnerships, in the public and private sectors.
- Expanding ICRC's network of key interlocutors to build stronger relationships between ICRC and governments, other key-decision makers, regional development institutions, foundations, civil society organizations, international financial institutions and HNWIs.
- Project Cycle Management (PCM) of projects implemented in Nigeria, Malawi, Ghana, and South Africa. The projects focused on access to health, mobile clinics, education, and, technology.
Public Private Partnerships Consultant
UNESCO
2019.08 - 2021.09
- Co-develop an action plan for the different targets of middle and major donors in the Swiss private sector, and raised funds for educational programs implemented in Africa, Asia and the MENA region.
- Define the profiles and potential of new major donors in the area of education and early education, and define donor targets according to affinities and proximity to UNESCOs priorities.
- Raised funds, and awareness, about UNESCOs partnership with Spacecom to bring digital learning to rural schools in Côte d'Ivoire, Malawi and South Africa.
Public Private Partnerships Consultant
UNRWA
2014.04 - 2017.12
- Developed philanthropic partnerships between UNRWA and the Swiss private sector, to finance and implement projects concerning microfinance, small and medium enterprise business training, and providing computers to schools in Gaza and the West Bank.
- Organized and participated in field visits to refugee camps in Gaza, the West Bank, Jordan and Syria, with representatives from the Swiss private sector.
- Receives and screens inquiries from potential collaborators. Scans and scouts external environment within designated partnership area for opportunities and risks.
Portfolio Manager
The Norwegian Ministry Of Foreign Affairs
2005.07 - 2011.12
- Oversaw and monitored development, implementation and maintenance of projects in the fields of gender based equality, health and education.
- Worked closely with interlocutors of the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other ministries of interest at the capital level.
- Drafted and edited financial and narrative reports.
Communications Assistant
United Nations World Food Programme WFP
2001.04 - 2005.06
- Prepared and edited media briefs, press releases and other related documents, for the donors and the media outlets.
- Cultivated strong relationships with media representatives to secure widespread coverage and feature stories.
Education
Certificate - Business Administration And Management
Harvard Business School
Boston 08.2018
MBA - International Organisations
Université De Genève
Geneva, Switzerland06.2014
Master of Arts - Political Sciences
King's College London
London, UK09.2000
Skills
- Public Private Partnerships, Fundraising, Resource Mobilization.
- Advocacy & Strategic Communications
- Expertise Regions: Switzerland, UK, Africa, Middle East.
Certification
- PMP Project Management Certificate, July 2020.
Languages
Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Beginner (A1)
Additional Information
- Nationality: Swiss
Timeline
Resource Mobilization Advisor
International Committee Of The Swiss Red Cross ICRC
2021.10 - 2024.03
Public Private Partnerships Consultant
UNESCO
2019.08 - 2021.09
Public Private Partnerships Consultant
UNRWA
2014.04 - 2017.12
Portfolio Manager
The Norwegian Ministry Of Foreign Affairs
2005.07 - 2011.12
Communications Assistant
United Nations World Food Programme WFP
2001.04 - 2005.06
Certificate - Business Administration And Management
Harvard Business School
MBA - International Organisations
Université De Genève
Master of Arts - Political Sciences
King's College London
- PMP Project Management Certificate, July 2020.
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