Amierah Ismail
Humanitarian Affairs Officer @United Nations Ocha
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WORK HISTORY
Humanitarian Affairs Officer @United Nations Ocha
NY, US
Led strategic engagement with Gulf Member States, deepening institutional partnerships and unlocking new avenues of support.Spearheaded high-level dialogues and visibility initiatives, including at COP28 and in collaboration with foundations and private sector partners.Supported the development and implementation of donor engagement strategies, including resource mobilization plans, advocacy messaging, and event coordination.Provided advisory input to regional offices and liaised with HQ leadership to ensure coherent, coordinated external relations approaches.Helped secure record-breaking contributions from non-traditional donors, including the largest foundation/NGO donation to OCHA to date.Represented OCHA in high-level meetings and briefings, advocating for inclusive, well-funded humanitarian response efforts.
EDUCATION
New York University
Master's degree, Global Affairs and Transnational Security
School of Public Affairs, The American University
BA, Political Science
Dutchess Community College
AA, Liberal Arts and Humanities
SKILLS
ABOUT AMIERAH ISMAIL
My work has focused on building high-trust relationships and partnerships with Member States and donors, organizing high-level events and strategic dialogues, and driving forward cross-regional initiatives that connect field realities with global policymaking. I’ve managed the development of partnership strategies, led fundraising events, and supported donor visibility plans, and played a creative role in initiatives such as the Humanitarian Pavilion at COP28. What sets me apart is my ability to blend strategic thinking with diplomacy — to bridge the needs of frontline humanitarian response with the interests of partners, and to create opportunities for sustainable impact. I like to enter every meeting being prepared and ready to contribute with ideas, or join in on brainstorming creative ways to advocate for humanitarian response. I’m passionate about lifting up colleagues, capacity development opportunities (either delivering or participating in), and fostering collaboration across sectors and geographies to ensure that humanitarian efforts are inclusive, well-resourced, and forward-looking.
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