Environmental/Climate Change Internships
Nasreen Sayed
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Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with unique experiences in international and environmental development.
Skills
� Microsoft Office
� Data analysis
� Research abilities
� Reports generation and analysis
� Strategic and critical thinking
� Communication
� Quick learner
� Productive under pressure
� Environmental policy
� Climate change
� Sustainability
� Environmental Justice
Experience
Research Intern (Remote) 08/2017 to 10/2018
Women's Earth and Climate Action Network Oakland, California
� Pointed research and data collection on issues rooted in a climate justice framework for the Women Speak Project.
Environmental Associate - Climate Change Division 11/2017 to 05/2018
Is-Development Bank Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Working with other Multilateral Development Banks, including World Bank, Inter-American Development Bank and Asian Development Bank:
� Developed a risk categorization framework.
� Supported mainstreaming climate change into the Bank's activities.�
� Ensured projects are climate standard compliant.
� Calculated IsDB's climate change finance contribution.
� Marked opportunities for assisting member countries with the implementation of their climate change targets.
Consultant 06/2013 to 12/2016
Mine Clearance Planning Agency Kabul, Afghanistan
� Planned and prepared workshops for land-mine education.
� Identified and addressed the gaps in assessing the social, economic and environmental impacts of landmines nationally.
� Advised on and developed gender inclusive strategies to raise awareness for mine-risk reduction.
� Reviewed MCPA's victim assistance policies for consistency with national level policies.
Administrative Assistant 09/2014 to 06/2015
American University of Sharjah Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
� Provided logistical support and performed clerical and administrative work.
� Handled student and public relation inquiries.
� Organized and maintained electronic and paper file systems.
Environment and Energy Intern 06/2014 to 08/2014
United Nations Development Programme Pretoria, South Africa
� Analyzed and prepared project implementation reviews.
� Collected and evaluated data relating to renewable energy, energy access and security.
� Liaised with partners in the Department of Energy and Environmental Affairs to ensure project success and maintain client relations.
Research 12/2012 to 01/2013
United Nations Development Programme Khartoum, Sudan
� Short-term research on humanitarian and recovery linkages.
� Explored linkages between emergency response and long term sustainable development policy.
Education and Training
Master of Science: Environmental Technology 2016
Imperial College London London, United Kingdom
Specialization in Global Environmental Change and Policy
Bachelor of Arts: International Studies 2015
American University of Sharjah Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Minors: History and Middle Eastern Studies
Leadership and Volunteer Activities
Citizens' Climate Lobby
� October 2018- Present: ��Core Volunteer
Catholic Charities Diocese of Arlington (Migration and Refugee Services), Virginia, USA
� March 2017- August 2017: ��Translator and Health Liaison Volunteer
United Nations Development Programme
� March 2014- March 2015: ��Outreach and Logistics Support Volunteer. �
Model United Nations
� September 2014 - May 2015: �Director of Community Outreach and United
Nations Development Programme Committee
� September 2013 - May 2014: �Assistant Director Logistics Team and General
Assembly 3 Committee �
� September 2012 - May 2013: �Research Assistant Human Rights Council
Office of Development and Alumni Affairs �
� September 2014 - June 2015: �Senior Student Ambassador
American University of Sharjah Cultural Clubs �
� September 2012 - May 2013: �President of ACC
Student Association United Kingdom, London, UK �
� September 2015 - August 2016: �Public Relations Officer
Nasreen Sayed
�
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with unique experiences in international and environmental development.
Skills
� Microsoft Office
� Data analysis
� Research abilities
� Reports generation and analysis
� Strategic and critical thinking
� Communication
� Quick learner
� Productive under pressure
� Environmental policy
� Climate change
� Sustainability
� Environmental Justice
Experience
Research Intern (Remote) 08/2017 to 10/2018
Women's Earth and Climate Action Network Oakland, California
� Pointed research and data collection on issues rooted in a climate justice framework for the Women Speak Project.
Environmental Associate - Climate Change Division 11/2017 to 05/2018
Is-Development Bank Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Working with other Multilateral Development Banks, including World Bank, Inter-American Development Bank and Asian Development Bank:
� Developed a risk categorization framework.
� Supported mainstreaming climate change into the Bank's activities.�
� Ensured projects are climate standard compliant.
� Calculated IsDB's climate change finance contribution.
� Marked opportunities for assisting member countries with the implementation of their climate change targets.
Consultant 06/2013 to 12/2016
Mine Clearance Planning Agency Kabul, Afghanistan
� Planned and prepared workshops for land-mine education.
� Identified and addressed the gaps in assessing the social, economic and environmental impacts of landmines nationally.
� Advised on and developed gender inclusive strategies to raise awareness for mine-risk reduction.
� Reviewed MCPA's victim assistance policies for consistency with national level policies.
Administrative Assistant 09/2014 to 06/2015
American University of Sharjah Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
� Provided logistical support and performed clerical and administrative work.
� Handled student and public relation inquiries.
� Organized and maintained electronic and paper file systems.
Environment and Energy Intern 06/2014 to 08/2014
United Nations Development Programme Pretoria, South Africa
� Analyzed and prepared project implementation reviews.
� Collected and evaluated data relating to renewable energy, energy access and security.
� Liaised with partners in the Department of Energy and Environmental Affairs to ensure project success and maintain client relations.
Research 12/2012 to 01/2013
United Nations Development Programme Khartoum, Sudan
� Short-term research on humanitarian and recovery linkages.
� Explored linkages between emergency response and long term sustainable development policy.
Education and Training
Master of Science: Environmental Technology 2016
Imperial College London London, United Kingdom
Specialization in Global Environmental Change and Policy
Bachelor of Arts: International Studies 2015
American University of Sharjah Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Minors: History and Middle Eastern Studies
Leadership and Volunteer Activities
Citizens' Climate Lobby
� October 2018- Present: ��Core Volunteer
Catholic Charities Diocese of Arlington (Migration and Refugee Services), Virginia, USA
� March 2017- August 2017: ��Translator and Health Liaison Volunteer
United Nations Development Programme
� March 2014- March 2015: ��Outreach and Logistics Support Volunteer. �
Model United Nations
� September 2014 - May 2015: �Director of Community Outreach and United
Nations Development Programme Committee
� September 2013 - May 2014: �Assistant Director Logistics Team and General
Assembly 3 Committee �
� September 2012 - May 2013: �Research Assistant Human Rights Council
Office of Development and Alumni Affairs �
� September 2014 - June 2015: �Senior Student Ambassador
American University of Sharjah Cultural Clubs �
� September 2012 - May 2013: �President of ACC
Student Association United Kingdom, London, UK �
� September 2015 - August 2016: �Public Relations Officer