Nasim Sawalma

Communications professional with a background spanning institutional policy, integrated campaign management, and direct F&B business operations. Trilingual in Arabic, French, and English — with a deep instinctive understanding of consumer behaviour, brand positioning, and how audiences across Arab and European markets respond to communications. Managed a food and beverage operation end-to-end, built digital campaign infrastructure from scratch, and delivered multilingual stakeholder communications under real pressure.

Master's in International Relations, American University in Cairo and Université Catholique de Lille. Based in Dubai, available immediately.

Digital & Communications Manager at Belgian Society for Gaza Children (2023-12 – Present)

Designed and executed multilingual communications strategy across Arabic, French, and English — managing donor outreach, campaign messaging, and media materials for international audiences. Built and operate the organisation's full digital infrastructure including website, fundraising platform (Next.js, Stripe), and social media channels — driving measurable growth in donor engagement. Managed stakeholder relationships across European and international donor networks, foundations, and institutional partners.

• Designed and executed multilingual communications strategy across Arabic, French, and English — managing donor outreach, campaign messaging, and media materials for international audiences.
• Built and operate the organisation's full digital infrastructure including website, fundraising platform (Next.js, Stripe), and social media channels — driving measurable growth in donor engagement.
• Managed stakeholder relationships across European and international donor networks, foundations, and institutional partners.
• Produced strategic briefings, campaign reports, and event communications for senior leadership and external partners.
• Coordinated logistics and communications for public-facing events with cross-border participation.

Policy Assistant at FEP – Fédération de l'Entraide Protestante (2018-01 – 2019-12)

Supported institutional advocacy and policy research for a leading French Protestant aid federation engaged in social welfare, humanitarian support, and civil society development.

• Supported institutional advocacy and policy research for a leading French Protestant aid federation engaged in social welfare, humanitarian support, and civil society development.
• Drafted policy briefs, position papers, and external communications for government and institutional audiences.
• Managed stakeholder correspondence and coordinated external relations with ministry representatives and civil society partners.

Arabic-French Interpreter & Community Liaison at Various Institutions & NGOs (2015-01 – 2016-12)

Provided high-stakes consecutive interpretation for Arabic-speaking individuals in legal, medical, and administrative settings — managing sensitive, multilingual communications under pressure. Acted as cultural bridge and liaison between Arabic-speaking communities and institutional stakeholders including UNHCR-affiliated partners and social services.

• Provided high-stakes consecutive interpretation for Arabic-speaking individuals in legal, medical, and administrative settings — managing sensitive, multilingual communications under pressure.
• Acted as cultural bridge and liaison between Arabic-speaking communities and institutional stakeholders including UNHCR-affiliated partners and social services.

F&B Operations Manager & Brand Owner at Independent Restaurant & Retail Ventures (2020-01 – 2023-12)

Managed full end-to-end operations of a food and beverage business — supplier sourcing, stock management, pricing strategy, staff coordination, and customer experience. Built and managed the brand presence across physical and digital channels, including social media, local marketing, and customer loyalty initiatives. Developed direct understanding of consumer purchasing behaviour, product-market fit, and the operational realities of F&B retail — from supply chain to point of sale.

• Managed full end-to-end operations of a food and beverage business — supplier sourcing, stock management, pricing strategy, staff coordination, and customer experience.
• Built and managed the brand presence across physical and digital channels, including social media, local marketing, and customer loyalty initiatives.
• Developed direct understanding of consumer purchasing behaviour, product-market fit, and the operational realities of F&B retail — from supply chain to point of sale.
• Handled all financial administration, vendor negotiations, and regulatory compliance independently.

Master's in International Security – Université Catholique de Lille (2016-01 – 2018-12)

Programme in European Politics (PEP) – Université Catholique de Lille (2016-03 – 2016-05)

Bachelor's in International Relations – American University in Cairo (AUC) (2009-01 – 2015-12)