Aliaa Mahfouz Ali
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Diplomat
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates
01.2017 - 01.2025
- Conducting research on international relations, political climates and foreign policies
- Writing reports, briefing notes, and memos that help in decision-making
- Acting as a point of contact between the foreign ministry and other governments, international organizations and embassies
Permanent Mission of Syria to the United Nations
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Represented Syria in key UN meetings, engaging in multilateral discussions on peace, security, and humanitarian issues
- Worked on drafting and negotiating resolutions, fostering collaboration with other member states on matters of international interest
- Provided policy analysis and advice to senior diplomats and government officials
- Facilitated communication between Syria and various UN bodies, NGOs, and international organizations
English teacher
01.2008 - 01.2016
- Developing lesson plans and curriculum tailored to students’ needs and proficiency level
- Maintaining discipline and creating a productive learning atmosphere, managing student behavior, and addressing challenges that might arise
- At many language institutes, universities and schools
Education
M.A - English Language Teaching
University of Warwick
01.2012
B.A - English Language and Literature
Tishreen University
01.2008
Skills
- Diplomacy and International Relations
- Policy Analysis and Negotiation
- Multilateral Cooperation and UN Systems
- Cross-cultural Communication
- English Language Teaching and Curriculum Development
- Fluent in English and Arabic
- Sworn Translator (English – Arabic)
Certification
- Training course on International Law of Human Rights- UNITAR-Beirut (2019)
- Seminar on International Humanitarian Law for Diplomats- ICRC New York (2020)
- Training Course on International Law of Human Rights – Lebanon (2019)
- 1st Special Course for Syrian and Iraqi Diplomats- Foreign Service Institute – India (2018)
- Training course in Humanitarian Intervention Capacity Building-The Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch and all the East- Syria (2014)
Languages
Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Permanent Mission of Syria to the United Nations
01.2019 - 01.2023
Diplomat
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates
01.2017 - 01.2025
English teacher
01.2008 - 01.2016
B.A - English Language and Literature
Tishreen University
- Training course on International Law of Human Rights- UNITAR-Beirut (2019)
- Seminar on International Humanitarian Law for Diplomats- ICRC New York (2020)
- Training Course on International Law of Human Rights – Lebanon (2019)
- 1st Special Course for Syrian and Iraqi Diplomats- Foreign Service Institute – India (2018)
- Training course in Humanitarian Intervention Capacity Building-The Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch and all the East- Syria (2014)
M.A - English Language Teaching
University of Warwick