Rula Dajani

Over 25 years of experience in MENA and GCC regions. I am a leader who inspires with a vision. I actively manage, engage and cultivate opportunities to maximize impact. The ability to understand and communicate is the most valuable asset I have. In Strategic Communications, I have the ability to triage and monitor ‘big picture’ while attending to minute details. Ability to take knowledge and transform it into exciting and useful messages, and disseminate it to the right audiences using the best distribution channels. I am a strong practitioner who thrives on a fast pace environment and managing a variety of key initiatives concurrently. I have high energy, maturity and leadership with the ability to serve as a unifying force and to position communications discussions at both the strategic and implementation levels. First rate written and spoken communication skills, networking, and presentation skills; ability to communicate effectively in a multi-cultural environment and diplomatically manage collegial relationships. In Strategic Partnerships and Philanthropy, I connect the dots. Researching and identifying new business and networking opportunities. I have a demonstrated success building long-term business and technical relationships with clients, and developing knowledge and familiarity with business development opportunities and market analysis. Significant experience and success working with a variety of donors, clients, research institutes, universities, and other stakeholders. Highly qualified with Masters in Public Administration and extensive management leadership in multicultural setting utilising resources with a high degree of judgment and sharp planning skills to manage and successfully execute programs meeting defined objectives and PMP targets