ORHAN TAHIR
Summary
Dedicated human rights lawyer, researcher and student mentor with extensive advocacy, organizational and training experience in diverse settings. Strong focus on team collaboration, effective communication and strategic planning, adaptable, reliable, and goal-oriented.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Director, Legacies of Empires Program
University of Washington
06.2024 - Current
- Co-managing the 'Legacies of Empires: Power and Diversity' Study Abroad Program which examines how the ongoing legacies of colonialism and imperialism in Europe perpetuate the unequal treatment of racialized and marginalized communities born from those legacies.
- Supervised and trained US University students, participating in the program, during their stay in Europe to support and encourage their academic development. Performed organizational, teaching, logistical and budget-planning tasks, including analysis and evaluation of the program's success.
Europe Correspondent
EU Romapress
01.2023 - Current
- Covered the EU affairs through research, fact-checking, and reporting, attended events, conducted interviews, produced articles, мaintained regular contacts with the communication teams of MEPs and Commissioners in Brussels.
Advocacy Officer
Roma Center E.V./Roma Anti-Discrimination Network
04.2022 - 12.2024
- Successfully developed and implemented the RAN's advocacy strategy on combating Anti-Gypsyism at EU level, and contributed to the popularization of the goals and the activities of the network outside Germany.
- Built strong partnerships with NGOs from EU and the Western Balkans and secured funding for key initiatives by writing grant proposals and negotiating with donors.
Marketing Communications Consultant
CAMEXA
01.2021 - 03.2022
- Promoted and supported the development of successful business relationships between Mexican, American and German companies through maintaining a network of trading partners.
- Provided the Mexican members of the network with information on the existing opportunities in the German food industry branch, and helped them to enhance their brand visibility through strategic branding and targeted marketing.
Researcher (Project Based)
European Roma Grassroots Organizations Network
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Conducted field research, including face-to-face, phone and online surveys and interviews, in selected localities in Belgium in order to gather, analyze and assess data about the COVID-19 impact on the affected Roma communities.
- Based on the results of our joint work with teams from other countries, a seminal report entitled 'The Impact of COVID-19 on Roma Communities in the EU and the Western Balkans' was published in December, 2020.
Policy & Communications Intern
Embassy of India to Belgium, Luxembourg and EU
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Assisted in the development of the internal and external communication strategies of the embassy, facilitated organization of events, built strong relationships with communications professionals and diplomats in Brussels.
Education
PhD Candidate - Political Science
Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg
11-2024
Professional Certificate - International Trade (Purchasing And Procurement)
CEVORA-Antwerp
Belgium05-2019
Postgraduate Diploma - Politics & Contemporary History
University of Nottingham
12-2016
Master of Arts - Law
Sofia University St Kliment Ohridsky
05-2004
Skills
- Comprehensive understanding of EU political context
- Excellent communication & networking skills
- Strong organizational & analytical skills
- Experience in mentoring & training young people
- Project management experience
- Microsoft Office proficiency
Languages
Fluent English, native Bulgarian, Romani and Turkish, elementary proficiency in German, Dutch, Spanish and Russian, beginner French
Hobbies and Interests
Travelling and learning foreign languages, currently improving my German and French language skills
Timeline
Co-Director, Legacies of Empires Program
University of Washington
06.2024 - Current
Europe Correspondent
EU Romapress
01.2023 - Current
Advocacy Officer
Roma Center E.V./Roma Anti-Discrimination Network
04.2022 - 12.2024
Marketing Communications Consultant
CAMEXA
01.2021 - 03.2022
Researcher (Project Based)
European Roma Grassroots Organizations Network
01.2020 - 12.2020
Policy & Communications Intern
Embassy of India to Belgium, Luxembourg and EU
09.2019 - 12.2019
PhD Candidate - Political Science
Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg
Professional Certificate - International Trade (Purchasing And Procurement)
CEVORA-Antwerp
Postgraduate Diploma - Politics & Contemporary History
University of Nottingham
Master of Arts - Law
Sofia University St Kliment Ohridsky
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