Sara Zukari

Private Sector Partnerships Specialist- FAO

Italy

About

I’m a project coordinator and translator with a Master’s in Translation Studies and 7 years of experience in international and multicultural environments. At the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Rome, I manage partnerships, events, and knowledge platforms. My strengths are in project management, cross-cultural communication, content development, and problem solving. Skilled in Microsoft Office, CMS tools (WordPress, Sitefinity, Typo3), CRM (Salesforce) and translation softwares (Trados, OmegaT). I excel at organising complex projects and building collaborative solutions. I’m passionate about initiatives that support marginalised communities, and I’m eager to expand into new and unexpected roles. Whether in communications, project management, or knowledge management, I can apply my adaptability and problem-solving mindset to co-create and accelerate impact.

Experience

  • Private Sector Partnerships Specialist at FAO
    Dec 2024 - Present · 1 yr 8 mos

    - Conduct in-depth analysis and mapping of potential and existing partners, supporting global engagement and strategic partnership development aligned with FAO's objectives. - Monitor external policy trends and global events to identify opportunities for engagement, positioning, and advocacy in support of FAO and UN system priorities. - Draft and edit briefing notes, talking points, strategic outreach material, and donor profiles for senior leadership’s engagement with partners and stakeholders. - Support the implementation and monitoring of annual partnership engagement plans, including coordination across departments and with external counterparts. - Manage and update FAO’s Private Sector CRM and communications platforms (CONNECT Portal), maintaining accurate records of stakeholder interactions and ensuring timely follow-up actions. - Draft success stories, in collaboration with field offices and publish them on the Connect Portal. - Provide logistical support for high-level events, workshops, and bilateral meetings with governments, private sector actors, and multilateral partners. - Collaborate across divisions to prepare concept notes, presentations, and background documents that inform strategic positioning, especially in areas related to food systems transformation. - Contribute to the creation and organization of outreach and knowledge sharing events such as the PS Talks and Brown Bag Lunches to enhance internal capacity on partnership development and best practices.

  • Translator at Translators without Borders
    Jul 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 1 mo

    32,453 words translated in support of humanitarian and development projects: • Translated 3,733 words for INEE (Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies). • Translated 15,034 words for Magnificent Mei and Friends, a UNICEF–WHO podcast on Spotify promoting emotional well-being among adolescents through illustrated stories. • Translated 6,489 words for On My Mind, a UNICEF–Spotify podcast supporting youth mental health. • Translated 7,197 words of a research paper on Supporting Mutual Aid in Sudan for the Institute of Development Studies (IDS).

  • Copywriter and Translator at Cactix
    Aug 2022 - Sep 2024 · 2 yrs 2 mos

    Translated B2B articles from English to Arabic. Copywriting content in English.

  • Operations and Outreach Specialist at Digybite
    Jan 2023 - Sep 2023 · 9 mos

    • Organized outreach initiatives and engaged with stakeholders and potential partners to drive business growth. • Prepared detailed reports and presentations for key decision-makers to support strategic planning. • Coordinated and moderated networking events to foster relationships and expand the company's reach.

  • Customer Service Specialist at Beyond Basketball Academy
    Nov 2022 - Dec 2022 · 2 mos