Wael Abdulshafi

🇪🇺 EU Delegation to Yemen

Amman, Jordan

About

10+ years of experience in conflict prevention, dialogue, peace-building, and advocacy.

Experience

  • Attaché | Delegation of the European Union to Yemen at European External Action Service
    Oct 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 9 mos

    Covering Peace, Security and Governance

  • Brussels Representative, EU Advocacy Advisor at PAX for peace
    Mar 2022 - Sep 2023 · 1 yr 7 mos

    • Developed and implemented advocacy strategies for PAX at the EU Institutions, leading to impactful policy recommendations. • Collaborated with PAX programmes to create policy recommendations for the EU and member states. • Represented PAX in Brussels, contributing to the organization's work in various geographic and thematic areas.

  • The Stimson Center (Full-time · 1 yr 2 mos)
    • Research Analyst, Middle East and North Africa
      Feb 2021 - Feb 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo

      • Implemented track II dialogue projects in the Middle East and North Africa region, fostering communication between conflicting parties. • Facilitated virtual and in-person discussions on critical issues, such as Iraq and the relationship between Iran and Saudi Arabia. • Collaborated with stakeholders to promote peace and understanding in a volatile geopolitical landscape.

    • Nonresident Fellow
      Jan 2021 - Feb 2021 · 2 mos

  • EastWest Institute (Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium)
    • Program Manager, Middle East and North Africa
      Jun 2018 - Jan 2021 · 2 yrs 8 mos

      • Developed and implemented dialogue projects in the Middle East and North Africa, focusing on Iraq, Syria, and the Gulf. • Coordinated programmatic activities such as dialogues, conferences, roundtables, outreach, and donor reporting. • Achieved successful outcomes through effective project management and stakeholder engagement. • Enhanced cross-cultural communication and understanding in conflict-affected regions.

    • Program Coordinator, Middle East and North Africa
      Jun 2015 - Jun 2018 · 3 yrs 1 mo

      • Coordinated programmatic activities for the Middle East and North Africa Program, ensuring smooth operations and timely execution. • Managed the program budget and activity forecast, optimizing resources for maximum impact and efficiency. • Led donor reporting efforts, showcasing the program's success and impact to key stakeholders.

    • Program Assistant, Regional Security
      Oct 2013 - May 2015 · 1 yr 8 mos

      • Assisted in implementing dialogue projects, providing logistics support, agenda development, and participant identification. • Conducted background research on trends in the MENA region for senior staff. • Collaborated on budgeting and funding scoping for projects at EastWest Institute.

  • SIPRI (1 yr 5 mos)
    • Research Consultant
      Jan 2013 - Jan 2014 · 1 yr 1 mo

      • Monitored and reported on military expenditure data for select countries in the MENA region for the SIPRI annual yearbook. • Analyzed trends and patterns in military spending to provide valuable insights for decision-making. • Collaborated with a team of researchers to ensure accurate and timely data collection.

    • Research Intern
      Sep 2012 - Dec 2012 · 4 mos

      • Monitored military spending in the MENA region for SIPRI, analyzing Arabic language sources. • Conducted data entry in SIPRI's Military Expenditure Database to track financial trends. • Assisted in evaluating and interpreting data to provide insights on military expenditures. • Contributed to the team's understanding of defense budgets and trends in the region.