Hussein A. Zainulabdeen
Community Engagement & Liaison Officer
Guzelyurt
Summary
Career characterized by impactful contributions in humanitarian aid and human rights documentation. Experience includes leading international investigations with the United Nations and fostering grassroots community support initiatives. Proven ability to build and engage digital communities effectively.
Detailed overview of professional achievements:
Global Inquiry & Community Engagement (UNITAD)
Collaborated with United Nations to facilitate communication between international investigators and local communities.
Cultivated extensive network of over 500 interlocutors within Turkmen communities in Ninewa, Salah el-Din, and Kirkuk to facilitate investigations into ISIL/Daesh crimes.
Orchestrated and coordinated over 300 investigative meetings and interviews with witnesses and survivors.
Expertly cultivated relationships and orchestrated collaboration with over 200 Turkmen leadership groups, encompassing religious and political representatives.
Independently gathered over 250 pieces of evidence from open-source materials pertinent to ongoing investigations.
Humanitarian Assistance & Crisis Coordination
Exhibited strong leadership in social work and emergency response during tenure with Turkmen Rescue Foundation.
Orchestrated and implemented Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) services for over 5,000 individuals within three months during COVID-19 pandemic.
Meticulously recorded over 1,000 human rights violations in Turkmen regions from 2012 to 2014.
Collaborated with Center for Justice & Accountability to uncover vital evidence in significant cases, subsequently delivered to appropriate legal authorities.
Digital Innovation & Engagement
Current roles in Netherlands focus on transforming NGO operations through modernization initiatives
Enhanced digital presence and branding for Stichting NetImpact and Stichting Defenders for Human Rights through strategic visual media and content initiatives.
Orchestrated technical coordination for online registration systems and tools, ensuring seamless community engagement.
Effectively executed communication strategies that elevated public awareness and fostered community engagement in human rights initiatives.
4. Language Proficiency & Professional Development
Fluent in Arabic, English, Turkish, and Azerbaijani, demonstrating strong language versatility in cross-cultural environments. Proven ability to facilitate communication and collaboration among diverse teams. Skilled in adapting messaging to suit various cultural contexts, enhancing engagement and understanding. Experience in leveraging language skills to drive successful outcomes in international projects.
Extensive UN-certified training completed in Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), Gender Equality, Ethics, and Information Security.
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Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
5
5
Languages
Work History
Digital Project Support & Community Engagement Assistant
Stichting Defenders for Human Rights
11.2025 - Current
- Provided multifaceted support for Stichting DHR, a Netherlands-based non-profit focused on digital human rights research, community participation, and awareness initiatives. Responsibilities included coordination of digital content, community outreach assistance, and support for project development across multiple platforms.
- Assisted in digital content creation and campaign visuals.
- Managed online forms and technical coordination for participant engagement.
- Supported outreach communications and stakeholder interaction.
- Contributed to branding and community support initiatives.
- Areas of Expertise: Arts and design, Communication, Human resources, Information technology, Social work, Volunteer management
- Type of organization: NGO
- Type of employment/Engagement: Volunteering (less than 50%)
Digital Projects Coordinator
Stichting NetImpact
06.2025 - Current
- Supported digital project development, website content, and registration systems.
- Contributed to crowdfunding campaigns and visual media production.
- Facilitated communication with participants and managed community engagement.
- Designed branding materials and improved the organization's digital presence.
- Provided technical support for forms, platforms, and online tools.
- Areas of Expertise: Community development, Arts and design, Human resources, Information technology, Volunteer management, Social work
- Type of organization: NGO
- Type of employment/Engagement: Volunteering (less than 50%)
Community Outreach and Liaison Officer
UNITAD
07.2021 - 04.2024
- Guided and advised the investigative team on inter and intra-community dynamics, cultural, religious, and political traditions.
- Recommended approaches for engaging with the Iraqi Turkmen community regarding investigations into ISIL/Daesh crimes.
- Organized and facilitated community outreach meetings, including preparing presentations, identifying and inviting participants, and interpreting, in coordination with the investigative team.
- Collected more than 250 evidence from open-source materials relevant to the investigations.
- Facilitated more than 300 investigation meetings and interview with witnesses and survivors.
- Strengthened relationships and coordinated more than 200 with Turkmen leadership groups and community members, including civil society, religious leaders, political representatives, and victims/family groups of Da'esh crimes.
- Developed more than 500 a broad network of interlocutors from Turkmen communities in Ninewa, Salah el-Din, and Kirkuk Governorates to assist investigations into ISIL/Daesh crimes against the community.
- Areas of Expertise: Communication, Community development, Health, Social work
- Type of organization: United Nations
- Type of employment/Engagement: Employment (full-time)
Coordinator and Community Engagement Officer
Turkmen Rescue Foundation
07.2014 - 07.2021
- Developed and implemented successful communication strategies that enhanced community engagement and raised public awareness.
- Supported displaced individuals affected by terrorism by providing psychosocial support and facilitating access to necessary resources through referrals.
- Documented human rights violations, managed and maintained electronic data archives, and oversaw and moderated social media platforms.
- Coordinated and delivered Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) activities, including providing psychological support to individuals affected by COVID-19, for nearly 5000+ people over three months.
- Conducted investigations in partnership with the Center for Justice & Accountability, uncovering in more than two cases and access to key evidence, and handed over all evidence to sharing with the relevant authorities.
- Areas of Expertise: Crisis and emergency response, Community development, Communication, Social work, Health, Arts and design, Legal affairs
- Type of organization: NGO
- Type of employment/Engagement: Employment (full-time)
Education
Bachelor's degree - Health (optical tech)
Dijlah university
07.2012
Skills
Adobe Photoshop and Canva Microsoft Office Suite Software proficiency WordPress and video editing
Certification
Computer software course - Advocacy campaigns and reporting (IWPR) - International investigations (CJA) - Microsoft office courses - TOT remote Psychological First Aid- RPFA (IOM) - Volunteering for the Sustainable Development Goals - HIV in the workplace (UN Cares) - I Know Gender - I Know Gender. An Introduction to Gender Equality for UN Staff. - Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) - Prevention of Harassment, Sexual Harassment and Abuse of Authority - Preventing Fraud and Corruption at the United Nations - Ethics and Integrity at the United Nations - United Nations Human Rights Responsibilities for staff in DEVNET, INFONET, LEGALNET and POLNET - Preventing Sexual Harassment and Other Prohibited Conduct - SSAFE training - On 21-22 Feb 2022 - Information Security Awareness - Foundational - Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by UN Personnel [Version 2.0] - United to Respect: Preventing Sexual Harassment and Other Prohibited Conduct (Arabic)
DRIVING LICENSE
No
Timeline
Digital Project Support & Community Engagement Assistant
Stichting Defenders for Human Rights
11.2025 - Current
Digital Projects Coordinator
Stichting NetImpact
06.2025 - Current
Community Outreach and Liaison Officer
UNITAD
07.2021 - 04.2024
Coordinator and Community Engagement Officer
Turkmen Rescue Foundation
07.2014 - 07.2021
Bachelor's degree - Health (optical tech)
Dijlah university