
Issam Karram
@issamkarram
I shape energy and climate policy across UN and governance settings.
What I'm looking for
At UNEP’s New York Office, I covered the Second Committee and ECOSOC, drafted reports and policy papers on fossil fuel subsidies and greenhouse gas emissions, and prepared speeches and briefings for the Director.
I also build practical governance and evaluation systems, from a bioenergy company’s theory of change and ESG benchmarking to institutional capacity-building programmes for Morocco’s Ministry of Solidarity.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
English Teacher, independent practice
Self-employed
Mar 2026 - Present (6 months)
Design and deliver one-to-one courses for adult professional learners, including exam-focused and workplace English.
Policy Advisor
AfriCan Bioenergy Corporation
Aug 2025 - Dec 2025 (4 months)
Built a theory of change and logical framework for the Harare-based company's development objectives, designed the indicator set, monitoring and evaluation framework, and internal reporting workflows. Benchmarked company practice against ESG and sustainability reporting frameworks and converted technical proof-of-concept documentation into a pitch deck and investor memorandum.
Deputy Director, Programs and Operations
Solicitude for Orphans
Jul 2025 - Oct 2025 (3 months)
Advised the executive team as a multi-board advisor on strategy, governance and partnership development, using a theory of change and logical framework to align programmes with outcomes. Researched the evidentiary and procedural requirements for UN ECOSOC consultative status.
Covered the Second Committee, ECOSOC, and the third preparatory session for the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development, reporting on negotiations. Drafted reports for UNEP headquarters, authored policy papers on OECD fossil fuel subsidies and historical industrial development, and drafted speeches and talking points for the Director.
English Language Coach
Al Onsar Privée
Jan 2017 - Dec 2023 (6 years 11 months)
Delivered English and cross-cultural communication training for six years under contract to Morocco's Ministry of Solidarity, Social Integration and the Family, reaching approximately 40 government officials. Designed individualized curricula and coached senior officials in persuasive communication and critical discourse analysis.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
CIFE
Master of Arts, Global Energy Transition and Governance
2023 - 2024
Completed a one-year master's program in Global Energy Transition and Governance, covering international energy governance, energy markets, and clean energy transitions in the EU.
Cambridge Assessment English
CELTA, English Language Teaching
2019 - 2019
Earned the CELTA certification from Cambridge Assessment English.
Ibn Tofail University
Master of Arts, Cultural Studies and Linguistics
2014 - 2017
Earned a Master's degree in Cultural Studies and Linguistics, with training in critical discourse analysis and media text analysis.
Mohammed I University
Bachelor of Arts, English Studies
2011 - 2014
Completed a Bachelor's degree in English Studies.
United States Peace Corps
Language and Cross-cultural Facilitator, Cross-cultural Facilitation
Certified as a Language and Cross-cultural Facilitator.
Project Initiation, Project Management
2026 - 2026
Completed the Project Initiation course from Google.
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