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Joanna Bou Chakra

@joannabouchakra

I collect humanitarian data and support vulnerable communities through research, referrals, and field-based social work.

Egypt

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking for a humanitarian or community-focused role where I can use data collection, research, protection referrals, and social work to support vulnerable communities and advance social justice.

I collect humanitarian data and provide field-based social work support with IOM-DTM, visiting affected populations, conducting interviews, documenting cases, and referring vulnerable people for follow-up.

I report urgent intervention areas to the National Program Officer and process data accurately to support evidence-based humanitarian responses and resource use.

Previously, I supported social cohesion assessments with Ana Aqra Association, end-line healthcare evaluation data collection with International Medical Corps, and refugee registration and protection referrals with Caritas/UNHCR.

My background includes a master’s degree in humanities, psychology and mental health training, and six years of data research experience. I’m committed to social justice, conflict studies, international development protection, and community empowerment.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

IOM-DTM Enumerator / Data Collection

Current

IOM

Sep 2020 - Present (6 years 1 month)

Collaborated with key informants to gather humanitarian data, supported supervisors, and referred vulnerable cases. Conducted field visits and provided social work support.

Data Collection Field Research Case Management Referrals Reporting Microsoft Office SPSS Google Sheets

Data Assistant

Ana Aqra Association

Jan 2024 - May 2024 (4 months)

Conducted school visits and gathered information on social cohesion perceptions of learners. Conducted child-friendly interviews and ensured follow-up of pending cases.

Data Collection Field Research Child Interviews Assessments Follow up

Data Collection Support

International Medical Corps

Oct 2018 - Jan 2019 (3 months)

Supported the MEAL department in data collection for an end-line evaluation. Conducted surveys with beneficiaries and ensured accurate capture of data.

Data Collection Surveying MEAL Microsoft Office

Registration Assistant

Caritas/UNHCR

Sep 2016 - Feb 2017 (5 months)

Conducted registration interviews, responded to queries from asylum seekers, and maintained accurate records. Identified persons with specific needs and referred cases to protection follow-up.

Registration Interviewing Case Management Referrals Data Entry Microsoft Office

Full-time Job

Link Advertising Agency

May 2014 - Jul 2014 (2 months)

Worked in an advertising agency in a full-time capacity.

Data Entry

IRIS Graphic Web Design

Jan 2014 - Apr 2014 (3 months)

Performed data entry tasks for a graphic web design company on a project-based term.

Data Entry

Internship

MCAA - Marketing Communication & Advertising

Sep 2013 - Present (13 years 1 month)

Completed an internship in marketing communication and advertising.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Cambridge College

Diploma, Psychology and Mental Health

Diploma in psychology and mental health from Cambridge College, completed in 2024.

Lebanese University

Master of Arts, Humanities

Master of Arts in Humanities from Lebanese University, completed in 2022.

Lebanese University

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Fine Arts

Bachelor of Fine Arts from Lebanese University, completed in 2018.

Lebanese Institute

Bachelor, Communication and Graphic Design

Bachelor of Communication and Graphic Design from Lebanese Institute, completed in 2013.

Nafsaniyoun - Lebanese Center for Psychological and Social Sciences

Researcher Training Program, Social Work

Researcher Training Program in Social Work from Nafsaniyoun - Lebanese Center for Psychological and Social Sciences.

Coursera

Google Data Analytics, Data Analytics

Google Data Analytics certificate from Coursera.

IOM

IOM Courses, Humanitarian Training

Completed IOM courses including Ethics and Conduct, Data Protection Principles, I Know Gender Modules, Information Security Essentials, and BSAFE Security Awareness Training.