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I spent 6 years working as a policy advisor focused on international relations in the Middle East & North Africa, before leaving this work to start my career as an independent artist. I am a self taught musician, an accomplished video editor (music videos, short films, social media content), and most recently I am finishing editing several short documentaries on artists in Brussels. I film and edit all my work, as well as creating original soundtracks for what I create.…I spent 6 years working as a policy advisor focused on international relations in the Middle East & North Africa, before leaving this work to start my career as an independent artist. I am a self taught musician, an accomplished video editor (music videos, short films, social media content), and most recently I am finishing editing several short documentaries on artists in Brussels. I film and edit all my work, as well as creating original soundtracks for what I create.

Nour Bakr

Writer, Content Creator, Video Editor, +2

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I spent 6 years working as a policy advisor focused on international relations in the Middle East & North Africa, before leaving this work to start my career as an independent artist. I am a self taught musician, an accomplished video editor (music videos, short films, social media content), and most recently I am finishing editing several short documentaries on artists in Brussels. I film and edit all my work, as well as creating original soundtracks for what I create.…I spent 6 years working as a policy advisor focused on international relations in the Middle East & North Africa, before leaving this work to start my career as an independent artist. I am a self taught musician, an accomplished video editor (music videos, short films, social media content), and most recently I am finishing editing several short documentaries on artists in Brussels. I film and edit all my work, as well as creating original soundtracks for what I create.

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I spent 6 years working as a policy advisor focused on international relations in the Middle East & North Africa, before leaving this work to start my career as an independent artist. I am a self taught musician, an accomplished video editor (music videos, short films, social media content), and most recently I am finishing editing several short documentaries on artists in Brussels. I film and edit all my work, as well as creating original soundtracks for what I create.

Skills

Copywriting

Pitch Writing

Experience Level

Copywriting

Expert

Pitch Writing

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Arabic

Fluent

French

Advanced

Dutch

Beginner

Work Experience

Policy Advisor at UK Delegation to NATO (Brussels)

September 1, 2019 - September 1, 2021

Led UK policy and negotiations on Hybrid Warfare, NATO-EU cooperation, and Resilience at the UK Delegation to NATO. Built and maintained relationships across NATO Member States, UK Government, and London HQ to advance the UK's Euro-Atlantic security leadership agenda.

EU Policy & Advocacy Officer at Independent Diplomat (Brussels)

February 1, 2015 - June 1, 2019

Provided comprehensive political and policy support to international clients, specialising in policy and communications strategies for Syria, Western Sahara, and Rohingya. Organized high-profile events, press conferences, and media engagements.

Desk Officer, Syria Team at UK Foreign Office (London)

October 1, 2012 - October 1, 2013

Provided direct policy support to the Syria Team, contributing to Ministerial briefings, submissions, and speeches. Assisted with media engagement strategies and civil society outreach.

Campaign and Research Intern at Crisis Action (Cairo)

July 1, 2011 - July 1, 2012

Arabic/English translation; Supporting campaigns and research projects.