Tamara Alrifai — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Director of External Relations and Communications at UNRWA
Senior UN executive with wide experience in strategic planning and external engagement
Leads large, diverse teams in fundraising, corporate reputation management, and promoting humanitarian work
Possesses over 20 years of experience in humanitarian and human rights diplomacy
Engages with governments, UN, international organizations, civil society, and media globally

Biography

Tamara Alrifai is the Director of External Relations and Communications at UNRWA, where she operates as a senior UN executive. Her expertise encompasses strategic planning, external engagement, high-level representation, and the management of large and diverse teams, with a particular focus on navigating crises.

As a member of the senior management team, Alrifai contributes directly to the corporate high-level vision and its implementation across various divisions.