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Amira Khidir

Aachen

Summary

Motivated and multilingual Business Administration student specializing in International Taxation with extensive experience in humanitarian work, interpretation, and community support. Skilled in cross-cultural communication, stakeholder coordination, and working with vulnerable populations in sensitive contexts. Passionate about international development, migration, and social impact. Open to opportunities in NGOs, nonprofit programs, and global impact organizations.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Interpreter

Justice Rapid Response
07.2017
  • Supported international investigators by providing precise interpretation during interviews.
  • Ensured trauma-sensitive communication with survivors and witnesses of conflict-related crimes.
  • Applied interviewing techniques aligned with international criminal investigation standards.
  • Completed Justice Rapid Response Roster Training: International Criminal Investigations & Interviewing Techniques.

Social Project Coordinator

The Lotus Flower
12.2016
  • Provided direct support to women who escaped and survived ISIS captivity.
  • Assisted with empowerment activities, psychosocial support sessions, and safe community reintegration.
  • Ensured trauma-sensitive, respectful communication with survivors of violence.

Assistant & Translator

Aachener Tafel
09.2022 - 10.2024
  • Supported families and individuals facing hardship by distributing food and essentials.
  • Provided translation and administrative support during consultations.
  • Assisted with organizing community initiatives and maintaining service operations.

Interpreter

Federal Police
09.2023 - 01.2024
  • Provided accurate and confidential interpretation for individuals in sensitive and high-stakes situations.
  • Facilitated communication between officers and non-German speakers.
  • Ensured clarity, professionalism, and cultural sensitivity in all interactions.

Yazda — Volunteer Support & Interpreter

Yazda
01.2017 - 01.2024

Occasional voluntary engagement

  • Accompanied and supported Yazda beneficiaries, including women survivors of ISIS violence, during international travel.
  • Provided on-site interpretation and ensured clear, trauma‑sensitive communication in cross‑border contexts.
  • Assisted with logistics, emotional support, and coordination during advocacy and survivor engagement missions.

Language Mediator

City of Frechen
09.2019 - 04.2020
  • Interpreted for families and individuals in municipal services.
  • Assisted with administrative processes, documentation, and communication.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - International Taxation, Entrepreneurship, International Business

Aachen University of Applied Sciences
11.2025

International Foundation Program - undefined

University of Paderborn
01.2021

Secondary School Certificate - undefined

Berufskolleg Deutzer Freiheit
Cologne
01.2018

High School Diploma - undefined

Al-Yaqadha High School
01.2016

Skills

  • Multilingual communication & interpretation
  • Community outreach & social support
  • Project coordination
  • Cross-cultural collaboration
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Problem-solving & adaptability
  • High accountability & reliability
  • MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Languages

Kurdish – Native
Arabic – Fluent
German – Fluent
English – Fluent

Timeline

Interpreter

Federal Police
09.2023 - 01.2024

Assistant & Translator

Aachener Tafel
09.2022 - 10.2024

Language Mediator

City of Frechen
09.2019 - 04.2020

Interpreter

Justice Rapid Response
07.2017

Yazda — Volunteer Support & Interpreter

Yazda
01.2017 - 01.2024

Social Project Coordinator

The Lotus Flower
12.2016

International Foundation Program - undefined

University of Paderborn

Secondary School Certificate - undefined

Berufskolleg Deutzer Freiheit

High School Diploma - undefined

Al-Yaqadha High School

Bachelor of Business Administration - International Taxation, Entrepreneurship, International Business

Aachen University of Applied Sciences

Additional Information

IT Skills: MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Google Workspace, Hobbies: Drawing, Volleyball, Badminton
Amira Khidir