Rana Harb
About Rana Harb
Rana Harb is a Communications Specialist and Web Editor at the World Food Programme, where she has worked since 2005. She manages the regional bureau's intranet website and plays a significant role in translation and communication efforts.
Work at World Food Programme
Rana Harb has been employed at the World Food Programme (WFP) since 2005, serving as a Communications Specialist and Web Editor. In this role, she manages the regional bureau’s intranet website and coordinates with various stakeholders across WFP Headquarters and functional units. Her responsibilities include training colleagues on publishing content on the WFP Arabic website and ensuring that WFP branding and advocacy guidelines are consistently applied across all communications materials.
Education and Expertise
Rana Harb holds a Bachelor of Arts in Al Alsun (Faculty of Languages) from Ain Shams University, where she studied English from 1999 to 2003. Additionally, she earned a Professional Certificate in Written Translation from The American University in Cairo, focusing on Media, Legal, and UN translation, from 2006 to 2009. This educational background provides her with a strong foundation in communication and translation, essential for her role at WFP.
Background
Before joining the World Food Programme, Rana Harb worked as a Web Editor and Translator at LINKdotNET from 2004 to 2005. This experience contributed to her skills in web content management and translation, which she has further developed in her current position at WFP. Her career has been focused on enhancing communication strategies and ensuring effective information dissemination.
Achievements in Communications and Translation
Rana Harb played a significant role in the Arabization of the SharetheMeal fundraising smartphone application and its website, collaborating closely with WFP’s Munich team. She serves as the focal point for translation at the WFP Regional Bureau in Cairo, providing guidance and coordinating translation efforts for various communications materials. Her contributions have enhanced the accessibility of WFP's resources to Arabic-speaking audiences.