Anas Bendrif

Bio

Anass Bendrif is a senior media and communication expert with over 20 years of experience in journalism, strategic communication, media development, and training. He has led regional and international projects in conflict and post-conflict settings across the MENA region and Africa. His expertise includes countering disinformation, digital security, hate speech monitoring, media literacy, and investigative journalism. Anass has worked with leading organizations such as UNESCO, the EU, the UN, DW Akademie, CFI, and the Carter Center. He is widely recognized for designing and delivering interactive training programs, policy research, and media evaluation missions

Experience

- Instructor at UNESCO & Knight University - (2024). - Social Media Analyst at EU Election Observation Missions - Jordan, Maldives - (2023 - 2024). - Project Consultant at CFI - Sudan, Iraq - (2022 - 2024). - Media Evaluation Expert at Partici, MENA Region - (2023 - 2024). - Digital Security Advisor at Reporters Without Borders - (2023). - Communication Consultant at UNAMI, IWPR, ERIM, UNESCO – Iraq, Libya, Morocco - (2019 – 2023). - Media Analyst at EEAS (European External Action Service), CRONOS - (2022). - Electoral Media Expert at NIMD, Article 19, CFI – Jordan, Iraq, Maghreb, Syria - (2018 - 2023). - Media Project Manager at DW Akademie - Libya, Morocco - (2019 - 2021). - International Election Observer at EU – Multiple Countries - (2010 - 2020). - Media Trainer & Project Coordinator at RNW, FPU, Internews, Amnesty International - (2005 - 2020).