Isnihayah T. Binumbaran, M.Ag
Marawi City,Philippines
Summary
Researcher with expertise in Governance and Political Management and Community Mobilization. Implemented strategic organizing activities to enhance collaboration among rights-holders and project partners. Developed advocacy outputs and managed project operations, ensuring effective implementation in targeted areas.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Mindanao Coordinator
Center for Youth Advocacy and Networking (CYAN)
01.2021 - Current
- Managed project operations and resources in Mindanao, overseeing financial expenditures and ensuring effective project implementation through comprehensive resource management.
- Coordinated area-level project consolidation and expansion activities, facilitating timely resolution of implementation challenges and conflicts while supporting field activities, including data gathering and research-related fieldwork.
- Implemented strategic organizing and engagement activities with rights-holders, duty-bearers, youth-led accountability teams, and other project partners to strengthen collaboration and effective project implementation in target areas.
- Convened coalitions of youth leaders and accountability teams, providing capacity-building support and maintaining an updated database to empower youth in addressing community needs.
- Developed advocacy outputs, including case studies and IEC materials, while supporting policy lobbying initiatives based on findings from project monitoring.
BARMM Coordinator
Government-Watch
06.2018 - Current
- Coordinated and facilitated implementation of G-Watch projects in locality; updated outcomes matrix and submitted project implementation reports, contributed to data gathering and participated in learning exchanges and relevant meetings.
- Co-designed, gathered, consolidated, and processed relevant data; co-wrote and revised paper based on agreed outline, finalised and disseminated findings to stakeholders.
- Facilitated communication between departments, streamlining workflow and enhancing team collaboration.
- Monitored staff performance and developed improvement plans.
Assistant Researcher
Sadra Press
09.2020 - 04.2021
- Translated Indonesian texts into English for articles, essays, and research papers, ensuring high accuracy and preserving original meaning.
- Rewrote Bahasa Indonesia materials into English, closely following sources to maintain content integrity.
- Proofread and edited translated documents to ensure accuracy and consistency across all texts.
Secretary General
Chosen Youth for Change Organization (CYCO)
09.2016 - 09.2019
- Publicly represented the organisation to establish and strengthen the organisation's profile, effectively networking and fostering relationships.
- Drafted and distributed accurate minutes from committee meetings, ensuring records were accessible for future reference.
- Assisted in the preparation of presentations and briefing materials for executive meetings and pitches.
- Organised company events, including conferences and staff parties, to strengthen team morale and foster a positive corporate culture.
- Maintained an organised filing system to facilitate efficient document storage and retrieval processes.
Instructor
Almustafa Institute of Islamic Education
06.2017 - 12.2018
- Delivered Arabic grammar, syntax, morphology, and Islamic law curriculum to enhance students' understanding of complex concepts.
- Used diverse teaching methods, including lectures, presentations and class activities to deliver curriculum.
- Administered examinations and graded assignments, ensuring fairness and accuracy in assessment to support student progress.
- Evaluated homework, assignments, and tests, providing constructive feedback to foster student learning and development.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education major in English
Grace Mission College
Oriental Mindoro, Philippines01-2024
Master of Arts - Islamic Aqeeda and Philosophy major in Islamic Political Philosophy
Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam-Sadra
Jakarta, Indonesia01-2024
Bachelor of Science - Islamic Jurisprudence and Sciences
Al-Mustafa International University
Islamic Republic of Iran01-2017
Secondary Education -
Philippine Integrated School Foundation, Inc. (PISFI)
Marawi City01-2012
Primary School -
Amai Pakpak Central Elementary School (APCES)
Marawi City01-2007
Skills
- Data analysis
- Policy development
- Stakeholder engagement
- Microsoft proficiency
- Teaching
References
- Zarah Mae Navarro, Interim Executive Director, Center for Youth Advocacy and Networking (CYAN). zmnavarro@cyanpilipinas.org
- Joy Aceron, Executive Director, G-Watch Philippines. joyaceron@gmail.com
Accomplishments
- Represented G-Watch at the Regional Workshop on "Empowering Youth Voices to fight Corruption Across Southeast Asia" at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (May 8-9, 2026)
- Presented a paper entitled "Bridging Faith and Policy: Analyzing Government Support for Inclusive Environmental Governance in Marawi City" at the International Conference on "Religious Environmentalism in Action: Knowledge, Movement and Policies" at Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesian - UIII, Depok Jakarta (July 16-18, 2025)
- Presented the Center for Youth Advocacy and Networking (CYAN) in the EOL Asia Pacific Regional Learning Exchange on Vertical Integration in Kathmandu, Nepal (August 26-31, 2024)
- The only Filipino at the ASEAN Conference on Good Governance: Addressing Cross Border Corruption and Transnational Crimes in Penang, Malaysia (December 5-6, 2023)
Timeline
Mindanao Coordinator
Center for Youth Advocacy and Networking (CYAN)
01.2021 - Current
Assistant Researcher
Sadra Press
09.2020 - 04.2021
BARMM Coordinator
Government-Watch
06.2018 - Current
Instructor
Almustafa Institute of Islamic Education
06.2017 - 12.2018
Secretary General
Chosen Youth for Change Organization (CYCO)
09.2016 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education major in English
Grace Mission College
Master of Arts - Islamic Aqeeda and Philosophy major in Islamic Political Philosophy
Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam-Sadra
Bachelor of Science - Islamic Jurisprudence and Sciences
Al-Mustafa International University
Secondary Education -
Philippine Integrated School Foundation, Inc. (PISFI)
Primary School -
Amai Pakpak Central Elementary School (APCES)