Simon van Woerden
Chief of Social and Behavior Change at UNICEF Sudan – اليونيسف في السودان- Claim this Profile
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Dutch Native or bilingual proficiency
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English Full professional proficiency
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Spanish Full professional proficiency
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French Professional working proficiency
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German Professional working proficiency
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Bio
Mamunur Rahman Malik
In his time in the Infectious Hazard Management unit, Simon has demonstrated an unrelenting enthusiasm, steep learning curve, and ‘never die’ attitude in addressing complex and vexing communications and risk communications challenges regarding epidemic- and pandemic-prone health threats. He takes a creative, innovative approach to each problem in his path, comes up with a structured and detailed plan, and achieves its goals by motivating and working with colleagues and stakeholders inside the organization and beyond its walls. In addition, while on our team, Simon has learned to combine his big-picture vision with keeping an eye on the smallest details, to achieve the highest quality of work. I believe Simon is a valuable addition to any team in need of creative, innovative and inspiring solutions in the fields of communications and risk communications.
Theodore Murphy
The thing I've noticed about Simon is that he seems to be good at everything across the creative communications landscape. He is skilled in software suites across platforms, and brings, to each, a thoughtful eye, sound content judgement, and a zest for innovation. Simon is a wellspring of new ideas, a fine builder of creative partnerships, and a true team player. Finally, under tight deadlines, he is as fast, as he is thorough -- very, that is.
Mamunur Rahman Malik
In his time in the Infectious Hazard Management unit, Simon has demonstrated an unrelenting enthusiasm, steep learning curve, and ‘never die’ attitude in addressing complex and vexing communications and risk communications challenges regarding epidemic- and pandemic-prone health threats. He takes a creative, innovative approach to each problem in his path, comes up with a structured and detailed plan, and achieves its goals by motivating and working with colleagues and stakeholders inside the organization and beyond its walls. In addition, while on our team, Simon has learned to combine his big-picture vision with keeping an eye on the smallest details, to achieve the highest quality of work. I believe Simon is a valuable addition to any team in need of creative, innovative and inspiring solutions in the fields of communications and risk communications.
Theodore Murphy
The thing I've noticed about Simon is that he seems to be good at everything across the creative communications landscape. He is skilled in software suites across platforms, and brings, to each, a thoughtful eye, sound content judgement, and a zest for innovation. Simon is a wellspring of new ideas, a fine builder of creative partnerships, and a true team player. Finally, under tight deadlines, he is as fast, as he is thorough -- very, that is.
Mamunur Rahman Malik
In his time in the Infectious Hazard Management unit, Simon has demonstrated an unrelenting enthusiasm, steep learning curve, and ‘never die’ attitude in addressing complex and vexing communications and risk communications challenges regarding epidemic- and pandemic-prone health threats. He takes a creative, innovative approach to each problem in his path, comes up with a structured and detailed plan, and achieves its goals by motivating and working with colleagues and stakeholders inside the organization and beyond its walls. In addition, while on our team, Simon has learned to combine his big-picture vision with keeping an eye on the smallest details, to achieve the highest quality of work. I believe Simon is a valuable addition to any team in need of creative, innovative and inspiring solutions in the fields of communications and risk communications.
Theodore Murphy
The thing I've noticed about Simon is that he seems to be good at everything across the creative communications landscape. He is skilled in software suites across platforms, and brings, to each, a thoughtful eye, sound content judgement, and a zest for innovation. Simon is a wellspring of new ideas, a fine builder of creative partnerships, and a true team player. Finally, under tight deadlines, he is as fast, as he is thorough -- very, that is.
Mamunur Rahman Malik
In his time in the Infectious Hazard Management unit, Simon has demonstrated an unrelenting enthusiasm, steep learning curve, and ‘never die’ attitude in addressing complex and vexing communications and risk communications challenges regarding epidemic- and pandemic-prone health threats. He takes a creative, innovative approach to each problem in his path, comes up with a structured and detailed plan, and achieves its goals by motivating and working with colleagues and stakeholders inside the organization and beyond its walls. In addition, while on our team, Simon has learned to combine his big-picture vision with keeping an eye on the smallest details, to achieve the highest quality of work. I believe Simon is a valuable addition to any team in need of creative, innovative and inspiring solutions in the fields of communications and risk communications.
Theodore Murphy
The thing I've noticed about Simon is that he seems to be good at everything across the creative communications landscape. He is skilled in software suites across platforms, and brings, to each, a thoughtful eye, sound content judgement, and a zest for innovation. Simon is a wellspring of new ideas, a fine builder of creative partnerships, and a true team player. Finally, under tight deadlines, he is as fast, as he is thorough -- very, that is.
Experience
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UNICEF Sudan – اليونيسف في السودان
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Sudan
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief of Social and Behavior Change
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Sep 2022 - Present
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World Health Organization
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Switzerland
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International Affairs
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700 & Above Employee
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Risk Communication Officer
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Sep 2019 - Sep 2022
I serve as the focal point for emergency risk communication (ERC) capacity building across countries in WHO's European Region, ensuring that ERC is streamlined in countries' implementation of the International Health Regulations (2005). I serve as the focal point for emergency risk communication (ERC) capacity building across countries in WHO's European Region, ensuring that ERC is streamlined in countries' implementation of the International Health Regulations (2005).
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World Health Organization
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Switzerland
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International Affairs
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700 & Above Employee
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Communications Officer (Emergencies)
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May 2018 - Jul 2019
Provide all-round communications, marketing and risk communication support to the Infectious Hazard Management unit in the Emergencies Department.
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Communications Officer
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May 2017 - Apr 2018
• Lead Communications Unit with a focus on emergencies • Create and implement Information, Education and Communication (IEC) initiatives, including C4D projects for public health such as a board game around Acute Watery Diarrhoea • Manage workshops for innovative and creative communications and IEC materials
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UNDP
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United States
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International Affairs
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700 & Above Employee
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UNDP Headquarters - Communications and Fundraising Consultant
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Sep 2014 - Mar 2017
• Diversified corporate revenue by supporting creation of UNDP’s first private fundraising team, including peer-to-peer fundraising strategy and first US$ 75K raised • Facilitated 2 year extension of US$ 2 million project by donor reporting • Increased global public outreach in 100+ countries by coordinating local events on innovation, volunteerism, and entrepreneurialism, including Social Good Summit, Giving Tuesday and Global Goals Jam • Initiated creative communications campaigns… Show more • Diversified corporate revenue by supporting creation of UNDP’s first private fundraising team, including peer-to-peer fundraising strategy and first US$ 75K raised • Facilitated 2 year extension of US$ 2 million project by donor reporting • Increased global public outreach in 100+ countries by coordinating local events on innovation, volunteerism, and entrepreneurialism, including Social Good Summit, Giving Tuesday and Global Goals Jam • Initiated creative communications campaigns about the Sustainable Development Goals by managing a partnership yielding 6 music videos, several live performances, and a celebrity engagement with Patti Smith • Furthered implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals by managing student’s entrepreneurial initiatives through a partnership with 5 universities on the US East Coast Show less • Diversified corporate revenue by supporting creation of UNDP’s first private fundraising team, including peer-to-peer fundraising strategy and first US$ 75K raised • Facilitated 2 year extension of US$ 2 million project by donor reporting • Increased global public outreach in 100+ countries by coordinating local events on innovation, volunteerism, and entrepreneurialism, including Social Good Summit, Giving Tuesday and Global Goals Jam • Initiated creative communications campaigns… Show more • Diversified corporate revenue by supporting creation of UNDP’s first private fundraising team, including peer-to-peer fundraising strategy and first US$ 75K raised • Facilitated 2 year extension of US$ 2 million project by donor reporting • Increased global public outreach in 100+ countries by coordinating local events on innovation, volunteerism, and entrepreneurialism, including Social Good Summit, Giving Tuesday and Global Goals Jam • Initiated creative communications campaigns about the Sustainable Development Goals by managing a partnership yielding 6 music videos, several live performances, and a celebrity engagement with Patti Smith • Furthered implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals by managing student’s entrepreneurial initiatives through a partnership with 5 universities on the US East Coast Show less
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UNDP
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United States
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International Affairs
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700 & Above Employee
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UNDP Headquarters - Community Manager
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Sep 2013 - May 2014
• Increased UNDP’s outreach and engagement by analyzing and growing global social media communities on Twitter (53%), Facebook (60%) and Instagram (400%) • Improved responsible usage of social media by providing guidance for 100+ staff members
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UNDP Maldives - Social Media Strategist
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Jun 2013 - Aug 2013
• Improved communications for development by creating a 3 year strategy based on 20+ multi-stakeholder in-depth interviews
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De Persdienst
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Argentina
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Dutch, Argentina, and United States Media - Latin America Correspondent
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Apr 2012 - May 2013
• Improved coverage of Latin-American issues in the Netherlands, Argentina, and the United States by publishing 60 articles in 10 different publications • Improved coverage of Latin-American issues in the Netherlands, Argentina, and the United States by publishing 60 articles in 10 different publications
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Education
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2019 - 2019
NYU College of Global Public Health
Certificate, Behavioral Communication Strategies for Global Epidemics -
2015 - 2015
General Assembly
Course, Front End Web Development -
2011 - 2011
Columbia University in the City of New York
Visiting Scholar, Communications for Development -
2011 - 2011
Universidad de Deusto
Master of Arts, Humanitarian Action -
2010 - 2011
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen / University of Groningen
Master of Arts, Humanitarian Action -
2008 - 2010
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
Master of Arts, Journalism -
2005 - 2010
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy -
2005 - 2008
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
Bachelor of Arts, International Relations and International Organization
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