Experience

International Dialogue Centre (KAICIID)

• Portugal
• International Affairs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Programme Manager Africa Programme

  • May 2020 - Present

  Vienna, Austria -Undertake day-to-day management of the Africa Region Programme, including giving guidance to the unit’s team -Lead the operational work of the Programme, ensuring optimal use of resources available to the Programme; -Develop strategic documents concerning programme planning and implementation; -Oversee implementation of the Programme activities, ensure the timely and quality delivery; -Provide guidance and strategic direction, to the team members, including field officers and… Show more -Undertake day-to-day management of the Africa Region Programme, including giving guidance to the unit’s team -Lead the operational work of the Programme, ensuring optimal use of resources available to the Programme; -Develop strategic documents concerning programme planning and implementation; -Oversee implementation of the Programme activities, ensure the timely and quality delivery; -Provide guidance and strategic direction, to the team members, including field officers and country experts in all aspects of programme management; -In coordination with the M&E Adviser, develop and implement monitoring and evaluation mechanisms; -Ensure programme assessments are undertaken and baseline data collected so programme M&E can take place; -Identify potential opportunities for expansion of KAICIID activities related to the work of the Programme; -Ensure sustainability of the Progamme through capacity building and gradual transfer of ownership to relevant stakeholders and implementing partners; -Establish and maintain partnerships with key stakeholders (religious leaders, policy makers, IGOs, NGOs, and similar) -In close collaboration with the Communications Department, ensure regular communication on the work of the Programme; -Prepare budgets, work plans and relevant reports – financial and progress reports - for the Programme as per KAICIID’s regulatory framework; act as Certifying Officer for the Programme; -Prepare projects progress reports, with an analysis of evidence of progress towards planned outputs according to schedules, budgets, and inputs; -Advise the management and the partners in case of potential risks and initiates corrective action where necessary; -Ensure that KAICIID regulatory framework is adhered to when preparing and implementing Programme activities; -Supervise and manage 5 staff assigned to the Programme, promote environment of learning; -Represent KAICIID in strategic meetings- as delegated by the Programme Director; Show less



United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF)

• United States
• International Affairs
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Management Support Officer

  • Jun 2019 - Mar 2020

  Yangon, Myanmar Duties. -Provide support in preparation of annual workplan and budget; -Prepare TORs and Job Descriptions for hiring personnel, Participate and support in the planning of events such as workshops, meetings, conferences; -Support project delivery and achievement of objectives by working with and supporting implementing partners' project related activities; -Contributes to the creation and sharing of lessons learned and good practices gleaned from the implementation of the… Show more Duties. -Provide support in preparation of annual workplan and budget; -Prepare TORs and Job Descriptions for hiring personnel, Participate and support in the planning of events such as workshops, meetings, conferences; -Support project delivery and achievement of objectives by working with and supporting implementing partners' project related activities; -Contributes to the creation and sharing of lessons learned and good practices gleaned from the implementation of the project; -Supports the Country Coordinator and UNCDF Country team with program-related tasks and missions related to country programme activities. -Provide technical supports to the development of programme Monitoring and Evaluation framework and its follow up different activities; -Provide quality assurance supports in research reports and assessment activities of the office. -Assist in monitoring and evaluation of undergoing projects of the country office. Collects and analyses data from implementing partners on key performance indicators; -Measures project targets and activity progress, including social and gender dimensions and indicators of progress on a quarterly basis; -Produces regular quarterly reports summarizing project progress and analysis of data; -Capitalizes on local opportunities and domestic mobilization resources for the project; -Develops and negotiates funding proposals for project expansion and builds partnerships with the locally based donors and other development actors; -Works closely and liaises with the internal UN system to explore operational and implementation synergies; -Engage in new partnerships with bilateral, multilateral and private sector donors as part of the resource mobilization; -Support developing case studies on several projects; -Support the team with publications and reports for external audience; Show less



International Dialogue Centre KAICIID

• Portugal
• International Affairs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Country Program Manager

  • Dec 2015 - Jun 2019

  Austria • Provide leadership in the development and implementation of the Country Program strategy in line with the overall Strategic Plan, thematic priorities and accountability mechanisms of the Organization. Keep abreast on socio-economic and political changes in the environment and undertake timely strategic review of the Program Strategy ensuring continued relevance in the rapidly changing environment. • Manage of host country relations and the Centre's interests in dealing with government,… Show more • Provide leadership in the development and implementation of the Country Program strategy in line with the overall Strategic Plan, thematic priorities and accountability mechanisms of the Organization. Keep abreast on socio-economic and political changes in the environment and undertake timely strategic review of the Program Strategy ensuring continued relevance in the rapidly changing environment. • Manage of host country relations and the Centre's interests in dealing with government, international and local organizations, networks and media. Represent the Centre in strategic meetings, conferences, forums and other public events and contribute towards consolidating and raising the profile of the Organization. Develop relationships with local organizations and establish national and regional strategic relations with partners and civil society working in common cause with the Centre's objectives. • Lead in the development of the Country Programme providing sound methodological and technical support to ensure mainstreaming of human rights, gender and youth, as per the organizational thematic alignment and programming approach. Promote a participatory approach in programming work and create space in the structure for staff participation and involvement in decision making. Oversee the program portfolio to ensure project quality and accountability, while fostering continuity through building local capacity and developing innovative program interventions. • Provide oversight to all finance and administrative services in the Program, ensure effective implementation and compliance with the overall Finance procedures, prepare and oversee the development and implementation of annual country budget and ensure the preparation, accuracy and timely submission of financial reports for evaluation. • Implement the performance management system including performance objectives and planning, review, appraisal and staff development of the staff under my supervision. Show less



OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR)

• International Affairs
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Hunan Rights Advisor

  • Jan 2015 - Nov 2015

  Warsaw Area, Poland • Monitors the implementation of OSCE Human Dimension commitments related to human rights and fundamental freedoms in OSCE Participating States with a view to identifying key areas of concern; • Identifies, designs, implements and delivers capacity building projects on key human rights issues for government authorities, national human rights institutions, non-governmental organizations and OSCE structures and missions; • Participates in technical assistance and fact-finding missions… Show more • Monitors the implementation of OSCE Human Dimension commitments related to human rights and fundamental freedoms in OSCE Participating States with a view to identifying key areas of concern; • Identifies, designs, implements and delivers capacity building projects on key human rights issues for government authorities, national human rights institutions, non-governmental organizations and OSCE structures and missions; • Participates in technical assistance and fact-finding missions, including preparation of the mission, drafting of mission reports and follow up of the implementation of the recommendations, representing ODIHR at working level meetings; • Prepares general and issue-specific reports and other background materials on incidents and situations related to human rights for ODIHR senior management, through research and analysis of incoming information from governments, OSCE Field Missions, IGOs, UN agencies, funds and programs, as well as NGOs and individuals; • Ensures the continuous development of tools, manuals and training materials, based on factual evidence, solid research and good practices, in order to provide support to Participating States and other stakeholders for increased engagement in fulfilling their human rights obligations; • Develops cooperation with UN, Council of Europe and other regional human rights organizations to strengthen the capacity of regional and national actors to provide training on human rights issues; organizes regional and sub-regional training-of-trainers workshops to equip staff from national human rights institutions with the appropriate knowledge and skills; • Examines and drafts summaries of incoming complaints and inquiries, recommendations for decisions on interim measures of protection as well as final decisions on the merits of complaints; • Responds to requests to from Participating States or others on information about the implementation of OSCE Human Dimension commitments. Show less



OSCE

• Austria
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Monitoring Officer

  • Jun 2014 - Dec 2014

  Kherson Region, Ukraine • Gathered information and reported on the security situation in the area of operation, fostering peace, stability and security; • Established and reported facts in response to specific incidents and reports of incidents, including those concerning alleged violations of fundamental OSCE principles and commitments; • Monitored and supported respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, including the rights of persons belonging to national minorities, freedom of expression and… Show more • Gathered information and reported on the security situation in the area of operation, fostering peace, stability and security; • Established and reported facts in response to specific incidents and reports of incidents, including those concerning alleged violations of fundamental OSCE principles and commitments; • Monitored and supported respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, including the rights of persons belonging to national minorities, freedom of expression and prosecution of political opponents; • In order to fulfill its tasks, established contact with local, regional and national authorities, civil society, ethnic and religious groups, and members of the local population; • Set up programs and projects to enhance democratization, transparency and rule of law; • Facilitated dialogue on the ground in order to reduce tensions and promote normalization of the situation. Exercised early warning and conflict prevention mechanisms; • Reported on any restrictions of the monitoring mission’s freedom of movement or other impediments to the fulfillment of its mandate; • Coordinated with and supported the work of OSCE executive structures, including the High Commissioner on National Minorities, the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights and the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media; • Cooperated and coordinated with the United Nations, the Council of Europe and other actors of the international community present on the ground; • Cooperated directly with UNHCR Field Office to collect, share and analyze information concerning the movement and situation of IDP´s and refugees; • Contributed to the setup of the Mission, solving operational issues from logistics to human resources, political dialogue and democratization;

• Acting Senior Monitoring Officer

  • Mar 2014 - Jun 2014

  Macedonia • Responsible for the supervision, coordination, planning and management of monthly programs and activities of the Field Office in Tetovo. • As official representative of the Field Office, acted as liaison officer and focal point to assure flow of information between the Field Office in Tetovo and relevant units of Head Quarters, on matters related to management priorities, budget allocation, project development and policy issues. • Provided relevant guidelines and coordination of the… Show more • Responsible for the supervision, coordination, planning and management of monthly programs and activities of the Field Office in Tetovo. • As official representative of the Field Office, acted as liaison officer and focal point to assure flow of information between the Field Office in Tetovo and relevant units of Head Quarters, on matters related to management priorities, budget allocation, project development and policy issues. • Provided relevant guidelines and coordination of the Monitoring Team deployed in the Western region of FYROM and ensured harmonized functioning of the team as a whole; assisted in developing policy in the areas of interest of the Monitoring Unit. • Managed, coordinated and evaluated the work of a monitoring team composed by three international, five national staff and two security guards, based in the Field Office in Tetovo; Provided internal training and mentoring to new members of the Monitoring Unit. • Ensured that the Monitoring Team is operating in line with the Mission priorities, standard operating procedures and instructions and assigns the Monitoring Officers specific tasks and activities. • Supervised, advised and supported the work of the Monitoring Officers, including monitoring inter-ethnic and intra-ethnic incidents and provided appropriate follow-up; Monitored specific issues that developed in the region and was involved in core activities and priority objectives of the Mission. • Provided specialized expertise and analysis in relevant areas such as religious issues, security, education, civil society, minorities etc; Coordinated with other departments of the Mission about relevant thematic activity issues and conducts briefing for other programmes;

• Monitoring Officer

  • Jul 2011 - Jun 2014

  Tetovo, Republic of Macedonia

• Monitoring Officer

  • Jul 2011 - Mar 2014

  Macedonia • Monitored and analyzed political, economic and social developments in the region, especially threats against peace and security. • Put into effect OSCE early warning functions and conflict prevention mechanisms in order to reduce risks and escalation of tension. Exercised mediation efforts between conflicting parties to avoid open conflict and recommended the implementation of relevant preventive or reactive action. • Managed the identification, proposal, development and evaluation of… Show more • Monitored and analyzed political, economic and social developments in the region, especially threats against peace and security. • Put into effect OSCE early warning functions and conflict prevention mechanisms in order to reduce risks and escalation of tension. Exercised mediation efforts between conflicting parties to avoid open conflict and recommended the implementation of relevant preventive or reactive action. • Managed the identification, proposal, development and evaluation of capacity building projects, within OSCE programmatic and strategic framework, in the areas of inter-ethnic relations, gender awareness, political dialogue and local participation. • Coordinated the implementation of performance based program budgeting processes with other OSCE units, providing technical and operational support to their projects and activities. Monitored, revised and adjusted implementation of projects through evaluation. • Collected data and reports on human rights violations. As focal point for gender, religious and media freedom, paid special attention to discrimination of minorities, inhuman treatment to prisoners, freedom of expression, prosecution of political opponents, corruption and police abuse of authority. • Conducted substantive consultative processes with the aim to integrate smaller communities through a multi-cultural education system; build a professional public administration; create a community service-oriented police force; and implement judicial and legislation reforms. • Wrote analytical and situation papers, made presentations and recommendations for plan of action. Wrote communications, talking points and briefings and attended conferences with donor countries and other participating states to raise funds and advocate for the Mission’s programs. • Monitored election processes and campaigns to assess they were in compliance with the electoral code of the country.



Permanent Mission of Spain to OSCE-Vienna

• National Expert

  • Jul 2010 - Jun 2011

  • Prepared statements and talking points for the Ambassador and the Deputy Head of Mission on issues related to the agenda of the Permanent Council. • Assisted the Ambassador in drafting reports on OSCE meetings for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. • Attended and reported on the conclusions of the regular weekly Human Dimension meetings. • Participated as official part of the Spanish Delegation in the OSCE Summit in Astana and performed a variety of duties regarding the briefing and… Show more • Prepared statements and talking points for the Ambassador and the Deputy Head of Mission on issues related to the agenda of the Permanent Council. • Assisted the Ambassador in drafting reports on OSCE meetings for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. • Attended and reported on the conclusions of the regular weekly Human Dimension meetings. • Participated as official part of the Spanish Delegation in the OSCE Summit in Astana and performed a variety of duties regarding the briefing and preparation of the Summit. • Evaluated projects related to: the deployment of election assessment missions; promotion of gender equality, women rights and their participation in political and institutional life; programs for fighting corruption and building democratic, accountable state institutions; and programs combating racism, xenophobia and discrimination. Show less



Permanent Mission of Spain to the United Nations International Organizations in Vienna

• National Consultant

  • Oct 2009 - Jun 2010

  Austria area • Drafted statements delivered by Spain, as rotating Presidency of the European Union, addressing the various agenda items during UNIDO and UNODC meetings • Organizing weekly European Union coordination meetings, taking care of all the logistics (the preparation of the agenda and supply of relevant documents), as well as assisting the Deputy Permanent Representative in conducting the meetings. • Participated, as a member of the Spanish Delegation, in UNIDO's 13th General Conference and… Show more • Drafted statements delivered by Spain, as rotating Presidency of the European Union, addressing the various agenda items during UNIDO and UNODC meetings • Organizing weekly European Union coordination meetings, taking care of all the logistics (the preparation of the agenda and supply of relevant documents), as well as assisting the Deputy Permanent Representative in conducting the meetings. • Participated, as a member of the Spanish Delegation, in UNIDO's 13th General Conference and in its 37th Industrial Development Board, as well as in the Conference of the Parties to UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC); the Conference of the Parties against Transnational Organized Crime, the Commission on Narcotic Drugs and the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice. • Acted as the Liaison Officer with UNIDO and UNODC Secretariat on issues regarding budget allocations and extra voluntary contributions • Followed up Spain's financial extra budgetary contributions for development projects where UNIDO and UNODC were the implementing agencies. • Prepared reports and telegrams informing the Spanish Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of the different activities taking place in the International Organizations in Vienna, mainly in the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and in the United Nations Office for Drugs and Crime (UNODC). • Prepared material about the political and financial contributions of Spain to the UN system for the Mission’s web page Show less



UNIDO

• Netherlands
• Spectator Sports

• Intern

  • Feb 2009 - Sep 2009

  Austria • Prepared and participated in the design and implementation of a project concerning South-South cooperation between various African countries and Mexico • Researched the potential for geothermal energy development in Africa and linked up the relevant organizations in Mexico with their relevant counterparts in the African countries • Contributed on the side of UNIDO in the organization and participation of the International Energy Conference held in Vienna which consisted of over 500… Show more • Prepared and participated in the design and implementation of a project concerning South-South cooperation between various African countries and Mexico • Researched the potential for geothermal energy development in Africa and linked up the relevant organizations in Mexico with their relevant counterparts in the African countries • Contributed on the side of UNIDO in the organization and participation of the International Energy Conference held in Vienna which consisted of over 500 participants from the Latin America and Caribbean Region. • Contributed to the publication of several documents from the Latin American Department of UNIDO. Show less



Spanish Technical Cooperation Office

• Project Manager Assistant

  • Jan 2008 - Dec 2008

  Honduras • Responsible for the implementation of a project to develop the local fishing industry: Coordinated with different local stakeholders to explain the benefits of the project and organized several capacity building activities for the local community. Distributed tasks and organized the agenda and logistics of the meetings. • Participated in a project to restore and maintain cultural heritage:. Coordinated with the relevant counterparts to facilitate the smooth implementation of project… Show more • Responsible for the implementation of a project to develop the local fishing industry: Coordinated with different local stakeholders to explain the benefits of the project and organized several capacity building activities for the local community. Distributed tasks and organized the agenda and logistics of the meetings. • Participated in a project to restore and maintain cultural heritage:. Coordinated with the relevant counterparts to facilitate the smooth implementation of project deadlines. • Served as a liaison officer between the different stakeholders and the Office of AECID. • Prepared progress reports and made sure that the financial resources approved for and allocated to both projects were administered effectively and within schedule • Organized communication meetings, prepared documentation and background papers and summaries of project progress reports. Show less