Experience

AYA Social Impact

• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Social enterprise & Charity Support: Business Development, Internationalisation & Project Management

  • May 2019 - Present

  Programme Design & Fundraising- Advice on fundraising strategy for entrepreneurship and inclusion projects- Design of grant proposals to obtain public and philanthropic funding for projects/organisations- Review & evaluation of project proposals for the European Commission & business clientsProject & Stakeholder Management- Asses performance of projects against KPIs- Drafted impact reports of projects/programmes- Develop project management tools tailored to client needsCurrent clients include: Social Impact Award (AU), Dark Matter Lab (UK, NL), Bantani (BE), Euclid Network (NL), RiSE International (UK), Evolve Education (UK), Academy for Entrepreneurship AKEP (GR)I dedicate hours every month for pro-bono work for grass-root organisations - reach out for more info!

• EntreComp Europe Project lead at Bantani Education

  • Aug 2020 - Present

• EU Fundraising & Project Consultant at Euclid Network

  • Mar 2020 - Present

• YOUCOOPE Project Lead at Bantani Education

  • Aug 2020 - Jan 2022

• Europeanisation & Strategy Consultant at Rise International

  • May 2019 - Sep 2019



European Commission

• Belgium
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Expert Evaluator

  • Jul 2019 - Present

  Evaluate funding applications dealing with social entrepreneurship, social economy, entrepreneurial skills and and SMEs competitiveness. (DG GROW, EISMEA) Evaluate funding applications dealing with social entrepreneurship, social economy, entrepreneurial skills and and SMEs competitiveness. (DG GROW, EISMEA)



Age UK

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Grants & Relationships Manager

  • Sep 2019 - Feb 2020

  > Responsible for generating new funding opportunities from public sector funders and trusts for health & wellbeing programmes; e.g. secured £250 000 from the UK Ministry of Justice 2020 Innovation fund to deliver social activities for older prisoners > Launched an internal steering group on older prisoners’ health support> Developed a project management and funder stewardship toolkit > Responsible for generating new funding opportunities from public sector funders and trusts for health & wellbeing programmes; e.g. secured £250 000 from the UK Ministry of Justice 2020 Innovation fund to deliver social activities for older prisoners > Launched an internal steering group on older prisoners’ health support> Developed a project management and funder stewardship toolkit



Euclid Network

• Netherlands
• International Trade and Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Programmes - Head of Operations (London)

  • May 2018 - Apr 2019

  International Programme management- Coordinated, implemented and monitored impact of 5 international Social Enterprise and Civil Society capacity-building programmes. Budget ranging from 350 000€ to 1.3 million€). Responsibilities include monitoring consortia’s progress against KPIs, bi-annual narrative and financial reporting, weekly contacts with funder. Policy- Launched Euclid's work as strategic partner of the European Commission under the EU programme for Employment and Social Innovation (EaSI). Includes: formulation of policy strategy in coordination with members, drafting of a series of policy briefs, high-level round-tables with EU and national civil servants, advocacy events.Stakeholder and network management - Provided continuity and support to Euclid members, partners, funders and sponsors- Ensured continuous collaboration with social investors through networks such as EVPA and the Microfinance Centre- Provided regular feedback to institutional donors and partners including European Commission, OECD and FCO.- Ensure regular communication with Board membersOperations & Team leading - Coordinated workflow and diaries for the London-based team (3 full-time staff membrers)- Supported new Executive Director in The Hague in taking on their new responsibilities and ensured liaison with the London team- Ensured lessons sharing across the organisation and efficient hand-over of projects to new team- Managed operations at Euclid UK during transition period (contractors, auditing, accounting services)Communication- Oversaw contracting with communication and web designing providers- Line-managed Communications officer which included: guiding communications strategy and proof-reading newsletters, articles and website updates

• Programmes & Network Manager

  • Dec 2015 - May 2018

  1. Project coordinator, which entails duties such as:- proposals writing- Financial reporting/budget management (incl. ECAS portal)- Communication and dissemination activities- Organising experts workshops and consultations- Qualitative research and analysisEU-funded projects that I have been part of and/or led:- Coordinator of SEED7 (2015-2017) & SEEDplus projects (2017-2019) (http://www.erasmus-entrepreneurs.eu/) - Funded by the EU's programme for SMEs (COSME)I coordinate a consortium of 9 partners based in 8 different countries implementing the Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs programme. As lead partner my role is to manage all activities both on project management level and project delivery. I also led on the drafting of the proposal and budget. I also ensure regular communication with the European Commission.- Responsible Industry - Funded by the EU's Research programme FP7 (2014-2017)My role as representative of a network of CSOs and social enterprises networks, was to bring relevant NGOs and social entrepreneurs in the research work. I was responsible for several multi-stakeholder activities and for developing policy recommendations for the EU based on the research findings.2. Network animation and development: a social enterprise focusI coordinate all the activities for our members focusing on social entrepreneurship which entail advocacy work at EU level to promote a better ecosystem to support social entrepreneurship and social innovation, the organisation of capacity-building and networking events for members and social entrepreneurs. With the SEED projects, Euclid Network focuses on involving mostly social entrepreneurs, thereby fostering peer-learning and replication of best business ideas and models.3. Contributing to the wider work of Euclid Network, which includes:- Supporting new project bids (proposals writing and reviewing, budgets preparation)- Responding to EU consultations- Representing Euclid at various events

• Policy Officer

  • Jul 2014 - Dec 2015

  1. Project work- CONSIDER project (2013-2015) (http://www.consider-project.eu/) - Funded by the European Commission's research programme FP7As a civil society umbrella body, my work within this project was to coordinate the participation of different NGOs to the research work and to draft an online toolkit aimed at helping civil society organisations to cooperate effectively with the academic world. I led on the production of a short animated video that summarised the toolkit and co-organised a series of workshops.- Responsible Industry - Funded by the European Commission's research programme FP7My role in the first months of the project was ton conduct interviews with NGO leaders and social entrepreneurs working in the field of ageing and get their views on what ethical ad responsible innovation is. My role was also to lead on the activities linked to dissemination which included a "translation" of research linguo into an informative animated video on Responsible Research and Innovation for businesses.2. Policy workI responded to a few consultations launched by the European Commission on the role of civil society and social enterprises in responding to the economic crisis. The consultations also entailed recommending actions to be taken by the EU to create a more enabling ecosystem for the variety of social impact-oriented entities working across Europe.3. Network meetingsI also organised a few meeting for the member of Euclid Network with the objective of facilitating peer-learning and project-building.



Nouvelle Europe

• Think Tanks

• General Secretary - Project Manager - Think tank dedicated to European policies

  • Oct 2009 - Sep 2014

  Project management:- Organised several student simulations of the European Parliament, a programme funded by the European Commission (‘Youth in Action’ funding in 2010 and 2011): 30 high-school students / university students- Coordinated 2 workshops dedicated to European Youth programmes for 20 to 30 French Civil servants in Brussels (in partnership with the European Commission and various NGOs such as the 'Youth Forum' and Ile-de-France Region's representation in Bussels)Communication and research:- Drafting articles on European issues in French and English. Topics: shale gas, Western and Eastern Balkans, European civil society, European modern literature- Management of external communication tools: website and social networks, creation of communication materials - Daily administrative management: meetings' reports, daily communication with memberswww.nouvelle-europe.eu/enMy profile : http://www.nouvelle-europe.eu/en/auteur/alexandra-yaghil



ESSEC Business School

• France
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Programme Officer - Academic Services

  • Sep 2013 - Jul 2014

  Summary:Organisation of training sessions (geopolitics, marketing, management) of 2 to 24 months for groupes of 18 to 50 participants (executives) in France and abroad (i.e: Bahrain, Gabon, Belgium, Turkey). Clients: Top International groups, French companies, Public institutions.Client relation:- Liaising between clients, corporate participants and teachers- Dissemination of information to all stakeholdersProject management / Event management:- Organisation of trainings and courses (communication with participants, logistics, planning, evaluations)- Coordination of social and networking events including conferences, cocktails, dinners and cultural events. - Management of on-line learning platformsCoordination and support tasks:- Preparation of contracts and agreements- Budget preparation and management- Logistics and travel management- Internal coordination with other teamshttp://executive-education.essec.edu/home.html



Ministère des Affaires étrangères

• France
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• French Embassy in Bulgaria - Press Service attaché and Consular Section attaché (traineeship)

  • Jan 2012 - Jul 2012

  Communication and event management:- Administration of the Embassy’s Facebook page and publications on the main website (http://www.ambafrance-bg.org/)- Co-organisation of 3 press conferences for the Ambassador and the French Cultural Institute in Sofia (e.g: launching of the French Institute's cultural agenda for 2012-2013)- Organisation and supervision of the 2012 Presidential and Parliamentary elections at the French consulate in SofiaResearch and writing:- Research briefs writing on various topics related to the international daily news (e.g: shale gas, ACTA treaty, Mechanism for cooperation and verification for Bulgaria and Romania)- Daily press reviews- Major studies conducted (diplomatic cables): *‘Political and social integration of Muslim minorities in Bulgaria’*‘Remembrance of Communism today in Bulgaria’. http://www.ambafrance-bg.org/



Assemblée nationale

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• French National Assembly - Parliamentary Assistant (traineeship)

  • May 2009 - Aug 2009

  - Conducted a legislative report on the transposition of European environmental directives (e.g: Water Framework Directive, Waste Framework Directive, Seveso II) into French law- Daily press reviews writing, legislative monitoring and database monitoring - Administrative management, respond to enquiries (phone and e-mails) - Conducted a legislative report on the transposition of European environmental directives (e.g: Water Framework Directive, Waste Framework Directive, Seveso II) into French law- Daily press reviews writing, legislative monitoring and database monitoring - Administrative management, respond to enquiries (phone and e-mails)



IDRAC Lyon Business School

• Assistante administrative et commerciale

  • 2006 - 2008

  10 months between 2006 and 2008- Organisation and participation to several commercial and promotional events for the school- Daily contacts with companies- Respond to prospective students enquiries (phone, email)- Customer telemarketing- Administrative management, updating students and prospective students databases 10 months between 2006 and 2008- Organisation and participation to several commercial and promotional events for the school- Daily contacts with companies- Respond to prospective students enquiries (phone, email)- Customer telemarketing- Administrative management, updating students and prospective students databases