Amy O'Donnell
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Ken Banks
I had the huge honour of meeting and working with Amy many years ago during my time developing FrontlineSMS. Amy took on the running of one of our flagship programmes, FrontlineSMS:Radio, and took on the task with energy, enthusiasm, professionalism and vision. Always willing to go the extra mile to give users the best possible experience, I was delighted to see her career progress further a short while later at Oxfam, where she also excelled. I'd not hesitate to recommend Amy to anyone, anywhere, and hope to get the chance to work with her again one day myself.
Nathan Perry
I worked with Amy on a research project about technologies with the capacity to empower women. She helped guide the team by asking strong questions that increased the critical thinking capacity within the group, leading to more innovative solutions. It was a pleasure working with Amy and a lot of the team's success was a result of her support.
Ken Banks
I had the huge honour of meeting and working with Amy many years ago during my time developing FrontlineSMS. Amy took on the running of one of our flagship programmes, FrontlineSMS:Radio, and took on the task with energy, enthusiasm, professionalism and vision. Always willing to go the extra mile to give users the best possible experience, I was delighted to see her career progress further a short while later at Oxfam, where she also excelled. I'd not hesitate to recommend Amy to anyone, anywhere, and hope to get the chance to work with her again one day myself.
Nathan Perry
I worked with Amy on a research project about technologies with the capacity to empower women. She helped guide the team by asking strong questions that increased the critical thinking capacity within the group, leading to more innovative solutions. It was a pleasure working with Amy and a lot of the team's success was a result of her support.
Ken Banks
I had the huge honour of meeting and working with Amy many years ago during my time developing FrontlineSMS. Amy took on the running of one of our flagship programmes, FrontlineSMS:Radio, and took on the task with energy, enthusiasm, professionalism and vision. Always willing to go the extra mile to give users the best possible experience, I was delighted to see her career progress further a short while later at Oxfam, where she also excelled. I'd not hesitate to recommend Amy to anyone, anywhere, and hope to get the chance to work with her again one day myself.
Nathan Perry
I worked with Amy on a research project about technologies with the capacity to empower women. She helped guide the team by asking strong questions that increased the critical thinking capacity within the group, leading to more innovative solutions. It was a pleasure working with Amy and a lot of the team's success was a result of her support.
Ken Banks
I had the huge honour of meeting and working with Amy many years ago during my time developing FrontlineSMS. Amy took on the running of one of our flagship programmes, FrontlineSMS:Radio, and took on the task with energy, enthusiasm, professionalism and vision. Always willing to go the extra mile to give users the best possible experience, I was delighted to see her career progress further a short while later at Oxfam, where she also excelled. I'd not hesitate to recommend Amy to anyone, anywhere, and hope to get the chance to work with her again one day myself.
Nathan Perry
I worked with Amy on a research project about technologies with the capacity to empower women. She helped guide the team by asking strong questions that increased the critical thinking capacity within the group, leading to more innovative solutions. It was a pleasure working with Amy and a lot of the team's success was a result of her support.
Experience
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Nominet
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United Kingdom
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Software Development
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200 - 300 Employee
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Senior Programme Manager Social Impact
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Sep 2021 - Present
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Oxfam
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Digital in Programme Lead
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Jun 2013 - Aug 2021
Leading and managing strategy for adoption of ICT in Programming
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Interim Programme Quality Lead
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Feb 2020 - Dec 2020
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FrontlineSMS
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Kenya
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Information Technology & Services
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Radio Project Director
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Jan 2011 - May 2013
FrontlineSMS enables instantaneous two-way communication on a large scale by helping organisations throughout the world harness the power of mobile technology to effect positive social and environmental change. Project manager for FrontlineSMS:Radio project. Overseeing pilot phase in collaboration with radio stations, software development and beta testing. Also assisting with development of the relaunch of the core platform. Working to encourage a community that actively shares ideas, informs idea generation, tests possibilities and innovates new directions in the development of FrontlineSMS:Radio and FrontlineSMS Version 2 by bridging the gap between user needs and software development. Show less
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Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization
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Belgium
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Philanthropic Fundraising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Coordinator
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Sep 2009 - Jul 2010
The Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organisation is an international, nonviolent, and democratic membership organisation. Its members are indigenous peoples, minorities, and unrecognised or occupied territories who have joined together to protect and promote their human and cultural rights, to preserve their environments, and to find nonviolent solutions to conflicts which affect them. Identified opportunities to contribute to UN mechanisms and coordinated participation of Member representatives in meetings in Geneva. Organised logistics for UNPO conferences and meetings and produced documentation. Organised content and edited the Report of the General Secretary 2008-2010 http://www.unpo.org/downloads/166.pdf Facilitated training sessions on Lobbying and UN Human Rights Mechanisms and presented at Institute for Social Studies on the topic of 'Water Politics.' Co-wrote chapter for The Khmer Krom: Journey to Self Determination and wrote member profile for West Balochistan. Interviewed UNPO representatives for the ‘Voices From...’ publication. Submitted UNPO’s NGO report for UPR for Kenya. Nominated Member representatives for Human Rights awards. Wrote and disseminated press releases and updated UNPO website. Dealt with daily queries, requests and general office management. Helped establish monthly email, social networking and organised filing system. Show less
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Action Against Hunger UK
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Events Assistant
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Feb 2008 - Jul 2008
Deputy Manager of the festival ‘Picnic Rocks’ staged on Clapham Common for 3,000 people which raised £58,000. Full responsibility for the co-ordination of the volunteer and staff logistics (including recruitment; communication; role allocation and management). Produced a ‘Volunteer Briefing Pack’ to outline tasks and timetables for the coordination of volunteers. Secured food vendors, entertainment and high value items for a prize draw at the music festival. Sought quotes for merchandise and services at the event. Contact person for five runners in BUPA 10k, assisting them with fundraising plan and running packs. Secured raffle and auction prizes for major events such as Fine Wine Auction, Rugby Against Hunger Dinner and Real Food Festival. Regularly drafted communication letters including invitations and letters of gratitude. Show less
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Amnesty International
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Media Awards Assistant
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Feb 2008 - Jun 2008
Volunteered in the Amnesty Press Office to help organise the Media Awards, which recognises journalists who report on human rights abuses in the UK. Organised, categorised and filed entries; contacted entrants for additional information and payment; and produced judges’ packs. Managed guest list and badges. Took minutes from judges’ meetings, offering logistical and research support. Volunteered in the Amnesty Press Office to help organise the Media Awards, which recognises journalists who report on human rights abuses in the UK. Organised, categorised and filed entries; contacted entrants for additional information and payment; and produced judges’ packs. Managed guest list and badges. Took minutes from judges’ meetings, offering logistical and research support.
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Education
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2008 - 2009
UCL
MA, Human Rights -
2004 - 2007
University of York
BA, Politics Philosophy Economics -
1997 - 2004
Coloma Convent Girls' School
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