Experience

Graines de Paix Foundation

• Switzerland
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Directrice, Graines de Paix Foundation

  • Jun 2023 - Present



UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency

• Switzerland
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Deputy Coordinator for external relations - Global Protection Cluster

  • Apr 2021 - Jun 2023

  Coordination of a network of representatives of humanitarian stakeholders (UN agencies and Non-Governmental Organizations) and inter-agency bodies; development of strategies and implementation of action plans; establishment and management of a steering committee; maintaining dialogue and fostering engagement with donors and member states; mobilization of resources; contribution to global guidance and policies; contribution to the strategic direction of the sector, identifying opportunities and ways of working to reinforce the GPC collaboration with UNHCR's divisions; coordinating high level events. Show less



United Nations OCHA

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Protection Officer

  • Apr 2018 - Oct 2020

  Promoted the projects to Member States to get new funding Developed advocacy products (resource mobilization paper, annual appeals, annual reports) and designed the new website Represented the projects at international forums Liaised and coordinated with a wide range of stakeholders Contributed to the project's Theory of Change and the new monitoring and evaluation framework Developed new partnerships related to the COVID-19 crisis Promoted the projects to Member States to get new funding Developed advocacy products (resource mobilization paper, annual appeals, annual reports) and designed the new website Represented the projects at international forums Liaised and coordinated with a wide range of stakeholders Contributed to the project's Theory of Change and the new monitoring and evaluation framework Developed new partnerships related to the COVID-19 crisis



UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency

• Switzerland
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• CCCM Rapid Response Team Officer

  • Apr 2017 - Apr 2018

  Rapidly deployed to respond to emergency situations (Somalia, Bangladesh and RDC) Established coordination mechanisms with governmental authorities and key donors Designed project proposals with UN agencies, INGOS and NGOs Rapidly deployed to respond to emergency situations (Somalia, Bangladesh and RDC) Established coordination mechanisms with governmental authorities and key donors Designed project proposals with UN agencies, INGOS and NGOs



United Nations OCHA

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Humanitarian Affairs Officer

  • Aug 2015 - Dec 2016

  • Established and reinforced coordination mechanisms with governmental authorities, the humanitarian community and donors • Fostered partnerships with the private sector • Designed early warning systems and contingency plans • Developed a model of humanitarian architecture at national and regional levels • Ensured exchange of best practices and empowerment of state institutions and project partners in the disaster risk reduction • Supported the consolidation of projects submissions to obtain emergency funding Show less



UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency

• Switzerland
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Shelter/CCCM Cluster Coordinator

  • May 2014 - May 2015

  Developed multiyear strategies • Identified implementing partners and built their capacities• Set up and led strategic advisory groups and technical working groups• Built partnerships with donors as ECHO, BPRM, SDC and DFID• Developed governance systems• Submitted financial and narrative projects and secured emergency funds• Monitored and evaluated the impact of programmes• Organized trainings for internal and external actors

• CCCM Coordinator

  • May 2013 - Apr 2014

  Designed a three-year strategy for one million displaced people in 31 camps• Generated funding for the implementation of emergency programmes• Developed partnership with local actors, the private sector and donors• Coordinated multisectorial partners (education, shelter, food, etc…)• Led a Steering Committee and technical working groups• Undertook a capacity mapping and gap identification to develop a capacity building strategy



Terre des hommes foundation

• Switzerland
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Communication and Fundraising Officer

  • Jan 2012 - Dec 2012

  Implemented income-earning activities (Festival de TdH, Foire du Valais) • Strengthened existing fundraising channels and identified new sources of funding (foundations, clubs, private institutions) • Developed communications strategies to support grant-funded programs and promote the project • Developed and updated communications tools (website, publications, press releases) • Press agent for the ‘Festival de Terre des Hommes’ Implemented income-earning activities (Festival de TdH, Foire du Valais) • Strengthened existing fundraising channels and identified new sources of funding (foundations, clubs, private institutions) • Developed communications strategies to support grant-funded programs and promote the project • Developed and updated communications tools (website, publications, press releases) • Press agent for the ‘Festival de Terre des Hommes’



Norwegian Refugee Council

• Norway
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Coordinator, Camp Management

  • Oct 2008 - Dec 2010

  Managed the overall camp management activities providing assistance to 16,000 refugees (education, shelter, sanitation, nutrition, food, etc.) • Addressed advocacy messages at forums to ensure quality access to education and to reach international standards • Gained funding from ECHO • Supported the overall grant making cycle, ensured grant timelines and benchmarks are being met, and provided accurate budgeting and accounting of 1 million USD • Conducted research, collected data, analyzed results • Piloted joint assessment missions • Managed 40 direct staff Show less



SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL

• France
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Camp Manager

  • Aug 2007 - Jan 2008

  Led project development and supervised 10 local staff for the implementation and monitoring of projects activities assisting conflict-displaced people • Wrote reports for donors and UN agencies (DFID, OCHA, UNHCR, Ministry of Education) • Designed assessments and surveys to improve the quality and impact of activities • Established functional nursery, primary and secondary schools • Contributed to the reduction of school dropout cases and early mariages • Set up computer training for young people (ICDL) • Established vocational training and income generating activities • Undertook humanitarian mediation for conflict resolution to relaunch activities in camps Show less



SYNI

• Genève

• Project coordinator assistant

  • Feb 2007 - Jun 2007

  Co-coordinated national and international workshops on exchange of good practices in the employment growth • Identified external experts to build capacities of the members of the project in communication and project management • Assisted the Executive Director in strategic decision and recruitment of new employees • Defined training programmes for the members of the project Co-coordinated national and international workshops on exchange of good practices in the employment growth • Identified external experts to build capacities of the members of the project in communication and project management • Assisted the Executive Director in strategic decision and recruitment of new employees • Defined training programmes for the members of the project