Carol Stephan

Grant Specialist at Mnemonic
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, DE
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Arabic Native or bilingual proficiency
  • French Limited working proficiency
  • Hebrew Elementary proficiency

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Credentials

  • Project Cycle Management (PCM)
    Pioneers Academy
    Sep, 2020
    - Nov, 2024
  • Durable Solutions Training
    UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency
    May, 2018
    - Nov, 2024
  • Livelihoods and Economic Inclusion Training
    UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency
    Mar, 2018
    - Nov, 2024
  • Identifying Human Trafficking Training
    IOM - UN Migration
    Aug, 2017
    - Nov, 2024
  • International First Aid Kit Course (IFAK)
    UNDSS
    Jun, 2017
    - Nov, 2024
  • International Refugee Law and Protection Issues
    UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency
    May, 2017
    - Nov, 2024
  • Conflict Management Training
    UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency
    Apr, 2017
    - Nov, 2024
  • Basic and Advanced Secuirity in the Field
    UNDSS
    Jan, 2017
    - Nov, 2024
  • ÉIF - École Internationale de Français UQTR
    UQTR - Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
    May, 2013
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

    • Germany
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Grant Specialist
      • Jan 2023 - Present

    • Grant Writer (Consultant)
      • Jun 2022 - Dec 2022

    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Humanitarian Proposal Writer (Consultant)
      • Sep 2022 - Dec 2022

      • Supported Mercy Corps in developing their application to FCDO's Conflict, Security, and Justice programme focusing on designing effective technical solutions for Building Peace and Stability in Iraq; • Wrote and drafted assigned technical proposal sections, incorporating research, stakeholder consultations through KIIs, and input from internal and external experts. • Supported Mercy Corps in developing their application to FCDO's Conflict, Security, and Justice programme focusing on designing effective technical solutions for Building Peace and Stability in Iraq; • Wrote and drafted assigned technical proposal sections, incorporating research, stakeholder consultations through KIIs, and input from internal and external experts.

    • Germany
    • International Affairs
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Programme Officer - MENA
      • Jun 2021 - May 2022

      • Acted as a desk officer for country offices (COs) in Libya and Tunisia • Monitored compliance and ensured quality delivery of the project workplan and expenditure • Developed project proposals and reports to donors including GMFA, FCDO, UN Women and Porticus for funds ranging from 40,000 euros to 2 million euros • Supported project staff in development and implementation of MEL plans • Carried out research and analysis of relevant issues, with a focus on youth political participation and involvement in local governance as well as on women empowerment and participation in public life • Ensured quality and contributed to project publications and other communication products Show less

    • Switzerland
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Grants Management Officer
      • Jan 2020 - May 2021

      • Led the overall grant efforts coordination for Tdh Jordan and Palestine• Wrote high quality project documents (concept notes, proposals and reports) to various donors including US BPRM, MEPI, UN OCHA, ECHO, AFD, BMZ and SDC for funds ranging from $50,000 to $2.5 million• Managed grant databases in compliance with Tdh and donor requirements• Advised staff on Tdh and donors' policies and ensuring compliance with grant regulations

    • Consultant
      • Nov 2019 - Dec 2019

      • Developed Tdh’s Country Context Analysis report for 2019, updated the organization's stakeholder analysis, and presented findings at the Tdh Annual Strategic Review Meeting • Developed a Situational Analysis report on Child Labour in the Agricultural Sector in Jordan.

    • Switzerland
    • International Affairs
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Senior Protection Assistant (Community Based)
      • Jan 2017 - Aug 2018

      • Provided case management services to persons of concern at the UNHCR registration center in Amman, help-desks and mobile missions • Supervised three Community Support Committees (CSCs) in different governorates in Jordan and organized engaging activities for the refugees and host community members, while acting as a point of liaison between the CSCs, government officials and UNHCR. • Acted as Livelihoods focal point and participated in inter-agency coordination working groups regarding refugee economic and social inclusion. • Acted as Resettlement focal point, identified the refugees in need of resettlement while conducting home-visit assessments and interviews. Show less

    • International Affairs
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Political Affairs Intern - Division for Palestinian Rights
      • Jul 2016 - Sep 2016

      • Prepared daily summaries of media items on the Question of Palestine as well as weekly summaries of events organized by civil society organizations around the world in support of Palestinian rights. • Assisted with the follow up of the UN International Conference in support of Israeli-Palestinian Peace held in Geneva on 29 and 30 June 2016 by summarizing statements and dispatching the outcome documents and conference discussions through social media. • Contributed to the development and redesign of the UN Platform for Palestine. • Researched and contacted non-governmental organizations while updating the Division’s database of civil society organizations. • Assisted in the preparation for the 2016 International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. Show less

    • Canada
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Human Rights Education Intern
      • May 2015 - Aug 2015

      • Wrote and edited article reviews, social media posts, issues at a glance factsheets about topics related to human rights and social justice. • Assembled creative toolkits of pedagogical activities for educators on human rights and peace education. • Updated partners' database, contacted potential funders, and researched organizations that run Peace Education, Human Rights Education and Environmental Education programs. • Wrote and edited article reviews, social media posts, issues at a glance factsheets about topics related to human rights and social justice. • Assembled creative toolkits of pedagogical activities for educators on human rights and peace education. • Updated partners' database, contacted potential funders, and researched organizations that run Peace Education, Human Rights Education and Environmental Education programs.

    • Jordan
    • Investment Management
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Marketing Research Intern
      • Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

      • Created a research project about the Creative Industries in Jordan. The aim of the project was to address talented and creative professionals in Jordan and offer them opportunities to develop their ideas into startups. • Created a research project about the Creative Industries in Jordan. The aim of the project was to address talented and creative professionals in Jordan and offer them opportunities to develop their ideas into startups.

Education

  • Central European University
    Master's degree, School of Public Policy
    2018 - 2019
  • McGill University
    Bachelor's Degree, Political Science and Middle East Studies (Double Major)
    2012 - 2016
  • International Baccalaureate
    International Baccalaureate Diploma from The Ahliyyah School for Girls
    2010 - 2012

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