Eleonora Barone
Research Project Officer at GIST Research Ltd- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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BSAFE
UNDSSJan, 2019- Oct, 2024
Experience
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GIST Research Ltd
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International Affairs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research Project Officer
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Feb 2023 - Present
Supporting East Africa research projects at the direction of the Project Directors and supporting internal knowledge management and information sharing. Tasks include supporting planning and management of all aspects of the research projects (e.g. budgeting, contracting, team management, tasking, and delivery tracking); supporting the research through complementary analysis where required (e.g. secondary research, documents reviews, and summaries); coordination of fieldwork with GIST team and external field researchers; data management and data analysis; drafting of analytical reports and presentations for clients. Show less
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Samuel Hall
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United Kingdom
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Advertising Services
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Executive and Research Assistant
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May 2022 - Oct 2022
Provided comprehensive executive support to the founder and executive director of the social equity pillar, while ensuring the smooth functioning of the pillar portfolio and the business development and strategic orientation of the company. The work focused mainly on business activities and research work for Samuel Hall’s offices across Asia, Africa, and Europe. Tasks and responsibilities included organizing, arranging, and coordinating meetings; coordinating priorities with research, administrative, and operational staff; acting as the focal point with all staff in all offices to ensure smooth communications; communicating on behalf of the director with the staff and external stakeholders; keeping track of strategic objectives and follow-up on progress; summarizing achievements/priorities on a weekly basis; preparing materials and briefing documents ahead of partner, donor and networking meetings; identifying and filling in research and business development gaps as required. Show less
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Sayara International
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United States
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International Trade and Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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East African Research Specialist
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Mar 2022 - May 2022
Actively engaged in SAYARA’s project delivery in the East and Horn of Africa region as a member of research teams. Engaging in multiple aspects of research project development and management: writing proposals, developing research questions, designing questionnaires, research instruments and population samples, managing fieldwork, analyzing quantitative and qualitative datasets, writing reports in English on research findings.
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Interim Project Manager
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Jul 2021 - Feb 2022
Developing and implementing projects, coordinating field research, data analysis activities, planning, and monitoring activities. Responsible for human resources and supporting the Country Director with the overall management of the office. In charge of DFID Global Mine Action Programme 2 (GMAP2 evaluation) desk review, coordinating data collection (KIIs), data analysis, and drafting the case study report. Also responsible for previous ongoing projects that got delayed due to the political situation in Sudan (listed in the previous job description). Show less
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Program and Research Associate
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May 2021 - Jun 2021
Tasks and responsibilities focus on project implementation; project monitoring and reporting; stakeholder management; desk reviews; coordinating data collection on the field, performing data analysis, drafting case study reports for five projects in different sectors (mainly in the protection sector), and being the focal point for the clients of these projects. Projects in charge of: child trafficking and street-connected children report; crisis in Tigray region research brief; Reintegration and Sustainability Survey (RSS) project, and Natural Experiment on Covid-19 project. Responsible for planning and coordinating with a senior advisor for capacity-building sessions on a weekly basis. Show less
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Program Intern
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Feb 2021 - Apr 2021
Worked on two projects. 1) Gender social inclusion, human capital development, and protection of vulnerable groups within migrants, refugees, and host communities living in Port Sudan. Main activities: writing the project midterm report; supporting the supervisor in the drafting and proofreading of studies and general documentation. 2) Supporting slum upgrading and resilience in the open areas of Mayo, Khartoum. Main activities: outlining work plans with activity descriptions and timetables; organizing events and workshops in order to sensitize vulnerable people; participating in meetings with partner organizations; researching potential partners; drafting concept notes, PAs, TORs, project proposals and reports, and M&E plan templates. Show less
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Assistant to Project Manager
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Aug 2019 - Dec 2019
Working on a UNICEF-funded project focused on the protection of women and minor detainees in nine different jails in CAR. Activities included working closely with detainees, to provide health/nutrition, and sanitation services; performing regular visits for monitoring and evaluation. Tasks: assist in the implementation of administrative duties, and project monitoring; drafting of project summary sheets for the annual report; supporting project management. Working on a UNICEF-funded project focused on the protection of women and minor detainees in nine different jails in CAR. Activities included working closely with detainees, to provide health/nutrition, and sanitation services; performing regular visits for monitoring and evaluation. Tasks: assist in the implementation of administrative duties, and project monitoring; drafting of project summary sheets for the annual report; supporting project management.
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Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
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Switzerland
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Face to Face (F2F) Operator
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Jul 2018 - Aug 2018
Member of MSF's Face to Face (F2F) team in charge of fundraising; with the ultimate aim of creating a personal bond and a relationship of trust with potential donors. Member of MSF's Face to Face (F2F) team in charge of fundraising; with the ultimate aim of creating a personal bond and a relationship of trust with potential donors.
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World Food Programme
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Italy
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Project Manager Assistant
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Dec 2017 - Mar 2018
Working jointly with other team members to draft project proposals for the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR), to be implemented in Ghana and other Western African countries. Primarily focused on the development of project proposals according to the standards of the agency and of the United Nations Humanitarian Response Depot (UNHRD) of Accra (e.g. exploring CSR initiatives aimed at private companies through a UN organization). Working jointly with other team members to draft project proposals for the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR), to be implemented in Ghana and other Western African countries. Primarily focused on the development of project proposals according to the standards of the agency and of the United Nations Humanitarian Response Depot (UNHRD) of Accra (e.g. exploring CSR initiatives aimed at private companies through a UN organization).
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Amicus Onlus
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Non-profit Organizations
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Project Manager Assistant
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Oct 2017 - Nov 2017
Technical contribution in the drafting of a proposal for a development project focused on strengthening healthcare in the municipal district of Mfantsiman, Central Region. Namely relating to field visits for needs assessment, SWOT analysis, and development of the logical framework. Technical contribution in the drafting of a proposal for a development project focused on strengthening healthcare in the municipal district of Mfantsiman, Central Region. Namely relating to field visits for needs assessment, SWOT analysis, and development of the logical framework.
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Volunteer
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May 2017 - Jun 2017
Responsible for the organization of interactive activities in order to improve the level of English of Eritrean, Ethiopian and Sudanese children of refugees and asylum seekers while ensuring them a safe and stimulating environment during their stay in the center, meanwhile training parents in income-generating activities in order to acquire specific technical skills. Responsible for the organization of interactive activities in order to improve the level of English of Eritrean, Ethiopian and Sudanese children of refugees and asylum seekers while ensuring them a safe and stimulating environment during their stay in the center, meanwhile training parents in income-generating activities in order to acquire specific technical skills.
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English Teacher
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Jun 2016 - Jun 2017
Interactive English-language lessons offered to Arab-Israeli students focused on the environment, health, and media. Interactive English-language lessons offered to Arab-Israeli students focused on the environment, health, and media.
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Education
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2018 - 2019
ISPI School
Master's degree, International Cooperation (Development – Emergencies) -
2014 - 2017
IDC Herzliya
Bachelor's degree, Government (Global Affairs, Conflict Resolution and Middle Eastern Studies) -
2013 - 2014
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Academic Year Program, The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict and Perspectives on Islam
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