Miriam Steffen
Deputy Managing Director & Research Associate at Tech against Violence- Claim this Profile
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English Full professional proficiency
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French Limited working proficiency
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German Native or bilingual proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Introduction to Coding
SheCodes WorkshopsMay, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
International Women's Health and Human Rights
Coursera / Standford University OnlineJun, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Summer School on Development Policy 2018
The University of BonnAug, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Certificate of Proficiency in English
Cambridge English Language Assessment
Experience
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Tech against Violence
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Switzerland
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Deputy Managing Director & Research Associate
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May 2022 - Present
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alliance F - Bund Schweizerischer Frauenorganisationen
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Switzerland
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Manager
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Jul 2021 - Feb 2023
Project lead and management, scientific project collaboration, support in preparation and implementation of events such as the Frauensession 2021 Project lead and management, scientific project collaboration, support in preparation and implementation of events such as the Frauensession 2021
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Federal Department of Foreign Affairs FDFA
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Switzerland
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Policy Adviser Team Sustainable Development and Humanitarian Affairs
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Sep 2020 - Feb 2021
Representation of Switzerland in negotiations at the UN, notably on violence against women and girls (incl. topics such as femicide, SRHR, FGM, overall gender equality); focal point for initiative International Gender Champions; member of Sustainability Taskforce and co-creation of first sustainability concept for the Mission; liaising with delegations on issues within the UN Second Committee (Economic and Financial) and UN Third Committee (Social, Humanitarian and Cultural); political reporting and analysis
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Adviser / Assistant Attaché Team Sustainable Development and Humanitarian Affairs
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Mar 2020 - Aug 2020
Representation of Switzerland in negotiations at the UN (incl. reporting and political analysis, liaising with other delegations); responsible for Commission on Population and Development (incl. negotiation declaration CPD53, research on gender issues such as sexual and reproductive health and rights); participation in various UN meetings and reporting; general organisational and coordination tasks
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Academic Intern Team Sustainable Development and Humanitarian Affairs
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Aug 2019 - Feb 2020
Negotiation of climate resolution on behalf of Switzerland at the UN Economic and Financial Committee (2C); support in the coordination of 50 resolutions in 2C; active participation in the research and drafting of Swiss position paper on SDG16 (violence against women); support to the Swiss high-level delegation during UN General Assembly High-Level Week 2019; participation in various high-level UN meetings and other events (e.g. on human rights, gender equality and women’s rights, sustainable development); reporting to the Swiss Federal Offices Administration
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FHGR Institute for Tourism and Leisure ITF, University of Applied Sciences
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Switzerland
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Leisure, Travel & Tourism
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research Associate at Institute of Tourism and Leisure
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Apr 2016 - Aug 2017
Feasibility study on a new specialisation in Sustainable Tourism and International Development (incl. in-depth research, consultation and communication with key organisations, presentation to top management); project management: planning, development and implementation of the study programme (incl. curriculum design, dialogues with industry experts, marketing, student recruitment); study programme assistant Major eCommerce and Sales Feasibility study on a new specialisation in Sustainable Tourism and International Development (incl. in-depth research, consultation and communication with key organisations, presentation to top management); project management: planning, development and implementation of the study programme (incl. curriculum design, dialogues with industry experts, marketing, student recruitment); study programme assistant Major eCommerce and Sales
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Vögele Reisen AG
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Zürich Area, Switzerland
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Sales and Operations Agent
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Oct 2015 - Jan 2016
Logistics management, handling of visa applications, customer support and relations, active involvement with customer event, management and coordination of travel documents Logistics management, handling of visa applications, customer support and relations, active involvement with customer event, management and coordination of travel documents
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Eidgenössische Hochschule für Berufsbildung (EHB)
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Zollikofen, Bern
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Front Desk Receptionist
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Jul 2012 - Aug 2012
Temporary position before Bachelor study program Customer service and relations, organization of meeting rooms, first point of contact for visitors and course participants Temporary position before Bachelor study program Customer service and relations, organization of meeting rooms, first point of contact for visitors and course participants
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JENMAN African Safaris
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South Africa
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Travel Arrangements
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intern Tourism and Marketing
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Feb 2012 - May 2012
Translations English/German (newsletters, homepage, travel itineraries etc.), update of company website and safari blog, attendance at department meetings, general administrative duties Translations English/German (newsletters, homepage, travel itineraries etc.), update of company website and safari blog, attendance at department meetings, general administrative duties
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BKW AG
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Switzerland
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Utilities
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700 & Above Employee
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Administrative Assistant
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Aug 2010 - Dec 2010
Assistant to the head of department, organization of manager meetings and workshops including the management of the meeting agenda, preparation of meetings and material, general administrative duties and support Assistant to the head of department, organization of manager meetings and workshops including the management of the meeting agenda, preparation of meetings and material, general administrative duties and support
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Bundesamt für Informatik und Kommunikation (BIT)
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Bern Area, Switzerland
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Office Administrator
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Mar 2009 - Jul 2009
Support of Account Managers, monitoring of contracts, attendance at meetings and workshops Support of Account Managers, monitoring of contracts, attendance at meetings and workshops
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Eidgenössisches Institut für Geistiges Eigentum (IGE)
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Bern Area, Switzerland
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Commercial training / Apprenticeship
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Aug 2005 - Jul 2008
Commercial training program over three years in the following departments: Human Resources, Management Secretariat, Trademarks and Patents, Reception and Front Desk, Finances and Accounting Commercial training program over three years in the following departments: Human Resources, Management Secretariat, Trademarks and Patents, Reception and Front Desk, Finances and Accounting
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Education
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University of Geneva
Master's degree, Sustainable Development -
Tsinghua University
Master's degree, Public Policy and Sustainable Development -
The University of Applied Sciences HTW Chur
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Tourism -
North-West University/Noordwes-Universiteit
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Tourism -
Crown Institute of Studies, Auckland New Zealand
Certificate of Proficiency in English -
Wirtschafts- und Kaderschule KV Bern
Kauffmännische Lehre und Berufsmaturität