Myriam Warmers

Programme Officer Humanitarian Aid and Bangladesh at TearFund Switzerland
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Languages
  • German Native or bilingual proficiency
  • English Full professional proficiency
  • Spanish Full professional proficiency
  • French Professional working proficiency

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Experience

    • Switzerland
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Programme Officer Humanitarian Aid and Bangladesh
      • Jan 2023 - Present
    • Research Assistant
      • Oct 2020 - Jul 2022

      Providing research, analysis and reporting on political, human rights, economic, social, and environment matters in Australia and the Pacific side accreditations. Managing peace, human rights and development projects in collaboration with international organisations, regional organisations, civil society actors and local partners in the Pacific region and Australia. Providing research, analysis and reporting on political, human rights, economic, social, and environment matters in Australia and the Pacific side accreditations. Managing peace, human rights and development projects in collaboration with international organisations, regional organisations, civil society actors and local partners in the Pacific region and Australia.

    • Administrative and Financial Officer / Head of Office a. i.
      • Oct 2019 - Oct 2020

      I managed the Embassy's accounting, property and procurement, and provided reporting in accordance with Uruguayan guidelines. I headed the Embassy for a duration of six months until the arrival of the incoming Ambassador, represented Uruguay at numerous events and meetings, participated in monthly meetings of Latin American Heads of Mission, and liaised with representatives of the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and diplomatic missions.

    • Cultural Affairs Officer and Executive Assistant to the Ambassador
      • Apr 2019 - Sep 2019

      I organised the Embassy's participation at multiple events and festivals such as the Latin American Film Festival and Flavours Festival and collaborated with a local primary school to promote Uruguayan culture and language. I provided organizational, administrative and secretarial support to the Ambassador.

    • Student Intern
      • Jan 2018 - Feb 2018

      Assistance to the Deputy Head of Mission in research, event management, development of project proposals in the areas of education, technology, and administrative assistance. Assistance to the Deputy Head of Mission in research, event management, development of project proposals in the areas of education, technology, and administrative assistance.

    • Case Worker
      • Dec 2015 - Dec 2016

      I supported the smooth running of the asylum center, provided reporting services and engaged in conflict resolution/de-escalation. The support for asylum seekers included the areas of accommodation, food, recreational and work activities, and basic medical care. I supported the smooth running of the asylum center, provided reporting services and engaged in conflict resolution/de-escalation. The support for asylum seekers included the areas of accommodation, food, recreational and work activities, and basic medical care.

    • Research Assistant
      • Sep 2015 - Nov 2015

      Conceptual and organizational assistance for the exposition "Crafting Beauty and Layering the World in Panama: A Journey Through Guna Artefacts". I prepared the content for the pilot project 'Multimedia Guide', guiding visitors through the exhibition with digitally accessible content, including audio files, film material, articles and photo galleries. Conceptual and organizational assistance for the exposition "Crafting Beauty and Layering the World in Panama: A Journey Through Guna Artefacts". I prepared the content for the pilot project 'Multimedia Guide', guiding visitors through the exhibition with digitally accessible content, including audio files, film material, articles and photo galleries.

    • Community Development Researcher
      • Apr 2015 - Aug 2015

      Conceptualizing and implementing a research project on the socio-demographic situation of immigrants in the community of Lo Prado to inform community development policy making. The study was conducted with a gender and age sensitive approach, using surveys, interviews and visits of domicile. Conceptualizing and implementing a research project on the socio-demographic situation of immigrants in the community of Lo Prado to inform community development policy making. The study was conducted with a gender and age sensitive approach, using surveys, interviews and visits of domicile.

    • Switzerland
    • Political Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Research Assistant
      • Sep 2014 - Dec 2014

      I attended and reported on multiple UN sessions in Geneva regarding indigenous rights (UPR, OHCHR, Forum on Business and Human Rights), supported international delegations attending UN conferences in Geneva, whose visits were funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), and co-organized a UN side-event on free, prior and informed consent. I contributed to the monthly newsletter and edited content for social media and the homepage. UN sessions attended: 27th session of the UN Human Rights Council 20th session of the UN Universal Periodic Review on Bolivia 3rd session of the UN Forum on Business and Human Rights Show less

Education

  • ETH Zürich
    CAS Development and Cooperation (NADEL)
    2023 - 2024
  • The University of Queensland
    Master's degree, International Relations and International Law
    2017 - 2018
  • Universität Zürich | University of Zurich
    Bachelor of Arts in Social Science, Social Anthropology
    2011 - 2014
  • Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences, Social Anthropology
    2013 - 2013

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