Responsable geroPRO at GERO-Kompetenzzenter fir den Alter

• Sep 2023 - Present

In my current post, I am responsible for our training offer targeting professionals working in the care of older people; ranging from Management, to care staff, to all others working directly OR indirectly in the care-environment (our continuous training offer ranges from management courses, to care and therapy, to personal competencies as well as health and security at work). We are always happy to meet new potential partners, to find new trainers, and have an open ear for the needs in the field - so please feel free to reach out! Any further information about our training can be found on www.gero.lu Show less

Coordinatrice Clubs Seniors at GERO Kompetenzzenter fir den Alter

• Aug 2019 - Sep 2023

From 2019-2023 I worked as Coordinator of "Clubs Seniors" at "GERO - Kompetenzzenter fir den Alter", a national agency providing among others activities for senior citizens as well as training for individuals working in the area of gerontology. I coordinated the 23 "Clubs Seniors", whose mission it is to promote and offer "Active Ageing" activities. They organise activities targeted at those above 60 years of age, with the objectives to 1) prevent social isolation at old age, 2) promote healthy nutrition and physical activity, and 3) to prepare and support people in their transition from their professional life to their retirement. Activites are very varied, and may include leisure activities such as: sports, cultural and social activities (e.g. travelling together, museum visits), life-long-learning (language, music and other), intercultural activities , intergenerational activities, cooking, sewing, etc. Show less

Conseillère - Service de la formation des adultes (SFA)

• Aug 2018 - Jul 2019

I worked in the department of adult training within the Ministry of Education. They provide integration classes for refugees, as well as information and guidance to any individual wanting to continue their education in Luxembourg in order to (re)-integrate into the labour market in Luxembourg. The primary objective of activites was to promote and encourage access to life long learning opportunities. I worked in the department of adult training within the Ministry of Education. They provide integration classes for refugees, as well as information and guidance to any individual wanting to continue their education in Luxembourg in order to (re)-integrate into the labour market in Luxembourg. The primary objective of activites was to promote and encourage access to life long learning opportunities.

Responsable de pays / Country Officer

• Jan 2017 - Aug 2018

Caritas Luxembourg is one of the country's leading NGOs in the field of development cooperation. I worked as a Country Officer mostly on projects located in the Balkans (Serbia and Kosovo). I have (and continue to) conducted multiple field trips to Kosovo, and Serbia and after extensive desk research and on-site interviews, as well as consulting with political stakeholders, have developed the strategy for Caritas Luxembourg's current Mandate in Kosovo assigned by the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs - Cooperation and Humanitarian Affairs (or MAEE). I was responsible for dealing with Caritas' local implementing partner in Kosovo, as well as for monitoring the implementation of a 2 million euro budget.In addition to my responsibility with regards to Kosovo (development projects) and Serbia (humanitarian aid projects), I was also providing more general administrative, linguistic and reporting support in the Head Quarters of the international cooperation department of Caritas Luxembourg. I regularly supported fellow country officers and managers responsible for humanitarian aid projects, as well as rehabilitation and development projects. In addition, my responsibilities included:- providing administrative and strategic support to local, partner NGOs in developing countries such as: strategic support, financial support, and other support linked to the project cycle and the successful implementation of projects,- conducting field work: primary data collection, evaluation and monitoring of ongoing projects,- writing narrative reports and working closely with financial support staff,- collaborating closely with donors and the luxembourgish government,- writing applications (for funds from the Luxembourgish Government and abroad),- taking minutes and facilitating meetings,- translation (French, German, English, Luxembourgish),- various HR responsibilities (recruitment of consultants/evaluators etc),- working in a multilingual & multicultural setting. Show less

Project Assistant

• Jan 2016 - Dec 2016

Caritas Luxembourg is one of the country's leading NGOs in the field of development cooperation. As a project assistant I mostly worked on projects located in the Balkans (Kosovo, Serbia, Montenegro), Tadjikistan and the Philippines. In one year I conducted three field trips to Kosovo, and Serbia. I also developed the strategy for Caritas Luxembourg's current Mandate in Kosovo -assigned by the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs - Cooperation and Humanitarian Affairs (or MAEE)-, after extensive desk research and on-site interviews, as well as consulting with involved stakeholders, My responsibilities were:- providing administrative and strategic support to local, implementing partner NGOs in developing countries,- support to the implementing partner organisation (administrative support and other support linked to the project cycle and the successful implementation of projects),- conducting field work: primary data collection, evaluation and monitoring of ongoing projects,- writing narrative reports,- providing support throughout the whole project cycle,- writing applications (for funds from the Luxembourgish Government and abroad),- taking minutes and facilitating meetings,- translation (French, German, English, Luxembourgish),- working in a multilingual and multicultural setting. Show less

Intern

• Sep 2015 - Nov 2015

My 3 months-long internship took place in the context of the European Year of Development (2015) as well as the Luxembourgish Presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2015. I worked at the desk for multilateral cooperation and at the desk for cooperation with NGOs. My role included: - Reviewing, evaluating and validating NGO reports, and public funding applications, - Writing reports and press articles, and taking minutes, - Translation (French, English, German), - Participation at conferences. Working languages: French, German, English, Luxembourgish Show less

PhD African Studies

• Sep 2013 - Aug 2014

PhD in African Studies. 'Tracing international policy networks'. Part of INZI (Investigating networks of zoonosis control): Looking at Onchocerciasis (River Blindness) in West Africa, focusing on the (re)negotiation of policy and disease etiology through the relationship(s) between international/national organisations and individuals on the ground. After one year of successfully taking four courses for credit, attending a Médecins Sans Frontières‎ conference in Paris, a 3 day NVivo workshop, and completing an extensive literature review, I discontinued my PhD voluntarily having realised that a career in academia is not for me and that I rather wish to apply my skills in a more practical manner. Show less

Intern (volunteer)

• Feb 2014 - May 2014

I conducted research/interviews and participant observation as part of my studies. I helped drafting policy briefs; thus needing to analytically extrapolate the most important aspects from large policy reports. I conducted research/interviews and participant observation as part of my studies. I helped drafting policy briefs; thus needing to analytically extrapolate the most important aspects from large policy reports.

Secretary Assistant

• Aug 2012 - Sep 2012

Social Work Assistant

• Jun 2012 - Jul 2012

I have worked in a care home for the elderly during my summer holidays for three subsequent years. Here, I acquired team-working skills and improved my communication skills, understanding that simply talking to residents and offering comfort can contribute to better health. My work consisted of assisting care workers with activities and individual care of the residents. Moreover, I independently led small reading, playing and story-telling workshops, which improved my leadership skills and ability to take responsibility. This work reinforced my interest in understanding and improving the health of elderly people. Show less

Translation Service and Coordination Unit.

• Aug 2009 - Aug 2009

In 2009, I undertook a short period of work experience in the European Court of Auditors in Luxembourg, which helped me to improve my computing and administrative skills in a French-speaking office. In 2009, I undertook a short period of work experience in the European Court of Auditors in Luxembourg, which helped me to improve my computing and administrative skills in a French-speaking office.