Experience

Kvenréttindafélag Íslands - Icelandic Women's Rights Association

• Iceland
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Secretary General

  • Mar 2022 - Present

  Established in 1907, the Icelandic Women’s Rights Association (IWRA) was the first formal organization of Icelandic women to focus its efforts on the struggle for political equality between men and women, as well as demanding equal access to education, political appointments and the workplace. Established in 1907, the Icelandic Women’s Rights Association (IWRA) was the first formal organization of Icelandic women to focus its efforts on the struggle for political equality between men and women, as well as demanding equal access to education, political appointments and the workplace.



Icelandic Human Rights Centre

• Iceland
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice Chair

  • Sep 2021 - Present

  The Centre is an independent organisation that works to advance human rights through the promotion of research and education on and raising awareness of human rights issues in Iceland. The Centre also serves as a watch dog for the status and implementation of Human Rights in Iceland. The Centre is an independent organisation that works to advance human rights through the promotion of research and education on and raising awareness of human rights issues in Iceland. The Centre also serves as a watch dog for the status and implementation of Human Rights in Iceland.



SOAS University of London

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Digital Ambassador

  • Oct 2019 - Nov 2021

  Create content for SOAS's social media channels and contribute to blog site on current events.All blogs can be found here: https://www.soas.ac.uk/blogs/study/author/ruteinarsdottir/

• Student Representative

  • Sep 2019 - Sep 2020

  Student reps make student opinion heard within their department and relay information from lecturers and meetings back to the student body. They are essentially a conduit for student opinion.Specifically, reps:*Listen to students so that when issues arise on their courses they can pass this on to the relevant person (whether that be their personal tutor, head of department, course convenor, student advice and wellbeing etc).*Raise issues in department meetings. Reps ensure that when they raise an issue that all members of the meeting agree on an action to be taken.*Relay important information to the students.*Organise study sessions, book rooms, suggest curriculum reforms, organise student meetings, organise meetings with other reps within the department.



The Icelandic Youth Council

• Iceland
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager

  • Dec 2020 - Aug 2021

  I'm incredibly excited to start the new year as a project manager for the National Youth Council of Iceland, where I can continue to work towards a society where young people enjoy equal rights and are free from discrimination based on age, background or any other characteristics. A society in which young people are respected as active democratic citizens and are included in all decision-making processes, not only concerning them, but also society as whole.

• Board Member / Secretary

  • Mar 2020 - Dec 2020

• Board Member / Policy Officer

  • Mar 2019 - Mar 2020

  Working with the team to identify and develop key policy areas. Undertake or commission research and gather and analyse data and information, develop expertise in a particular area, or draw on the expertise of others and keep up to date with social, political and economic developments, and brief others on developments related to young people and youth work.



SCRAPweapons

• United Kingdom
• International Affairs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Manager

  • Oct 2019 - Jun 2021

  My role included organising meetings and student engagement, advocacy missions and external communications, as well as representing SCRAP at high profile disarmament conferences, including ICAN 2020 and the NPT RevCon. activities. I was the strategist for the #FreezeWeapons campaign, calling on States to freeze weapons production and supply and direct investment to healthcare in light of COVID-19. SCRAP is a holistic approach to global disarmament that proposes adopting an international legally binding agreement for general and complete disarmament. It draws on best practices of past agreements to expand the idea of what is possible in disarmament. SCRAP comes from the initiative of students, alumni and staff at the Centre for International Studies and Diplomacy (CISD) at SOAS, University of London, and is actively supported by a committee of academics and NGO officials with governmental experience.



The Better Tomorrow Movement

• Sri Lanka
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Manager

  • Aug 2017 - Feb 2021

  In my role, TBTM built a presence in over 42 countries and I longitudinally trained over 350+ young people and we attracted over 1000+ visits p/m to its website.My responsibilities included strategising and overseeing all programs and operations of the organisation as well as developing online and offline communications and brand strategies. Since commencing this role, the visibility of the organisation grew 400% on social media, increased the number of programs and overall engagement of volunteers and trainees. Awards and Recognition:Cork Chamber: Digital Marketing Award Semi-FinalistGlobal Changemakers: Second Term of fundingThe Better Tomorrow Movement approaches youth empowerment in a holistic manner via three key programs. Through this mix of programs, as well as through our emphasis on creating a platform for international exchange, we are building a movement of young people who are proactive in their response to global and local challenges.Our Website: http://thebettertomorrowmovement.com



Council of Europe

• France
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Advisory Council on Youth Member

  • Mar 2019 - Mar 2020

  The Advisory Council on Youth is the non-governmental partner in the co-management structure which establishes the standards and work priorities of the Council of Europe’s youth sector and makes recommendations for future priorities, programmes and budgets. It is made up of 30 representatives from youth NGOs and networks in Europe and its main task is to advise the Committee of Ministers on all questions relating to youth. The Advisory Council on Youth is the non-governmental partner in the co-management structure which establishes the standards and work priorities of the Council of Europe’s youth sector and makes recommendations for future priorities, programmes and budgets. It is made up of 30 representatives from youth NGOs and networks in Europe and its main task is to advise the Committee of Ministers on all questions relating to youth.



Centre for Lifelong Learning in the Westfjords (Fræðslumiðstöð Vestfjarða)

• Project Manager

  • Sep 2018 - Sep 2019

  Leading projects on lifelong learning for people in or out of the workforce, to strengthen theirabilities and help them on the job market, as well as teaching Icelandic and English language courses to expats and immigrants in Iceland. Leading projects on lifelong learning for people in or out of the workforce, to strengthen theirabilities and help them on the job market, as well as teaching Icelandic and English language courses to expats and immigrants in Iceland.



EFTA Surveillance Authority

• Belgium
• International Affairs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications Officer

  • Sep 2017 - Aug 2018

  One year term as Information and Communications Junior Professional at the Legal & Executive Affairs Department of the Authority.Position included a variety of tasks, such as coordinating the drafting and distribution of press releases, updating ESA's external website, social media and intranet, media contact, editing and publishing of ESA's Annual Report, brochures and other materials, organising and delivering presentations about ESA, handling requests for access to documents, and communication and coordination of events related to employer branding.

• Youth Delegate

  • Mar 2016 - Mar 2017

  In close co-operation with the European Youth Foundation and the Council of Europe Youth Department, the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe has invited young people to take an active part in its 30th and 31st sessions. Through the sessions, the aim is to create a space for dialogue between us youth delegates and local and regional elected representatives and to enable us to express our views on the issues being debated.The sessions are an opportunity for the us to examine the state of youth participation at local and regional levels in Europe in order to identify opportunities for and obstacles to its effective implementation.



UN Women

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Intern

  • Sep 2016 - Jan 2017

  The Icelandic national committee for UN Women is one of the most active worldwide, as it is the largest contributor of the fourteen national committees worldwide. Furthermore, Iceland has the third most men registered for the #HeForShe campaign, which is especially notable given the population of only 330 thousand. The committee is known for creative and innovative campaigns and is sure to continue to do so. The Icelandic national committee for UN Women is one of the most active worldwide, as it is the largest contributor of the fourteen national committees worldwide. Furthermore, Iceland has the third most men registered for the #HeForShe campaign, which is especially notable given the population of only 330 thousand. The committee is known for creative and innovative campaigns and is sure to continue to do so.



United Nations

• United States
• International Affairs

• Intern

  • Jul 2016 - Jan 2017

  My work at the United Nations Association included various tasks, such as conducting interviews, article writing, translations of the UNSECO Associated Schools Project Network materials to Icelandic, event planning and other tasks. My work at the United Nations Association included various tasks, such as conducting interviews, article writing, translations of the UNSECO Associated Schools Project Network materials to Icelandic, event planning and other tasks.



Taiken.co and PR for People: The Connector Magazine

• Ground Reporter

  • May 2015 - Sep 2016

  Taiken: Gathering information and write comprehensive, informative and interesting articles for travellers hoping to explore Japan. See more at: http://taiken.co/writer/rut-einarsdottirPR for People: During 2015, PR for People integrated The Connector magazine concept with its subscription-based PR tools and services, and launched a web news portal. The news portal features stories about people who are engaging, compelling and newsworthy. Being an Icelander living in Japan, I can gather information from both locations in a comprehensive and critical manner.



Private English

• E-learning

• Private English Tutor

  • Sep 2015 - Aug 2016

  Carrying out private one-on-one conversational English classes to Japanese students ranging from High school to Working professionals. My responsibilities include creating personalised lesson plans for each student and carrying them out in a professional manner, making English learning interesting and comprehensible. Carrying out private one-on-one conversational English classes to Japanese students ranging from High school to Working professionals. My responsibilities include creating personalised lesson plans for each student and carrying them out in a professional manner, making English learning interesting and comprehensible.



TICAD VI (Tokyo International Conference for African Development)

• Youth Forum Administrator and Moderator

  • Jul 2016 - Jul 2016

  Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD VI) was held on August 27-28 in Nairobi, Kenya where the Nairobi Declaration was adopted. The Nairobi Declaration determined the major points to be focused on African development for the next coming years, and in order to make the decision more effective, efficient and more importantly suitable for younger generation to build a strong and sustainable foundation for African development, Japan Youth Platform for Sustainability collected as many younger generation’s opinions as possible for the “Youth Declaration” that was sent to Japanese authorities. Japan Youth Platform for Sustainability, in collaboration with Civil society for TICAD ran the Youth Forum as a side event, ahead of Nairobi Declaration equipping mutually African and Japanese youth to effectively shape the Nairobi Declaration and continue engaging in this process beyond its adoption. The event was accredited by Ministry of Foreign Affair and featured presentations and breakout sessions, ultimately providing a space for young people to gather, network and be mobilise toward engagement in the TICAD VI process.



UNCTAD

• Switzerland
• International Trade and Development
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Youth Delegate

  • Jul 2016 - Jul 2016

  The first ever UNCTAD Youth Forum took place as part of the quadrennialUNCTAD 14 Ministerial Conference in Nairobi, Kenya from 17 to 22 July 2016. Over 300 youth from over 70 countries debated on trade and development issues, participated in panels and created the final outcome of the youth declaration where I was one of the facilitators in the group for State Accountability. The first ever UNCTAD Youth Forum took place as part of the quadrennialUNCTAD 14 Ministerial Conference in Nairobi, Kenya from 17 to 22 July 2016. Over 300 youth from over 70 countries debated on trade and development issues, participated in panels and created the final outcome of the youth declaration where I was one of the facilitators in the group for State Accountability.



Global Education Project

• Japan
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Mentor / Leader

  • Mar 2014 - Jun 2016

  Leaders help participants develop Global Competences. These include the skills that are critical in our globalized world such as Collaboration & Communication, Critical Thinking & Problem Solving, Information Literacy and Creativity & Innovation. Leaders help participants develop Global Competences. These include the skills that are critical in our globalized world such as Collaboration & Communication, Critical Thinking & Problem Solving, Information Literacy and Creativity & Innovation.



Swedish Institute in Alexandria

• Youth Exchange Programme Participant

  • May 2016 - May 2016

  Swedish Institute Alexandria and the Danish Egyptian Dialogue Institute cooperated in a joint activity on engaging young people from the MENA and EU region to address gender equality as perspective for their organizations and societies. The inspiration of the Programme came from the UN SDGs with gender equality as a cross cutting issue. Swedish Institute Alexandria and the Danish Egyptian Dialogue Institute cooperated in a joint activity on engaging young people from the MENA and EU region to address gender equality as perspective for their organizations and societies. The inspiration of the Programme came from the UN SDGs with gender equality as a cross cutting issue.



Kumon

• Mexico
• Automotive
• 1 - 100 Employee

• English Immersion Camp Leader

  • Jul 2013 - Aug 2013

  In EIC children (mainly Japanese elementary students from grade 3 to 6) are challenged to live together and discover their potential with staff and camp leaders who come from different nationalities and mother tongue languages. We gathered together and communicated using only English as a tool. It is our hope that by using their English ability not only to understand different cultures, sharing their thoughts and respecting one another; but to nurture individuals who can grow and develop and make a contribution to world peace too.During my one month as an English Immersion Camp Leader, I was expected to advocate English to young children (age 6-9) in a fun and interesting way, as well as teach them about global thinking and social responsibilities.



Reykjavik Backpackers

• Iceland
• Hospitality

• Front Desk Receptionist

  • Jul 2012 - Feb 2013

  Reykjavik Backpackers is run by travelers and adventures with hopes of creating a great place for other travelers & adventurers to stay and relax as they visit Reykjavik. Having travelled a great deal myself, this was the perfect workplace for me, where I could help fellow travellers get around in my own country. This was also my first experience in working in a multi-cultural environment, giving me a great insight into the global society. My responsibilities included everything from the guests checked-in, until they checked out and making sure their stay was as pleasant as possible, providing with personal and flexible service.



The Fish Market Restaurant

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Bartender and Waitress

  • Sep 2010 - Feb 2013

  Working in a top restaurant, I had to maintain professionalism at all times and deliver high quality service and etiquette. I improved my problem solving skills, flexibility and adaptability, as well as working in a team. Working in a top restaurant, I had to maintain professionalism at all times and deliver high quality service and etiquette. I improved my problem solving skills, flexibility and adaptability, as well as working in a team.



Health Clinic of Vesturbyggð

• Receptionist

  • Jul 2008 - Aug 2010

  Through my work as a receptionist I learned how to work with various types of people, making appointments, staying organized, time management, balancing checks and dealing with unexpected situations. Through my work as a receptionist I learned how to work with various types of people, making appointments, staying organized, time management, balancing checks and dealing with unexpected situations.