Stefano Failla
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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Italian Native or bilingual proficiency
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Deborah Wilkinson
In addition to providing outstanding legal support and advice to UNMIK Criminal Division's management, Stephano's initiatives and inter-personnel skills in coordinating and developing the Dvision's national legal officers laid the groundwork for that team's excellent productivity.
Riccardo Tranquillini
Stefano has offered remarkable advices in different scenarios since some part of my activity is done with Public International Entities. I've always reckoned Stefano's wise points of view and deep knowledges of some peculiar processes inside the European Institution. His support cannot absolutely be renounced.
Deborah Wilkinson
In addition to providing outstanding legal support and advice to UNMIK Criminal Division's management, Stephano's initiatives and inter-personnel skills in coordinating and developing the Dvision's national legal officers laid the groundwork for that team's excellent productivity.
Riccardo Tranquillini
Stefano has offered remarkable advices in different scenarios since some part of my activity is done with Public International Entities. I've always reckoned Stefano's wise points of view and deep knowledges of some peculiar processes inside the European Institution. His support cannot absolutely be renounced.
Deborah Wilkinson
In addition to providing outstanding legal support and advice to UNMIK Criminal Division's management, Stephano's initiatives and inter-personnel skills in coordinating and developing the Dvision's national legal officers laid the groundwork for that team's excellent productivity.
Riccardo Tranquillini
Stefano has offered remarkable advices in different scenarios since some part of my activity is done with Public International Entities. I've always reckoned Stefano's wise points of view and deep knowledges of some peculiar processes inside the European Institution. His support cannot absolutely be renounced.
Deborah Wilkinson
In addition to providing outstanding legal support and advice to UNMIK Criminal Division's management, Stephano's initiatives and inter-personnel skills in coordinating and developing the Dvision's national legal officers laid the groundwork for that team's excellent productivity.
Riccardo Tranquillini
Stefano has offered remarkable advices in different scenarios since some part of my activity is done with Public International Entities. I've always reckoned Stefano's wise points of view and deep knowledges of some peculiar processes inside the European Institution. His support cannot absolutely be renounced.
Experience
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Frontex
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Law Enforcement
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700 & Above Employee
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Acting Director- Situational Awareness and Monitoring
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Jul 2022 - Present
I currently serve, on temporary reassignment from my post of Head of Unit- International Cooperation, as acting Director of the Situational Awareness and Monitoring Division of Frontex, the organisational entity driving intelligence-led decision-making and planning of targeted responses for EU border management. The division comprises the Risk Analysis Unit, the Vulnerability Assessment Unit and the Frontex Situation Centre, complemented by the Information Fusion Centre and the Divisional Coordination Office. Show less
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Head of Strategic Analysis and Third Countries Analysis
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Feb 2021 - Jul 2022
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European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training (CEPOL)
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Hungary
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Unit - International Cooperation
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Jun 2017 - Feb 2021
My Unit is in charge of managing key technical assistance and capacity building law enforcement cooperation programs between the EU and its partners in the immediate neighborhood of the Union- notably, in the areas of the Western Balkans and Turkey, as well as the Middle East and North Africa Region. My Unit is in charge of managing key technical assistance and capacity building law enforcement cooperation programs between the EU and its partners in the immediate neighborhood of the Union- notably, in the areas of the Western Balkans and Turkey, as well as the Middle East and North Africa Region.
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United Nations
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International Affairs
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700 & Above Employee
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First Officer, Security Sector Reform
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Jun 2016 - May 2017
My responsibilities include coordinating Rule of Law and Security Institutions matters (SSR, DDR, Justice, Counter- Terrorism and others), and advising the African Union in the implementation of the African Peace and Security Architecture. My responsibilities include coordinating Rule of Law and Security Institutions matters (SSR, DDR, Justice, Counter- Terrorism and others), and advising the African Union in the implementation of the African Peace and Security Architecture.
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European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training (CEPOL)
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Hungary
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Unit, Strategic Affairs
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Oct 2014 - May 2016
My responsibilities include Agency governance processes, external and inter-institutional relations, communications, quality management, and strategic planning.
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Head of Unit, Programme and Project Management
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Dec 2012 - Oct 2014
Development, Implementation and Management of Capacity Building programmes, projects and specific learning initiatives for law enforcement senior and specialised officers in the EU. The Unit deals specifically with training initiatives in the field of Cybercrime, E-Learning, Common Curricula, and Exchange of Staff as well as capacity building projects with EU and non-EU Member States.
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External Relations Officer
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Nov 2010 - Nov 2012
International Relations Manager on behalf of the Director of CEPOL; representing the Agency in international Fora and negotiations.
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European Commission
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Belgium
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Programme Manager
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Dec 2007 - Nov 2010
Programme Manager responsible for Justice and Home Affairs Programme Manager responsible for Justice and Home Affairs
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IOM - UN Migration
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Switzerland
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International Affairs
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700 & Above Employee
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Programme Manager
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Apr 2007 - Dec 2007
Responsible for Technical Cooperation on Migration matters, implementation and design of vast capacity building projects. Responsible for Technical Cooperation on Migration matters, implementation and design of vast capacity building projects.
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United Nations
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International Affairs
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700 & Above Employee
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Legal Affairs Officer
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Aug 2006 - Apr 2007
Management of Capacity Building projects within the Rule of Law/ Organized Crime areas; Advisor to the Chief International Prosecutor; Coordination of a team of 10 national legal officers. Management of Capacity Building projects within the Rule of Law/ Organized Crime areas; Advisor to the Chief International Prosecutor; Coordination of a team of 10 national legal officers.
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IOM - UN Migration
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Switzerland
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International Affairs
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700 & Above Employee
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Advisor
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Apr 2005 - Aug 2006
Advisor on Law Enforcement capacity building activities in a regional IOM project targeting police, border guards, judges and prosecutors engaged in counter-trafficking in human beings and irregular migration. Design, delivery and evaluation of training modules for the above mentioned target groups; advise senior staff on law enforcement issues relating to migration management. Advisor on Law Enforcement capacity building activities in a regional IOM project targeting police, border guards, judges and prosecutors engaged in counter-trafficking in human beings and irregular migration. Design, delivery and evaluation of training modules for the above mentioned target groups; advise senior staff on law enforcement issues relating to migration management.
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United Nations
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International Affairs
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700 & Above Employee
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Head of Counter-Trafficking
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Mar 2004 - Apr 2005
Responsible for Counter-Human Trafficking in Kosovo, UN Civilian Police Responsible for Counter-Human Trafficking in Kosovo, UN Civilian Police
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United Nations
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International Affairs
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700 & Above Employee
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Chief of Investigations and Intelligence
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Dec 2001 - Dec 2003
Responsible for border related investigations and criminal intelligence, UN civilian police Responsible for border related investigations and criminal intelligence, UN civilian police
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Education
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Università di Pisa
Master's, Science of Legislation -
University of Rome Tor Vergata
Master's, Law-Migration Studies -
Università degli Studi di Pavia
Bachelor's degree, Political Science -
European School Varese
European Baccalaureate, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates