Allison Rand

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Research Analyst, Political Risk and Public Policy @ Emerging Markets Political Risk Analysis (EMPRA)
Mexico City, Mexico
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Allison Rand is an accomplished international development specialist with 15 years of experience working to implement field projects, particularly in the areas of gender mainstreaming/gender rights, migration, refugee assistance and trafficking in persons, and citizen security. Among others, she has managed projects financed by U.S. government agencies, private and family foundations, foreign government entities, and international organizations such as UN agencies and the Inter-American Development Bank. Allison is currently looking for a dynamic, hands-on role through which she can positively impact the lives of migrants, refugees, and victims of trafficking by helping them (re)integrate into society and develop a fulfilling life project. Ali is fluent in Spanish and proficient in Portuguese.

Allison Rand's Current Company Details
Emerging Markets Political Risk Analysis (EMPRA)

Emerging Markets Political Risk Analysis (Empra)

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Research Analyst, Political Risk and Public Policy
Mexico City, Mexico
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empra.net
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7
Allison Rand Work Experience Details
  • Emerging Markets Political Risk Analysis (Empra)
    Research Analyst, Political Risk And Public Policy
    Emerging Markets Political Risk Analysis (Empra)
    Mexico City, Mexico
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  • Ethos Innovación En Políticas Públicas
    Consultant - Women And Decent Work
    Ethos Innovación En Políticas Públicas Jan 2024 - Apr 2024
    Mexico City, Mexico
    • Coordinate the elaboration of baseline research methodology to investigate women and decent work in the agricultural, textile, digital platforms, and domestic labor sectors of Mexico.• Conduct in-depth research via literature reviews and expert interviews on the status of women domestic laborers, including topics such as collective organization, advocacy, and legal, institutional, and social barriers to decent work.
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  • Nathan, A Cadmus Company
    Trafficking In Persons Consultant
    Nathan, A Cadmus Company Sep 2023 - Oct 2023
    Kathmandu, Bāgmatī, Nepal
    • Worked with the Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) – Nepal team to craft a Protocol Response to cases of trafficking in persons possibly taking place within one or both of MCA – Nepal’s development projects in the country.
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  • Litsoft Technologies
    Consultant, Migrant Smuggling Study For The Iom
    Litsoft Technologies Apr 2023 - Sep 2023
    Mexico City, Mexico
    • Elaborated and administered surveys to 50+ South American and Haitian migrants regarding the dangers of the Latin American migration corridor.• Conducted in-person field interviews and focus groups with 15+ South American and Haitian migrants in Panama on profiles of individuals involved in facilitating the smuggling of migrants in Central America and Mexico.
  • Fondo Semillas
    Technical Consultant, Gender-Related Projects
    Fondo Semillas Aug 2020 - Mar 2023
    Mexico City Metropolitan Area
    ● Provide content recommendations, comments, and feedback on women’s legal, social, and economic rights, GBV and gender mainstreaming, internal and international migration, labor exploitation, etc., for Fondo Semillas grant proposals and reports.● Draft, copyedit, and translate organizational documents.● Transcribe and translate (Eng to Spa) instructional videos from the Global Fund for Women on how to use the Salesforce database for non-profit management.
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  • Inter-Faith Committee On Latin America (Ifcla)
    Executive Director
    Inter-Faith Committee On Latin America (Ifcla) Sep 2022 - Jan 2023
    St Louis, Missouri, United States
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  • Inter-American Development Bank
    Human Trafficking Consultant
    Inter-American Development Bank Nov 2020 - Nov 2022
    Washington, District Of Columbia, United States
    ● Write reports in English and Spanish for each of IDB’s five Technical Dialogues on Trafficking in Persons in Latin America and the Caribbean.● Copywrite, copyedit, and translate preparatory materials for each of the Dialogues.
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  • Unodc México
    Specialist, Attention To Victims Of Trafficking In Persons
    Unodc México Mar 2022 - Aug 2022
    Mexico City, Mexico
    • Identify needs, best practices, and areas of opportunity within specialized shelters that aid trafficking in persons (TIP) victims in Mexico.• Develop case management standards and a methodology for their application to be used in TIP shelters.• Draft an Operations Manual for Human Trafficking Shelters Specialized in Assisting TIP Victims in Mexico.• Design and implement workshops to strengthen the capacities of federal, state, and civil society-run shelters, as well as roundtables to receive feedback from counterparts, strategic partners, shelter staff, and donors, among others.
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  • Unodc México
    National Specialist, Trafficking In Persons And Migrant Smuggling (Tipsom)
    Unodc México Aug 2021 - Mar 2022
    Mexico City, Mexico
    • Spearhead the development of specialized technical products on trafficking in persons, migrant smuggling, and irregular migration, incorporating a Gender and Social Inclusion (GESI) perspective. o Deliverables produced: impact analysis of COVID-19, guidelines for first responders, and training plans for first responders and other humanitarian actors.• Liaise with government and shelters employees to gather and manage data for impact analyses.• Provide technical expertise in proposals to U.S. Government (USG) on anti-trafficking projects.
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  • Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime (Gi-Toc)
    Senior Expert, Policy Brief Coordinator, Extortion In Central America Project
    Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime (Gi-Toc) Jul 2021 - Oct 2021
    Geneva, Switzerland
    ● Prepare consultants’ TORs for the development of three policy briefs on i) trafficking in persons and migrant smuggling; ii) government corruption; and iii) attention to victims, considering the document’s technical specifications according to GITOC.● Support the team in identifying the best consultants to elaborate each policy brief.● Supervise the elaboration of the policy briefs, ensuring high-quality writing, compliance with the conditions of the deliverables, and response to requests by the editors after having carried out an initial process of edition.
  • Motion Ave Inc
    Content Creator And Copywriter, Digital Marketing Projects
    Motion Ave Inc Jun 2020 - Oct 2021
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area
    ● Write, copyedit, and proofread marketing content for all agency campaigns, including landing pages and websites, email sequences, newsletters, blogs, client reports, and social media ads.● Improve content to grow organic SEO keyword visibility and ranking. Utilize industry best practices for higher conversion rates.● Conduct competitive analysis research to ensure innovative digital marketing strategies and content.
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  • International Planned Parenthood Federation/Western Hemisphere Region (Ippf Whr)
    Copywriting And Copyediting Consultant
    International Planned Parenthood Federation/Western Hemisphere Region (Ippf Whr) Apr 2021 - Jul 2021
    Mexico
    ● Wrote the “Thula Sana Mid-term Report: Expansion of the model in Uruguay.”● Copyedited the report “Assessment of Access to Contraception and Sexual and Reproductive Health Services Provided by PLAFAM in Venezuela.” ● Wrote the report “Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) to Prevent Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Advance Girls’ Sexual and Reproductive Rights in Latin America.”
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  • Unicef México
    Proposal Writing Consultant
    Unicef México Mar 2021 - Apr 2021
    Mexico City Metropolitan Area
    ● Business development consulting, research, and proposal elaboration on the topic of online CSEA for an RFP financed by the Technology Coalition, an organization comprised of tech industry leaders (i.e., Facebook, Amazon, Microsoft, Google, etc.) who fund online child safety initiatives.
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  • International Center For Research On Women (Icrw)
    Research Consultant, Lac Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion Study
    International Center For Research On Women (Icrw) Nov 2020 - Jan 2021
    Washington, District Of Columbia, United States
    ● Analyzed a global survey of 120+ questions applied to 85 of the Client's Spanish-speaking employees to establish baseline metrics and materials for focus group discussions (FGD) and individual employee interviews (IDI).● Implementation of five FDGs and two IDIs in Spanish to evaluate the Client's progress in the areas of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the workplace.● Wrote a qualitative analysis of participant responses regarding issues of workplace culture, such as i) Treatment of Men & Women and Gender Dynamics; ii) Code of conduct and Anti-Harassment Policies; iii) Progress towards DEI Strategy Targets and Key Equity Challenges; iv) Leave Policies and Benefits; v) Disability and Inclusion Policies; vi) Supervisor Dynamics, Talent Practices, and the Performance Review Process; vii) The impacts of COVID-19; and viii) International Development Dynamics.● Translation of FDG and IDI guides from English to Spanish. Transcription and translation of FDG and IDI session recordings and notes.
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  • Dignificando El Trabajo, A.C.
    Development Consultant And Researcher, Tip, Forced And Child Labor, And Fair Work Projects
    Dignificando El Trabajo, A.C. Oct 2018 - Oct 2020
    Mexico City Metropolitan Area
    ● Collaborated with the ED to develop strategic and operational plans reflecting DITRAC’s dedication to the promotion and defense of human rights and dignified work, specifically among i) Children, Adolescents, and Women; ii) Indigenous Peoples and Migrants, iii) TIP Survivors; and iv) Victims of Forced and Child Labor through research, capacity-building, and communication and awareness campaigns.● Aided the creation of policies and procedures manuals, strategic approaches to fundraising and grant writing, and alliances with the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors.● Co-elaborated diagnoses regarding TIP, forced labor, and child labor throughout Mexico, particularly in the textile industry, as well as the crimes’ effects on their victims.● Helped develop policy recommendations for government entities and the private sector on stronger TIP, forced labor, and child labor prevention and protection protocols. Conducted training sessions to facilitate the approval and implementation of such recommendations.● Backstopped project coordination and implementation.
  • Infancia Común
    Research Consultant, Child Migration And Labor Project
    Infancia Común Nov 2017 - Jan 2018
    Mexico City Metropolitan Area
    ● Produced country documents from a human rights lens on the contexts of TIP and child labor in Mexico and the Northern Triangle region of Central America.● Conducted interviews, focus groups, surveys, and desk studies to map regional child migration patterns.● Developed rights-based and survivor-centered recommendations for increasing public awareness and integrating child migration topics into national human rights councils and child protection networks.
  • Polaris (Formerly Polaris Project)
    Copyediting And Translation Consultant
    Polaris (Formerly Polaris Project) Mar 2017 - May 2017
    Mexico City Metropolitan Area
    ● Copyedited and translated (Spa to Eng) the report Trafficking in Persons with the Purpose of Sexually Exploiting Women and Girls in Mexico” before publication.
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  • The Business Year
    Administrative And Research Consultant
    The Business Year Feb 2016 - Jun 2016
    Mexico City Metropolitan Area
    ● Created and managed strategic alliances with government entities and private sector parties. Researched Mexico’s business and economic climates for said actors.● Wrote, edited, and revised briefs on noteworthy trends and developments in Mexico’s financial sectors for inclusion in TBY’s yearly country publication.● Coordinated Latin America’s regional invoicing and payment processes with companies in seven countries.
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  • Colectivo Contra La Trata De Personas
    Research Consultant, Tip Projects
    Colectivo Contra La Trata De Personas Nov 2015 - Jan 2016
    Mexico City Metropolitan Area
    ● Conducted an impact evaluation of Mexico City’s criminal justice reform vis-à-vis anti-trafficking legislation, including i) A review of legislations and benchmarks set by the City’s government for policy and legal reform; and ii) An analysis of the City’s progress and activities implemented to meet its targets.● Provided guidance to public officials. Reviewed the proposed timeline and recommended adjustments to planned activities in order to meet their established Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
  • Colectivo Contra La Trata De Personas, A.C.
    Copywriting And Translation Consultant
    Colectivo Contra La Trata De Personas, A.C. Oct 2015 - Nov 2015
    Mexico City Metropolitan Area
    ● Copyedited and translated (Spa to Eng) the report “The Invisible Consequences of Rescue: The Case of the Table Dance Clubs,” which examined violations of sex workers’ human rights and their re-victimization by law enforcement.
  • International Organization For Migration (Iom)
    Research Consultant, Un Joint Programme For Migrants In Transit
    International Organization For Migration (Iom) Feb 2015 - Jun 2015
    Mexico City Area, Mexico
    ● Wrote a study on the gamut of challenges and effects of the Program Frontera Sur, including human rights violations, TIP, GBV, labor exploitation, and public health issues, among others.● Designed quantitative and qualitative participatory research methodology on transit migration in Mexico based on desk studies, fieldwork, in-depth interviews with migrants and advocates, and focus groups with key migration policy actors from the public, private, and non-profit sectors.● Collated and analyzed resulting information to propose best practices for future projects focused on formulating policies on migration management, migrants’ rights, and human security.
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  • Instituto De Estudios Y Divulgación Sobre Migración
    Institutional Development Coordinator, Migration Projects
    Instituto De Estudios Y Divulgación Sobre Migración Jun 2014 - Aug 2014
    Mexico City Area, Mexico
    ● Formulated grant proposals on Mexican migration policy from a rights-based perspective, procuring over $500,000 USD in funding. Wrote donor reports and communications materials for foundation, government, and UN donors.● Cultivated and maintained relationships with donors, foundations, academics, and the Board of Directors.● Executed strategic and operational planning objectives. Supervised institutional development efforts and consolidated internal policies.● Collaborated with 15 CSO allies and the Working Group on Migration Policy to plan capacity-building activities of mutual interest and benefit.
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  • Self-Employed
    Consultant, Project Development, Grant And Proposal Writing, And Non-Profit Management
    Self-Employed Oct 2013 - Jan 2014
    Mexico City Metropolitan Area
    Clients: state government of Oaxaca, Sociedad Soy Migrante, A.C., the Anahuac University, and the Metropolitan Autonomous University.● Provided training sessions to public, non-profit, and academic institutions on fundraising and proposal development strategies related to human rights, migration, and citizen security, resulting in a 40% increase in project portfolios. Created financing matrices for clients.
  • Tetra Tech, International Development Services
    Technical Liaison, Mexico Crime And Violence Prevention Project (Cvpp)
    Tetra Tech, International Development Services Oct 2012 - Feb 2013
    Mexico City Area, Mexico
    ● Provided targeted management consulting inputs to ensure gender mainstreaming within the Program, from internal processes and employee responsibilities to data collection and project tracking mechanisms. ● Analyzed procedures for awarding sub-grants, disbursing funds, and the M&E of subsequent results. ● Aided development of a multi-sectoral cooperative agreement between USAID/Mexico and Cementos Mexicanos for a project providing job training workshops to prevent crime and violence among youth.● Streamlined CVPP’s internal processes and operations, reducing average time of allocation of funds by 30%.
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  • Pan American Development Foundation
    Evaluation Consultant, “Multi-Sector Engagement Alliance To Reduce Tip In Mexico."
    Pan American Development Foundation Oct 2012 - Dec 2012
    Mexico City Area, Mexico
    ● Designed quantitative and qualitative research methodology to measure the results of the project’s public awareness campaign, particularly on women and children. ● Conducted interviews and focus groups with project staff, stakeholders, and beneficiaries.● Produced a final project evaluation to inform the design and implementation of future US-Mexico TIP programs. Recommendations included i) Developing mechanisms to improve quantitative and qualitative KPIs; and ii) Ensuring stronger follow-up processes with participants to assess independent, community-based actions taken promulgate anti-TIP awareness efforts in their neighborhoods.
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  • Self Employed
    Research Consultant, Gender Assessment Of World Bank Climate Investment Funds
    Self Employed Jul 2012 - Nov 2012
    Mexico City Area, Mexico
    ● Developed qualitative methodology to compare the intended vs. actual use of World Bank Climate Investment Funds on gender-specific initiatives. ● Prepared a final report on gender mainstreaming and prioritization in 15 WB-CIF country plans.● Co-authored two articles on the inclusion of gender perspectives in environmental policies.
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  • Devtech Systems, Inc.
    Gender And Dei Analyst, Women In Development Iqc Project Usaid/Mexico
    Devtech Systems, Inc. Apr 2012 - Jun 2012
    Mexico City Metropolitan Area
    ● Co-authored a report presenting best practices and suggesting further lines of action to create USAID/Mexico’s 2012-2018 strategic plan and develop realistic and achievable objectives and KPIs.● Designed and implemented training sessions for USAID/Mexico personnel related to i) Gender-based Violence and its various manifestations throughout Mexico; ii) Protection and support for victims and survivor-led trauma programs; iii) Entrepreneurship projects and productive activities to promote women’s economic independence, and iv) Community training on DEI and gender-related topics.● Conducted qualitative analysis via interviews and focus groups on the efficacy and results of gender mainstreaming in USAID projects in Mexico. Compared results vs. objectives of the 2006-2012 strategic plan.
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  • Yo Quiero Yo Puedo - Imifap
    Institutional Development Coordinator, Social, Economic, And Human Development Projects
    Yo Quiero Yo Puedo - Imifap Sep 2011 - Jan 2012
    Mexico City Metropolitan Area
    ● Developed and submitted project proposals based on IMIFAP’s model of self-empowerment and life skills training. Expanded IMIFAP’s project portfolio by 25% via donor relations and successful grant applications.● Managed project administration and reporting for funder such as GoM, GIZ, EC, WB, multiple foundations, etc.● Designed and facilitated an institutional training course for 25 local NGOs on the topics of public health, gender mainstreaming, and life skills. ● Supervised the recruitment, training, and management of program associates and interns.
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  • Centre For Development And Population Activities
    Senior Program Associate, Global Women In Management (Gwim) Program
    Centre For Development And Population Activities May 2010 - Sep 2011
    Washington, District Of Columbia, United States
    Funder: ExxonMobil 10% travel to Mexico and Indonesia.● Backstopped program activities for a $1,000,000+ ExxonMobil grant under its GWIM portfolio. ● Conducted interviews and focus groups to analyze international participants’ priorities, concerns, needs, and goals in their countries of origin.● Designed and delivered training workshops for women on leadership, project and program management, and entrepreneurship. ● Managed $100,000+ in annual contracts for GWIM alumni coaches mentoring new program participants.● Prepared and delivered biannual presentations about GWIM’s progress to ExxonMobil representatives and CEDPA’s Board of Directors.
  • Development And Training Services
    Program Associate, Democracy-Building Projects
    Development And Training Services Nov 2009 - Apr 2010
    Washington D.C. Metro Area
    ● Prepared technical documents for dTS’ democracy and governance and gender integration programs. ● Supported the financial, contractual, and logistical management of USAID-funded projects.
  • Migration Policy Institute
    Intern, Migration And Development Team
    Migration Policy Institute Sep 2008 - Dec 2008
    Washington D.C. Metro Area
    ● Analyzed programs, budgets, and expenditures of approximately 20 Ministries of Diaspora Affairs, measuring commitment to involving migrant networks in the development processes in their countries of origin.● Provided coordination and support for meetings and conferences on U.S. and regional migration policy.
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  • United Nations Economic Commission For Latin America And The Caribbean
    Intern, Social Development Unit
    United Nations Economic Commission For Latin America And The Caribbean May 2008 - Aug 2008
    Mexico City Area, Mexico
    ● Conducted research for an upcoming report on the feminization of migration and global chain of domestic and care labor.● Participated in the United Nations Inter-Agency Group on Gender.● Contributed to, edited, and translated publications and reports.
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  • State Of Nuevo León Ministry Of Economic Development
    Intern, Foreign Direct Investment Unit
    State Of Nuevo León Ministry Of Economic Development Jan 2007 - Jun 2007
    Monterrey Area, Mexico
    ● Conducted research for 10+ international companies about the benefits of economic investment in the state.● Measured the quantitative impact of foreign direct investment on Nuevo Leon’s economy using economic and statistical analyses.● Prepared and translated technical sections of multiple government documents across a variety of industries.
  • Casa Hogar Women'S Shelter
    Volunteer
    Casa Hogar Women'S Shelter Jan 2005 - Jun 2005
    Cordoba, Argentina
    ● Organized food and clothing drives and community outings for women staying at the shelter.● Designed and conducted workshops on basic job skills, leading to four women obtaining employment.

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Administrative Assistance Capacity Development Area Studies Adobe Contribute Non Governmental Organizations Technical Assistance Argentina Community Social Change English Teaching Students International Relations Translation Women's Issues Higher Education Finance Human Security Serving Grant Preparation Adoption Thesis International Law Caribbean Conversant Families Real Estate Esl Pan Program Evaluation Temporary Placement Literature Steel Detailing Advantages Summa Cum Laude Management Civil Society Disbursement Copy Editing Female Statistics Local Development Mexico Mexican Cuisine Spanish Aid Tec Publications Hard Drives Latin Adobe Transcription Services Comprehension Training Sessions Web Applications Photoshop Languages English Healthcare Government Documents Proposal Coordination Fundraising International Organizations Migration Studies Revision Microsoft Office Public Policy Foreign Investment Project Coordination Nonprofits Feminist Theory Economic Development Community Outreach Qualitative Research Policy International Migration Portuguese Capacity Building Conferences Scheduling Outings Gender American Research Corporate Social Responsibility Copywriting Grant Writing R&d Analysis Advertising Agency Sustainable Development Milwaukee Diversity And Inclusion Spanish Translation Economy Women's Diaspora Data Analysis Social Housing Communication Soap Community Development Gender Equality International Development Workshops Travel Arrangements Digital Copywriting Apparel Foreign Languages Project Evaluation Social Impact Business Intelligence Development Tools Violence Against Women At Risk Ngos Interpreting Latin America Data Migration Spss English Grammar Spain Macroeconomics International Human Trafficking Art Ministries Literacy Policy Analysis Teaching Child Welfare Grants Government Spreadsheets Investments Youth Culture Lessons Human Rights Shelter Program Management Proposal Writing Focus Groups Network Communications Interviews Budgets Maternal Filing Opera United Nations French International Companies Migrant Smuggling Mortality Coordinated Coordinate

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Allison Rand attended University Of Pittsburgh Graduate School Of Public And International Affairs, Washington University In St. Louis.

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