Ashley Bowe Email & Phone Number

Morpeth, Gb

Fiji

Management of the 5-year $19.8m multi-agency, regionally focused, USAID funded 'PROJECT Governance' with responsibility for:• Leading the inception process, developing all project documentation (MEL framework, annual work plans, gender action plan, sustainability plan, communications strategy, risk register)• Negotiating and managing sub-grants totalling $10m• Budget management• Donor reporting• Sub-grantee management• Design and delivery of activity level plans and… Show more Management of the 5-year $19.8m multi-agency, regionally focused, USAID funded 'PROJECT Governance' with responsibility for:• Leading the inception process, developing all project documentation (MEL framework, annual work plans, gender action plan, sustainability plan, communications strategy, risk register)• Negotiating and managing sub-grants totalling $10m• Budget management• Donor reporting• Sub-grantee management• Design and delivery of activity level plans and strategies• Project team management• Identifying and forming strategic partnershipsDelivery of a broad programme of work encompassing:• Strengthening of national financial intelligence unites and development of a regional network• Strengthening anti-corruption and integrity offices• Countering online disinformation in electoral processes• Women’s leadership and mentoring programme in Bougainville, PNG• Small grants programme for civil society ogranisations• Social citizenship education programme, implemented in five Pacific Island Countries• Conducting violence against women in elections assessments • Scholarships programme for Pacific youth• National and regional MPs dialogues on governance and human rightsTechnical assistance to 12 Pacific Island Countries in areas including, but not limited to: • Establishment/strengthening of National Human Rights Institutions• Establishment/strengthening of National Mechanisms for Implementation, Reporting and Follow-Up and the deployment of human rights and development goals tracking software• Open data• Inclusive election processes and the right to participation Show less

Fiji

Responsible for mainstreaming a people centred approach across all SPC divisions and the provision of advice, technical assistance and capacity building to member governments and Pacific civil society organisations on a range of issues including climate change & human rights, National Mechanisms for Implementation, Reporting & Follow-Up and National Human Rights Institutions.

Suva

Programme manager for the 2-year £1.8m UK-funded Commonwealth Pacific Equality Project which delivered over 50 project activities, an execution rate of 98.4% and achieved or exceeded 100% of project targets. Highlights include:• The 84th Session of the Committee on the Rights of the Child in Samoa: In partnership with the Government of Samoa, OHCHR, UNICEF, UN Resident Coordinator of Samoa delivered the first ever regional session of a UN Treaty Body outside of Geneva or New… Show more Programme manager for the 2-year £1.8m UK-funded Commonwealth Pacific Equality Project which delivered over 50 project activities, an execution rate of 98.4% and achieved or exceeded 100% of project targets. Highlights include:• The 84th Session of the Committee on the Rights of the Child in Samoa: In partnership with the Government of Samoa, OHCHR, UNICEF, UN Resident Coordinator of Samoa delivered the first ever regional session of a UN Treaty Body outside of Geneva or New York.• Three regional agreements reached: (1) The Port Vila MPs Declaration on human rights, good governance and sustainable development; (2) The Nadi Young Leaders Declaration; (3) The Pacific Principles for NMIRFs• Study Tours for Pacific NHRIs to the UK and NZ• 2 ratifications of the Convention Against Torture• Development of two pieces of human rights software• A communications strategy that reached an audience of up to 5.8 million people Show less

Samoa

Short term consultancy to:- Develop a National Implementation Plan encompassing all human rights obligations (clustering recommendations, substantive articles and lists of issues), develop actions and indicators for implementation and map against the SDGs- Provide advice and technical support in the drafting of the State of Samoa reports to the United Nations on the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, the Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced… Show more Short term consultancy to:- Develop a National Implementation Plan encompassing all human rights obligations (clustering recommendations, substantive articles and lists of issues), develop actions and indicators for implementation and map against the SDGs- Provide advice and technical support in the drafting of the State of Samoa reports to the United Nations on the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, the Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance and the Common Core Document- Training on the use of Sadata, the web application designed to assist with monitoring implementation of Samoa's human rights obligations and the SDGs- Develop a reporting roadmap for Samoa's obligations over the next five years in for the Universal Periodic Review, all relevant core human rights conventions, the Sustainable Development Goals and national Sector Plans Show less

Tashkent

As part of a team of four, facilitated self-assessment focus groups with all senior management, staff, regional representatives and a selection of external stakeholders including the deputy speakers of the senate and lower house of representatives. Designed and facilitated a questionnaire for all staff on 18 core issues identified during the focus groups. Following the focus groups, questionnaire and an extensive document review the capacity assessment team produced a report detailing the… Show more As part of a team of four, facilitated self-assessment focus groups with all senior management, staff, regional representatives and a selection of external stakeholders including the deputy speakers of the senate and lower house of representatives. Designed and facilitated a questionnaire for all staff on 18 core issues identified during the focus groups. Following the focus groups, questionnaire and an extensive document review the capacity assessment team produced a report detailing the self-assessment and capacity gaps identified by the staff and stakeholders, and made recommendations on how to meet those gaps over the next five years. Show less

Quezon City

One of a team of five responsible for facilitating an internal capacity assessment of the Commission for Human Rights of the Philippines. The process involved focus group discussions with all 650+ staff, including visiting all regional offices and external stakeholders, and conducting a questionnaire of core issues, which received over 550 responses. Following the focus groups and survey the team of five drafted a final report, reflecting the capacity gaps identified by staff / stakeholders and… Show more One of a team of five responsible for facilitating an internal capacity assessment of the Commission for Human Rights of the Philippines. The process involved focus group discussions with all 650+ staff, including visiting all regional offices and external stakeholders, and conducting a questionnaire of core issues, which received over 550 responses. Following the focus groups and survey the team of five drafted a final report, reflecting the capacity gaps identified by staff / stakeholders and provided recommendations on how to address those gaps. Show less

Samoa

- Principal researcher and report writer for the National Human Rights Institution of Samoa for their National Public Inquiry into Family Violence- Facilitate the establishment of a National Human Rights Institution in the Cook Islands through ongoing support and periodic missions, including a scoping mission and subsequent report.

Samoa

- Facilitated the first ever visit of one of the UN Special procedures to Samoa through negotiations with the Government- One of three UN staff supporting the independent experts of the Working Group on their mission to Samoa- Background research and planning- In country support and participation in stakeholder meetings- Work with the Government to coordinate the implementation of recommendations from the Working Group

Samoa

1) Support for Samoa National Mechanism for Reporting and Follow-Up:• Advise on the use of databases and technology to assist implementation of recommendations from all international Human Rights Mechanisms• Encouragement and support to Government to draft a Common Core Document and the initial ICCPR report (to be completed within a set timeframe)• Assist the Government in the development of a national implementation plan for UPR and Treaty Body recommendations (and Special… Show more 1) Support for Samoa National Mechanism for Reporting and Follow-Up:• Advise on the use of databases and technology to assist implementation of recommendations from all international Human Rights Mechanisms• Encouragement and support to Government to draft a Common Core Document and the initial ICCPR report (to be completed within a set timeframe)• Assist the Government in the development of a national implementation plan for UPR and Treaty Body recommendations (and Special Procedures in the future) and monitor progress • Encourage and assist CSO engagement with the NMRF.2) Regional Workshop for NMRF Establishment/Strengthening (2 days) and awareness raising of International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR) and International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) (1 day):• Introduce governmental structures for engagement with the human rights mechanisms: National Mechanisms on Reporting and Follow-up (NMRF) – functions and benefits• Discuss key capacities of effective NMRFs;• Advise on best practices of NMRFs in the Pacific and globally;• Advise on budgetary considerations and advocate for a request to be made to Government for an annual budget;• Encourage the use of a database to support UPR implementation;• By inviting a former or current treaty body member, discuss the bedrock human rights Covenants (ICCPR and ICESCR) in order to increase understanding and awareness therefore and to promote additional ratifications in the Pacific. Show less

Samoa

Assisted the Samoan Government before, during and after its 2nd UPR, including through report drafting guidance, facilitation of a mock UPR, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) coordination and in the establishment of an inter-ministerial National Mechanism for Reporting and Follow-Up (NMRF). Additionally worked on CRPD ratification with Government and CSOs, assisted the NHRI, in achieving accreditation and developed a funded NMRF implementation… Show more Assisted the Samoan Government before, during and after its 2nd UPR, including through report drafting guidance, facilitation of a mock UPR, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) coordination and in the establishment of an inter-ministerial National Mechanism for Reporting and Follow-Up (NMRF). Additionally worked on CRPD ratification with Government and CSOs, assisted the NHRI, in achieving accreditation and developed a funded NMRF implementation monitoring and data collection website application. Show less

• Establish a Special Investigations Unit to monitor and handle complaints against the police, prison officers and other disciplined forces.• Initiate dialogue with Ministry of Finance and International Donor agencies for provision of required resources• Undertake a program of inspections of places of detention, produce subsequent reports and monitor implementation of recommendations. • Work with the Government to ratify the Convention against Torture and OPCAT… Show more • Establish a Special Investigations Unit to monitor and handle complaints against the police, prison officers and other disciplined forces.• Initiate dialogue with Ministry of Finance and International Donor agencies for provision of required resources• Undertake a program of inspections of places of detention, produce subsequent reports and monitor implementation of recommendations. • Work with the Government to ratify the Convention against Torture and OPCAT. • Human rights education and outreach work, including school initiatives, national awareness raising campaigns, Government education programs, police training• Design, development and implementation of website application to monitor human right, track strategic plan process, store and manage internal documents, track ICC accreditation, monitor UPR recommendation progress, handle complaints and more.• Produce shadow reports for the CRC, UPR and CEDAW• Produce annual State of Human Rights Report, including the undertaking of consultations, research, surveys and studies to produce data for the report. Show less

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

• Development and facilitation of blended learning courses for NHRI staff on a range of topics including detention monitoring, the rights and women and girls, UNDRP and SOGIESC. • Facilitation of regional seminars for NHRIs and partners.Targeted support to the Samoa NHRI, including:• Undertake an internal needs assessment of the newly created National Human Rights Institution• Initiate dialogue with Ministry of Finance and International Donor agencies for provision… Show more • Development and facilitation of blended learning courses for NHRI staff on a range of topics including detention monitoring, the rights and women and girls, UNDRP and SOGIESC. • Facilitation of regional seminars for NHRIs and partners.Targeted support to the Samoa NHRI, including:• Undertake an internal needs assessment of the newly created National Human Rights Institution• Initiate dialogue with Ministry of Finance and International Donor agencies for provision of required resources• Manage the creation of a multi-agency, multi-year capacity assessment and support plan• Staff recruitment• Creation of an Advisory Council for the NHRI• Establish road maps for other Pacific Island Countries for NHRI establishment• Support other PICs NHRI establishment efforts through lobbying assistance, drafting of relevant materials, undertaking capacity assessments and coordinating international donors Show less

Apia, Samoa

• Project managed the establishment of a hybrid NHRI within the existing Office of the Ombudsman • Worked with the Attorney General's Office and the Asia Pacific Forum to redraft the Ombudsman Act to expand the mandate in accordance with the Paris Principles• Solely responsible for the drafting of the expanded organisational budget• Drafted a one year interim strategy for the NHRI in consultation with key stakeholders• Created a communications and media… Show more • Project managed the establishment of a hybrid NHRI within the existing Office of the Ombudsman • Worked with the Attorney General's Office and the Asia Pacific Forum to redraft the Ombudsman Act to expand the mandate in accordance with the Paris Principles• Solely responsible for the drafting of the expanded organisational budget• Drafted a one year interim strategy for the NHRI in consultation with key stakeholders• Created a communications and media plan• Trained existing office staff in their new responsibilities relating to the protection and promotion of Human Rights• Briefed ministers on the new mandate• Developed regional and international contacts to facilitate an effective working relationship with the international human rights mechanism• Worked with the international donor community, OHCHR and other regional mechanisms to provide technical expertise to fill the knowledge gap prior to the launch of the NHRI• Staff recruitment Show less

- In charge of a team of four staff. Responsible for all training, recruitment and performance management. - Responsible for all financial management, including writing of annual report, Sage reporting and procurement. - Developed a new model of Challenge Funding that raised £18m for 400 charities over two years. Built a set of core funders who provide the £1.5m plus required each year for the Challenge to run, using a combination of traditional fundraising methods and the use… Show more - In charge of a team of four staff. Responsible for all training, recruitment and performance management. - Responsible for all financial management, including writing of annual report, Sage reporting and procurement. - Developed a new model of Challenge Funding that raised £18m for 400 charities over two years. Built a set of core funders who provide the £1.5m plus required each year for the Challenge to run, using a combination of traditional fundraising methods and the use of cutting edge technology. Responsible for all major donor stewardship. - Prepared and delivered a number of sessions on fundraising and grantmaking for high level Third Sector events such as the Institute of Philanthropy National Convention and the Association of Charitable Funders Annual Conference - Developed key relationships with service providers, high level government officials and the media to promote all aspects of the Big Give. Operations Manager - Created a series of online seminars for registered charities to tutor them through the Challenge Funding process, cutting down organizational customer service time by up to 95%. - Project managed the creation of a universal grant application process, enabling smaller charities to produce grant applications of a professional Show less

Responsibilities:Create a breakdown of topics to be addressed by Nishan in the state of Haryana, India, over the following two years and structure progressive projects aiming to strengthen the framework of human rights protection through policing Project manage the initial stages of a research project to assess the suitability of Community Policing for HaryanaResearch recruitment, selection and training policies and assess their compatibility with the rule of law and how… Show more Responsibilities:Create a breakdown of topics to be addressed by Nishan in the state of Haryana, India, over the following two years and structure progressive projects aiming to strengthen the framework of human rights protection through policing Project manage the initial stages of a research project to assess the suitability of Community Policing for HaryanaResearch recruitment, selection and training policies and assess their compatibility with the rule of law and how any deficiencies affect the rights of the publicDelegation to, and coordination of, local university volunteers for research, translation and surveying Show less

Responsibilities:Research and prepare a monitoring report on levels of access to justice for citizens in the predominately rural state of BiharPolicy research on submitting complaints to the policeInterview advocates, lawyers, police officers and victims to assess the policies in practiceReview and analyse case law relevant to the research projectSubmission of Right to Information requests and subsequent data analysisSubmissions to the UN Special… Show more Responsibilities:Research and prepare a monitoring report on levels of access to justice for citizens in the predominately rural state of BiharPolicy research on submitting complaints to the policeInterview advocates, lawyers, police officers and victims to assess the policies in practiceReview and analyse case law relevant to the research projectSubmission of Right to Information requests and subsequent data analysisSubmissions to the UN Special Rapporteur on Extra Judicial Killings based on witness interviews conductedPreparation of grant proposals Show less

Management and integration of merchant online payment systemsCreation of user account manuals, management guides, a technical support forum and the integration of updated support software Provide staff training on new file sharing software, legislative considerations and account integrationEstablishing a network of shopping cart providers to provide potential Nochex clients with customised online payment solutions

Conduct a comprehensive review of department policies and procedures prior to a forthcoming Audit Commission inspectionIdentifying shortfalls in existing policies when measured against Government Key Performance Indicators and recommending revisions based on Best Practice examples from other districtsResponsible for a small team whose specific duties included policy research, preparation of gant charts, press releases, community liaisonNetwork creation for the intended… Show more Conduct a comprehensive review of department policies and procedures prior to a forthcoming Audit Commission inspectionIdentifying shortfalls in existing policies when measured against Government Key Performance Indicators and recommending revisions based on Best Practice examples from other districtsResponsible for a small team whose specific duties included policy research, preparation of gant charts, press releases, community liaisonNetwork creation for the intended targets of housing and homelessness policy. E.g. the creation of a network of halfway homes and support service for people vulnerable to homelessness Show less

Llm, International And European Human Rights Law

LLM International and European Human Rights Law

Llb, Law

LLB Law