Hélène Berche Email & Phone Number

Austria

Vienna, Austria

Within UNODC Office in Ukraine, in close cooperation with the EU Regional Section, West and Central Asia, and UN in Ukraine:- Develop the overall communication and public information strategy to support the visibility and position UNODC in line with its mandates in the fields of drugs, crime, anti-corruption and justice issues at national and regional levels.- Develop and oversee advocacy and communication mechanisms, corporate tools and approaches to support the Head of Office.- Serve as a focal point and senior advisor on communications/public relations affairs and represent the organization to the media, government agencies, international and national organizations.- Enhance strategic coverage and partnerships with key constituencies to maximize the impact of promotional objectives and provide new funding opportunities.- Manage awareness raising plans and media campaigns (editorial content, webpage, marketing products).- Coordinate and supervise the communication in liaison with international and national experts and develop flagship communication and advocacy products (newsletter, flyer, press kit, presentation, banner). This work includes design, content production and/or editing, publishing coordination, marketing and dissemination strategy using Adobe Creative and other digital platforms (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Rush, Canva, Trello, etc.).- Lead the design, planning, publishing, curation and updating of www.unodc.org/ukraine website content in HTML CSS system.- Create and integrate responsive CSS and Adobe Creative graphic elements and content (infographics, web stories, videos, webdocs).- Manage the regional X platform @UNODCRPOEE.- Develop and supervise the implementation of a monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to assess the results of communications activities at the regional and country levels.- Implement global and local multimedia campaigns.

Vienna, Austria

Through multiple consultancy contracts within UNIDO and UNODC, I was responsible for the following:- Supervise and plan the communication and advocacy strategy to promote UNODC and UNIDO in line with the Organizations' mandates at international, national and regional levels.- Lead strategic guidance on and design/develop key advocacy and promotional material to support the funding and MEL strategies.- Coordinate and develop with the Advocacy and Media Relations Division, Department of External Relations, PR opportunities through the design and dissemination of communication/marketing materials and bilingual communication package (French and English).- Supervise the design and development of print and online communications within capacity-building events and international conferences.- Provide supervision, support and monitoring of the work of communications staff at national level.- Provide advice and expertise to managers, senior officers and other staff on a range of public information and public relations challenges, methods, and approaches as well as anticipate and resolve communications/public relations issues/challenges. - Develop the 'Communication Adaptation Strategy within Complex Emergency' for the Urban Safety Governance UNODCity Initiative.- Provide timely editorial direction, lead the development and production of flagship communication and advocacy content products. This work included the design, content production and/or editing, publishing coordination, marketing and dissemination strategy using Adobe Creative and other digital platforms (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Rush, Canva, Trello, etc.).- Lead the design, planning, publishing, curation and updating of www.unodc.org/endvac and www.unodc.org/srive-juvenile websites in HTML CSS system.- Lead and manage high profile media and multimedia campaigns and set quality standards for dissemination at international and national level via international and local media platforms.

Vienna, Austria

In charge of the executive office, external relations and protocol of the Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman in Austria (non–resident Ambassador to Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Croatia, Serbia, Slovenia, Slovak Republic):- Plan and manage administrative and operational activities while acting in an advisory role for important decisions related to the official agenda.- Oversee the Embassy’s internal and external operations and support high-level engagement, policy and communications.- Coordinate the external action with the Foreign Ministries, European diplomatic missions and international organizations.- Write speeches, statements and all official communications including Notes Verbales for diplomatic correspondences and official engagements.- Serve as a channel of communication between senior leadership and sections in the Embassy. - Assist Omani high-level civil servants by drafting public statements and policy papers within high-level negotiations (Discussion on Syria, Iran Deal).- Developing design the Embassy's communication portfolio, including the website.- Lead cross-functional strategic initiatives and coordinate the protocol and public diplomacy affairs during international and national events (National Day, UNESCO Sultan Qaboos Prize, Meeting of Arab Ambassadors).- Attend all relevant international events as a member of the Omani delegation.

Europe

- Production of editorial content, infographics, video and audio (Avid NewsCutter, Photoshop) adapted to different formats (press, TV, internet, publishing, social networks, digital-first publishing). - Web design and content coordination (Word Press, Web CMS, Infographics) for website creation. - Development of editorial calendars and communication strategies, preparation of press kits, critical analysis of national and international issues.- Plan and write feature articles and opeds on various international sensitive issues resulting in front-page features.- Plan and organize interviews with experts and analysts and write public information material (press releases, digital publications, feature articles, opinion pieces).- Conduct research and consolidate analyses from a wide range of academic, non-academic and multidisciplinary sources in English, Italian and German resulting in exclusive insights.- Develop an in-depth understanding of complex international and geopolitical issues and communicate them clearly to a wide audience.- Develop and maintain close relationships with the national and international media and maintain an up-to-date digital database of media protagonists and contacts.- Work closely with editors to produce engaging and informative articles under tight deadlines.

Vienna, Austria

Support the UNODC Co-Financing and Partnership Section:- Provide specialized inputs to the management within the framework of official meetings with Member States, including the preparation of PowerPoint/Excel presentations, draft reports and policy papers.- Manage a media platform through the development of an integrated information system built on the existing web intranet application (ProFi).- Lead the design and publication of the website of the UN Trust Fund for Human Trafficking www.unodc.org/unvtf (HTML CSS, Infographic Design, Photoshop).- Support the development of strategic and communication actions in search of emerging donors to the diversification of UNODC resources.- Design and coordinate the review/revision of narrative progress reports and status reports on the allocation and utilization of UNODC global and technical cooperation programme resources to major donors.

Région De Paris, France

Within the TEH Télé Enseignement en Haïti to strengthen the national education system:- Assist the project manager in the preparation of logistical and procurement actions necessary for the implementation of activities, and the monitoring and evaluation for the annual review by the Government of Haiti and the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs.- Support the financial administration of the project team in Paris and Haiti.- Develop a proactive communication project to facilitate knowledge development and orientation of governments and stakeholders.- Propose, design and undertake research in view of developing training materials and innovative contents.- Design and develop content and tools for communication and public information materials (website in WordPress system, newsletters, social media platforms, training materials, presentations, brochures, digital publication, infographics).- Build financial recording/reporting system and audit tracking to support external partnership and new funding opportunities with regard to the future implementation of the project in Mali.

Austria, Czech Republic, Italy

As part of the organization of cultural events and temporary creations (live performances, festivals, training sessions) organized by private artistic companies (Blažek Cultural Events, Carangelo Belcanto Academy, etc.):- Design and enhance communications strategies (brochures, audio-visual materials, public outreach campaigns) to increase the visibility of the events;- Implement and coordinate temporary events and creations (festivals, live performances, workshops) within the framework of European companies and academies (Teatro E.Duse, Antonín Dvořák Center, Fondazione Villa Benzi Zecchini);- Assist the project manager during the day-to-day management of multidisciplinary and multicultural teams;- Monitor the follow-up and implementation of decisions taken and analyze potential external partnership opportunities within the context of existing and upcoming events and cultural projects and map new funding opportunities by collecting input, drafts content (factsheets, write-ups and updates on project events/activities) for public information and PR materials.

Diplôme De Relations Internationales, International Relations, Geopolitic & Strategic Cooperation, Magna Cum Laude

International relations, crisis management, geopolitics, international economy, strategic intelligence, energy security, international.

Master Law, Economy & Management, Business & Management

Administration, communication tools and decision support, budgetary, financial and accounting techniques, law and public policy, human.

Master Journalism Media Multimedia, Journalism

French Press Institute: journalism, media consultant, communication departments of companies. Practical Training (press, radio, television.

Master I, Philosophy, Magna Cum Laude

General Education in Humanities and Social Sciences, mention political philosophy, epistemology and sociology. Research and teaching.