Brian Brady Email & Phone Number

Copenhagen Metropolitan Area

- Design, support and drive international programmes - Strategic and technical support for emergency migration and displacement contexts- Stakeholder management with a wide variety of international partners - Part of Danish Red Cross' Critical Inicident Management team, providing emergency support to colleagues ensuring saftey in emergency situations

Nairobi, Kenya

- Provide continuous analysis and technical support for the African Continent on migration and displacement topics- Support 49 African Red Cross National Societies with technical information on migration and displacement, including Red Cross / Red Crescent policy and references to relevant international frameworks - Develop, support, and actively contribute to research partnerships - Contribute to migration-related research on the African Continent including fostering international and local connections, contributing to design, implementation, formulation of final products, as well as launch events and showcasing - Design and support regional strategies on migration and displacement including IFRC 2020 Operational Strategy for Migration- Conceive and drive program evaluations for migration-related projects using mixed methods and elaborate final reports- Support emergency funding mechanisms, advocating for, and providing technical analysis on migration and displacement including for IFRC Multi-Country Emergency Appeals and DREF

Conakry, Conakry Region, Guinea

- Support and develop migration and displacement programming in collaboration with the Guinea Red Cross - Drive contextual specific program adaptations in face of social & political unrest as well as covid-19: creation of contingency plans, putting in place mitigation measures, ensuring staff and volunteer safety- Develop reintegration response and support mechanisms for returned migrants meeting immediate and long-term needs including humanitarian cash assistance programs, psychosocial support, and livelihoods assistance through IGA training and cash grants for business start up costs - Contribute to migration and displacement tool development and research for the Danish Red Cross and wider Red Cross community - Liaise and act as focal point between Guinea Red Cross and other regional and international migration actors and stakeholders, other Red Cross National Societies, as well as current and potential donors - Oversee donor and partner narrative and financial reporting, including updates of quarterly risk registers, asset lists, procurement plans and financial forecasts - Promote active participation in regional communities such as Sahel + with coordination and technical support in migration and displacement - Build capacity of National Red Cross National Society in all areas related to project management, migration and displacement technical knowledge- Seek and implement new initiatives for national society development such as the development of cash transfer SOPs using mobile money - Support in Covid-19 response: member of Danish Red Cross early recovery taskforce, support in national society development of action plans, concept notes, and project proposals

Copenhagen Area, Capital Region, Denmark

Masters in Disaster Management at University of Copenhagen to be completed summer 2018, including field based research exploring how forced migrants utilized Internet resources to seek help and information during displacement, in collaboration with Danish Red Cross. Notable courses and skills gained in: Disaster risk management, Preparedness and response to humanitarian crisis, Shelters and Settlements in Disasters, and Geo-Information Systems (GIS) in Disasters - including the use of ArcGIS software, and Research Methods

Lofa County, Liberia

Oversaw base operational functions: logistic, financial, and administrative; as well as program implementation with early recovery projects focused on post-Ebola rehabilitation and the advancement of adolescent girls including protection, livelihoods, and psychosocial activities.

Guinea

Project manager for the socio-economic reinsertion of 1,826 ex-combatants and other at risk youth- Managed a 1.5 million Euro budget, financed by the European Union- Coordinated a team of 13 (11 assistants in the field and 2 supervisors)- Implemented activities on a national level, covering over 1,800 beneficiaries- Complied with and enforced conditions and requirements associated with project funding from the European Union- Actively conducted monitoring and evaluation to follow the progress of the project and assess how to reinforce the program- Regularly assumed role as head of base when needed - overseeing logistical support, security, and personnel needs of over 130 staff - Worked in an international and multi-cultural environment

Kindia, Guinea

- Organized trainings and events for various projects- Implemented innovative organizational techniques such as Human Centered Design created by Ideo- Aided in the development of an international entrepreneurship conference - Headed the organization of a nationwide Youth Leadership Conference - Actively assessed all projects through constant monitoring and Evaluation- Successfully applied for grants through USAID

Canandaigua, Ny

- Accurately and quickly processed orders for Wine and Spirit shipments, especially as volumes increased with the company’s quarter end- Provided excellent customer service, by detailing and processing sample orders- Proved attention to detail by creating and maintaining price and product books for clients. - Actively learned and complied with the intricacies of the wine and spirit industry

Masters, Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management

Masters in Disaster Management at University of Copenhagen to be completed summer 2018, including field based research exploring how.

Bachelor'S Degree, Economics, 3.6

Activities and Societies: Eurosim, Student Activities Board Graduated with honors in Economics. Minored in International Studies.