Christina Yiannapi Email and Phone Number

DG Human Resources and Security

Policy Officer on Youth Participation and Youth Work

Leading the portfolio for Youth Work and co-leading the portfolio of the EU-CoE Youth Partnership and the portfolio on the Youth, Peace and Security.

• Coordinated organisational activities, including Annual General Assemblies, in compliance with statutes and rules of procedure.• Conducted policy analysis and developed advocacy strategies on youth participation, mental health, education, employment, and disinformation.• Prepared policy documents, position papers, and briefs to support advocacy campaigns.• Built coalitions and facilitated collective advocacy efforts through stakeholder coordination.• Represented the organisation at meetings, conferences, and public forums to promote policy changes. • Contributed to national committees and working groups, including initiatives like the CyprusPresidency of the Council of the EU in the Youth sector and the European Year of Youth.• Played a key role in campaigns such as "Ban Unpaid Internships" in Cyprus.• Acted as an executive committee member for projects focusing on mental health resilience amongyouth.• Provided administrative support for project coordination, including drafting meeting notes and officialcorrespondence.• Managed internal and external communications, ensuring timely responses.• Led recruitment, selection, induction, and mentoring processes for new colleagues and interns. • Orchestrated over 100 events, developing comprehensive event plans and managing logistics. • Collaborated with stakeholders to ensure successful event execution.• Managed event staff and volunteers, conducting post-event evaluations for improvement.

• Coordinated the annual action plan for 'EU Youth Dialogue' in Cyprus, overseeing its implementation and reporting to EACEA.• Drafted and submitted project proposals for various youth initiatives, ensuring compliance with funding guidelines.• Managed project timelines, budgets, and stakeholder communication to achieve project objectives.• Facilitated training sessions and workshops for youth, focusing on skill development, capacity buildingand active citizenship.• Coordinated project events and outreach activities to engage youth and promote project objectives.• Conducted research on youth policy issues and advocated for policy changes at national and Europeanlevel.• Conducted policy analysis and developed advocacy strategies on youth participation, mental health, education, employment, and disinformation.• Prepared policy documents, position papers, and briefs to support advocacy campaigns.• Built coalitions and facilitated collective advocacy efforts through stakeholder coordination.• Represented the organisation at meetings, conferences, and public forums to promote policy changes.• Assisted in the coordination of organisational activities, including Annual General Assemblies, in compliance with statutes and rules of procedure.

• Contributed to the evaluation and selection process of project proposals, ensuring adherence to admissibility and eligibility criteria.• Conducted quality controls and risk analysis for ongoing projects, ensuring compliance with EU regulations and standards.• Facilitated smooth communication with beneficiaries, experts, and other EACEA units, ensuring effective stakeholder management.• Organised and participated in various events, including info sessions and dissemination events, to promote project milestones and outcomes.• Managed mission planning and professional trips for colleagues, handling budgetary forecasts and logistical arrangements.• Utilised main IT tools such as E-Grants (Compass/Sygma), SEP, Ares, EULearn, Sysper, and Excel for project management and reporting.

• Delivered the Pre-sessional academic reading and writing syllabus, including the setting, marking and moderation of assessment.

• Oversaw the submission, implementation, and monitoring of EU-funded projects, primarily focusing on Erasmus+ initiatives within the youth sector.• Designed, facilitated, and managed workshops and training sessions for youth, emphasizing non- formal education methodologies.• Delivered informative workshops on youth-related information and opportunities at national and EU levels.

• Supported student learning and development in academic and extracurricular activities.• Provided personalized guidance on academic English, enhancing students' language proficiency. • Facilitated classroom activities to improve students' academic communication skills.• Supervised student activities in computer labs and provided technical support.• Managed administrative tasks efficiently to support classroom operations.• Contributed to classroom engagement through presentations and Q&A sessions.

• Coordinated events addressing environmental and youth concerns, fostering inclusive stakeholder engagement.• Produced impactful policy documents on environmental and youth issues, supporting advocacy initiatives.• Advocated for climate change mitigation and sustainability at national and EU levels.• Organised delegations for events, facilitating communication among stakeholders.• Managed social media for Young Cyprus Greens, creating engaging content and maintaining an onlinepresence.

• Developed and managed comprehensive project proposals for securing Erasmus+ funding, encompassing objectives, methodologies, timelines, and budgets.• Oversaw Erasmus+ projects, ensuring seamless collaboration among partners and addressing technical, administrative, and financial aspects.• Facilitated network-building activities to enhance project impact and establish long-term partnerships. • Effectively disseminated project results to ensure broad visibility and engagement, including drafting articulate articles for publication.• Ensured article accuracy and adherence to style guidelines through meticulous proofreading.

• Managed communication channels efficiently, ensuring timely responses.• Maintained an active online presence by updating social media platforms and the website regularly. • Increased event attendance through strategic social media campaigns.• Created engaging content across platforms to showcase museum activities.• Conducted bilingual museum tours and organized educational workshops.• Drafted bilingual articles to highlight museum initiatives.• Distributed a monthly newsletter to over 5,000 subscribers, keeping the community informed.

• Supported student learning and development in academic and extracurricular activities.• Provided personalized guidance on academic English, enhancing students' language proficiency. • Facilitated classroom activities to improve students' academic communication skills.• Supervised student activities in computer labs and provided technical support.• Managed administrative tasks efficiently to support classroom operations.• Contributed to classroom engagement through presentations and Q&A sessions.