Ester Biondi Email & Phone Number

Forli, It

Bologna, Emilia Romagna, Italia

◦ Consulting and research activities for the European Commission, other EU institutions, and international financial institutions (World Bank, AfDB, etc.), with main focus on evaluations and impact assessments. ◦ Contributing to drafting reports and deliverables. Main responsibilities include: (i) documentary research and literature review; (ii) qualitative and quantitative analysis; (iii) consultation activities and management of contacts with stakeholders.◦ Assisting in project cycle management and tendering procedures.◦ Involved in the management of framework contracts for services related to Better Regulation (DG GROW, DG SANTE, DG TAXUD) and support to the EIB's Evaluation Division.

Forlì

◦ Support to the management of EU projects and the National Recovery & Resilience Plan (PNRR): (i) monitoring and control by tracking progress on timeline, budget and targets; (ii) drafting of technical and financial reports; (iii) set up and management of IT archives; (iv) participation in internal and external working groups/meetings.◦ Monitoring of EU funding schemes and drafting of fact sheets for calls of potential interest.◦ Mapping, study and filing of relevant documents related to the 2021-2027 programming period.◦ Support in the design of communication events (e.g. preparation of presentations, organisational aspects, drafting of minutes etc.).

Forlì

◦ Lectures and educational activities on European history, institutions and policies;◦ Conducted online conferences with experts on topical European issues;◦ Assisted in organising seminars, conferences, and activities involving local citizenship.

Strasburgo, Grande Est, Francia

◦ Conducted research, studies, and analysis on various issues concerning the rule of law and human rights;◦ Participated in Rapporteur Groups and Committee of Ministers' Human rights meetings, round tables and international forums, assisting diplomats in preparing reports to be sent to the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs;◦ Drafted speaking notes for the Ambassador and the Diplomatic Personnel;◦ Assisted in the organisation of events promoted by the Representation.

Master'S Degree, International Relations And Diplomatic Affairs, 108/110

Thesis: "Theories of European integration and disintegration: interpretative proposals. An analysis of the economic and migration crises"

Erasmus+, European Affairs

Erasmus+, European Law

Bachelor'S Degree, International Relations And Diplomatic Affairs