Fiona Dwinger, Msc (Dev Mgmt), Mapm Email & Phone Number

Greater London, England, United Kingdom

- responsible for devising, implementing and embedding effective ways of working that enable cross-functional teams across Corporate Affairs to collaborate to achieve Wellcome’s shared objectives- provide expert advice, coaching and mentoring to teams and individuals to improve delivery processes and embed appropriate learning processes- identify and recommend improvements to the way cross-functional teams work together to enhance streamlined delivery- contribute to the creation and development of a diverse and inclusive culture across the organisation

London, England, United Kingdom

- responsible for strengthening efficient and effective planning, performance tracking, risk management and continuous improvement of programme management within the Discovery Research (DR) portfolio- this included rolling-out Monday.com as a delivery planning and reporting tool within DR- as a member of the Strategy and Programme Office, provide a critical link between DR and internal teams (including finance, legal and strategy) to ensure the portfolio has the tools, expertise and resources required to deliver its ambitious outcomes- sharing experience and evidence-based programme management best practice and skills (e.g. prioritisation, negotiating and influencing, active listening), with a strong emphasis on efficiency and continuous improvement.

Sidcup, England, United Kingdom

-responsible for ensuring effective and high-quality project management across Development Pathway’s (DP's) portfolio of projects -responsible for ensuring business processes are clearly understood and projects are delivered on time, within budget, scope and meet client expectations-support the development of work, financial and resource plans across projects-as Security Lead, ensure the safety and security of DP’s staff and consultants during overseas missions-as member of the Senior Management Team, make recommendations on strengthening project management process and practice at DP-assist with the identification and development of business opportunities-mentoring and capacity development of the project management teams in London, Australia and Kenya to enable colleagues to effectively deliver projects.Some of the policy advice, software development and programme design projects I’ve been involved in:https://www.developmentpathways.co.uk/our-work/

London, United Kingdom

-responsible for leading special projects, such as the USAID-funded Wahda programme-contributing to Generation Global thought leadership-overseeing Generation Global quality assurance, such as safeguarding and compliance, as well as inclusion and accessibility work

London, United Kingdom

-responsible for programme implementation in MENA-focused on identifying and delivering on opportunities to deepen and scale the implementation of Generation Global, dialogue skills and dialogic education in the region. This includes leading on the management of a donor-funded programme which aims to evaluate the efficacy of youth dialogue in supporting tolerance of difference and diversity.

London, United Kingdom

- Coordinating support for schools engaged in Generation Global (via communication with in-country coordinators as well as with teachers and school administrators)- Administering country coordinator relationships, including financial and reporting processes- Supporting videoconferences and online dialogue through monitoring and facilitation- Collecting and managing quantitative and qualitative data demonstrating the programme's impact- Providing logistical and research support to the HoE- Collaborating with the Generation Global team around the world

Hiroshima, Japan

- Teaching English at 7 public elementary and junior high schools in the city of Onomichi- Organising cultural exchange programmes for students and adults of the local community- Engaging in education and best practice consulting with local and prefectural stakeholders- Preparing and facilitating workshops and presentations for participants of the JET Programme- Member of the Hiroshima JET Planning Committee for the Hiroshima JET Programme Skills Development Conference 2015 - 2016

Johannesburg, South Africa

- Administration of in-house library and e-library services;- Technical support for the e-library project;- Research related to queries from patrons and colleagues;- Creation and updating of library, event and project-related webpages;- Writing and translating of PR and other texts;- Organising library-related events and projects;- Deputy library managerExamples of events and projects:- Jozi and Cape Town Book Fairs- Publishers Invitation Project (sub-Sahara Africa)- Word of Mouth (oral traditions and knowledge-sharing platform)- New South African Voices- Library services for multicultural groups (2-day workshop)- Children make books (applying creative methods of raising awareness of climate change issues among children)- Libraries as Gateways to Information and Democracy- Writing About Africa (online platform with reviews on fiction and non-fiction books written about Africa)- The Spoken Word Project (raising awareness for diverse Africa oral traditions in the 21st Century)

Johannesburg, South Africa

- Internship- Writing discussion papers analysing Africa's relationship with Asian countries, particularly China and India, and the role that they play in the political and socio-economic progress of the continent

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Msc Development Management, Development Economics And International Development, Distinction

Courses & grades: Development: context & practice, 74% Capacities for Managing Development, 80% Institutional Development, 86% Conflict &.

Non-Degree Purposes (N.D.P.), Mandarin Chinese

Activities and Societies: Participation in the national finals of the Chinese language proficiency contest "Chinese Bridge" (2011)

Ba Honours (Politics) Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Golden Key International Honour Society, University of Johannesburg Model United Nations (UJMUN).

Ba (Politics And Economics) Cum Laude, Politics & Economics

Activities and Societies: Golden Key International Honour Society (member), University of Johannesburg Model United Nations (UJMUN).

Abitur (2005), Gpa: 1.9 & Ieb Senior Certificate (2004), Passed With Distinction

Activities and Societies: English Olympiad; Afrikaans Gebruiksolimpiade