Isabella Gervasio Email & Phone Number

Turin, It

Bruxelles

Water Europe is the recognized voice and promotor of innovation and water-related RTD in Europe. We strive to increase coordination and collaboration, to enhance the performance of the water service providers, water users, and technology providers, in a sustainable and inclusive way.

Torino, Italia

For water professionals, working in the International Development Sector means to contribute to RAISING AWARENESS among water-related topics and to enhance professionals’ capacity of development countries by providing EDUCATION, LEARNING AND TRAINING.This is the ground where Deserve Water bases its roots, striving for contributing to the achievement of significant improvements within the Sustainable Development Goal framework. The Sustainable Development Goal #6 “Clean Water… Show more For water professionals, working in the International Development Sector means to contribute to RAISING AWARENESS among water-related topics and to enhance professionals’ capacity of development countries by providing EDUCATION, LEARNING AND TRAINING.This is the ground where Deserve Water bases its roots, striving for contributing to the achievement of significant improvements within the Sustainable Development Goal framework. The Sustainable Development Goal #6 “Clean Water and Sanitation” aims to ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. All the goals are interdependent; in fact, 15 out of 17 SDGs depend on water to achieve their purposes. Quality water management and use affect industries, food production, energy, urban and rural life and economy, resilience to climate change, climate change mitigation, natural environment and ecosystems, health, investments, migration, and gender issues. To reach the goals of advocacy and provide tools to achieve the SDGs, Deserve Water focuses towards: • Face to Face Training, Blended Learning and Distance Learning• Development of training material and guidelines for trainers in Water Management• Training in Water Management and Change • Project Design and Management Tools to access EU funding resources• Promotion of presence in European Platforms and Water Networks Show less

In The Development Alchemists, I carried out desk research and content development. I have been involved in content development and research activities for many UN Agencies. Relevant experience:• ILO Geneva (2019) Setup the Ning Community platform for the ILO “Women’s Entrepreneurship Development Programme”• UNICEF (2019) Involved in the review process for adaptation of existing materials to online e-learning contents • ITC-ILO (2019) Contributed to review e-learning… Show more In The Development Alchemists, I carried out desk research and content development. I have been involved in content development and research activities for many UN Agencies. Relevant experience:• ILO Geneva (2019) Setup the Ning Community platform for the ILO “Women’s Entrepreneurship Development Programme”• UNICEF (2019) Involved in the review process for adaptation of existing materials to online e-learning contents • ITC-ILO (2019) Contributed to review e-learning contents on matters such as “Starting and improving your Business” and “Cooperative Management”• CRIF (2019) Contributed to review e-learning contents on Leadership• UNSSC (2019,2018,2017) Contributed to the development of Case Studies for training on Innovation, Partnership, Decision Making, Financial and Budgeting and Systemic Change• TDA (2019) Developed tutorials for internal use • TDA (2019) Involved in the review process for adaptation of existing materials to online contents for the course "Managing Meetings"• ILO Geneva (2018) Developed the WED E-Space Step-by-Step User Guide for the ILO “Women’s Entrepreneurship Development Programme” Community Platform• FAO (2017) Involved in research activities for FAO (online library resource development, development of additional learning material) and for the development of PowerPoints and supporting training material for MyFinCoop project Show less

Turin Area, Italy

Start Up - Social Record LabelInvited to participate at Web Summit in Dublin November 2015Main fields of competences:• Seeking investment opportunity towards the realization and the evolution of the project.• Overseeing the company funds, tangible assets and intangible assets.• Responsible for setting up quality goals and assuring that these goals are met.• Market analysis and performance evolution assessment.• Develop, adopt and educate about new trends in… Show more Start Up - Social Record LabelInvited to participate at Web Summit in Dublin November 2015Main fields of competences:• Seeking investment opportunity towards the realization and the evolution of the project.• Overseeing the company funds, tangible assets and intangible assets.• Responsible for setting up quality goals and assuring that these goals are met.• Market analysis and performance evolution assessment.• Develop, adopt and educate about new trends in social networking. Show less

Freelance consultant. • Prepared and supported the development of several calls for proposal • Knowledge Manager in complex environments.• Reviewed research papers on sustainable development in the socio-political sphere for the institute of research IRES. • Developed Feasibility Assessment Reports and supported the establishment of pilot projects. •EXPO2015WEB (2015) Web content editing for an Internet Marketing start-up company. I wrote articles and reports about… Show more Freelance consultant. • Prepared and supported the development of several calls for proposal • Knowledge Manager in complex environments.• Reviewed research papers on sustainable development in the socio-political sphere for the institute of research IRES. • Developed Feasibility Assessment Reports and supported the establishment of pilot projects. •EXPO2015WEB (2015) Web content editing for an Internet Marketing start-up company. I wrote articles and reports about miscellaneuos topics, paying attention to SEO optimization to reach a high page rank. I set up high value material on Project Management strategies and tools, Knowledge Management, PCM, budget and time tracking.• GRENIS GBH (Nurberg) (2012, 2013, 2014) Knowledge Management tasked with optimizing business performance through strengthening procedures, company norms, and integrating staff potential and capabilities. Content editing. Partnership building, network building.•SOLARTEK (2010) Involved in development of a Spin off company in the eco-building sector.• ISTITUTO PER LE PIANTE DA LEGNO E L AMBIENTE *I.P.L.A. SOCIETA PER AZIONI (2009, 2010) Project Manager, proposals preparation for EC funding calls. • Central Europe – BERENICE – Central Europe Countries. •MED – BIOREMED – Mediterranean Countries• IRES (2009) Reviewed research papers on sustainable development in the socio-political sphere for the institute of research IRES. •UNIVERSITY OF PISA (2008) Developed Feasibility Assessment Reports and supported the establishment of several pilot projects (water-related topics), Uruguay• SMAT TORINO (2008, 2009) Prepared and supported the development of several calls for proposal (water-related topics). Show less

Turin Area, Italy

Project Manager.Preparation of project's proposals in the water sector, EC-Europeaid grants (funded).

Cuneo Area, Italy

Project Manager (Topics: water, bioremediation, water supply, wastewater treatments)In partnership with SMAT TORINO Water Supply and Water Sanitation in Africa, Latin America, Middle East and East Europe. Project development and identification of a strategic plan to solve sewage and water supply problems in small settlements in Latin American Countries and in Africa. The projects are designed to protect small farmers and to save traditional handcrafted products. The goal is to… Show more Project Manager (Topics: water, bioremediation, water supply, wastewater treatments)In partnership with SMAT TORINO Water Supply and Water Sanitation in Africa, Latin America, Middle East and East Europe. Project development and identification of a strategic plan to solve sewage and water supply problems in small settlements in Latin American Countries and in Africa. The projects are designed to protect small farmers and to save traditional handcrafted products. The goal is to protect and secure a future for farmers, shepherds, fishermen and craftspeople, enhancing knowledge, meeting ancient cultures and seeking new market opportunities. Project idea development of the following projects: • Huehuetenango Highland Coffee – Guatemala • Chinantla Vanilla – Mexico• Quebrada de Humahuaca Andean Potatoes – Argentina• Pando Nut – Bolivia• Imraguen Women’s Mullet Botargo – Mauritania• Caffè Sierra Cafetalera – Rep. Dominicana• Pampacorral Sweet Potatoes – Peru Show less

Turin

Private Company specialized in Costructed Wetlands plans. • • • • • CEO and Project Manager. • Led "Trelaghi" 3M€ project as Partner and Project Manager. The project was funded by the European Commission’s “LIFE” Programme for the environment.• Attended the "3rd World Water Forum 2003" in Kyoto, JP as member of the italian Task Force with the "TRELAGHI" EC-funded project.• • • • • Content Manager, Content Developer, Trainer• Developed training material and trained… Show more Private Company specialized in Costructed Wetlands plans. • • • • • CEO and Project Manager. • Led "Trelaghi" 3M€ project as Partner and Project Manager. The project was funded by the European Commission’s “LIFE” Programme for the environment.• Attended the "3rd World Water Forum 2003" in Kyoto, JP as member of the italian Task Force with the "TRELAGHI" EC-funded project.• • • • • Content Manager, Content Developer, Trainer• Developed training material and trained in TVET courses for high professionals in the public sector • Developed e-contents for CD-Rom targeted on student of any grade • Developed training material and trained in e-learning courses for high professionals in the private sector • Developed content for the project’s website www.trelaghi.it• Developed reports, technical manuals, brochures and other dissemination tools • Distance Learning Tutor • Prepared several calls for proposal, including BIDs. • Published an article on the Turin Polytechnic’s scientific journal GEAM .• In partnership with COMUNITA’ MONTANA VALCAVALLINA (Public Sector): Lecturer and content editing for a face-to-face course for LLL (Long Life Learning) for professionals on "Strategic Management of Water• In partnership with POLIEDRA PROGETTI INTEGRATI SPA: e-learning Lecturer and contents editor for the course "Local administration staff working in the environmental sector" held in english and italian languages, "Addetti delle amministrazioni locali del settore ambiente". • Contents editor for a educational CD rom targeted on children "Water and Environment" written in italian, "Acqua e Ambiente". Show less

Master, Management Of Development

Activities and Societies: United Nations - International Training Centre of the ILO

Master'S Degree, Sustainable Environmental Engineering - Specializing In Water Management And Land Protection

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