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Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia

Niamey, Niger

Doubled portfolio growth from 1,4 million EUR budget to 2,7 million EUR, through diversification of donors and thematic areas, in line with DRC strategies.Led a multicultural team which grew from 2 to 8 persons over 2 years, providing guidance and mentoring including in specific technical areas, budget management, career growth. Oversaw security and well-being aspects for the team.Coordinated HR, information-sharing and security aspects with 60+ Niger Red Cross staff involved in DRC projects in 5 of the 8 regions in Niger. Ensured DRC-supported country programme and partnership was implemented in line with DRC international strategy and Country Strategy, Red Cross Standard Operational Procedures, and donor requirements and guidelines – Danida, ECHO HIP, FCDO, DGD, MoFA Finland. Supervised quality data and evidence-led interventions in five of Niger’s eight regions in the areas of protection; food security; health including mental health and psychosocial support and sexual and reproductive health; anticipatory action; climate impact and adaptation, whilst ensuring integration of cross-cutting elements – PGI; accountability; PSEA.

Dakar, Senegal

Successfully oversaw and coordinated the implementation of a multi-partner 7.4 million GBP programme for integrated humanitarian assistance and protection services to migrants, in Guinea, Mali and Niger, co-funded by FCDO and Danida. Provided support to technical colleagues in the three countries, on technical and programmatic aspects, both at international and national level. Responsible for timely submission of all deliverables in line with donor requirements.Monitored and mitigated risks; provided updated migration analysis to field and HQ; ensured quality programming and quarterly reporting, and fulfilment of donor goals and beneficiary needs, in line with DRC strategy in the region.Obtained additional 4 million EUR funding for migration and protection programming in Sahel.Initiated and maintained a strong sense of community and support, with common aims amongst the implementing team in the three countries, and ensured good relations with country directors.Increased DRC visibility in the area of migration in WA, through networking; coordination and liaison with other migration and protection actors in the Sahel.

Dakar, Senegal

Improved the implementation of operational, administrative, and financial activities, including security, for main country office in Dakar, and two sub-country offices in the South of Senegal.Oversaw strategic direction and planning, increasing the yearly budget from 1.1 to 5.2 million EUR, and staff from 14 to 45.Maintained and developed partnerships with Senegalese government and local authorities at the central and regional level, promoted visibility and increased overall portfolio and governmental partnerships.Developed, obtained funding for, and supervised implementation of development and emergency migration-related projects with budgets from 100.000 USD to 7.000.000 EUR. Familiar with funding from USG; EU 10th FED; EUTF; Netherlands MoFA; AECID; Japan MoFA, FCDO.Led, supervised and guided a team that grew from 15 national staff to 45 international and national staff in 4 years. Elaborated yearly plans to support their professional development.Increased IOM visibility and influence in Senegal through developing and maintaining relations and ongoing partnerships with high-rank governmental authorities and diplomatic missions; UN-agencies; international, regional and non-governmental organizations.Ensured visibility of IOM activities and donors’ contributions through media outreach strategies and public communications. Spokesperson for local and international media (BBC, The Economist, Thomson Reuters Foundation, Al Jazeera, etc.).

Developed and implemented international communications strategy and action plan. In charge of all external and internal communications, including public relations, communications capacity building and training, global advocacy and intranet promotion.Set up and managed social network accounts (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Google+).Directed international website overhaul. Drafted presentation texts free of jargon; initiated meetings on SEO and social media with experts.Drafted and produced information communication products: monthly MDGs newsletter; regular press releases, web and blog articles; international annual report.English language international communications focal point.Focal point on MDGs evaluation and post 2015 communications.

Saint Ouen, France.

Set up and coordinated a weekly street library for up to 50 children in a disadvantaged neighbourhood. Managed a volunteer team that grew from 5 to 15 people.Developed close partnership with City Council and local social services. Negotiated free premises for cultural activities; materials; and free transport to a seaside outing for 150 people.Produced regular communication products to support fundraising: newsletters; press releases; articles. Initiated monthly workshops (French, sewing, cooking, etc.) with 10 to 25 women. Organised annual cultural and artistic activities for up to 150 children and 50 adults

Paris Area, France

Coordinated project on “Improving migration policy cooperation between the EU and ECOWAS”. Set up and maintained relations with external partners and media for project promotion.Researched and produced daily updates for the social and human sciences part of UNESCO website.

Rome, Italy

Provided coaching and guidance for innovative awareness-raising and communication projects on the consequences of irregular migration to partner NGOs in the field (Mauritania, Mali, Senegal).Produced regular communications tools (newsletter, press releases, web articles).Organised and coordinated three international seminars for high-level State representatives in the field.Represented IOM at media events and high-level UN and government meetings.

Dakar, Senegal

Developed and implemented a regional communications strategy for the coordination of awareness-raising campaigns, and a documentary, on the consequences of irregular migration in six West African countries (Cameroon, Ghana, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal). Organised grass-root awareness-raising activities (talks; drama enactment; art; concerts; etc.). Represented IOM at media events, high-level UN and government meetings and two-day seminars.Undertook daily comprehensive environment scans.

Madrid, Spain

Organized fund-raising and awareness-raising activities through cultural events and official reports.Initiated and maintained partner relations with social services, local, national and international media and NGOs.Developed and managed community empowerment projects to promote social insertion of gipsy and immigrant families living in slums.

Master'S Degree, Human Rights Law

Master'S Degree, International Law And Legal Studies

Bachelor'S Degree, Law