I am an experienced and passionate professional with an extensive network in French, European and international public affairs and in non-profit sector with strong interest for public innovation, digital communication, and environment protection. I enjoy building communities by creating opportunities to connect the most committed and brilliant minds on the most pressing issues for the benefit of building a stronger, more inclusive, and democratic European Union.
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Innovation In Politics Institute And Awards Representative For FranceThe Innovation In Politics Institute Apr 2017 - Apr 2022France And Council Of Europe CountriesSince 2017, the Innovation in Politics Institute presents the Innovation in Politics Awards among 15 european countries. The aim is to recognise and support those politicians in Europe who have the courage to break new ground, are creative and achieve results – regardless of party affiliation and regional level. The Innovation in Politics Awards bring their innovative work to the fore, showcasing it as an example of best practice for others. My mandate as a country representative is to scout for political innovations and encourage the project holders to apply for the awards and mobilise a citizen jury for the evaluation.
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Ena InternMinistère De L'Europe Et Des Affaires Étrangères Oct 2020 - Dec 2020Ville De Paris, Île-De-France, FranceIn the framework of my MA at the French National School of Administration (ENA) I accomplished an internship at the Directorate General for Globalization, Culture, Education and International Development. My focus during these tree months was on a program aiming at defining and measuring the influence of Franch culture and diplomatic network in the world. -
Executive DirectorEuropanova Jan 2016 - Aug 2019Région De Paris, FranceAs the Executive Director of the Paris-based European Think and Action Tank EuropaNova, I am in charge of developing the overall strategy of the organisation, hand in hand with our Board members and the excecutive team. My mission is to assure the efficient implementation of the short- and the long-term agenda of EuropaNova on all levels including development of programmes and partnerships, human resources management, fundraising and communication. -
Direction Des Affaires Européennes Et InternationalesEngie Oct 2015 - Apr 2016Paris DefenseAnalyst at the Directorate for International and European Affairs, the diplomatic and international policy advisory body of ENGIE. Assistance to three portfolio holders :* Catherine Mantel, Asia-Pacific, CIS/Russia, Smart Cities, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energies* Benjamin La Joie, NECST - North, East, Central&Southern Europe, UK, Benelux* Philippe Hochart, MESCAT - Middle East, South&Central Asia, India, Pakistan, TurkeyWork on following projects in coopération with Tractabel Engeneering, Cofely ENDEL (on cooperation with ROSATOM), Solar Direct and other companies of ENGIE Group and its partners.- Terrawatt Initiative (TWI)- International Solar Alliance (ISA)- Global Water Desalination Alliance (GWDA)- Vivapolis, Astainable (Sustainable Astana), Smart Dubai, Franco-Japanese partnership on sustainable city in AfricaPreparation of ENGIE's participation in t COP21, World Future Energy Summit (WFES), World Economic Forum (WEF) and other major events. -
Direction Des Affaires Européennes Et InternationalesGdf Suez Apr 2014 - Aug 2014Paris, La DéfenseTrainee at the Directorate for International Affairs, the diplomatic and international policy advisory body of ENGIE. Assistance to Catherine Mantel, CIS/Russia, Smart Cities, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energies portfolio holder. Projects and assignments: * Astainable - Sustainable City Astana – partnership management of the French-Kazakh public and private consortium* Vivapolis - French know-how for the development of smart cities worldwide* Country analyses – political and economic, opportunity studies in support to development and implementation of regional strategy* Regular multi-lingual press reviews and policy notes -
Schuman Internship ProgrammeEuropean Parliament Oct 2013 - Feb 2014BruxellesSchumann Stagiaire at the Directorate General for External Policies of the Union; Directorate for Regions; Eastern Partnership, Russia and Euronest Parliamentary Assembly UnitProjects and assignments: * Young Leaders Forum - Eastern Partnership and EU – communication and the follow-up of relations with the participants, organisation of workshops, debates and discussions during the programme and through the social media* Eronest Schola – assistance in selection of candidates, communication with the participants, organisation of the forum * Assistance to Euronest’s Energy Committee Rapporteur* Regular press reviews, reports of the meetings, hearings and conferences, preparation of delegations’ meetings and activities -
Education, Real Estate, Insurance, Sports, Tourism, Hotel And Restaurant SectorsMultilingual Customer Services Jun 2006 - Mar 2012France And The United StatesIn order to finance my college degrees, I have given private language courses and accomplished regular multilingual customer service missions in the field of real estate at FONCIA real estate agency, in the field of insurance at AXA, in the field of sports in Decathlon company, in the field of tourism at SETE (company for exploitation of the Eiffel Tower) and in the hotel and restaurant sector. The experience of combining work and studies has trained my time management and priority seeking skills, and the missions I have carried out developed my intercultural, interpersonal, team-working and leadership skills.
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Educational Cross-MediaTm Consulting Paris Feb 2011 - Apr 2011Région De Paris, FranceIntern assisting the management the cross-media company’s development: market studies, competitor analyses, translations from French into English, external communication and community management. Projects led by the company included educational multimedia programmes and games for children and for adults.
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Regional DirectorLa Brise Solaire Mar 2007 - May 2009Paris, FranceLa Brise Solaire was a non-profit organisation created in France by the Russian charity Spasenije, funding equipment and medication, surgeries and follow-up treatment of heavily handicapped children.My assignments were: * Analysis and translation from Russian of the medical records of candidates to medical treatment in France* Launch and management of calls of proposals in public and private medical institutions * Organisation of medical stays and daily accompaniment of the patients* External communication, organisation of fundraising campaigns and events* Bookkeeping* Recruitment of volunteers and temporary mission-based staff
Lena Friha Education Details
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Cycle International Long -
European Union As International Actor Specialisation -
Études Européennes Interdisciplinaires -
Études Européennes Interdisciplinaires -
Langues Etrangères Appliquées, Spécialisation En Commerse International -
School For Conflict Analysis And Resolution, Interdisciplinary Center For Economic Science -
Lycée Salvador Allende, Hérouville-St-Clair, Calvados, Basse-NormandieBaccalauréat, Option Economique Et Social
Frequently Asked Questions about Lena Friha
What is Lena Friha's role at the current company?
Lena Friha's current role is DINUM, Women4Cyber France, LEAN ON Europe, EuropaNova, EuroPartenaires, Ambassador of MOHO 2044.
What schools did Lena Friha attend?
Lena Friha attended Ena - École Nationale D'administration - Promotion Aimé Césaire, Europacollege - Promotion Falcone & Borsellino, Université Sorbonne Nouvelle - Paris 3, Université Sorbonne Nouvelle - Paris 3, Université Sorbonne Nouvelle - Paris 3, George Mason University, Lycée Salvador Allende, Hérouville-St-Clair, Calvados, Basse-Normandie.
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