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Finland

Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland

I am responsible for coordinating development policy and cooperation of the Unit for East and Southeast Asia and Oceania. Development cooperation in our unit is focused on the intersection of trade and development. I work closely with Team Finland network to promote internationalisation of Finnish businesses in Southeast Asia. The project portfolio I manage includes e.g. EU Global Gateway initiatives on digitalization, green transition investment projects, institutional cooperation projects… Show more I am responsible for coordinating development policy and cooperation of the Unit for East and Southeast Asia and Oceania. Development cooperation in our unit is focused on the intersection of trade and development. I work closely with Team Finland network to promote internationalisation of Finnish businesses in Southeast Asia. The project portfolio I manage includes e.g. EU Global Gateway initiatives on digitalization, green transition investment projects, institutional cooperation projects (ICI) in the environment sector and cooperation with the Asian Development Bank. Development finance instruments and Team Finland services are key tools for supporting our development cooperation in Southeast Asia.I also act as a desk officer for Lao and substitute for the Desk Officer for Viet Nam, Thailand and Cambodia. Show less

Auckland, New Zealand

FCG New Zealand (FCG ANZDEC Ltd) has a strong expertise in small islands' sustainable development. The company specialises in the fields of climate-smart agriculture development, sustainable coastal and marine resources management, integrated water resources management, as well as climate change adaptation and disaster risk management.As a Project Manager my role included:- New business development: Exploring and identifying profitable business opportunities and preparing… Show more FCG New Zealand (FCG ANZDEC Ltd) has a strong expertise in small islands' sustainable development. The company specialises in the fields of climate-smart agriculture development, sustainable coastal and marine resources management, integrated water resources management, as well as climate change adaptation and disaster risk management.As a Project Manager my role included:- New business development: Exploring and identifying profitable business opportunities and preparing Expressions of Interest. Preparing and coordinating large-scale international tendering processes for various clients such as national governments, ADB, and the World Bank. Fields covered: agriculture, agribusiness, small island states' development, coastal and marine resources management, program evaluations. As part of the tender process, headhunting and selecting specialised experts against our client needs, drafting budgets and work schedules, developing methodology.-Project management: managing and monitoring of our ongoing projects including contract negotiations with clients and sub-contractors, compliance with the project schedule, budget and quality of services. - Conducting consultancy assignments: stakeholder interviews, data collection, data analysis Show less

FCG Finland (FCG International Ltd) offers a wide range of development consulting services for the public and private sector. It operates in the fields of education, skills & innovation, water & sanitation, natural resource management, forestry and agriculture, urban & rural infrastructure, public sector reform, civil society strengthening, private sector development and evaluations. My role as an Assistant Manager in the Development Consulting included:- Exploring and identifying… Show more FCG Finland (FCG International Ltd) offers a wide range of development consulting services for the public and private sector. It operates in the fields of education, skills & innovation, water & sanitation, natural resource management, forestry and agriculture, urban & rural infrastructure, public sector reform, civil society strengthening, private sector development and evaluations. My role as an Assistant Manager in the Development Consulting included:- Exploring and identifying profitable business opportunities and preparing Expressions of Interest- Headhunting and contracting specialised experts - Preparing technical tenders and coordinating large-scale tendering processes for various clients such as national governments, the EU, ADB, WB and the UN. Sectors included: Education, Skills and Innovation, SME development- Communication related tasks including social media and preparation of marketing materials - Liaising with clients, beneficiaries and consultants Show less

British Embassy, Helsinki

The Department for International Trade (DIT) is the British government department that helps UK-based companies crack foreign markets and get to grips quickly with overseas regulations and business practice. DIT's range of expert services are tailored to the needs of individual businesses.As part of the Helsinki DIT team my tasks included: - Identifying sector-specific export opportunities for UK-based businesses in Finland- Conducting tailored market research - Working and… Show more The Department for International Trade (DIT) is the British government department that helps UK-based companies crack foreign markets and get to grips quickly with overseas regulations and business practice. DIT's range of expert services are tailored to the needs of individual businesses.As part of the Helsinki DIT team my tasks included: - Identifying sector-specific export opportunities for UK-based businesses in Finland- Conducting tailored market research - Working and achieving numerical targets to ensure business success for UK companies in Finland - Participating in trade fairs in the UK and Finland - Designing and organizing market seminars for UK businesses - Conducting competitor analysis and matchmaking with suitable partner companies in Finland - Collaborating with Nordic and Baltic colleagues in cross-border projects- Public diplomacy and helping with delegation visitsMy main areas of responsibility included retail and FMCG, specifically opportunities and supply chain development in the food&drink industry. Show less

I wrote my International Business Master's thesis in cooperation with the Logistics Development Forum. The research dealt with the market opportunity formation process of six Finnish SMEs internationalizing to developing markets. The focus was on networks' influence on the SMEs' market competence and market penetration to developing countries. The research also offered valuable insight to the consultancy work of Logistics Development Forum.

Unit Of Eastern Asia And Oceania

At large, my duties included preparation and coordination of Finland's policies and positions related to political, trade political, commercial and development cooperation issues in East Asia. This included also participating in the Team Finland -cooperation and following the EU's external relations and multilateral cooperation such as the EU-ASEAN partnership. Also supporting Finland’s development policy and monitoring publicly funded development projects in the geographical area, including… Show more At large, my duties included preparation and coordination of Finland's policies and positions related to political, trade political, commercial and development cooperation issues in East Asia. This included also participating in the Team Finland -cooperation and following the EU's external relations and multilateral cooperation such as the EU-ASEAN partnership. Also supporting Finland’s development policy and monitoring publicly funded development projects in the geographical area, including the Mekong region, constituted a large part of my work. Show less

Helsinki

Fingo (former Kepa) is the Finnish NGO platform for development cooperation. Fingo's main activities include training, advisory services, development policy and advocacy work. As an assistant for the advocacy team, issues of importance for my work included e.g. the UN post 2015 agenda and development financing. I took part in report writing and analysis and represented Kepa in stakeholder consultations in the Finnish Parliament and the Ministry for Foreign Affairs. I was also planning… Show more Fingo (former Kepa) is the Finnish NGO platform for development cooperation. Fingo's main activities include training, advisory services, development policy and advocacy work. As an assistant for the advocacy team, issues of importance for my work included e.g. the UN post 2015 agenda and development financing. I took part in report writing and analysis and represented Kepa in stakeholder consultations in the Finnish Parliament and the Ministry for Foreign Affairs. I was also planning, marketing and executing a shared NGO campaign for the 2015 parliamentary elections in Finland. Show less

Tampere

I handled business loan applications and advised customers of loans, domestic guarantees and venture capital investments as well as performed analysis of the annual financial statements of Finnvera’s customers.

European Parliament

As a parliamentary assistant for the Finnish politician Sari Essayah, I monitored the work of the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee and the Development Committee, prepared briefings on assigned policy issues and assisted in consultations with civil society representatives.

New York City

I was responsible for following and reporting on meetings of the General Assembly as well as the Second Committee. In particular, I monitored draft resolution negotiations on the Least Developed Countries, migration, sustainable development and the quadrennial comprehensive policy review (QCPR). The work also included assisting in a number of ministerial and presidential level meetings at the Finnish Mission.

Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

I assisted in a shared project between Finnish Federation for Social Affairs and Health and Tanzanian Council for Social Development. The project aimed at strengthening North-South Cooperation in the field of social policy. My main output was to reformulate the project’s mid-term evaluation report, which was later approved in the Steering Committee meeting in Finland.

Vaasa

Providing clients with loans, domestic guarantees and venture capital investments. Handling business financing applications and other customer service.

Master Of Science In Economics And Business Administration, International Business

Activities and Societies: Student Council Representative, Model United Nations Debate Team The Master's Degree Programme in International.

Master Of Social Sciences, Development And International Cooperation, Excellent

Activities and Societies: Founding member and PR responsible in International Degree Student Community of University of Jyväskylä (IDESCO).

Bachelor Of Science In Economics And Business Administration, Marketing

Bachelor's thesis on "Corporate social responsibility and its adoption in marketing strategies".