Marco Simonelli Email & Phone Number

Roma, Italia

Researcher at the Centre for Global Health of the Italian National Institute of Health (Istituto Superiore di Sanità – ISS): research programmes, technical support interventions in low- and middle-income countries, diplomatic and international relations, health policy. Cooperate with the scientific secretariat to the Institute's President.- Principal Investigator 'Pregart, Safety and efficacy of Dolutegravir and EFV400 for pregnant and breast feeding women: a randomised non-inferiority… Show more Researcher at the Centre for Global Health of the Italian National Institute of Health (Istituto Superiore di Sanità – ISS): research programmes, technical support interventions in low- and middle-income countries, diplomatic and international relations, health policy. Cooperate with the scientific secretariat to the Institute's President.- Principal Investigator 'Pregart, Safety and efficacy of Dolutegravir and EFV400 for pregnant and breast feeding women: a randomised non-inferiority clinical trial in Ethiopia and Uganda', funded EDCTP.- Scientific coordinator 'Be free! Community and health system integration to promote young people free from HIV and stigma in Kenya".- Scientific Coordinator "Stop TB and TB/HIV in Angola: Improving access to TB and HIV care by enhancing diagnostic quality and patient management in the Province of Luanda".- Scientific coordinator "Support the Myanmar Government to fight malnutrition through improvement of food security, nutrition and health status in 3 townships of Magway Region: Magway, Myothit and Minhla township": ISS technical-scientific contribution to the initiative of the Eni Foundation and the Myanmar Ministry of Health and Sport- Member of the Board of Directors of the Ricerca Italia Africa ISS Working Group The RicercaItaliaAfrica Initiative of the Istituto Superiore di Sanità - Member of the scientific committee and organiser of the 1st edition (5-7 April 2019), the 2nd edition (9-15 November 2020) of the Festival of Global Health and the online edition #GlobalHealthNow (April-May 2020), conceived by Editori Laterza in collaboration with ISS, University of Padua, Municipality of Padua Show less

Roma, Italia

Support ISS (Italian Institute of Public Health) with expertise on International development issue. Support the CASA-project, a cohort of persons starting Antiretroviral therapy in the Tigray district of Ethiopia through: interaction with civil society and institutional partners in loco; coordinate the socio-anthropological aspects of the research. Design of an intervention programme on HIV/AIDS and other infectious disease in Liberia: exploratory mission, need assessment, health system… Show more Support ISS (Italian Institute of Public Health) with expertise on International development issue. Support the CASA-project, a cohort of persons starting Antiretroviral therapy in the Tigray district of Ethiopia through: interaction with civil society and institutional partners in loco; coordinate the socio-anthropological aspects of the research. Design of an intervention programme on HIV/AIDS and other infectious disease in Liberia: exploratory mission, need assessment, health system analysis; development of training courses for health professionals; development of behavioural surveillance and behavioural change strategies. Support in designing research proposal and in implementing research procedures: EDCTP, Esther. Support in creating the new Italian Centre for Global Health. Show less

Rome

In charge of the Political advocacy strategy for Italy.Promoting the fight against AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria worldwide, making known the missions, actions and results of The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Malaria and Tuberculosis, and contributing to the mobilization of its resources in Europe.In charge to create a network of Global Fund supporters in Italy and building partnerships/alliances with key high-level stakeholders including senior representatives of the Italian institutions… Show more In charge of the Political advocacy strategy for Italy.Promoting the fight against AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria worldwide, making known the missions, actions and results of The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Malaria and Tuberculosis, and contributing to the mobilization of its resources in Europe.In charge to create a network of Global Fund supporters in Italy and building partnerships/alliances with key high-level stakeholders including senior representatives of the Italian institutions and Government offices;Amongst activities performed: • organisation of annual High level panel meetings and photographic exhibition; • organisation of Global Fund delegation visits to Pope Francis and Mayor of Rome and meetings with Italian Parliamentarians, Institutions and Civil Society; • contribution in drafting parliamentary motions on Global fund, organisation of Global Fund delegations hearing at the Italian parliament; • organization of an High Level Event in the lead up to the Global Fund Replenishment, Rome, June 2016 (http://www.andreafiorelli.com/globalfundroma2016/#program); • organization of a media study tour at International AIDS Conference Durban, South Africa, July 2016; • health ODA tracking (http://www.afmeurope.org/it/2016/04/22/italys-oda-and-health-oda-2005-2015-country-profile/)Achievements: • 2 parliamentary resolutions/acts in 2016: http://aic.camera.it/aic/scheda.html?core=aic&numero=7/01015&ramo=C&leg=17; http://www.senato.it/japp/bgt/showdoc/frame.jsp?tipodoc=Sindisp&leg=17&id=00979378&s• Announcement by the Italian Government of a pledge of €130 million to the Global Fund for the period 2017-19, an increase of 30 percent over Italy's last contribution of €100 million (http://www.theglobalfund.org/en/news/2016-06-27_Italy_Makes_Strong_Commitment_to_Global_Fund/)• Articles and TV broadcasting produced in the Durban Study tour http://www.afmeurope.org/blog/international-aids-conference-press-fellowship-durban-south-africa-14-22-july-2016/ Show less

Roma, Italia

Main researcher and editor for the policy paper “The Global Fund: an opportunity for Italy, a resource fo future generations” http://www.osservatorioaids.it/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Policy-Paper-AIDS-low.pdf (“Il Fondo Globale: un’opportunità per l’Italia, una risorsa per le future generazioni” http://www.osservatorioaids.it/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Policy-Paper-AIDS-low.pdf); 2016

Chapter 2&3, 2015: Il Fondo Globale per la lotta contro l’AIDS, la Tubercolosi e la Malaria: rinnovare l’impegno dell’Italia, capitolo 2, Actionaid Italia, Novembre 2015 (https://www.actionaid.it/app/uploads/2015/11/Il_Fondo_Globale_report_2015.pdf ).

Eu/Italy With Travel In Sub-Saharan Africa

Lead person in the AfGH (a network of twenty European NGOs involved in health policy in Europe) on health Official Development Assistance ODA tracking and analysis and Health economics and financing (financing mechanisms, donor co-ordination); overall supervisor and author for annual AfGH policy report on health ODA/health financing; supervisor and in charge of developing an online tool for budget tracking. Responsible for designing researches on impact assessment of health interventions and… Show more Lead person in the AfGH (a network of twenty European NGOs involved in health policy in Europe) on health Official Development Assistance ODA tracking and analysis and Health economics and financing (financing mechanisms, donor co-ordination); overall supervisor and author for annual AfGH policy report on health ODA/health financing; supervisor and in charge of developing an online tool for budget tracking. Responsible for designing researches on impact assessment of health interventions and universal health coverage policies. Among the creators of one of the most complete and accurate tool for tracking ODA and health ODA from European donors countries and showing the real financial efforts in support of human development&health promotion in disadvantaged regions of the world, distribution by recipients/per capita/socio-economic indicators. Show less

Roma, Italia

Evaluator of the Gilead “Community Award Programme 2012, 2013, 2014”, HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis; responsible for designing grid of evaluation and for evaluating proposal submitted to the call.

Tanzania

Main activities, responsibilities and achievements: Gilead Sciences is launching an innovative Private/public HIV/AIDS Test & Treat Project in Tanzania. I’ve been asked to contribute to the need assessment, action plan and bugged; start-up of official launch. Particularly through the following tasks: liaise with local authorities in Tanzania, support and guide in outlining the governance structure of the project; ensure a perfect communication and coordination between all partners involved;… Show more Main activities, responsibilities and achievements: Gilead Sciences is launching an innovative Private/public HIV/AIDS Test & Treat Project in Tanzania. I’ve been asked to contribute to the need assessment, action plan and bugged; start-up of official launch. Particularly through the following tasks: liaise with local authorities in Tanzania, support and guide in outlining the governance structure of the project; ensure a perfect communication and coordination between all partners involved; contribute to planning, organizing, securing, managing and control of resources; contribute to supervise project activities and results; develop strategies to communicate results and impact of the project. Show less

Roma, Italia

Policy, Health, right to health, financing for health Main activities, responsibilities and achievements: - 2009-2010, as policy officer for AA Italy: coordinating the EU funded campaign “True Development Through Health” (TDTH) and producing the policy report “La salute materna dai finanziamenti al campo. Le politiche che fanno la differenza” (Maternal health from financing to field: policies which makes a difference), the Action Aid Italy annual policy reports on Italy’s engagements… Show more Policy, Health, right to health, financing for health Main activities, responsibilities and achievements: - 2009-2010, as policy officer for AA Italy: coordinating the EU funded campaign “True Development Through Health” (TDTH) and producing the policy report “La salute materna dai finanziamenti al campo. Le politiche che fanno la differenza” (Maternal health from financing to field: policies which makes a difference), the Action Aid Italy annual policy reports on Italy’s engagements in the fight against HIV&AIDS “Ogni promessa è debito” and other position papers and document on health.- From 2011 lead person in the AfGH (a network of twenty European NGOs involved in health policy in Europe) on health Official Development Assistance ODA tracking and analysis and Health economics and financing (financing mechanisms, donor co-ordination); overall supervisor and author for annual AfGH policy report on health financing, access/right to health, Universal Health Coverage; supervisor and in charge of developing an online tool for budget tracking. Responsible for designing researches on impact assessment of health interventions and universal health coverage policies. Achievements: annual policy papers, briefing and position papers on European DAC members global health, health financing, maternal health, HIV/AIDS produced, and presented to several conferences and hearing sessions to European Commissions, Ministry of Development an cooperation/development agencies/member of Parliaments of: UK, Netherlands, Spain, France, Germany and Italy (See list of publication below). An ODA and Health ODA tracker tool of European DAC members online and amongst the most complete and accurate in the European panorama: http://www.actionforglobalhealth.eu/index.php?id=odatracker - 2014, in charge of producing a background document/report on the involvement of Italian private sector in development cooperation, part of the 2015 edition of “Italia e la Lotta alla Povertà”. Show less

Rome With Frequent Travel To East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, S.Sudan)

Project activities and budget follow-up and supervision; M&E activities and participatory approach interaction with projects; Collect qualitative and quantitative information from the projects and elaborate narrative and financial reports; Analyze proposals from the field, evaluate coherence, approves and/or suggests modifications; Identify Institutional Donors and coordinate staff for project proposal submission; Liaise with private and corporate fundraising; Collect technical information… Show more Project activities and budget follow-up and supervision; M&E activities and participatory approach interaction with projects; Collect qualitative and quantitative information from the projects and elaborate narrative and financial reports; Analyze proposals from the field, evaluate coherence, approves and/or suggests modifications; Identify Institutional Donors and coordinate staff for project proposal submission; Liaise with private and corporate fundraising; Collect technical information, best practices, methodologies, outcomes on projects and thematic areas (health, education, watsan, rural development, youth and vulnerable groups) and elaborate for communication and advocacy activities. Design and coordinate research activities and disseminate results through seminars, conferences, media (TV and radio programs), documentaries, publications; Responsible for the staff in Rome and supervision of staff in the Nairobi detachment’s office; Responsible for the unit budget and activities; Link with Amref directors and head of programs in Africa and other European countries; Liaise with all the organization sectors (fundraising, communication, advocacy) and collaborators and consultants; Represent Amref Italy towards Institutions and in official meetings; Take part of the Amref Italy Senior Management Team (SMT). Achievements: An Annual strategic Plan for project financial support elaborated; Fundraising increased; Projects's M&E; A strong dialoge between Amref Italy and Amref in Africa established; Narratives and financial reports submitted to donors; Papers, articles, presented to internal and external conferences/workshops. Show less

Nairobi, Kenya

Act as an interface between AMREF Italy and Amref HQ in Nairobi / Amref projects and programme in Africa (S.Sudan, Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya); Coordinate the Amref Italy office and staff in Nairobi; Interact (providing support and training) with AMREF project staff in the presentation of proposals and technical and financial reports to institutional donors; Liaise with the Programme Directorate, Country Directors, Project Managers and AMREF Italy so as to provide improved technical information on… Show more Act as an interface between AMREF Italy and Amref HQ in Nairobi / Amref projects and programme in Africa (S.Sudan, Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya); Coordinate the Amref Italy office and staff in Nairobi; Interact (providing support and training) with AMREF project staff in the presentation of proposals and technical and financial reports to institutional donors; Liaise with the Programme Directorate, Country Directors, Project Managers and AMREF Italy so as to provide improved technical information on projects and Priority Areas of Intervention funded by AMREF Italy in Africa; Maintain and reinforce cooperation with the pertinent Permanent Delegations of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, UN, EU and INGOs in East Africa; Ensure that proper monitoring and evaluation systems and financial audits are implemented; Facilitate the flow of relevant information from AMREF Africa to AMREF Italy and vice versa; Coordinate researches and surveys activities and disseminate results through publications, conferences, seminars. Achievements: proposal submitted to donors; financial and technical narrative reports submitted to donors; strong link with the delegations of the Italian Mnistry of Foreign Affairs in Kenya Uganda and Tanzania created; strong link between Amref Italy and Amref Offices in Africa created; paper written and presented to international conferences and workshops. Show less

Zambia, Tanzania, Burundi

Responsible for co-ordinating and monitoring the implementation of a multi-country (Tanzania, Zambia and Burundi) and multi-sectoral HIV/AIDS programme: responsible for budget control and allocation to partners; responsible for activities supervision; responsible for progress narrative and financial reports activities; responsible for organisation and coordination of research activities and M&E; responsible for development of new project proposals; Liaise at international level with the Italian… Show more Responsible for co-ordinating and monitoring the implementation of a multi-country (Tanzania, Zambia and Burundi) and multi-sectoral HIV/AIDS programme: responsible for budget control and allocation to partners; responsible for activities supervision; responsible for progress narrative and financial reports activities; responsible for organisation and coordination of research activities and M&E; responsible for development of new project proposals; Liaise at international level with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (the donor), the Italian Embassies, EU and UN offices, research institutions and other INGOs in the three countries; interact at national level with Local Authorities, Government, Universities, Commission for AIDS. Achievements: programm established in the 3 countries; offices established and local personnel recruited; agreements with local authorities and local partners; handing over of project activities to the local partners; narratives and financial project reports submitted to the donor (Minister of Foreign Affairs - Italy). Show less

Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Develop an Information Campaign on Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV/AIDS Prevention. Production of Information/Education/Communication material on HIV/AIDS and Sexual and Reproductive Health; Technical support to magazines and TV programmes developed by East African Movies such as: “Femina”, the most popular magazine in Tanzania, with a specific focus on SRH education targeting youth; “Si Mchezo”, a local version of the “Femina” magazine targeting youth in rural areas; “Femina TV talk… Show more Develop an Information Campaign on Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV/AIDS Prevention. Production of Information/Education/Communication material on HIV/AIDS and Sexual and Reproductive Health; Technical support to magazines and TV programmes developed by East African Movies such as: “Femina”, the most popular magazine in Tanzania, with a specific focus on SRH education targeting youth; “Si Mchezo”, a local version of the “Femina” magazine targeting youth in rural areas; “Femina TV talk show”. Show less

Tanzania

Responsible for co-ordinating the implementation of a multi-sectoral HIV/AIDS control and prevention project: Supervision of activities; Budget and personnel management; Prepare progress narrative and financial reports; Organise and coordinate research activities; M&E; Develop new project proposals; Liaise with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (the donor), the Italian Embassy in Tanzania, other NGOs in the country, EU and UN delegations; Interact with Tanzanian Local Authorities… Show more Responsible for co-ordinating the implementation of a multi-sectoral HIV/AIDS control and prevention project: Supervision of activities; Budget and personnel management; Prepare progress narrative and financial reports; Organise and coordinate research activities; M&E; Develop new project proposals; Liaise with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (the donor), the Italian Embassy in Tanzania, other NGOs in the country, EU and UN delegations; Interact with Tanzanian Local Authorities, Government, Universities, TACAIDS, NACP, CBOs, FBOs.; Design IEC campaigns for behavioural change; Director of the “Mambo Poa”, Quarterly Magazine on Youth Education, published in Tanzania by Cmsr-Tanzania and Tanzania Printers; Overall supervisor of the “Mambo Poa” Youth Centre in Dodoma town.” Achievements: Project established in the intervention area (Tanzania); A youth centre on SRH and HIV/AIDS established; A youth magazine on SRH started; VCT centres established; IEC activities performed; papers on project achievements and lesson learned presented at international conferences and workshops; reports submitted to the donor. Show less

Master Of Philosophy (M.Phil.), Anthropological Sciences, 110 Cum Laude

Post-Degree Course: Social Sciences And Intercultural Relations: Psycho-Pedagogical-Anthropological