Hélène Pinto Email & Phone Number

Paris, Île-De-France, France

European Union External Relations Department

Paris 07, Île-De-France, France

European Union External Relations Department (Africa division). Seconded to French Special Envoy for the Sahel as political advisor for European affairs.

Pretoria Area, South Africa

Embassy of France in South Africa

Brussels Area, Belgium

Member of the Task Force Post-Cotonou. • Preparing the work towards a new Partnership Agreement between the EU and the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries.• Preparing 'fact sheets', 'discussion papers', ‘information notes’ and other Staff Working documents on selected issues to provide policy inputs.• Drafting of the Final Provisions of the negotiating directives. • Preparing policy briefings and speaking points for Senior management and the Commissioner… Show more Member of the Task Force Post-Cotonou. • Preparing the work towards a new Partnership Agreement between the EU and the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries.• Preparing 'fact sheets', 'discussion papers', ‘information notes’ and other Staff Working documents on selected issues to provide policy inputs.• Drafting of the Final Provisions of the negotiating directives. • Preparing policy briefings and speaking points for Senior management and the Commissioner as well as defensive points to build consensus among member states.• Supporting the preparation of stakeholder consultations, the collection and digestion of received information as well as the implementation of follow up actions.• Supporting the dialogue with different stakeholders such as the Council (FAC DEV; ACP WP; COAFR), the European Parliament, ACP counterparts and Joint EU/ACP institutions (JPA).• Organising a High Level panel (HoS/MFA) at the European Development Days and of a Technical Seminar with Member States of the ACP WP of the Council.• Organising and participating in a Study Visit to the EU Delegation to Senegal. Show less

Région De Bruxelles, Belgique

London, Royaume-Uni

I assisted Mrs Johnson, Deputy Director/Director of Programmes with the execution of team activities on a part-time basis. I gained writing and research skills as well as leadership and organisational skills.Main duties: • Representing the Democratic Progress Institute at the Civil Society Dialogue NetworkTraining Seminar on Peace and Security Advocacy towards the EU in Brussels organised bythe European Peacebuilding Liaison Office (EPLO) in cooperation with the… Show more I assisted Mrs Johnson, Deputy Director/Director of Programmes with the execution of team activities on a part-time basis. I gained writing and research skills as well as leadership and organisational skills.Main duties: • Representing the Democratic Progress Institute at the Civil Society Dialogue NetworkTraining Seminar on Peace and Security Advocacy towards the EU in Brussels organised bythe European Peacebuilding Liaison Office (EPLO) in cooperation with the EuropeanCommission and the European External Action Service. • Writing of a Research Paper for publication: The Role of European Union Accession in Democratisation Processes as well as research reports supporting DPI’s activities.Areas of expertise: Peace and Democracy building in the MENA Region with a focus onSyria (opposition groups) and Turkey (the Kurdish Question), EU ForeignPolicy in the MENA Region and further works intending at preparing ComparativeStudy Visits, Roundtable meetings with the Board of International Experts experts.Skills gained: Familiarity with research techniques and critical analysis. Capacity to explaincomplex issues in order to make research accessible.• Initiative to create a Syria Weekly Newsletter to ensure a continuous follow-up of the Syrianconflict and to complete the internal Syria timeline that I was in charge of.• Providing administrative and organisational support to the team by participating and ensuringthe follow up the discussions in Roundtable meetings with International experts: draftingreports, setting up updates from staff and team priorities, background research.Skills gained: autonomy as well as teamwork, time management, organisation of mytime between University and the internship. Show less

Région De Strasbourg, France

• Responsible for a team of 5 persons.• Organising a conference on migration policy with two leading experts.• Responsible for the organisation of visits (European Court of Human Rights and Permanent Representation of Belgium to the Council of Europe for the Belgian Chairmanship of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe) and educational trips related to EU topics. Sense of responsibility as a student representative, role of promotion of the association.

Région De Strasbourg, France

I assisted Mr Bribosia, Administrator of the Secretariat General of the Committee of Ministers, in charge of the Rapporteur Group on External Relations (GR-EXT) on a full-time basis. In this environment, I have been exposed to the professional requirements of diplomatic and negotiation work within an International Organisation. I acquired research and writing skills as well as communication and organizational skills.• Drafting of research notes which contributed to the preparation of… Show more I assisted Mr Bribosia, Administrator of the Secretariat General of the Committee of Ministers, in charge of the Rapporteur Group on External Relations (GR-EXT) on a full-time basis. In this environment, I have been exposed to the professional requirements of diplomatic and negotiation work within an International Organisation. I acquired research and writing skills as well as communication and organizational skills.• Drafting of research notes which contributed to the preparation of replies to theParliamentary Assembly for the the Rapporteur Group on Democracy (GR-DEM) and theRapporteur Group on External Relations (GR-EXT).Examples: two research notes on Hungary on (i) Current affairs dealing with thegovernment national consultation on immigration in Hungary and (ii) The Hungariansituation following the adoption of the resolution 1941(2013).• Preparatory work for Ministers' Deputies meetings and their subsidiary groups meetings.• Administrative support: verification and translation of working papers in both English andFrench and contacting members of the Parliamentary Assembly, diplomats and Ministers’Deputies in order to discuss meetings and recommendations. Show less

Master'S Degree European Studies, Specialising In European Politics And Foreign Affairs

Activities and Societies: KCL European Society, KCL Politics Society - Enhancing my knowledge in EU policy making (Institutions, Politics.

Master 1, European And International Studies, Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: President of the European Association (RETE-IHEE) - Substantial knowledge in European Institutions and Law.

Bachelor'S Degree, Public Administration, Cum Laude

Substantial knowledge in Law : Public Law, Administrative Law, European Law, Constitutional Law Substantial knowledge in Institutions.

Intensive Undergraduate Studies In Prépa B/L, Arts And Social Science, Cum Laude

Intensive undergraduate studies in Classe Préparatoire to prepare competitive exams for admission to French Grandes Ecoles..