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Copenhagen, Dk

Copenhagen, Capital Region Of Denmark, Denmark

Copenhagen, Capital Region Of Denmark, Denmark

Copenhagen, Capital Region, Denmark

Copenhagen, Capital Region, Denmark

Supported OHCHR in developing a new, future-oriented IT strategy that supports a larger digital transformation in the organization. I - interviewed people in the organization- created a questionnaire to quantify the issues- facilitated online workshops (based on IDEO's Strategy Process Map and Lafley/Martin's Strategic Choice Cascade)- identified trends and signals to future-proof the strategy- designed and wrote the strategy

Copenhagen, Capital Region, Denmark

Managing, implementing, coordinating and communicating innovation projects and guiding the overall strategic planning and scoping of new projects and programmes of the UN Secretary-General's innovation lab, UN Global Pulse. Also ensuring Global Pulse’s alignment with the developing landscape of frontier issues in the UN, and expanding the network of strategic UN and private sector partners.Specific duties include- the creation of strategic and policy information products that… Show more Managing, implementing, coordinating and communicating innovation projects and guiding the overall strategic planning and scoping of new projects and programmes of the UN Secretary-General's innovation lab, UN Global Pulse. Also ensuring Global Pulse’s alignment with the developing landscape of frontier issues in the UN, and expanding the network of strategic UN and private sector partners.Specific duties include- the creation of strategic and policy information products that synthesise digital innovation projects into insights relevant to policy and humanitarian subject experts- the co-creation of product roadmaps for software toolkits around artificial intelligence, data visualisation and human-computer interaction- coordination of UN Global Pulse’s knowledge management strategy- acting as the lead UN Global Pulse representative in working groups, tasks forces, and innovation networks- acting as the UN Global Pulse liaison with government counterparts- contributing to UN Global Pulse’s strategy around opportunities related to frontier issues including artificial intelligence, blockchain and other new technological advances- designing and conducting customer satisfaction protocols to measure the impacts of projects and tools- representing UN Global Pulse at international conferences and regional workshops Show less

Geneva Area, Switzerland

Lead the global Information Management efforts of the IFRC, supporting the IFRC network with the development and maintenance of innovative information management approaches for disaster and crisis prevention, response and recovery.Specific focus was on IFRC Go, in particular the scoping and development of a scalable, modular, open source data and analytics platform to be used for operational decision-making during disasters and crises. The current version is available on… Show more Lead the global Information Management efforts of the IFRC, supporting the IFRC network with the development and maintenance of innovative information management approaches for disaster and crisis prevention, response and recovery.Specific focus was on IFRC Go, in particular the scoping and development of a scalable, modular, open source data and analytics platform to be used for operational decision-making during disasters and crises. The current version is available on https://go.ifrc.org.Other central workstreams includeded data literacy, data readiness, information management and data strategy, an improved GIS setup, and partnerships. Show less

New York, New York, Usa

Worked with UN, academic and private sector partnerships, capacity development, data science, data visualisation, and project management for the UN Secretary-General's Big Data for Development Initiative, Global Pulse. Main role was to identify where new data methods could be used in the UN System and to make that happen through innovation projects and training.Analysed and visualised big data, social network data, and geospatial data and managed a range of big data for development… Show more Worked with UN, academic and private sector partnerships, capacity development, data science, data visualisation, and project management for the UN Secretary-General's Big Data for Development Initiative, Global Pulse. Main role was to identify where new data methods could be used in the UN System and to make that happen through innovation projects and training.Analysed and visualised big data, social network data, and geospatial data and managed a range of big data for development research projects, from idea conception over budgeting, project design, exploration, research and actual implementation of public-facing results.Research projects focused on diverse topics, including Humanitarian Action, Post-2015, Sex Disaggregation of Social Media Data, Women's & Children's Health, HIV/AIDS, Immunisation, Sanitation, Migration, and Climate Change.Analytic approaches used include text mining, sentiment analysis, predictive analysis, and event detection, while tools include Python (IPython, pandas, seaborn, bokeh, ggplot, numpy, scipy), D3.js, CARTO, R, Tableau, Mapbox and similar coding and scripting languages.Other tasks included general technical guidance and administration, software choices, analytical framework development, knowledge management, partnership building, and communications (presentations, blog posts, Twitter). Show less

New York, New York, Usa

- Lead the Inter-Divisional Working Group (IDWG) that plans, coordinates and manages content for the internal communication and knowledge management platform, myUNFPA.- Strategy guidance, planning, design and implementation of collaborative elements of myUNFPA.- Capacity building of HQ and country office colleagues to engage with myUNFPA.- Conducted user tests and analysis of new myUNFPA sections.- Prepared reports with simple data visualizations for division directors and… Show more - Lead the Inter-Divisional Working Group (IDWG) that plans, coordinates and manages content for the internal communication and knowledge management platform, myUNFPA.- Strategy guidance, planning, design and implementation of collaborative elements of myUNFPA.- Capacity building of HQ and country office colleagues to engage with myUNFPA.- Conducted user tests and analysis of new myUNFPA sections.- Prepared reports with simple data visualizations for division directors and management level communication group. Show less

New York, New York, Usa

Tasks were:- Mapping of current technologies and applications with potential for application in the fields of crisis prevention and recovery.- Support a research project on innovative technologies for conflict prevention commissioned by UNDP/BCPR in collaboration with IPI and USAID, including coordination with Expert Group and IPI Research Coordinators.- Provide support and background research for development of a UNDP Guidance Note on Technology for Collaborative Conflict… Show more Tasks were:- Mapping of current technologies and applications with potential for application in the fields of crisis prevention and recovery.- Support a research project on innovative technologies for conflict prevention commissioned by UNDP/BCPR in collaboration with IPI and USAID, including coordination with Expert Group and IPI Research Coordinators.- Provide support and background research for development of a UNDP Guidance Note on Technology for Collaborative Conflict Prevention by UNDP BCPR and BDP.- Provide technical advice and project management support to the development of an online knowledge management platform for the global initiative, Infrastructures for Peace. Show less

Copenhagen, Denmark // Maputo, Mozambique // New York, New York, Usa

As a consultant in a UX and digital communications bureau, facilitated the full process from planning to budgeting, team coordination, partner communication, implementation, and the monitoring and evaluation of both small and large projects.Main responsibilities were- Research and analysis (data analysis, web analytics, surveys, focus group interviews, telephone interviews, ethnographic field studies, mental models, expert analyses, and workshops)- Social Media and Knowledge… Show more As a consultant in a UX and digital communications bureau, facilitated the full process from planning to budgeting, team coordination, partner communication, implementation, and the monitoring and evaluation of both small and large projects.Main responsibilities were- Research and analysis (data analysis, web analytics, surveys, focus group interviews, telephone interviews, ethnographic field studies, mental models, expert analyses, and workshops)- Social Media and Knowledge Sharing Tools (wikis, blogs, screencasts, etc.)- Digital solutions and innovation strategy- Design of complex data solutions- Business-to-Business strategy and partnerships (Mozambique)Additional responsibilities in selected projects were communications strategy and CMS implementation. Show less

Maputo, Mozambique

- Conducted workflow analysis- Wrote a national Knowledge Management Strategy- Wrote and implemented Knowledge Management Phase 1 Concept- Trained trainers on information sharing technologies and knowledge management techniques- Implemented Knowledge Management Platform in existing Sharepoint solution

Maputo, Mozambique

- Created online capacity assessment survey for local partners (UN Women, Mozambique).- Wrote Mozambique country profile (Danish Red Cross, Mozambique)- Wrote research strategy and methodology section and conducted preliminary research for project proposal for a HIV/AIDS project (Austral-COWI, Mozambique)

Copenhagen Area, Denmark

While finishing second Master degree, worked full time as researcher and data analyst. Responsible for an evidence based research project on recidivism (relapse into crime) among alcoholics. The study was based on field interviews and extensive longitudinal statistical data (Logistic Regression and Cox Regression).

Copenhagen Area, Denmark

- Responsible for administration of e-learning courses, administration of Danida’s knowledge sharing network now called Danida DevForum, course preparation, administration and evaluation in all of Danida’s areas including Human Rights, Aid Modalities, UN Pre-departure Courses, SWAp, Poverty Reduction Strategies, Logistical Framework Approach and Budgeting.- Redesigned course evaluation surveys and evaluation analysis spreadsheet- Redesigned, implemented and administered website-… Show more - Responsible for administration of e-learning courses, administration of Danida’s knowledge sharing network now called Danida DevForum, course preparation, administration and evaluation in all of Danida’s areas including Human Rights, Aid Modalities, UN Pre-departure Courses, SWAp, Poverty Reduction Strategies, Logistical Framework Approach and Budgeting.- Redesigned course evaluation surveys and evaluation analysis spreadsheet- Redesigned, implemented and administered website- Redesigned brochures- Participated in restructuring the archive and documentation system Show less

Copenhagen Area, Denmark

Worked on a research project on recidivism among offenders living in hostels run by the Danish Prison and Probation Service.- Headed quantitative analysis (based on Multiple Linear Regression, Multivariate Linear Regression, Logistic Regression and Cox Regression)- Drafted quantitative methods and results sections of report

Aalborg, Denmark

I assisted making a questionnaire and analysed the resulting data using SPSS.

Aalborg, Denmark

Analysed several sets of data using SPSS. Additionally, I taught two of the teachers the basics of SPSS.

Aalborg, Denmark

Tutored in the course, ”Quantitative Methods and Statistics”. Main responsibilities were the facilitation of hands-on training in SPSS and applied statistics seminars.

M.Sc., Sociology

Emphasis on extended sociological methods and theory. I particularly focused on process and developmental sociology and advanced applied.

Ma (Merit), Historical Social Enquiry

The MA in Historical Social Enquiry was a cross-departmental degree, where I took courses in the departments of History, Sociology.

B.Sc., Sociology

Focus on basic sociological theories and methods. Particular focus on qualitative methods, micro sociology and cultural sociology..