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As Political Advisor on Climate and Migration I represent our 80 member organisations in advocacy work towards Danish and global political stakeholders. Together with our members I develop policy positions, analyses and recommendations to ensure that climate efforts in the global South contribute to a fair green transition, based on a human rights-based approach and protecting vulnerable groups. As coordinator for the Green Partnership between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Danish… Show more As Political Advisor on Climate and Migration I represent our 80 member organisations in advocacy work towards Danish and global political stakeholders. Together with our members I develop policy positions, analyses and recommendations to ensure that climate efforts in the global South contribute to a fair green transition, based on a human rights-based approach and protecting vulnerable groups. As coordinator for the Green Partnership between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Danish civil society, I facilitate cross-sector dialogue on the UNFCCC negotiations and greening of Danish development aid, with the aim to strengthen cooperation between the government and civil society organisations on the global climate agenda. Show less

CARE is an international NGO working for resilience and livelihoods for the world's most climate vulnerable.I was project manager for the development and implementation of CARE Denmark’s new Theory of Change and humanitarian strategy, both focusing on climate justice, private partnerships and innovation. I also managed the innovation project eArziki, focusing on the digitalisation of Village Savings and Loans Associations (VSLA) in Niger in the form of an app that gives access to… Show more CARE is an international NGO working for resilience and livelihoods for the world's most climate vulnerable.I was project manager for the development and implementation of CARE Denmark’s new Theory of Change and humanitarian strategy, both focusing on climate justice, private partnerships and innovation. I also managed the innovation project eArziki, focusing on the digitalisation of Village Savings and Loans Associations (VSLA) in Niger in the form of an app that gives access to financial services for women. Show less

I worked as personal assistant to CARE Denmark's CEO, and as coordinator of processes and decisions in the board, management group and project steering committee. As part of the implementation of a new strategy in CARE Denmark, I acted as process facilitator for the development of a Theory of Change for the organisation, and for developing a new project toolbox.As project manager I was responsible for a number of organisational projects, among others integrating the UN's Sustainable… Show more I worked as personal assistant to CARE Denmark's CEO, and as coordinator of processes and decisions in the board, management group and project steering committee. As part of the implementation of a new strategy in CARE Denmark, I acted as process facilitator for the development of a Theory of Change for the organisation, and for developing a new project toolbox.As project manager I was responsible for a number of organisational projects, among others integrating the UN's Sustainable Development Goals into our office workflows, and implementing guidelines for the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA). Show less

As consultant in the department for Organizational Development in the City’s Social Services Administration, I was responsible for the development of our project portfolio within ‘de-bureaucratization’ - simplifying rules and procedures in the city's social service institutions for citizens with disabilities and social vulnerabilities.As project manager I organized several politically commissioned and cross-organizational research projects, and ensured an efficient implementation of… Show more As consultant in the department for Organizational Development in the City’s Social Services Administration, I was responsible for the development of our project portfolio within ‘de-bureaucratization’ - simplifying rules and procedures in the city's social service institutions for citizens with disabilities and social vulnerabilities.As project manager I organized several politically commissioned and cross-organizational research projects, and ensured an efficient implementation of smaller and larger projects, such as a comprehensive and innovative concept for staff manuals. In co-operation with senior management and staff and citizen representatives, I coordinated the development of the City’s new Social Policy Strategy. Show less

Copenhagen Area, Denmark

Braintrust Base was an interdisciplinary knowledge-sharing site for university students. As the first of its kind, it combined a social medium with a student paper database. Our mission was to give students a digital platform to re-brand and showcase their papers and theses, instead of leaving them to collect dust in the shelves of their university library. Soon our business expanded into Braintrust Co-creation Labs, facilitated in partnership with knowledge institutions and the EU Youth in… Show more Braintrust Base was an interdisciplinary knowledge-sharing site for university students. As the first of its kind, it combined a social medium with a student paper database. Our mission was to give students a digital platform to re-brand and showcase their papers and theses, instead of leaving them to collect dust in the shelves of their university library. Soon our business expanded into Braintrust Co-creation Labs, facilitated in partnership with knowledge institutions and the EU Youth in Action Programme.As co-founder I was a key driver in fundraising and conceptualising our strategy, organisation and product portfolio, and as director of strategy and project manager I made sure we executed and met our goals in cooperation with partners such as the Danish Agency for Science and Innovation, the University of Copenhagen and the City of Copenhagen. Show less

I conducted and analyzed qualitative interviews as part of surveys on customer perceptions, for a pharmaceutical company and for the Danish Tax Agency (SKAT).

I was part of DIIS' residency programme for master's students while researching for my thesis on the political partnership between the European Union and ACP countries. I took part in the activities of the research unit on Politics and Development, and contributed to the work of the senior researchers in my field.

Capacitate was a small consultancy with expertise in capacity building of NGO's in Denmark and in Danish aid partner countries. As junior consultant I delivered desk research and analyses as part of Danida- and UN-commissioned projects, with a focus on e.g. legal and cultural frameworks for NGO's in Southeast Asia. As part of the evaluation of Danida's 'Women in Africa' regional support initiative, I organised a seminar in Denmark for representatives from 15 African NGO’s.As day-to-day… Show more Capacitate was a small consultancy with expertise in capacity building of NGO's in Denmark and in Danish aid partner countries. As junior consultant I delivered desk research and analyses as part of Danida- and UN-commissioned projects, with a focus on e.g. legal and cultural frameworks for NGO's in Southeast Asia. As part of the evaluation of Danida's 'Women in Africa' regional support initiative, I organised a seminar in Denmark for representatives from 15 African NGO’s.As day-to-day manager of the Copenhagen office, I was responsible for bookkeping and other administrative tasks, as well as coordination with senior consultants, donors, accountants and other partners. Show less

Brussels Area, Belgium

As an intern in the development team, I participated in and reported from daily working group meetings in the Council of Ministers, centering on development, security policy, and EU-Africa relations. My work also included meeting preparation of the Danish representatives, participation in civil society dialogue, seminars and other ad hoc tasks.

During my time in DanChurchAid's advocacy team, we focused on issues relating to hunger, climate change, HIV/AIDS and fair trade. I contributed with research and analysis, among others for a report on the spread of HIV/AIDS among Russian youth, and helped plan and execute campaigns, conferences and other events in collaboration with volunteers and external stakeholders. I was also a coordinator for the team's strategy plans and day-to-day decisionmaking. I developed the concept… Show more During my time in DanChurchAid's advocacy team, we focused on issues relating to hunger, climate change, HIV/AIDS and fair trade. I contributed with research and analysis, among others for a report on the spread of HIV/AIDS among Russian youth, and helped plan and execute campaigns, conferences and other events in collaboration with volunteers and external stakeholders. I was also a coordinator for the team's strategy plans and day-to-day decisionmaking. I developed the concept, political messaging and background research for the campaign ‘FairPhone, FairFuture’ in co-operation with Roskilde Festival, DCA staff and volunteers, as part of the annual 'Human2Human' project at the festival. The campaign focused on the use of illegal mining products in cell phones, and was carried out through daily events evolving around a towering cellphone sculpture in the festival area.In December 2008 I was coordinator for the advocacy activities of the Christian Aid/Aprodev delegation at COP14 in Poznan, and participated in events on adaptation and mitigation, daily briefings with Danish delegates, and NGO coordination meetings. Show less

Diploma Degree, Organizational Leadership

Ma, International Development Studies And Public Administration

Activities and Societies: Vice-chairman and member of IDS Study Board 2008-2010

Guest Student, Development Studies

Guest Student, Africa Studies; Human Rights; Conflict Studies; Philosophy

Activities and Societies: Centre of African Studies; Department of Media, Cognition and Communication

Ba, Eu Studies