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Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

1. Provided comprehensive support with the logistical planning, organization, implementation and close-out of an international 100-person event;2. Served as one of the main logistical points-of-contact and arranged high volumes of complex travel;3. Assisted with securing participant visas, arranged for hotel rooms and prepared briefing materials;4. Kept track of event expenses and supported procurement and financial requisition processes.

Moscow, Russian Federation

1. Assisted UN Officers in conducting Refugee Status Determination (RSD) procedures by providing administrative support during RSD interviews with applicants, collating and reviewing summaries of RSD documentation and performing country of origin research and analysis;2. Assisted Resettlement Expert in preparing cases for resettlement referrals/submissions;3. Liaised with colleagues and partners to find employment opportunities for refugees, accompanied refugees to career fairs and… Show more 1. Assisted UN Officers in conducting Refugee Status Determination (RSD) procedures by providing administrative support during RSD interviews with applicants, collating and reviewing summaries of RSD documentation and performing country of origin research and analysis;2. Assisted Resettlement Expert in preparing cases for resettlement referrals/submissions;3. Liaised with colleagues and partners to find employment opportunities for refugees, accompanied refugees to career fairs and provided ad-hoc support at UNHCR’s Refugee Reception Centre;4. Provided assistance during UNHCR’s events, including Age, Gender and Diversity Mainstreaming and UNHCR Training on Issues Related to Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity;5. Prepared the leaflet “Information on Resettlement for Refugees in Russia” and assisted the team in executing a workshop on RSD and Resettlement procedures for UNHCR’s partner organization. Show less

Moscow, Russian Federation

1. Performed media monitoring, drafted documents and assisted in the organization of multiple events and meetings between the experts of the Council of Europe and Russian government officials;2. Arranged meetings with Russian minority groups during the visit of the delegation of the Council of Europe Advisory Committee on the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities;3. Took meeting minutes, summarized short notes and supported communications and information… Show more 1. Performed media monitoring, drafted documents and assisted in the organization of multiple events and meetings between the experts of the Council of Europe and Russian government officials;2. Arranged meetings with Russian minority groups during the visit of the delegation of the Council of Europe Advisory Committee on the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities;3. Took meeting minutes, summarized short notes and supported communications and information research. Show less

Moscow, Russian Federation

1. Provided assistance in organizing the 18th Education UK Exhibition that comprised 65 leading British universities and was attended by over 10000 people in three major cities of Russia;2. Established and maintained communication with the Exhibition participants and partners from the UK and Russia, negotiating the conditions of cooperation and gathering information;3. Assisted in preparing over 10 competitions to engage the general public and promote the Exhibition.

Geneva, Switzerland

1. Produced research and analysis for various topics pertaining to sustainable practices in Carbon capture and storage technologies, coal mine methane and coal gasification;2. Provided logistical and administrative support for the Open-Ended Consultations on UNECE Work on Sustainable Energy event.

Moscow, Russian Federation

1. Provided assistance in organizing Skolkovo Startup Village event attended by over 9,000 people.2. Performed interviews, authored press releases, provided translations and carried out media monitoring.

Master Of Science (M.Sc.), Development Studies

Bachelor'S Degree, Sociology, 3.9 Gpa

Sociology

Exchange Program with the Faculty of Social Studies