Mario Rizzolio

Experience

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  Association Mamajah

  Jul 2005 - Mar 2006

  Project Officer

  • Designed, implemented and monitored Eco-construction projects.• Promoted Mamajahs’ eco-friendly tents to build recreational spaces and activities for at-risk youth and adults.• Researched sustainable materials (organic cotton and bamboo) to produce tents that served as the centrepiece of program.

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  ONUB (Opération des Nations Unies au Burundi)/ BINUB (Bureau Intégré des Nations Unies au Burundi)

  Feb 2006 - Nov 2007

  Photojournalist (Public Information section)

  • Covered (photos, written articles) all major events of the mission and UN agencies (UNHCR, WFP, UNICEF) that included high level government and UN official visits.• Covered major events related to socio-political situation and Millenium Development Goals.• Planned and organized photography training for local journalists.

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  MINUSTAH (Mission des Nations Unies pour la stabilisation en Haïti)

  Nov 2007 - Jun 2009

  UNV Project and Public Information Officer

  • Planned, organized, and managed education and environment projects.• Organised internal fundraising campaigns to support projects.• Covered major events related to peacekeeping, volunteering, and Haiti’s socio-political situation.• Edited United Nation Volunteers Monthly newsletter.• Maintained UNV (United Nations Volunteer) webpage on minustah.org website.

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  MINUSTAH (Mission des Nations Unies pour la stabilisation en Haïti)

  Jun 2009 - Jan 2011

  Civil Affairs Officer

  • Provided technical assistance to mayors’ offices on local development, planning, fiscality, transparency, etc. in 8 communes of the Lower Artibonite.• Worked with local authorities and civil society to prepare Quick Impact Projects (QIP) and budgets. Monitored and evaluated Quick Impact Projects.• Supported the electoral process including logistical planning for material distribution and recovery, and training and managing of teams to receive ballots after elections;• Assisted municipal and departmental authorities to coordinate response to emergencies and to evaluate needs (water, food and medical assistance) of affected populations.• Liaised between local authorities and civil society and the UN in emergency situations.• Acted as Officer in-charge of Sub-regional office when Head of office is away.• Liaised with political parties and local leaders on political developments.• Prepared routine and analytical reports for management. Show less

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  Société d’expertise et d’ingénierie L.G.L., S.A. (SNC-LAVALIN GROUP )

  Feb 2011 - Aug 2013

  Social Coordinator and Project Manager, Multi-disciplinary consultancy

  • Responsible for managing several Water and Sanitation Projects (total amount of funding, USD 4 million) aiming to ensure a successful implementation, maintenance and management of water and sanitation and irrigation facilities; engaging with multiple key stakeholders and funding partners (WB, IDB, AfD, USAID, etc.)

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  CIRAD

  Mar 2014 - Sept 2014

  Researcher, Msc

  Participated to a research program (Eau 4 food) with the CIRAD (Centre International de Recherche Agronomique pour le Développement) and UEM (Universidade Eduardo Mondelane) focusing on the management of irrigation and infrastructure of the Chókwè Irrigation Scheme.

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  SCDS Norconsult

  Apr 2015 - Nov 2016

  Social development consultant
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  World Bank Group

  Mar 2017 - now

  Social Safeguards Specialist