Experience

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  Communauté de sant'egidio

  Jun 2008 - Oct 2014

  Human rights - child protection and field officer

  As a Human Rights Officer, I have followed human rights developments. I organised training on human rights, gender, peace and non-violence. I set up human rights reporting tools. I have helped build the capacity of civil society, local communities and people on human rights. I carry out advocacy and capacity building activities in the field of human rights. I collected information, analysed and reported on the human rights situation in several parts of the country, including through close cooperation with other civil society actors and the community. As a child protection officer, I contributed to the protection of children in conflict with law and street children. I conducted programmes for their social reintegration, such as resumption of school, return to their families or foster families, training, always looking after their best interests. I used specific child protection tools such as the Formal Best Interest Determination (BID) and the Best Interest Assessment (BIA). I have implemented induction and training programmes on child rights and child protection. I identified protection issues, trends and responses related to children. I have monitored and reported violations against children including GBV. I set up a sustainable system for managing and filtering information collected from the field. I successfully advocated for an alternative to juvenile incarceration and raised awareness on lynching. As a Field Officer, from 2007 to 2015, I set up local branches in central and northern Togo (Kara, Dapaong and Sokodé). I made regular field visits to monitor child protection and human rights activities. I monitored the implementation of programmes and projects in the field. I provided expertise in strategic planning of needs and contributed to the training of stakeholders on peacebuilding and human rights. I documented and reported on all issues related to human rights and child protection. I developed a sense of responsibility, proactivity, drive and motivation. Show less

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  Clinique d'expertise juridique et sociale- cejus

  May 2015 - Oct 2015

  Human rights associate

  I became familiar with international, regional and local human rights instruments. I established and maintained cooperative contacts with government officials, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), civil society organisations, UN agencies and other partners to enable holistic management of human rights incidents. I helped conduct human rights capacity building activities and develop and implement human rights training programmes for different targets (security forces, sex workers, youth, traditional leaders, students, prison guards, prisoners, political parties). In addition, I participated in advocacy on access to justice for all, gender equity and peaceful elections. analysed and monitored the evolution of human rights in Togo. I also facilitated workshops in the country's high schools and universities on peace and the role of young people in promoting human rights. I wrote activity reports on human rights in Togo. I also monitored places of detention (prisons, police stations, gendarmerie) in Togo. I followed up on individual cases and issues with the authorities with the aim of stopping or preventing human rights violations or obtaining corrective action from the authorities to prevent similar violations in the future. I also ensured the integration of human rights into planning and programming. I helped to conduct human rights capacity-building activities and to develop and implement human rights training programmes. I research and collect information related to human rights issues, including their gender dimensions, from various data sources. I assist in the analysis of information, to include the impact on the human rights situation. I keep abreast of current human rights issues, including relevant policy and legal developments. I contribute to the identification of human rights issues/problems, including their gender dimensions, through good research and analysis and the preparation of timely reports. Show less

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  Ong vision solidaire

  Dec 2015 - Dec 2016

  Project officer - migrants protection and assistance

  I planned, managed, coordinated and implemented projects and activities for the protection and assistance of migrants, including assessments, awareness-raising campaigns, workshops, training, community committees. I Conducted regular field visits, for programme evaluation, problem solving, monitoring and reporting on protection issues for migrants and internally displaced persons, including issues related to, inter alia, exploitation and abuse, sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), unaccompanied and separated children, abusive or arbitrary detention, forced resettlement and human trafficking. I ensured that that feedback and complaint mechanisms are available and accessible to affected populations and follow up to strengthen accountability to affected populations (PAA). I provide technical advice, guidance and training to government counterparts and law enforcement authorities to integrate protection mechanisms into their programmes and delivery. I have coordinated the implementation of several projects on the protection and promotion of the rights of migrants. I ensured that the integration of the protection of migrants' rights and human rights in general was integrated at all levels. Show less

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  Unhcr

  Jan 2017 - Jul 2017

  Protection assistant

  I quickly adapted to UNHCR's procedures for protection, RSD, assistance and durable solutions. I learned the legal instruments of international protection, namely the international, regional and national conventions specific to refugees. I was also introduced to human rights, international humanitarian law and the law of refugees, asylum seekers, child protection and displaced persons. I assisted the protection service in receiving and listening to refugees and asylum seekers. I attended 12 eligibility sessions for refugee status. I attended RSD and resettlement interviews. I also worked in the field, notably in the refugee camp of Avépozo and in the north of the country. I listened to and sensitized the refugees on their rights and duties. I identified specific protection issues such as sexual and gender-based violence, rights violations and legal procedures. I assisted the office resettlement officer in interviewing and assessing resettlement cases. I participated in the organization of training workshops on international protection, statelessness, refugee rights and duties, and the durable solutions forum. I attended sessions of the Refugee Eligibility Commission. I was entrusted with the organisation of training workshops for different stakeholders (PoCs, host communities, government officials involved in refugee management such as judges, civil society and the private sector). I organised these workshops by systematically integrating the AGD approach and respecting the time and budget constraints. I wrote the reports for each activity done during my internship. Show less

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  Governmental agency for refugees

  Feb 2018 - Apr 2022

  Protection and refugee status determination (rsd) officer

  After a 6-month internship with the UNHCR, I was recruited as a Protection and RSD Officer at the National Coordination of Assistance to Refugees, the national agency in Togo in charge of the protection and assistance of refugees and asylum seekers.My main missions are :- To receive, inform, advise, orient and register asylum seekers;- Coordinate all activities related to refugee status determination (registration, interview, evaluation, submission of cases to eligibility commissions, drafting of decisions and notifications);- Ensure and guarantee an efficient RSD process;- Ensure that RSD needs are taken into account in the protection strategy, planning and budgeting, especially those of people with special needs and taking into account the gender approach;- Monitor specific protection cases (SGBV, Best Interest of the Child, stateless persons, IDPs);- Monitor and identify protection incidents;- Advise stakeholders on protection issues;- Conducting sensitizations on the duties and rights of refugees;- Conduct field missions and protection activities in refugee camps;- Participate in durable solutions activities (local integration, voluntary repatriation and referral of potential resettlement cases);- Integrate information into proGres 4.My accomplishments:- 197 RSD cases handled;- More than 200 applicants and refugees accompanied, listened to, oriented;- 3 voluntary repatriation convoys organized;- 45 refugees integrated locally with long-term residence permits, - I trained several audiences on the RSD, the PSEA.- Drafted memoranda of understanding, reports, and various important documents. Show less

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  Observatoire des camps de réfugiés

  Aug 2019 - Aug 2022

  As part of the Camp Studies Mission (research, investigation, analysis, synthesis and writing) in the Africa zone, I conducted a cross-sectional study on the reception of asylum seekers and refugees in Togo.In this cross-sectional study, and after presenting the context, the history, the number of asylum seekers and refugees in Togo in an introductory note, . I approached the question of the reception of asylum seekers in 3 steps:- the legal and social care of asylum seekers.- the problems and challenges related to the reception of asylum seekers -Solutions and recommendations to improve the reception of asylum seekers in Togo.I carried out a real scientific work based on research, analysis, synthesis, writing and the concrete proposal of actions to be undertaken. This work allowed me to review the various international, regional and national legal instruments in this area. This is international humanitarian law, the international law of. refugees, international human rights law, national law on the reception of refugees. Show less

  • Investigator I Africa Hub

    Sept 2021 - Aug 2022

  • Partnership Referent & Investigator I Africa Hub

    Aug 2019 - Aug 2021
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  United nations mission in south sudan (unmiss)

  May 2022 - Oct 2022

  Human rights officer

  As a Human Rights Officer, I was responsible for the implementation of the work plans of the Human Rights Division of the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), especilally in Unity State within Bentiu Field Office (FO), including assisting, conducting monitoring/investigation missions, and reporting and advocacy activities in the area of assignment.In particular, I undertake the following tasks:I facilitate the implementation of the human rights mandate in Bentiu Unity State.I conduct fact-finding missions and investigations into abuses/violations of human rights and humanitarian law.I conduct capacity building activities in the areas of administration of justice and transitional justice, including advising national counterparts, facilitating and organizing workshops, supporting the organization of the national criminal justice system, training of national actors and/or monitoring of the judicial and legal system.I support HRD analysis by maintaining proactive knowledge of the human rights situation and political developments in order to collect data on hot spots and early warning mapping and support HRD information analysis.I identify incidents requiring further monitoring and/or investigation, coordinate with field teams regarding follow-up and analyze the potential impact of reported incidents on the human rights situation.I monitor and track incidents of denial of access by armed groups to locations where human rights monitoring and investigation activities are planned, and coordinate with field teams and legal affairs to identify possible actions in response.I assist in developing profiles of alleged perpetrators of human rights violations in close coordination with field teams.I establish and maintain contacts with government representatives, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), civil society organizations, UN agencies and other partners operating in the area of responsibility (Unity State - Bentiu). Show less

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  Unhcr, the un refugee agency

  Nov 2022 - now

  As a passionate advocate for human rights and refugee protection, I've contributed to UNHCR's mission in Central Africa. My journey has taken me from Yaoundé to Douala and back, where I now coordinate Refugee Status Determination (RSD) activities across Cameroon, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, and Sao Tome and Principe.Building Bridges: Empowering National Asylum SystemsIn Cameroon, I lead a diverse team of 37 professionals, revolutionizing the asylum process by transferring vital skills to local authorities. Through tailored workshops and hands-on training, we're fostering a sustainable, locally-driven approach to refugee protection.Guardians of Hope: Championing Comprehensive ProtectionSupporting our Senior Protection Officer, I help orchestrate a range of protection activities. From legal safeguards to community-based initiatives, we're weaving a safety net for the most vulnerable, focusing on child protection, durable solutions, and advocacy for the stateless.Pioneers of Progress: Crafting Asylum SolutionsIn Equatorial Guinea and Sao Tome and Principe, which lack established asylum systems, I spearhead innovative RSD processes. We're actively advocating for the creation of national asylum authorities, laying the groundwork for lasting change.Voices of the Vulnerable: Turning Data into ActionThrough meticulous analysis and compelling reports, we shed light on protection trends and forced displacement patterns. These insights fuel evidence-based strategies, helping us better serve those in need.This role has deepened my understanding of the complex protection landscape in Central and West Africa. Inspired daily by the resilience of those we serve and my colleagues' dedication, we're building a more compassionate world, one life at a time. Show less Guardian of Hope: Championing Protection in Cameroon's Diverse RegionsIn July 2023, I embraced a new challenge as Protection Officer in Douala, overseeing four complex regions of Cameroon. This role deepened my commitment to safeguarding the vulnerable, including refugees, internally displaced persons, and stateless individuals.Weaving a Safety Net: Comprehensive Protection StrategiesMy days are filled with responsibilities. I advise leadership, guide our team, and ensure swift responses to protection needs. By monitoring legal and societal shifts, we adapt our approaches to changing realities. Engaging authorities, we strengthen asylum systems and advocate for policies that uphold human dignity.Empowering Communities, Transforming LivesOur work goes beyond immediate assistance. We implement age, gender, and diversity-sensitive policies, combat fraud, and nurture community-based initiatives. Tackling statelessness and preventing refoulement are priorities. We pave the way for durable solutions, through voluntary repatriation, local integration, or resettlement.Leading Through Uncertainty: Crisis Management and CoordinationThis role honed my skills in crisis response and team leadership. I've gained field experience, especially in volatile areas. Understanding cluster dynamics and IDP management has been crucial. From protection monitoring to cash-based interventions and shelter solutions, our work creates a holistic support system.A Thousand Stories of HopeSince November 2022, our efforts secured refugee status for over 1,000 individuals. This milestone represents lives transformed. These newly recognized refugees access vital protections, socio-economic support, and pathways to rebuild their lives.Our impact resonates in the growing resilience and self-reliance of those we serve. Each day, those forced to flee find safety, dignity and hope. Show less Gatekeepers of Hope: Navigating the Labyrinth of Refugee Status DeterminationIn the high-stakes realm of international protection, I stand as a Refugee Status Determination (RSD) Officer, wielding the power to transform lives through meticulous legal analysis and compassionate decision-making.Architects of Justice: Crafting Robust Asylum SystemsMy role extends beyond individual cases, as I engage with national authorities to fortify asylum structures. By providing expert guidance and fostering collaboration, we lay the groundwork for sustainable protection mechanisms that withstand the test of time.Guardians of Integrity: Upholding the Sanctity of RSDWith unwavering dedication, I conduct quality reviews of RSD assessments, ensuring adherence to UNHCR policies and international standards. In complex cases, I personally navigate the intricate web of interviews and assessments, unearthing truth amidst adversity.Mentors of Excellence: Nurturing Expertise in ProtectionAs a beacon of knowledge, I impart specialized training on inclusion criteria, exclusion principles, and the nuances of international law. My guidance empowers colleagues to master the art of credibility assessment and legal writing, elevating our collective impact.Architects of Efficiency: Streamlining RSD OperationsI spearhead the development of tailored standard operating procedures, weaving in Age, Gender, and Diversity considerations to ensure no vulnerable individual slips through the cracks of our protection net.Sentinels of Integrity: Safeguarding Against FraudVigilantly monitoring trends and compiling statistics, I contribute to fraud prevention strategies, safeguarding the integrity of the RSD process and preserving its sanctity for those genuinely in need.In this role, I don't just process cases – I forge paths to safety, dignity, and hope for the world's most vulnerable. Each decision carries the weight of a life transformed, a future reclaimed from the ashes of persecution. Show less

  • Protection Officer I RSD

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Protection Officer

    Jul 2023 - Dec 2023

  • Protection Officer I Refugee Status Determination (RSD) Officer

    Nov 2022 - Jun 2023