Samira Araiz

Experience

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  Fundación Soñar Despierto

  Oct 2006 - Jul 2012

  My main objective is to put a smile on all hospitalized children, by organizing recreation activities and meeting the wildest dreams of every child that for some reason suffer from a terminal illness, such as cancer. My dutie was to find the money and the contacts to make his o her dreams come true. Find sponsors, donations, establish relations with other foundations and public and private companies. Engage in promoting or creating good will for childs by writing or selecting favorable publicity material and releasing it through various communications media, prepared and arranged displays, and make speeches.

  • Cuentame Tu Sueño Program Director

    Aug 2010 - Jul 2012

  • Human Resources Director

    Oct 2006 - Jul 2010
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  Save the Children International

  Nov 2012 - May 2013

  Human Resources Intern

  - Preparation for the Regional Annual Human Resources Workshop, organizing information and logistics necessary.- Support in the recruitment process at the regional level.- Support in the selection process reviewing the filters and coordinating interviews.- Analysis and adaptation of internal Save the Children International policies for countries in which it operates in Latin America and the Caribbean.- Translation of documents into English or Spanish.- Compiling information for the proposal for accreditation of Save the Children International as an International Mission in Panama.- Monitoring the international launch of SCI Internship Program.- Support review of materials and country office administrative issues: job description tools, organizational charts, performance management, regional directory.- Support departments of Finance and Humanitarian Aid. Show less

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  Fordham University

  Jul 2014 - Nov 2019

  MA in International Humanitarian Action Candidate

  Fordham University’s Masters of Arts in International Humanitarian Action provides an unparalleled opportunity for humanitarian professionals to develop the comprehensive knowledge and on-the-ground skills needed to deal with the world’s most pressing challenges and disasters. Offered by Fordham’s Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs and the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, the MIHA program combines the experience of seasoned humanitarian professionals with the academic strength of Fordham faculty from the School of Law and the Graduate Schools of Business and Social Service, who provide students with the political, historical, legal and ethical contexts of past, present and future emergencies. The IIHA has trained over 2,500 participants worldwide, many of whom are still working in situations of complex emergencies, and do not have the luxury of time to take a year or two from their professional lives. The MIHA is designed in response to their requests for a flexible yet academically rigorous degree-granting program that combines a theoretical basis with applied knowledge.The program is made up of four advanced modules, which are flexible enough to fit a humanitarian professional’s schedule. Courses are offered in one-, two- and four-week intensive sessions in various locations around the world, including Barcelona, Geneva, Goa, Kuala Lumpur, Nairobi, Dublin, Rome, Penang, New York, and Berlin. Two credits are attributed to each week, and participants must complete eight total credits in each of the program’s four topic modules. Humanitarian professionals can complete the 32-credit program in 18 months or as long as five years, depending on individual schedules and resources. Show less

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  Save the Children International

  Jan 2015 - May 2015

  Humanitarian Intern

  - Support the implementation and updating of Save the Children Colombia's Humanitarian Strategy and Emergency Preparedness Plan (EPP) and the emergency response to humanitarian crises, consolidating the Emergency Stock and budget.- The participation of Save the Children International in the coordination spaces, such as the IASC Clusters that are a strategic part of the Humanitarian Country Team and development of relevant reports: Education in Emergency Committee and the Protection Cluster.- Monitoring the humanitarian situation in the country (OCHA reports, UARIV and UNGRD).- Developing a project proposal for the Colombia Presidential Agency for Cooperation, for ECHO project match funding.- In the development of the Project for Strengthening the Education Secretariats funded by the Colombia National Ministry of Education.- Support in the preparation of reports and analysis relating to humanitarian programs, such as:o The Position Paper "Children and Armed Conflict" (led by UNICEF).o Humanitarian Country Team Contingency Plan for Colombia-Venezuela border.- Participation in the consultation for World Humanitarian Summit Workshop in Bogotå.- Others referred to the humanitarian area such as translation of documents and reports. Show less

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  United Nations

  May 2016 - Sept 2016

  Human Resources Intern at the Office of the Assistant Secretary-General for HRM

  - Research, data collection and analysis.- Support in implementing internal and external communications strategies through the use of web-based tools.- Generating a variety of periodic and ad-hoc reports, statistical tables, graphic content, and other background materials for reporting purposes.- Providing general office support services; drafting and/or processing a variety of correspondence and other communications. - Assisting in preparing, updating and maintaining a variety of presentations and other communications materials.- HR Portal: updating the reference material, drafting and/or uploading articles and announcements.- UN Careers: checking the portal on a monthly basis.- Managed Mobility Exercise – POLNET 2016: helping to update the positions in Inspira, updating spreadsheets, drafting emails to candidates and managers, updating job openings and drafting the French translations.- EPST: help with presentations, admin task.- HR Annual Conference 2016: New York 13-15 July, various tasks, prezi presentations, logistics.- OHRM Townhall (22July2016): prezi presentation, taking photos, transcribing the townhall audio script.- ICSC: townhall various tasks, webinar.- Unite Connections: building the Global HR Community, updating the community, adding members, making the community more attractive. - SMC V Report (Vienna) final report, appendix.- Interns Recruitment: for the Outreach Unit and the Learning, Development and HR Services Division. Review PHP, shortlist, interviews.- Chief EPST P-5 Recruitment Process: manage the Class Market platform, upload the test, administer the Test, contact the candidates, give the test to the judge, spreadsheet with the results, and contact the candidates for CBI.- Overview Report for the General Assembly 71st Session: help with the format of the report.- UN Learning Career Centre.- Creating OHRM-OASG Image Bank Catalogue. - Creating Flyers / 2030 Gender Equality Strategy- Other responsibilities, as required. Show less

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  United Nations

  Jul 2017 - Aug 2021

  Field Officer and Team Leader at the United Nations Verification Mission in ColombiaVerify implementation by the Government of Colombia and FARC-EP of sections 3.2 and 3.4 of the Final Agreement. Including the political, economic and social reintegration of FARC-EP and the implementation of personal and collective security guarantees and of comprehensive programmes on security and protection measures for communities and organizations in the territories, as well as carrying out the required regional and local verification. Show less • Coordinate the planning of missions with South America UN Country Teams. • Format, proofread and finalize documents for submission to senior DPPA officials and for the Secretary-General's meetings during the General Debate and throughout the year as required • Anticipate and flag issues of substantive or administrative concern and bring them to the Team Leader's attention. • Act as a back-up assistant to the Personal Assistant of the Americas Division's director.• Coordinate the tasking received for the Division, submit through clearance, compile summaries, prepare briefings, presentation materials and background information for the General Debate.• Conduct research and prepare analytical material and assessments related to political and socio-economic developments in the region. • Draft and contribute to notes, daily updates (i.e. drafting of daily-inputs for DPPA's Under-Secretary-General), talking points, briefing notes and background papers. • Draft official correspondence related to South American countries; • Contribute to and assist in the preparation of briefing materials for senior officials. • Monitor developments in assigned countries in South America.• Act as backup of the Uruguay desk-officer • Acts as focal point for collection and analysis of information related to gender-issues and impact on policies • Coordinate activities related to budget funding (XB project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and preparation of related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget. • Coordinate the preparation of Rapid Response project with UNCT in Ecuador.• Prepare regular reports to the Executive Office on the use of the funds by the division. • Drafting official correspondence for all South American countries (i.e. congratulations letter, condolence letters, etc); Drafting and updating of profiles; • Others Show less - Provide support on processing of talking points for the Secretary-General; - Task requests for advice on invitations received by the Secretary-General; - Task requests for draft speeches and messages of the Secretary- General;- Ensure that relevant correspondence and tasks delegated to the Officers are directed to them for action; - Process correspondences and travel requests related to the Americas, Africa I, Africa II and Electoral Assistance;- Provide assistance in drafting of correspondence and report;- Performs, under minimal supervision, the full range of administrative support functions;provides assistance to the USG and Chief of Staff.- Maintains liaison with the Executive Office and with senior officials in other units regardingon-going programmes and other administrative matters; monitors processes and schedulesrelated to the unit's outputs, products, tasks, etc.- Ensures smooth and efficient information flow within the unit; prepares and processesconfidential information; assists in the development of office administrative systems andprocedures.- Researches, compiles and summarizes background materials for use in preparation ofreports, briefs, etc.- Provides assistance in the coordination of service-wide activities, special projects and events.- Provides general assistance to other office support staff, as required;- Responds or drafts responses to a wide range of correspondence and other communications;- Manages, updates and further develops internal databases; Carries out quality controlfunction for outgoing documents; proofreads and edits texts for adherence for format,grammar, punctuation and style.- Responds to complex information requests and inquiries (e.g. answers requests requiring filesearch, etc.).- Assists in the preparation of presentation materials using appropriate technology/software.- May provide some specialized support to unit (e.g. technology support, editing, etc.).- Performs other duties as assigned. Show less Administrative Assistant in the Office of the Under-Secretary-General of the Department of Political Affairs (OUSG/DPA)• Provide support on processing of talking points for the Secretary-General; • Task requests for advice on invitations received by the Secretary-General; • Task requests for draft speeches and messages of the Secretary- General; • Provide administrative support for Political Affairs Officers in the Office of the Under-Secretary- General, and back up administrative support for the USG and other officers; • Ensure that relevant correspondence and tasks delegated to the Officers are directed to them for action; • Process correspondences related to the Americas, Europe, Asia and the Pacific and Electoral Assistance; • Process travel requests from the Electoral Assistance Division; • Provide assistance in drafting of correspondence and report; • Compile DPA field mission submissions for the weekly joint DPA-DPKO field operations report to the Security Council; • Focal point for GA summaries during the General Debate; • Provide support to the DPA focal point on security issues; • Provide support to the DPA focal point for General Assembly/Security Council documents; • Distributing and maintaining of faxes; • Maintain the weekend duty roster for officers in OUSG; • Arrange reservations for DPA meetings on E-Meets or through FMS; • Field calls and inquiries, ensure proper handling of requests, redirection of calls and routing of messages to the USG and officers; • Perform other functions as required. 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  • Coordination Officer

    Jan 2021 - Aug 2021

  • Field Officer and Team Leader

    Nov 2019 - Jan 2021

  • Programme Management Assistant at the Americas Division DPPA-DPO

    Jun 2019 - Oct 2019

  • Staff Assistant Office of Under-Secretary-General Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs

    Nov 2018 - Jun 2019

  • Administrative Assistant Office of the Under-Secretary-General - Department of Political Affairs

    Jul 2017 - Nov 2018
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  World Food Programme

  Feb 2022 - Apr 2023

  WFP Operations Center (OPSCEN)Emergency Operations Division (EME) On Temporary Deployment (TDY)

  • Reports and Partnerships Officer

    Aug 2022 - Apr 2023

  • Operational Information Management Officer (OPSCEN Officer)

    Aug 2021 - Aug 2022

  • Partnerships, Communications and Reports Officer

    Feb 2022 - Jun 2022
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  United Nations

  May 2023 - now

  Special Assistant, Political Affairs Officer

  United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL)Office of the Chief of Staff