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Gemma Kippax

Gemma Kippax

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  • About me

    Seeking new opportunities.

  • Education

    • St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School and Sixthform

      2005 - 2012
      High School French, World Development and English Literature and Language

      A-Levels: French (A) World Development (A) English Literature and Language (A)AS Levels: Geography (A) Biology (A)GCSEs: 4A*s and 5As

    • Université Toulouse - Jean Jaurès

      2014 - 2015
      1st class grade

      Erasmus year abroad.

    • University of Sussex

      2012 - 2016
      Bachelor’s Degree French and International Development 2:1

  • Experience

    • University of Sussex

      Jul 2015 - Jun 2016
      Student Ambassador

    • My Slice

      Jan 2016 - Sept 2016
      Shop Supervisor

    • Self-employed

      Mar 2016 - Jan 2017
      French Tutor

      I offered private one-to-one lessons to both children and adults at all levels.

    • Qualifa

      Oct 2016 - Oct 2016
      Market Research Analyst

    • ONE CHURCH BRIGHTON

      Nov 2016 - Jan 2017
      Connecting Communities Intern

      I provided admin, event and social media support to the Know My Neighbour scheme. I helped deliver 'Lifetimes' social activities in sheltered housing and 'Chomp' activities for low-income families.

    • Y Care International

      Jan 2017 - Apr 2017
      ICS Volunteer

      I volunteered in Lome, Togo, alongside local volunteers at the YMCA to teach English, health and entrepreneurial skills in schools, apprentice centres and the youth and civil prison.

    • University of Sussex

      Jul 2017 - Aug 2017
      Library Project Worker

      My role included classifying library resources, data entry and organisation of library resources.

    • University of Brighton

      Sept 2017 - Jan 2019
      Student Information Desk Advisor

      As the first point of contact for students requiring counselling and disability support, I advised students on the most appropriate service.

    • Mercy Corps

      Oct 2019 - Dec 2023

      HQ focal point for the European funded programmes in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger. Responsibilities include grant and programme management, proposal development, donor reporting and compliance. Supported the European funded programmes implemented in Burkina Faso, CAR, DRC, Liberia, Mali, Niger and Tunisia. July 2021 - Thought Leadership STA in Liberia, creating external learning documents, including a youth employment programme impact brief and sector specific capacity statements. Led all offline fundraising appeals, which included research, copywriting and reporting. Supported content creation for digital fundraising streams.

      • Programme Officer - Africa

        Dec 2021 - Dec 2023

      • Assistant Programme Officer - Africa

        Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

      • Supporter Fundraising and Engagement Assistant

        Oct 2019 - Dec 2020

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Confronting Bias: Thriving Across Our Differences

      LinkedIn
      May 2018
      View certificate certificate

    • Gold award

      The Duke of Edinburgh's Award
      Jul 2014

    • Non Profit Essentials Certificate Program

      NonprofitReady
      Sept 2019

    • FIELD Grant Management - Save the Children / World Vision

      Humanitarian Leadership Academy
      Oct 2020
      View certificate certificate

    • Preventing corruption in humanitarian aid (Transparency International / IFRC)

      Humanitarian Leadership Academy
      Jun 2020

    • GDPR Compliance: Essential Training

      LinkedIn
      May 2018
      View certificate certificate

    • Project DPro - Foundation

      APMG International
      Dec 2020
      View certificate certificate

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer fundraiser

      Issued by Maternity Worldwide (UK) on Sept 2017
      Maternity Worldwide (UK)Associated with Gemma Kippax

    • Befriender

      Issued by Brighton & Hove Impetus on Nov 2017
      Brighton & Hove ImpetusAssociated with Gemma Kippax

    • Kitchen Volunteer

      Issued by Refugee Community Kitchen on Jul 2017
      Refugee Community KitchenAssociated with Gemma Kippax

    • ICS volunteer

      Issued by Y Care International on Jan 2017
      Y Care InternationalAssociated with Gemma Kippax

    • Language Cafe Volunteer

      Issued by University of Sussex on Sept 2015
      University of SussexAssociated with Gemma Kippax

    • Buddy Scheme volunteer

      Issued by University of Sussex on Sept 2015
      University of SussexAssociated with Gemma Kippax

    • Shop assistant

      Issued by St Peter's Hospice, Bristol on Feb 2011
      St Peter's Hospice, BristolAssociated with Gemma Kippax