Claudia Tomarchio

Claudia Tomarchio

Research Project Assistant

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Project Manager and Child Protection Expert

  • Education

    • Townshend International School, Czech Republic

      2007 - 2010
      High School A Levels in Mathematics • Spanish • Sociology • English Literature.

      Activities and Societies: - Diversity Dance Workshop – Dance and Administrative Coordinator - Tennis Society - Flute Studies

    • University of Westminster

      2010 - 2013
      Bachelor’s Degree International Relations and Spanish

      Dissertation: Olympic Politics - The Other Side of the MedalMain Courses: The European Immigration, Order and Justice in IR, Research Methods, States and NGOs, Spanish language, Spanish and Latin American Literature & Culture

    • University of Geneva

      2017 - 2017
      Children's Human Rights - An Interdisciplinary Introduction

      On-line Course

    • SOAS University of London

      2014 - 2015
      Master’s Degree Human Rights Law

      Activities and Societies: Research Project with Redress London: Asylum Seekers and Torture. Dissertation: Can National and International Law Safeguard Religious Minorities’ Rights The Case of the Bahá’ís in IranCourses: Human Rights in the Developing World, Human Rights Clinic, Law and Development in Africa

    • Harvard University

      2018 - 2018
      Humanitarian Response to Conflict and Disaster

      On-line Course

  • Experience

    • REDRESS

      Oct 2014 - Jan 2015
      Research Project Assistant

      Asylum & Torture: The Relationship Between Asylum Processes and Torture in Australia, Italy, and the USA- Create a report on the laws and practices of asylum seekers and irregular migrants in Italy - Analyse practices and laws in each selected country in the context of torture - Evaluate international and regional laws and treaties on asylum seekers and migrants, on the protection of their rights and on the prevention of torture and other ill treatment- Evaluate national laws on the phenomenon of migration with specific attention to illegal migration. Show less

    • The Westminster Society for people with learning disabilities

      Dec 2014 - Mar 2015
      Child And Youth Worker

      - Assist children and youth with and without disabilities - One-to-one supervision for children with disabilities- Maintain a joyful, comfortable and inclusive environment

    • European Parliament

      Mar 2016 - Dec 2016
      Administrative and Policy Assistant Trainee

      - Participate at events and meetings with MePs, European Institutions, and NGOs; - Report policies discussion on human rights, migration, security, and protection of children- Write research papers, pamphlets, and oral questions; - Assist in the planning and management of visitors to the European Parliament- Maintain contact with local authorities.

    • UNHCR

      Oct 2017 - Mar 2018
      Protection and Resettlement Assistant Intern

      - Perform legal counselling ensuring full accountability and confidentiality- Identify and register persons of concerns with specific needs and vulnerabilities, and recommend proposed action - Conduct interviews and write Protection Referral Forms (PRF) ensuring timely action- Review cases and follow up from time of submission to final decision- Maintain accurate statistics as well as up-to-date records on individual cases.

    • Centro Studi e Ricerche Siapa

      Jun 2018 - Aug 2018
      Migration and Reception Trainer

      - Contribute to the implementation of a national project aiming to improve institutional competences inregards to the safeguard of refugees and asylum seekers’ health at the repletion level;- Develop and deliver training to medical doctors regarding the legislative aspect of the migrationphenomenon in Italy and Europe, and the reception legislation in Italy

    • Refugee Youth Service

      Oct 2018 - Jun 2019
      Outreach and Youth Service Coordinator

      - Coordinate the day-to-day services- Supervise the outreach team in the field- Safeguard unaccompanied minors living in rough conditions- Advocate for the rights of unaccompanied minors- Maintain relationship with partner organisations and build community networks- Create activities programmes for unaccompanied minors focused on life-skills- Maintain tracking system up-to-date- Manage outreach budget

    • Refugee Youth Service

      Sept 2019 - Dec 2020

      - Planning, coordination and management of the activities foreseen in the project; in compliance withthe objectives and with the terms of the agreements established- Team management and identification and selection of personnel and volunteers- Orientation, induction and training delivery for new internal and external volunteers- Project administration and budget overseeing- Development of local networks that facilitates access to services dedicated to UASC- Writing of narrative and financial reports- Coordination and information sharing with donors and partners: sending of intermediate and finalreports and updating on the progress of the project Show less

      • Project Manager

        Feb 2020 - Dec 2020
      • Assistant Manager

        Sept 2019 - Feb 2020
    • Croce Rossa Italiana

      Jan 2022 - Apr 2022
      Legal Advisor

      - Provide information to applicants and beneficiaries of international protection- Develop partnerships with organisations and local authorities- Interpreting between beneficiaries and colleagues- Accompany individuals seeking to regularise their stay in Italy to the appropriate local offices

    • Refugee Youth Service

      Apr 2022 - May 2023
      Training and Project Developer

      - Develop a training focused on building the knowledge of individuals and organisations who supportunaccompanied children on the move at reception- Perform Monitoring and Evaluation tasks to evaluate the success of the training- Support with the delivery of the training- Design a new project supporting age-disputed asylum-seeking children in the UK- Design job roles and assist in the deployment process- Create partnerships and maintain communication with organisations- Create a fundraising strategy and write grant application Show less

    • Tamat

      Sept 2022 - Jun 2023
      Anthropology and Sociology Trainer

      - Design and implement training classes on sociology and anthropology for migrants intending tomove to Italy through regular channels- Deliver online training to an audience of around 30 peoples- Country covered: Senegal, Marocco and Tunisia

    • European Union Agency for Asylum – EUAA

      May 2023 - Dec 2023
      Reception Child Protection Expert

      - Act as a focal point for vulnerable cases- Explain the rules and regulation of the reception centre to the newcomers- Support and guide the children to the services of the centre- Follow up on school attendance and performance- Organise structured personal interviews- Draft a personal development plan for every child in cooperation with the multidisciplinary team- Stimulate a positive dynamic between the children of the centre- Being pro-active and able to predict and/or prevent conflict.- Act as a mediator during conflict and/or complaints. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • First Aid Certificate BLS-D/PBLSD

      Italian Red Cross
      Jul 2015
    • Mental Heath First Aid

      Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England
      Nov 2019
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Field Volunteer

      Issued by Borderfree Association for Human Rights on Jun 2017
      Borderfree Association for Human RightsAssociated with Claudia Tomarchio
    • Youth Volunteer

      Issued by Banani International School on Jan 2014
      Banani International SchoolAssociated with Claudia Tomarchio
    • Adminsitrative and Dance Coordinator

      Issued by One family and Diversity Dace Workshop on Jan 2004
      One family and Diversity Dace WorkshopAssociated with Claudia Tomarchio
    • Fundraising

      Issued by Manitese Italia on Oct 2013
      Manitese ItaliaAssociated with Claudia Tomarchio