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Kushaal Raj
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Suva, Central, Fiji
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About me
Pacific Policy Director with Conservation International, Technical Advisor - Fiji Government and Munich Young Leader at Körber-Stiftung.
Education
The University of the South Pacific
2013 -Post Graduate Diploma Chemistry
Tokyo City University
2017 - 2017Sakura Exchange Program ScienceThe University of the South Pacific
2009 - 2012Bachelor of Science - BS Biology and ChemistryThe University of the South Pacific
2021 - 2022Certificate IV Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Resilience
The Johns Hopkins University
2024 - 2024Fellowship - Advanced International Studies International Relations and AffairsActivities and Societies: Climate Adaptation, Pacific Policy, US Governance, Public Health, Maritime issues and Communications US Pacific Climate Leadership
Sonoda Women's University
2010 - 2010Student Exchange Basic JapaneseActivities and Societies: Japanese Cultural Exchange
The University of the South Pacific
2009 - 2012Graduate certificate in Education EDUCATIONThe University of the South Pacific
2013 - 2015Master of Science - MS Physical ChemistryActivities and Societies: Polymer / Materials Science Polymer / Materials Science
Experience
Usp-sls peer mentor
Jan 2010 - Jan 2012Senior Peer MentorTook Peer support classes for years 1 to 3 of the Bachelor of science programme for the University of the South Pacific.
The University of the South Pacific
Jul 2011 - Dec 2012Student Office AssistantProvided call center support, student administrative support and promoted the marketing of the University programmes as a student officer.
The University of the South Pacific
Feb 2013 - Dec 2014Graduate Teaching AssistantProvided Laboratory support to Bachelor of Science students.
The University of the South Pacific
Feb 2015 - Jun 2015Tutor in ChemistryProvided tutorial support for the Bachelor of Science programme (Chemistry).
Fiji Higher Education Commission
Jun 2015 - Jun 2016Research and Policy AnalystWorked as a policy analyst in the area of higher education, responsible for all the tertiary institutes in Fiji, recording and presenting on data collected for quality, funding and equity and productivity
The University of Fiji
Jul 2016 - Nov 2018Teaching of Year 2 and Year 3 Bachelor of Science and Environmental Science students and also Year 1 Human biochemistry at the Umanand School of Medicine. Staff Liaison officer for industrial academic collaboration. Academic Adviser. Helped develop a Masters course in Renewable Energy Management at the University of Fiji and organize a stakeholder conference in 2016 with the University of Alicante (Spain). Implementation of the USAIDs Pacific American Climate Fund (PACAM) project which dealt with community based ecosystem management. Teach medical biochemistry to MBBS students of Umanand Prasad School of Medicine
Lecturer In Chemistry
Jun 2016 - Nov 2018Masters course in Renewable Energy Management
Jun 2016 - Nov 2018USAID Climate Project
Jun 2016 - Nov 2018Lecturer in Human Biochemistry
Jul 2016 - Jul 2018
Ministry of Economy, Fiji
Nov 2018 - Aug 2023Work on a diverse range of ocean and climate related matters which include the development and implementation of Fijis National Ocean Policy and a more ocean friendly UNFCCC process. Friends of the Ocean - UNFCCC
Deputy Head of Delegation COP 27
Dec 2022 - Aug 2023Head of Delegation SB 57
Jun 2022 - Aug 2023Head of Climate Change and International Cooperation Division
Jan 2022 - Aug 2023Accelerating Climate Education Focal Point - UNFCCC
Jun 2021 - Aug 2023Manager Climate Change
Feb 2021 - Aug 2023Ocean Specialist
Nov 2018 - Aug 2023Ocean Pathway Partnership
Nov 2018 - Aug 2023
The Global Ocean Forum
Jun 2021 - Aug 2023Policy Advisory Board MemberSPREP
Oct 2021 - Aug 2023Pacific SIDS Oceans NegotiatorUNFCCC
Jan 2022 - Aug 2023Alternative Focal Point - UNFCCCPacific NDC Hub
Feb 2022 - Aug 2023Steering Committee MemberTaskforce on access to Climate Finance
Feb 2022 - Aug 2023Co-Chair
Green Climate Fund
Mar 2022 - Aug 2023Alternative Board MemberDeveloping country seat
Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research
Jul 2022 - Aug 2023Focal Point - APNOffice of the Prime Minister
Jan 2023 - Aug 2023Director Climate Change
Fiji Government
Mar 2023 - nowTechnical Advisor - Climate Change
Aug 2023 - nowHead of Delegation SB 58
Jun 2023 - Aug 2023UNFCCC Focal Point - Fiji
Mar 2023 - Aug 2023GCF National Designated Authority - Fiji
Mar 2023 - Aug 2023Fiji’s Designated Authority - Adaptation Fund
Mar 2023 - Aug 2023
Conservation International
Aug 2023 - nowPacific Policy Director
Körber-Stiftung
Feb 2024 - nowMunich Young Leader%20Germany.webp)
Auswärtiges Amt (Federal Foreign Office) Germany
Apr 2024 - Apr 2024Fellowship
Licenses & Certifications
Pacific TAFE Industry Programme Advisory Committee (IPAC) on Pacific Ocean Finance
Univerisity of the South PacificCeritifed Blue Carbon Officer
DFAT - AustraliaSept 2022Youth Climate Educator
Ministry of Youths and SportMar 2021.webp)
Climate Finance Access
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
Project Proposal Development
UNEP-WCMCOct 2020
Certificate of completion in the productivity - HEI's
Asian Productivity OrganizationOct 2015
Sea Level Rise & Maritime Boundaries
AIS Forum%20GmbH.webp)
Climate Risk Management
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbHNov 2020
Gender Responsive Budget Planning
Fiji Women's Rights MovementMar 2021.webp)
United Nations Law of the Sea
United Nations Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of The Sea (UNDOALOS)Jul 2024
Careers Counselling
Careers New ZealandDec 2016Marine Biodiversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction
United Nations Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of The Sea (UNDOALOS)Jul 2024
Leadership Training
Ministry of Civil Service FijiNov 2020
Science - Policy Interaction
HOWELL MARINE CONSULTING LTDOct 2020
Blue Economy - an enabling environment
Commonwealth of LearningSept 2020Climate Change Education
Commonwealth of LearningOct 2016
UNCLOS - Law of the Sea
Singapore Cooperation EnterpriseJan 2019
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Kushaal RajGold Medal - Vice- Chancellors Medal Awarded the Vice Chancellors Gold medal and prize money for the most outstanding graduate for outstanding academic performance combined with excellent community service Sep 2013
- Awarded to Kushaal RajGold Medal - Education Major - September 1, 2012 Awarded the gold medal and prize money for the graduate with the most outstanding performance for majoring in education.
Volunteer Experience
Volunteer
Issued by Chemical Society of the South Pacific on Feb 2012Associated with Kushaal RajNational Coordinator – National Titration
Issued by The Chemical Society of the South Pacific on Jun 2013Associated with Kushaal RajNational Coordinator – National Chemistry Battle
Issued by The Chemical Society of the South Pacific on Jun 2014Associated with Kushaal RajReviewer
Issued by World Resources Institute on Sept 2020Associated with Kushaal RajMember
Issued by Muanivatu Shiv Temple on Jan 2009Associated with Kushaal RajMember
Issued by Ananda Marga Universal Relief Team (AMURT) on Jan 2009Associated with Kushaal RajModerator
Issued by UNFCCC on Nov 2018Associated with Kushaal RajEarly Career Ocean Professional
Issued by Pacific Community-SPC on Jun 2021Associated with Kushaal RajPeer Counselor
Issued by The University of the South Pacific on Feb 2010Associated with Kushaal Raj
Languages
- enEnglish
- hiHindi
- fiFijian
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