Jenny Reeves

Experience

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  Durham University

  Jun 1999 - Dec 1999

  Research Assistant

  Research assistant on a project working with the Kurdish Regional Government (KRG) conducting socio-economic research, funded by the (UK) Department for International Development (DiFD)

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  MAG (Mines Advisory Group)

  Mar 2002 - Aug 2006

  Various roles: Deputy Survey Manager, Mine Risk Education Advisor

  Project Manager and Mine Risk Education (MRE) Advisor for an Iraqi NGO Jan 05 – Aug 06, JordanManaged a capacity building project with an Iraqi NGO to deliver a MRE campaign and establish a mines and unexploded ordnance victim surveillance system. Produced a proposal to secure funding of £1.25m for this project from the (UK) Department of International Development through the British Council’s Civil Society Fund for Iraq. While based in Jordan for safety reasons, I advised the NGO’s senior management on all operations and the work of 56 Iraqi staff (across 6 governorates) and monitored the activities. MRE Advisor to the Iraqi National Mine Action Authority (NMAA) Sept 03 – Dec 04, BaghdadPlayed a key role in developing an Iraqi capacity to manage an MRE programme. Supported the development and implementation of a national strategy and standards for MRE and the national coordination of MRE. Developed a cartoon mass media campaign.Iraq MRE Coordinator (secondment to UNICEF), May – Aug 2003, Basra and BaghdadDeveloped emergency guidelines and co-ordinated the implementation of MRE nationally with other NGOs and UN agencies. Landmine Impact Survey (LIS) Lebanon, Deputy Project Manager, Mar 2002 – Apr 2003, BeirutWith the Project Manager, established operational capacity for the survey, developed links with key stakeholders, recruited, trained and led 30 national staff to implement the field work, and conducted quality checks. The survey in Lebanon was part of a global survey initiative to identify all communities affected by mines and to determine the socio-economic impact. The data was for the Lebanese Government for national planning on mine action and to mobilise international funding. Show less

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  International Campaign to Ban Landmines (ICBL)

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2010

  Thematic editor and researcher, Landmine Monitor

  For Landmine Monitor 2009 I edited all Risk Education (RE) country reports, conducted research on RE for 30 countries, and wrote the RE executive summary draft. I worked with in-country researchers and conducted research directly, interviewing and corresponding with UN, government and NGO programme managers and advisors, and reviewing project documentation. I also worked on 2007, 2008 and 2010 reports. I conducted field missions to Angola, Lebanon, Jordan and Yemen. Landmine Monitor is used by governments, international organisations and civil society to review progress made and remaining challenges in eliminating the threat from landmines and providing services to survivors. Show less

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  Palestine Solidarity Campaign

  Mar 2007 - Jan 2009

  Director

  As the first Director appointed, I worked with the Executive Committee to develop and implement a multi channelled national advocacy communication strategy in the UK for Palestinian rights. Using limited resources PSC aimed to influence policy makers and raise awareness among the general public, through a website, publications, cultural events, protests, the media, working through a large network of branch activists and partner organisations.

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  HANDICAP INTERNATIONAL

  Jun 2010 - Jun 2011

  Programme Manager (mine action)

  Successfully established a demining capacity in north Lebanon, funded €1.25 million by EuropeAid and AFD, working under the authority of the Lebanon Mine Action Center (LMAC). Responsible for the establishment of operation facilities; recruitment and training of operations and support staff; management of the operations; administration and logistics departments; ensuring that HI met LMAC accreditation requirements; and liaison and reporting to the donor and the LMAC.

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  MAG (Mines Advisory Group)

  Jun 2011 - Oct 2011

  Community Liaison Advisor

  A short term assignment to assess the impact on women of landmines and cluster munitions and MAG’s clearance activities in Lebanon , and to conduct a feasibility study on increasing the role of women in MAG’s operations, and to train MAG staff on gender issues.

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  ICRC

  Oct 2011 - Dec 2012

  Weapon Contamination Coordinator

  Managed two Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) teams during the post-conflict emergency phase (until June 2012) conducting spot tasks in various locations across Libya. Delivered emergency Risk Education (RE) and training in order to develop the capacity of the Libyan Red Crescent Society and other actors to conduct RE. Led the establishment of an Explosive Remnants of War (ERW) victim data collection and management system with the Libyan Mine Action Center (LibMAC). Liaised with all relevant mine action stakeholders to identify national government capacity building needs and opportunities for EOD, and developed ICRC’s WEC plans for 2013. Contributed to efforts to collect information and develop messages on Small Arms Light Weapons (SALW) with other actors. Show less

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  Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

  May 2013 - Dec 2014

  As GIZ’s Capacity Building Advisor, I was embedded in the Libyan Mine Action Center (LibMAC). I conducted an organizational development assessment and, in agreement with the LibMAC management and in consultation with other organisations supporting the LibMAC, developed a capacity development plan. Accordingly, I organized workshops and training courses, and provided on-the-job training. I also contributed to the Physical Security and Stockpile Management (PSSM) component of GIZ’s programme, which worked with the Arms and Ammunitions Department and Army Engineers. Show less

  • Capacity Building Advisor, Mine Action and Arms Control

    Aug 2013 - Dec 2014

  • Research Consultant

    May 2013 - Jul 2013
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  Elveras Consulting AS

  Mar 2015 - Mar 2019

  International Consultant

  Independent consultant providing the following services (see completed assignments under “experience”)• Research and analysis• Programme assessments, strategy and design• Project management• Capacity development• Campaign and communication strategy• Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and delivery of training courses• Evaluations• Workshop planning and facilitation• Report writing and editing

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  GIZ

  May 2015 - Sept 2018

  Gender analysis in preparation for the following projects in Libya:"Support to transition/decentralisation", August 2018"Promoting the role of youth in the prevention of violence," August 2018"Improving the living conditions of vulnerable groups in Libya," April 2018"Support to municipalities in Libya with a special focus on migration," October 2016 Advised on a remotely managed programme to improve municipal services in Libya. Contributed to context analyses and needs assessments, programme planning, implementation, and the development of indicators for internal monitoring and evaluation.

  • Gender analysis consultant

    Oct 2016 - Sept 2018

  • Consultant

    May 2015 - Apr 2017
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  International Campaign to Ban Landmines (ICBL)

  Jun 2015 - Mar 2019

  Mine Action Consultant

  Editing country profiles and writing thematic overviews on ‘contamination and clearance’ for the Landmine and Cluster Munition Monitor since 2015. Conducting research and writing reports on mine/ERW casualties since 2017. The Landmine and Cluster Munition Monitor is used by governments, international organisations and civil society to review progress made and remaining challenges in eliminating the threat from landmines and cluster munition remnants and providing services to survivors.Produced ICBL statements on Mine Ban Treaty extension requests submitted by States Parties, 2017 and 2018. Show less

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  Fondation Suisse de Déminage (FSD)

  Nov 2016 - Feb 2017

  Mine Action Expert (consultancy assignment)

  Final evaluation of the EU “Support to Humanitarian Mine Action and Community Safety in Libya,” programme, which consisted of activities managed by two international non-governmental organisations, to develop national capacity and implement actions to reduce the impact of explosive remnants of war and weapons. Team leader and co-author: Christine Wille

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  Norwegian People's Aid / Norsk Folkehjelp

  Nov 2017 - Dec 2017

  Evaluation Consultant

  Evaluation of NPA’s UNMAS funded Mine Risk Education project in Western Sahara.

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  United Nations Mine Action Service

  May 2018 - Jun 2018

  Strategic Capacity Development Advisor (consultancy assignment)

  Conducted a follow up assessment of the Sahrawi Mine Action Coordination Office (SMACO) with a view to further strengthening and expanding the existing mine action coordination capacity of the local authorities. Updated the implementation plan for transition, to transfer the management of mine action to full local ownership.

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  Folkekirkens Nødhjælp (DanChurchAid)

  Apr 2019 - Feb 2021

  Country Director, Lebanon
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  Folkekirkens Nødhjælp (DanChurchAid)

  Nov 2021 - Feb 2022

  Libya context analysis advisor
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  Norwegian People's Aid / Norsk Folkehjelp

  May 2022 - now

  Advisor