Experience

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  Università degli studi dell'insubria

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2008

  Scientific collaborator

  Scientific Collaborator in research projects on the distribution and ecology of the red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) and mountain hare (Lepus timidus) in Parco Nazionale dello Stelvio (Italian Alps), as well as ungulates in the Lombardia region

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  Museu nacional de história natural e da ciência

  Jul 2009 - Feb 2010

  Research fellow

  Project ARCA - Recovering the past, recording the present and preparing the future of zoological collections in Portugal:• Survey and digitalize data from zoological collections of terrestrial vertebrate species listed in the Portuguese Red Data Book and species from former Portuguese territories in South America, Africa and Asia• Converse data into digital records using Excel and Specify 6, and adopting the specification of data concepts and structure of Darwin Core and the Global Biodiversity Information Facility• Georeference collections and create maps in ArcGIS• Make information accessible online for the general public and scientific community Weniger anzeigen

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  Universidade de lisboa

  Jan 2010 - Jun 2013

  Research fellow - project coordinator

  Project DILEMA - Alien species and conservation dilemmas: the effects of native competitors and alien prey species on the spread of the American mink in Portugal:• Carry out distribution surveys of invasive species American mink and red swamp crayfish in Northwestern Portugal (e.g. captures, scat surveys, track plates, sightings)• Analyze carnivore scats for dietary studies and identify scats with mitochondrial DNA using species-specific cytochrome b primers• Carry out abundance surveys of potential mink prey species• Carry out data analysis and treatment including statistical model building• Produce scientific papers, technical reports, as well as presentations for national and international meetings and conferences• Manage team of grant-holders and Master students Weniger anzeigen

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  Iucn

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2017

  • Research processes of each international designation, as well as gather case studies highlighting the benefits and challenges of multiple designation• Produce a guidance publication on the subject, including recommendations aimed at local, national and international stakeholders• Liaise with project partners and donors (UNESCO, Ramsar Convention, Korean Ministry of Environment) as well as site managers and respond to requests• Manage publication peer-reviewing, editing, translation, designing and printing• Prepare communication outputs and events to discuss and promote the project, including at the 39th session of the World Heritage Committee and the Ramsar COP 12• Manage two themes at the 2016 IUCN World Conservation Congress: World Heritage and Nature-Culture, including the coordination of over 40 events (e.g. workshops, knowledge cafés) and preparation of the Mālama Honua statement of commitments Weniger anzeigen • Support the organization of the 2014 IUCN World Parks Congress: assess proposals during open call for programme content; coordinate events programme; coordinate selection of sponsored participants; participate in the technical design and logistical arrangements of the congress• Research and prepare communication materials (e.g. articles, factsheets, photo galleries); manage newsletters and social media accounts; update websites• Coordinate responses from the WCPA (World Commission on Protected Areas) Steering Committee; liaise with WCPA Members and respond to requests Weniger anzeigen

  • Project Coordinator - Internationally Designated Areas, World Heritage Programme

    Feb 2015 - Jan 2017

  • Communications and Membership Assistant, Global Protected Areas Programme

    Jan 2014 - Jan 2015
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  Iucn

  Jun 2017 - Nov 2019

  Internationally designated areas expert (consultancy)

  • Advise the Korean Ministry of Environment and Jeju Special Self-Governing Province on the activities and governance of the UNESCO Category 2 Centre - Global Research and Training Centre for Internationally Designated Areas (IDAs)• Organize and facilitate sessions on IDAs at the Jeju World Heritage Global Forum 2017, the World Leaders' Conservation Forum 2018, and the Capacity Building Workshop for Managers of IDAs 2019 in South Korea

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  Epfl

  Sept 2017 - Apr 2018

  Research and fundraising fellow, unesco chair in technologies for development

  • Elaborate overview of the different actors working on technology and environment at EPFL and abroad in order to identify synergies and create partnerships• Identify research opportunities in the field of innovative technologies applied to the environment and sustainable development, and develop research proposals in collaboration with a range of partners including stakeholders in the Global South• Develop a fundraising strategy and submit proposals to potential funding sources• Support activities of project Info4Dourou 2.0 on ICT for smart water management in Burkina Faso and Palestine Weniger anzeigen

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  Biota – estudos e divulgação em ambiente, lda.

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2019

  Invasive species expert (consultancy)

  Collaborate in the Study on the Prevention and Management of the Introduction and Propagation of Invasive Alien Species in Portugal, as Mammal Invasive Species Expert: analyze the pathways of unintentional introduction and propagation of invasive alien species in the country; elaborate set of action plans to control priority introduction pathways.

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  Eular - european alliance of associations for rheumatology

  Jan 2020 - now

  Scientific project coordinator

  • Manage EULAR's participation in EU-funded research projects (e.g. H2020 project HarmonicSS, IMI project HIPPOCRATES, Horizon Europe projects SQUEEZE and STRATA-FIT)• Coordinate the EULAR COVID-19 and COVAX Registries project and respective communications• Support activities of EULAR Research, namely research initiatives such as the Impact of RMDs patient survey and RheumaFacts and respective communications• Support activities of the PARE (People with Arthritis/Rheumatism in Europe) patient community which is part of EULAR, namely the organisation of the PARE Conference and coordination of the PARE Podcast Weniger anzeigen

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  Iucn

  Jan 2020 - Jan 2020

  Natural world heritage expert (consultancy)

  • Represent IUCN in a joint UNESCO World Heritage Centre / ICOMOS / IUCN Reactive Monitoring Mission to a transboundary, mixed World Heritage site. Prepare mission report reviewing the overall state of conservation of the property, as well as progress in the implementation of previous World Heritage Committee decisions and mission recommendations, and proposing recommendations to the States Parties and the Committee to improve the conservation and management of the property.• Undertake desk-based Conservation Outlook Assessments for several natural and mixed World Heritage sites based on currently available information and in line with standard methodology. Weniger anzeigen