Experience

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  University of bristol

  Sept 2008 - Jan 2010

  Peer mentor for first year students
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  International bridges to justice (ibj)

  Sept 2010 - Dec 2010

  Intern

  International Bridges to Justice (IBJ) works to guarantee all citizens of developing countries the right to competent legal representation, the right to be protected from cruel and unusual punishment, and the right to a fair trial. Tasks/areas:-Wrote fundraising proposals and reports. Conducted research.-Helped organise the JusticeMakers competition (http://justicemakers.ibj.org).-Edited blog (http://blog.ibj.org) and annual report.

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  The institute for philanthropy

  Jan 2011 - Apr 2011

  Youth and philanthropy initiative (ypi) intern

  The Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) is an active citizenship programme that raises awareness among young people of philanthropy's role in supporting civil society.Tasks/areas:-Wrote/edited fundraising proposals and letters.-Helped run and manage YPI in schools: assemblies, presentation skill sessions, teacher information sessions, final events.-Developed promotional materials: video, prezi, newsletter.

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  Forward

  Dec 2012 - Mar 2013

  Campaigns, advocacy and communications intern

  FORWARD (Foundation for Women's Health Research and Development) is an African Diaspora led charity dedicated to combating female genital mutilation (FGM). Tasks:-Conducted and edited research. -Wrote blog articles. Developed website content. Assisted with digital strategy (twitter, blog and newsletter).-Parliamentary monitoring and reporting.

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  Amnesty international

  Jan 2013 - Jul 2013

  Asia pacific anti-death penalty regional project intern

  Run by Amnesty International, the Anti-Death Penalty Asia Network (ADPAN) is a cross-regional network committed to working for the abolition of the death penalty across Asia and the Pacific. Tasks/areas:-Monitored developments in the media. Drafted press releases, briefings and newsletter. -Prepared a submission for the UN Secretary General's report on the death penalty.-Managed membership of network.-Shaped digital strategy and updated network's twitter feed, Facebook page and blog.-Recruited and trained intern. Show less

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  European commission

  Oct 2013 - Feb 2014

  Blue book trainee

  Directorate-General (DG) Justice, Gender Equality Unit, with a particular focus on gender-based violence and female genital mutilation (FGM). Tasks/areas:-Drafted policy briefings and speeches for senior management and answers to written European Parliamentary questions. Conducted research. -Attended meetings, conferences and European Parliamentary hearings. Reported on presentations and discussions.-Followed up on European Parliamentary reports and prepared briefings for the EP Plenary Sessions. Show less

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  European commission

  May 2014 - Apr 2020

  Tasks/areas:-Developed a strategy for engagement with foundations working in development, including establishing a strategic dialogue and partnerships with these stakeholders-Gender focal point of the unit: mainstreamed gender in all the unit’s activities -Responsible for relations with the OECD on issues related to civil society and foundations in the area of international development-Unit Briefing coordinator: coordinated the drafting of input by multiple colleagues, integrated contributions, checked language, consistency and relevance-Managed partnerships and grants to three global/regional networks of civil society organisations-Recruited and supervised three Bluebook trainees. Show less Responsible for policies related to gender equality, including in particular gender-based violenceTasks/areas:-Analysed policy challenges and designed policy measures, in particular the 2017 "focused actions to combat violence against women": developed strategies; coordinated with other Commission departments; managed a restricted call for proposals to support national information, awareness-raising and education activities aimed at preventing and combating violence against women; liaised with the contractor; organised a high-level conference on the topic.-Drafted policy briefings and speeches for senior management and answers to written Parliamentary questions. Followed up on European Parliamentary reports. -Defined priorities for funding. Project monitoring and evaluation.-Managed the Eurobarometer on gender-based violence (2016), a public opinion poll on citizens' attitudes towards the issue: designed the questionnaire; liaised with the contractor; provided comments on the reports. -Organised and facilitated meetings for project coordinators and representatives from Member States. -Represented the Commission externally, by making presentations before committees and expert groups, and at conferences.-Contributed to interservice consultations and participated in interservice groups. -JUST Gender Equality Unit liaison with Equinet (European Network of Equality Bodies), European Women's Lobby (EWL) and the Women's Rights and Gender Equality (FEMM) Committee at the European Parliament. -Recruited and supervised a Bluebook trainee. Show less

  • International Aid/Cooperation Officer - DEVCO, Civil Society & Foundations unit

    Oct 2017 - Apr 2020

  • Policy Officer - JUST, Gender Equality Unit

    May 2014 - Sept 2017
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  Plan international eu office

  Nov 2020 - Jun 2022

  Eu partnership manager

  Responsible for supporting Plan International, a development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls, in its engagement strategy towards the EU and in accessing EU development funding.Tasks/areas:-Provided strategic guidance and support to Pl’s National and Country Offices on which EU funding opportunities to prioritise and pursue, including through coordinating an internal working group;-Influenced EU programming priorities, programmatic advocacy on e.g. digital (including the gender digital divide) and youth resourcing, and gathering intel on future funding opportunities;-Led negotiations for the revision of PI’s system for accessing EU funding;-Contributed to bi-annual Board meetings for the Plan EU Office, including suggesting topics for discussion, preparing and delivering presentations, taking minutes and following up on agreed next steps;-Represented PI in Brussels-based civil society networks, including contributing to joint positions;-Recruited and managed EU Partnership Assistants and an EU Partnership Officer: delegating tasks, supporting with workload prioritisation, giving regular feedback, and carrying out appraisals and exit interviews. Show less

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  International women's convocation

  Feb 2022 - Mar 2023

  Co-leader of the young adult programme

  This programme provided inspiration and tools for young adults to spark commitment to social justice, activism, and change in their communities and the world. As a co-leader, I organised and facilitated two meetings a month (including designing the agenda, inviting speakers), encouraged communication in between the meetings and prepared the group's participation in UN CSW 67, including the organisation of a side event.

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  End fgm eu

  Jun 2022 - Feb 2023

  Interim director

  Responsible for the leadership, strategic oversight, and operational management and development of the End FGM European Network, during the Director’s maternity leaveTasks: -Managed the 2022 budget, preparing the 2023 budget, preparing the 2023 audit;-Supervised and coached 4 permanent staff members;-Implemented HR and operational policies and changes;-Oversaw the development of End FGM EU's new Strategic Priorities 2023-2027: https://www.endfgm.eu/content/documents/reports/WEB-Strategic-Priorities-2023-2027.pdf-Managed the relationship with the End FGM EU board, including preparing board meetings and implementing board decisions;-Represented the network at public events. Show less

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  Helpage international

  Mar 2024 - now

  Consultant

  I am assisting HelpAge international in organising a high-level event entitled “Reform, recovery and enlargement – Rebuilding a society for all ages in Ukraine” which will take place in Brussels on 8th May 2024. The purpose of this event is to confirm and communicate the commitment of the EU and other international partners to support reforms responding to Ukraine’s ageing population in the context of social and economic recovery, reconstruction and EU enlargement.