Francesca Mondello

Experience

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  FAO

  Sept 2004 - Jul 2007

  Communications Associate

  • Supported the execution of global awareness raising campaigns • Edited and broadly disseminated articles, press releases and contents for websites • Organized press conferences, briefing sessions and events • Coordinated media relations and monitored coverage • Supported the negotiation of partnerships with ministries and embassies • Coordinated group of 15 volunteers

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  NGO

  Aug 2007 - Oct 2009

  Fundraising & Partnerships Consultant

  • Carried out fundraising plans and campaigns for NGOs in Spain and Ireland from design to execution • Coordinated Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives and managed external relations • Organized events and managed sponsorships • Developed branding and created promotional materials.

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  UNICEF

  Nov 2009 - Oct 2013

  Communications Specialist

  • Led the design and execution of national communication campaigns in Venezuela and Ecuador • Led Corporate Social Responsibility programs from strategy to daily implementation • Negotiated strategic partnerships and managed media / external relations with Comms agencies and UNICEF Ambassadors • Created a variety of communication materials (ATL+BTL), edited contents for websites/social media accounts, developed mobile applications and e-learning platforms • Organized events, press conferences and implemented trainings • Media analysis and reporting Show less

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  United Nations

  Nov 2013 - Jul 2017

  Regional Communications Manager

  • Led UN’s strategic communications in 14 Pacific countries • Strengthened inter-agency collaboration and organized joint campaigns and activities • Managed media relations and enhanced fruitful partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders • Supervised the creation of communication materials in different formats including digital products • Coordinated a team of 10 people • Monitored media coverage, improved visibility and ensured brand positioning • Advised the Head of the UN on key issues.

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  Fourth Sector Group

  Nov 2018 - Sept 2019

  Senior Consultant

  • Catalyzed private sector funding towards impact investment and the implementation of the 2030 Agenda • Established public-private partnerships to develop a supportive ecosystem for the impact economy

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  Plan International

  Apr 2019 - Jul 2022

  Communications Manager

  • Designed and executed the digital strategy (social media and website); • Created communication materials in different formats, including monthly newsletters, to reach out multiple target audiences; • Monitored the impact of communications initiatives (Google Analytics) to improve positioning

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  Transcendent

  Sept 2019 - Mar 2023

  ESG & Business Impact Senior Consultant

  • Developed proposals to respond to clients' needs • Designed business strategies and policies aimed at maximizing profit, social & environmental impact of SMEs and IBEX35 companies • Created ESG Roadmaps and Dashboards • Defined stakeholders' engagement and management plans • Edited non-financial information reports • Advised companies on how to achieve the B Corp Certification and align their strategies to the SDGs.

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  AECOM

  Mar 2023 - now

  Internal Communications Manager

  Internal Communications Manager for the Environment, Water & Energy end market across Europe and India