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Luvy Rocha-Rappaccioli

Luvy Rocha-Rappaccioli

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Chief Program Manager

  • Education

    • Rotary Peace Center at Chulalongkorn University

      2013 - 2013
      Professional Certificate in Peace and Conflict Resolution

      Coursework included conflict analysis, peace-building, mediation and negotiations skills, and field studies in Northern Thailand and Cambodia. Chulalongkorn University is ranked among the top 200 universities worldwide.

    • Universidad de Salamanca

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      Certificate Political Science

      Coursework: Political and Electoral Behaviors; Political Parties and Party SystemClasses taught in Managua, Nicaragua by professors from the Universidad de Salamanca. Certificate issued by Universidad de Salamanca

    • Universidad Americana (NI)

      2001 - 2005
      B.A. Magna Cum Laude International Relations and Diplomacy

      Activities and Societies: Debate Club Coursework: Project Design and Evaluation; Public Policy Analysis, Int. Humanitarian Law; Conflict Management and Resolution; Int. Negotiation.

    • Georgetown University

      2008 - 2010
      M.S. in Foreign Service International Development

      Activities and Societies: Karl F. Landegger Program in International Business Diplomacy, Honors Certificate Coursework: Strengthening Governance & Building State Capacity; Famine, War and Humanitarian Assistance; Strategy.

    • Växjö University

      2004 - 2004

      Study Abroad Program Coursework: EU integration policy; EU neighborhood policy; Globalization.

    • Universitetet i Oslo / University of Oslo (UiO)

      2012 - 2012
      Peace research

  • Experience

    • Institute for Strategic Studies and Public Policy (IEEPP)

      Feb 2006 - Aug 2006
      Research Associate

      • Researched on the professionalization of the Armed Forces and National Police, public security and youth gangs.• Compiled data & synthesized laws & treaties on small & light weapons trafficking. Results published in IEEPP’s web site.• Synthesized security and defense policy news in the integrated report “Regional Security Viewpoint.”

    • National Democratic Institute for International Affairs

      Sept 2006 - Aug 2008
      Program Officer

      • Produced political and programmatic analysis for NDI's headquarters. Developed written and oral briefs for technical advisors on NDI's project activities & country's political developments.• Liaised and organized training, technical visits, and conferences for NDI's political parties' projects: Political Leadership Program, Training of Trainers Program for Party Poll watchers, & Legislative Advisors. • Contributed to project planning and drafting. Managed two Program Assistants.• Coordinated the 2006 Legal Challenges Boards Observation. • Facilitated and contributed to the editing and publication of "2007 Democracy Survey" report in English and Spanish. Show less

    • United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF)

      Jun 2009 - Jul 2009
      Summer Intern

      • Negotiated and advised on the design and implementation of a project focused on citizens' discussions of public policies.• Assessed and provided recommendations to improve the documentation and implementation of six projects implemented in South Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Projects focused on training women leaders in civil society, Electoral Law. reform, modernization of Croatia's Electoral Commission, and collaboration between political parties and civil society. • Designed and developed a database with key elements of legislation on civil society from 153 countries.• Wrote five synopses on programmatic activities of projects promoting women empowerment and leadership and civic participation. Results published on UNDEF's "News from the Field" and News Letter. Show less

    • Management Systems International

      Jan 2010 - Jan 2011
      Project Management Intern

    • The Cormac Group

      Mar 2010 - May 2010
      Fall Intern

      • Tracked and analyzed open sources covering issues related to projects focused in Latin America and the Middle East.• Developed briefs on legal documents and Congressional hearing transcripts.

    • Management Systems International

      Jul 2011 - Aug 2011
      Organizational Development Consultant

      • Designed and delivered capacity building activities for 17 civil society organizations (CSOs) on effective fundraising and identifying prospective donors for the USAID Institutional Development Program in Nicaragua.• Coordinated and contributed to technical assistance provided by senior staff, including designing work agendas and training materials and liaising with senior staff and partner CSOs.• Drafted program documents including regular reporting, analysis, and presented written and oral briefings. • Coordinated a structured study tour on “Leadership in Times of Uncertainty:” liaised between MSI and USAID, oversaw the implementation of procedures and regulations, wrote briefings on program and political developments, implemented pre-departure orientation, and prepared participants for the de-briefing with USAID. Show less

    • European Union Election Obervation Mission

      Oct 2011 - Dec 2011
      Electoral Analysis, Asistant

      • Assisted in the analysis of the 2011 Nicaraguan Presidential election’s legal provisions and electoral procedures.• Contributed to Election Observation Mission (EOM) critical documents: preliminary statements and final report, regular updates to Brussels, election observers’ updates, and briefing documents to deputy head of mission. • Developed observation forms and other research templates, as well as processed and analyzed observer reports, and identified trends of the electoral processes at the national and regional level. • Presented oral and written briefings on the electoral complaints process.• Liaised with domestic election observation groups.• Monitored open sources regarding the performance of the electoral administration, election observation groups and the overall electoral environment. Show less

    • Institute for Strategic Studies and Public Policies

      Jan 2012 - Sept 2012
      Project Coordinator

      Managed a project supporting human rights defenders in Nicaragua. Developed program strategy, led project implementation, reporting and monitoring, managed relations with partners, guaranteed financial and programmatic compliance.

    • The Carter Center

      Oct 2012 - Dec 2013
      Consultant - Team Leader: Elections and Transition Monitoring

    • Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies

      May 2014 - Apr 2015
      Peace Process Support Program

    • The Carter Center

      May 2015 - Dec 2015
      Consultant: Elections and Peace Process

    • Nonviolent Peaceforce

      Jun 2016 - Oct 2018
      Programme Manager

    • Dialogue Advisory Group

      May 2019 - now
      Chief Program Manager

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Legal Issues of International Commerse

      INCAE and Georgetown Law Center
      Apr 2007

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Luvy Rocha-Rappaccioli
      Panelist, VI Summit of the Americas' Civil Society Forum - Apr 2012 The presentation focused on the implementation of Summit of the Americas’ mandates on security in Central America.