Holly O'Mahony

Experience

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  United World Schools

  Sept 2018 - Dec 2018

  Finance and Operations Intern
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  International Citizen Service

  May 2019 - Jul 2019

  International Volunteer

  I was selected to participate in a 3-month volunteering programme aimed at improving livelihoods, boosting employabiilty and sustainability of local youth in Lira, Uganda as part of a diverse British and Ugandan team.I worked closely with community leaders and local youth groups for the duration of my placement, discussing local issues and priorities for training. In collaboration with other team members and local stakeholders, I planned and delivered a variety of insightful training sessions for local youth groups, focused on the development of practical skils that allowed individuals to boost their income and encouraged greater self-sustainability in the long term.I successfully lead the organisation and hosting of 2 Community Dialogue events that promoted open and peaceful discussion of important social issues of prevalence in the Lira area, such as domestic violence, which were each attended by 100+ community members. I was also a key committee member in the organisation of a bustling Careers Fair attended by 400+ young people and local employers from a variety of sectors. Show less

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  Global One_NGO

  Jul 2019 - Nov 2019

  Programmes Intern

  This opportunity saw me collaborating closely with the Country Manager for Nigeria on a variety of development projects to be implemented across Africa. My main responsibilities entailed conducting detailed research, evaluating and brainstorming leads for future projects. My work culminated in the creation of in-depth project proposal documents to high-quality industry standards, delivered in line with organisation deadlines.As a remote intern, it was essential that I regularly and effectively communicated (from the UK/China) with the Country Manager (based in Nigeria) to ensure understanding and successful teamwork across continents and time zones. Show less

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  EF English First

  Sept 2019 - Aug 2020

  In this role I worked successfully within a bilingual office environment as a member of a diverse, international team. My responsibilities included planning and delivery of English lessons to a variety of age groups and abilities, requiring a high degree of adaptability and advanced communication skills. I regularly analysed my students' knowledge and evaluate performance indicators to adjust my teaching in order to help my students achieve the highest grades possible. I managed academic responsibilities jointly with my Chinese co-teachers and support staff, necessitating excellent cross-cultural understanding and organisation skills. Show less

  • Specialist Teacher

    Mar 2020 - Aug 2020

  • English Teacher

    Sept 2019 - Mar 2020
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  Conflict Dynamics International

  Feb 2021 - Jun 2021

  Research Assistant

  CDI works to prevent and resolve violent conflict and alleviate human suffering resulting from war and other crises, centering its work around the areas of peacebuilding and humanitarian action. In this position, I conducted research for the Sudan country programme on the participation of women in post-conflict governance structures, in line with CDI's 'Women in Political Accommodation' Methodology. My outputs included the production of case studies detailing best practices and limitations of gender inclusive governance techniques in various post-conflict societies. Show less

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  European Institute for Asian Studies

  Feb 2021 - Aug 2021

  Junior Researcher

  The European Institute for Asian Studies (EIAS) is a leading Think Tank based in Brussels, the capital of the European Union, focusing on EU-Asia relations since its founding in 1989. As a policy research centre, its aim is to promote understanding between the European Union and Asia.In my role, I am responsible for researching, writing and editing op-eds and briefing papers on a variety of topics pertaining to contemporary EU-Asian affairs. My past and ongoing publications explore EU-China security cooperation, 5G, India-China border relations and EU humanitarian policy in Myanmar. Show less

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  Berghof Foundation

  Mar 2021 - Dec 2021

  Student Research Consultant

  Joint research project with Fight for Humanity and the Berghof Foundation entitled 'Observe and act: The role of armed and political movements in the implementation of Security Council Resolution 1325'.

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  DCAF - Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance

  Oct 2021 - Jul 2022

  Intern, Asia-Pacific Unit
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  Wilton Park

  Sept 2022 - Sept 2023

  Policy Officer
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  Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

  Sept 2023 - now

  Policy and Programme Manager