John Arzinos

Experience

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  BETA e.V. (Bringing Europeans Together Association)

  Jun 2011 - May 2012

  Public Relations Associate

  • Ran a successful Digital public relations campaign that resulted in more than 1000 applications to the conference (double from expected)• Secured support from >100 national figures and >420 EU politicians

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  Permanent Mission of Greece to the United Nations

  Sept 2011 - Jan 2012

  Diplomatic Adviser

  • Ensured effective diplomatic representation during the 66th General Assembly by providing research and reports on topics such as terrorism, piracy, and EU cooperation, strengthening Greece’s position on key global issues.• Was involved with issues such as: the Security Council, Legal Committee (6th GA), Law of the Sea and Fisheries, International Law Commission (ILC), elections for the International Count of Justice (ICJ), elections for the UN Security Council non permanent members, fYROM, ICTY/ICTR. Show less

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  Hellenic Army

  Sept 2013 - Jun 2014

  Logistics Officer

  • Earned an honorary promotion by cost-cutting the food-supplies budget of Army HQ.• Streamlined the secretarial handling of the Army Support Command, reducing document and request processing time.

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  U.S. Chamber of Commerce

  May 2015 - Aug 2015

  Advocacy Associate

  • Assisted Mr. Chase to implement advocacy strategies on the Transatlantic Trade & Investment Partnership (TTIP), and successfully brief MEPs, EU Commission staff and EU Council officials.• Analyzed tailored benefits of TTIP for regions, Private companies and European Advocacy groups such as BusinessEurope and Eurochambres to enhance their own activities and outreach on the deal.• Conducted research and produced reports on Capital Markets Regulation/Union, Corporate Development, EU Energy Union and EU Digital Single Market, Safe Harbor to support the Chamber’s business outreach. Show less

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  R Street Institute

  Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

  Internet and Technology Policy Fellow

  • Conducted research that supported publications on US policy on internet regulation and infrastructure, tech innovation, email privacy, patent trolling, supersonic flight regulation, as well as general communications, that helped impact the decisions of the US Congress.• Delved into private sector practices through the case of Free Basics and internet proliferation in India.

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  The World Bank

  Apr 2017 - Jun 2018

  Consultant

  Development Economics Vice-Presidency - Global Indicators of Regulatory Governance project/Women, Business and the LawThe Global Indicators of Regulatory Governance project explores how governments interact with the public when shaping regulations that affect their business community by measuring transparency civic participation and accountability across the life cycle of regulations.• Liaised with government authorities around the world and conducted analysis and data collection on citizen engagement in the rulemaking process.• Published a pilot study titled “Actionable regulatory governance indicators for EU regions” (https://bit.ly/2JdWaC5) which was used to seek EU Commission funding for EU-wide scale-up of reporting on regulatory governance. Show less

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  The World Bank

  Jan 2021 - Jun 2022

  • Managed a team of 20+ consultants to execute groundbreaking field data collection, resulting in the flagship report “Equality of Opportunity for Sexual and Gender Minorities,” which set a global benchmark for LGBTI rights research.• Championed the adoption of social inclusion agendas with client governments by facilitating internal projects across diverse global regions, driving policy changes in Latin America, Asia, Europe, and Africa.• Led the rollout and adoption of the Environmental and Social Framework (ESF), delivering training and HR capacity- building initiatives to improve organizational compliance with global safeguard standards. Show less • Co-led a $16m emergency Cash Transfers project in the Central African Republic, mitigating the impact of COVID-19 on vulnerable populations.• Engaged in operations in multiple countries, guiding project planning, implementation, and review, ensuring the delivery of effective social protection programs.• Authored and published Social Spending Reviews, providing critical insights into social safety nets and economic indicators for countries including Saudi Arabia and Guinea-Bissau to influence policy reforms. Show less

  • Inclusion Specialist

    Apr 2018 - Jun 2022

  • Social Protection Specialist

    Apr 2019 - Feb 2022

  • Consultant

    Jan 2021 - Jun 2021
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  Asian Development Bank (ADB)

  Mar 2021 - Mar 2022

  Technical Expert

  • Facilitated knowledge transfer between the World Bank and ADB under a memorandum of understanding, enabling ADB to produce a regional version of the “EQOSOGI” report which advanced inclusion in Asia.• Provided expert guidance on marginalized groups for ADB’s safeguards update, enhancing the institution's approach to inclusion in project design.

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  IFC - International Finance Corporation

  Apr 2022 - now

  Economic Inclusion Officer

  • Leads the Economic Inclusion program, contributing to leadership publications (Inclusive Banking, LGBTI/ Disability Lens Investing, Workplace Inclusion Guides) and programs (Peer Learning Platforms, Inclusive Tech) which inform policy decisions and influence global client engagements.• Processes organizational loans, including IFC’s first loan with an LGBTI-disability-gender component ($275m), which supported clients through advisory services and market research, and expanded access for marginalized populations.• Spearheads stakeholder engagement with LGBTI-disability-women’s organizations worldwide, enhancing collaboration for inclusion initiatives.• Designs DEI programs, including Inclusive Communications trainings and ERG engagement, promoting an inclusive culture within the organization.• Authored the SOGI Thematic Note for the WBG Gender Strategy 2024-2030, contributing to the creation of a global gender inclusion framework; and currently designs IFC’s SOGI strategy. Show less

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  Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)

  Feb 2024 - now

  Instructor

  • Teaches inclusion strategies, equipping students with practical skills for fostering diversity in international development, enhancing their ability to create equitable programs.