Gloria De Marchi

Experience

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  ALMATERRA in collaboration with CISV-Torino

  Jan 2014 - Jun 2014

  Internship

  Internship program: Treatment of refugeesTasks and Responsibilities:•Weekly meetings with the Project Team (Decision-making process/problem-solving)•Implementation, monitoring and evaluation of activities •Support refugees in their daily activities (liaise with authorities/medical examinations/identity documents/promotion of recreational activities)Achievements: The direct contact with refugees gave me exposure to their needs, concerns as well as the limits of the implemented activities. Furthermore, I have learnt how specialists of the field use lessons learned to improve the project design and how they deal and report to donors. Show less

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  Centre for Strategic Studies, University of Jordan, Amman (Jordan)

  Sept 2014 - Mar 2015

  Internship

  Internship program: Syrian Refugees in JordanTasks and Responsibilities: •Monitoring of events in the field, collection and analysis of data•Interviews with governmental institutions, International Organizations and NGOs (UNHCR/IOM/ECHO/Ministry of Interior/ACTED…)•Presentation of data•Draft of the Master’s Thesis (Entitled " The Jordanian Response to the Syrian Refugee Crisis: Border Management between National Security and International Law")Achievements:The experience has significantly strengthened my analytical and research skills and has broaden my knowledge on the challenges of guaranteeing security and long-term stability in conflict areas and in countries affected by crises. In particular, analyzing the governmental policies in terms of refugees’ reception and the cooperation existing between the government and the international organizations engaged in the field, I have developed a deep understanding of the governmental decision-making process as well as the government’s commitment to assure national security while complying with International obligations. Show less

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  UNHCR

  Jan 2016 - Jun 2016

  Internship

  Inter-Agency Coordination UnitTasks and Responsibilities:•Support the unit in the development and implementation of the coordination work (Graphs, calendars, templates/collect sectors’ inputs/review dashboards and narratives/reorganize documents)•Attending meetings and writing minutes•Analysis and presentation of data (Inter-sectoral analysis/ Presentation of “2016 Contingency and Preparedness Database” at the Inter-Agency meeting/Presentation of the L-Drive Coordination Platform)•Administrative work (Fill mission request letters and security clearance/make booking arrangements/ organize coffee-break)Achievements:The experience has notably enhanced my professional expertise in terms of emergency and protracted crises response. Working in a challenging and complex country/operation during the implementation of the 2016 LCRP (Lebanon Crisis Response Plan) has broadened my knowledge of UNHCR systems and programmatic delivery in general and has instilled a deep understanding of the different sectors’ strategies, objectives and operational capacities. Among others, I attended various working groups that gave me exposure to the different projects implemented in Lebanon, and I had the opportunity to understand how decisions are made and activities improved. I have also attended meetings with donors that contributed in giving me a good idea about their requirements and priorities and the limitations faced by the different organizations to meet them. Lastly, I have learnt how to use RAIS (Refugee Assistance Information System) and Activity Info, online inter-agency data platforms used by most humanitarian partners in the country. On-line trainings, UNHCR Platform:•Basic Security in the Field •Protection Induction Programme•UN Programme on the Prevention of Harassment, Sexual Harassment and Abuse of Authority•Introduction to IPSAS•Internally Displaced Persons•The Identification of Refugees in Need of Resettlement •Sexual and Gender Based Violence Show less

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  Centre for the Study of Contemporary Islam

  Sept 2016 - Nov 2019

  Research Fellow

  Politics and Security in Middle East

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  AVSI Foundation

  Sept 2016 - Sept 2017

  Junior Project Officer (JPO)

  Syrian Crisis Emergency Response Tasks and Responsibilities:•Support the Education unit in the project cycle management (planning/implementation/coordination/supervision/monitor and evaluation)•Analysis and presentation of data •Writing reports and produce communication materials (video, photos, dashboards...)•Monitor the situation in the field: visit to Informal Tended Settlements (ITS), Social Development Center (SDC), Community Based Organizations (CBO), public schools. Trainings attended:•ECE (Early Childhood Education)•M&E Tools•External and Internal Communication•Project Cycle Management•Monitoring and Evaluation•External Relations with International Donors•Fundraising and Communication. Show less

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  UNDP

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2020

  Livelihoods Sector Coordinator

  Syrian Crisis Response Inter-Agency Coordination Unit•Coordinate the Livelihoods sector of the Lebanon Crisis Response Plan (LCRP): organize and chair coordination meetings, keep track of partners’ interventions to prevent overlapping and duplication, monitor and report on sector progresses, identify and disseminate best practices and lessons learnt• Produce and disseminate documents related to the livelihoods sector: narrative reports, best practices, guidance notes, recommendations, SOPs• Support UNDP in monitoring and evaluation, with a particular focus on livelihoods and job creation: liaison with other UN agencies, NGOs, ministries working on livelihoods, job creation and economic recovery, tracking of their activities, definition of common targets and indicators for all partners• Collection of data and preparation of progress reports, briefing notes, talking points, public communication material to report on progress in the implementation of the Livelihoods Sector activities• Lead the negotiations and formulation of the Livelihoods Strategy of the Lebanon Crisis Response Plan for 2019. • Prepare advocacy messages with key stakeholders• Promote capacity building of field staff and Livelihoods sector partners through training sessions• Ensure cross-cutting themes are integrated/mainstreamed into Livelihoods Programming and maintain cross sectoral linkages, (e.g.BA, FSS, Protection, Education and Social Stability)• Maintain constant contacts and ensure efficient negotiation with all stakeholders (I/NGOs, UN agencies, donors, ministries, non-LCRP actors, World Bank, ICRC, USAID)• Organize ad hoc meetings with donors and present new policies development • Support UNDP Livelihoods Programme Unit by providing technical inputs in project proposals and supporting in the preparation of budgets, implementation work plans and monitoring of activities Show less

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  Concern Worldwide

  Jan 2020 - Jan 2021

  • Emergency Programme Manager COVID19

    Apr 2020 - Jan 2021

  • Food Security and Livelihoods Programme Manager

    Jan 2020 - Apr 2020
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  Handicap International - Humanity & Inclusion

  Jun 2021 - Jun 2022

  Operations Manager
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  European Commission

  Aug 2022 - now

  Gestionnaire de programme