Keen, dedicated and passionate development officer looking for an uplifting and challenging new position for an international organization in humanitarian or development contexts. Preference for projects working with vulnerable populations, including migrants, women, youth, and children. Willing to live and work in insecure environments.
References upon request
References upon request
Proposal Development Consultant
CRTD.A - Beirut, Lebanon (Home based in France)
Since January 2019
- Research on the state of women's rights in Lebanon specifically regarding nationality laws
- Analyse Call for Proposal and donor requirements
- Develop project logframe, budget and monitoring & evaluation plan
- Write project proposal in line with CRTD.A strategy and donor requirements
Educational Volunteer
SB Overseas, Beirut, Lebanon
Since November 2018
- Plan and teach English and Math lessons to KG/Primary school students
- Plan and teach Yoga classes to Youth and Women as part of SB overseas empowerment program
- Support SB Overseas team with administrative tasks when requested
Development Manager
Econoler, Québec City, Canada
September 2017
to July 2018
- Supported the preparation of biding documents in response to Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
- Liaised with Econoler international staff, international consultants, partners and clients to ensure the production of quality proposal documents in a timely manner
- Analysed tenders, participated in the development of bid response strategies and supported writing of proposals
- Established bid budgets
- Collected relevant information on the sustainable energy sector
- Developed promotional documents for the firm, including writing newsletters, flash news for the website and social networks
- Negociated with partners and subcontractors, assured follow-up and drafted agreements
Project manager assistant
International bureau of children rights, Montréal, Canada
October 2016
to April 2017
- Conducted research and analysis on the state of children's rights in DRC
- Supported the development of training kits focusing on children's rights and protection for police officers, social workers and judges in DRC
- Supported the project's monitoring and evaluation by drafting reports on a monthly basis
- Provided logistics and administrative support
- Coordinated the project communications strategy, drafted and updated communication documents
Research assistant - International Penal and Humanitarian Law Clinic
Faculty of Law Université Laval, Québec City, Canada
November 2015
to May 2016
Student Project
Québec
Canada - Québec
- Conducted legal research for the account of Amnesty International Canada
- Drafted reports and policy briefs analyzing the conformity of two law bills discussed at the National Assembly of Quebec with international conventions, including Quebec law bill 62 Loi Favorisant le Respect de la Neutralité Religieuse de l'Etat et Visant Notamment à Encadrer les Demandes d'Accommodement Religieux dans Certains Organismes
Communication assistant
Amnesty International, Vannes, France
January 2014
to May 2014
Student Project
Vannes
France
- Organizing formal and informal conferences
- Developed and coordinated a communication strategy to raise awareness regarding the organisation
- Supported the creation of a "AI Youth Local Group" in the city of Vannes
Communication Assistant
AIA de Bretagne - Ministère de la défense, Lann Bihoué, France
March 2014
to June 2014
Internship
Ploemeur
France
- Planned events: Public Open Day event, Team building activities for the employees
- Developed and implemented internal promotional documents
Communication Assistant
Federacion Empresarial Hotellera de Mallorca, Palma de Mallorca, Spain
March 2013
to April 2013
- Updated website content
- Designed and produced promotional documents
Masters degree - International Studies - specialization in international development
Institut des Hautes Études Internationales - Université Laval, Québec, Canada
September 2014
to June 2017
Interdisciplinary education which trains specialists in international development; the four central disciplines being law, economic science, political science and management.
Master's thesis: case study of the women trafficking phenomenon in Nepal as a form of gender based violence
Activities and Societies:
Delegate (2015) and Member of the management team (2016) of the Laval University Association for the Model United Nations (ASNUUL)
First year students coordinator and communication officer for the Hautes Etudes Internationales student association (REMDEI)
Master's thesis: case study of the women trafficking phenomenon in Nepal as a form of gender based violence
Activities and Societies:
Delegate (2015) and Member of the management team (2016) of the Laval University Association for the Model United Nations (ASNUUL)
First year students coordinator and communication officer for the Hautes Etudes Internationales student association (REMDEI)
Bachelor degree - Communication sciences and Journalism
Université Catholique de l'Ouest, Arradon, France
September 2011
to June 2014
Academic exchange - Faculty of journalism
Universidad Casa Grande, Guayaquil, Ecuador
August 2013
to December 2013
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Developing project proposals
Advanced
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Liaising with donors, consultants, subcontractors and partners
Advanced
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Implementing monitoring and evaluation strategies
Advanced
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Developing coordination and communication mechanisms
Advanced
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Providing administrative and logistical support
Advanced
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Developing communication strategies
Advanced
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Drafting communication documents such as press releases, newsletters, Pwp presentations
Advanced
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Managing social networks and websites
Advanced
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Planning and coordinating events
Advanced
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Microsoft office (word, pwp, excel)
Expert
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InDesign
Good
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Photoshop
Good
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Adobe Premiere (videos)
Good
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French: mother tongue
Expert
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English (fluent)
Expert
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Spanish (excellent)
Advanced
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Arabic (beginner)
Notions
- Humanitarian U, Québec, Canada (2018) - Volunteer for the humanitarian assistance and disaster simulation training
- Namaste Yoga, Québec, Canada (2018) - Yoga teacher training (200h YTT certified by Yoga Alliance)
- Santropol Roulant, Montréal, Canada (2017) - Food distribution
- Y des Femmes de Montréal, Montréal, Canada (2017) - French tutor for immigrant women
- National Model United Nations, New-York, USA (2015 & 2016) - Student delegate, negotiated and drafted Model UN resolutions in the simulation framework
- Hogar de Christo, Guayaquil, Ecuador (2013) - Supported the construction of temporary shelters in Guayaquil slums
- "Jeune fille au pair", New Smyrna Beach, USA (2010-2011) - Intercultural exchange program
- Rock climbing
- Yoga (Yoga teacher)
- Outdoor activities (horseback riding, trekking, biking, SUP, surf, sailing ...)
- Running (half-marathons)
