May 2008-current
United Nations, Office of the Resident Coordinator, Tirana, Albania
Communications Officer
Support the implementation of a One UN Communication Strategy in coordination with UN resident agencies in Albania through the design and implementation of yearly communications plans; Communication support for eight joint programmes implemented under One UN. Responsible for the development of strategic communications plans in line programme priorities and the production of appropriate communications tools; Design and coordinate national public awareness campaigns to commemorate priority UN Days throughout the year; including: World Environment Day, United Nations Day, 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence, World Aids Day, International Volunteer Day and Human Rights Day; Support programme design (objectives, activities, work plan) for a One UN joint programme to build the capacities of journalists in social sector and ethical reporting; Development of public awareness and advocacy campaigns on minority integration, gender equality and road safety for the United Nations Resident Coordinator and in coordination with national partners; Management of UN/UNDP websites, the production of documentary short films, and the development of corporate identity through social media networks; Communications responsibility for all UNDP Albania projects; the development of strategic communications plans in line with programme priorities and production of communications tools; Develop participatory development communication tools to empower minority groups.

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August 2007-April 2008
Organizacion de Afectodas Tarinakuy, Lima, Peru
Civil Society Development Advisor
Trainer for civil society organization in the Guiding Principles of Internal Displacement and its application as an advocacy tool for the development of strategic partnerships and engagement with local municipalities and national government; Capacity building for the design of community development projects (objectives, activities, work plan), with a focus on community mobilization and empowerment; and the submission of funding applications; Conducting a community needs assessment for a partner NGO; Public relations focal point for donor liaison and with the national Ministry of Women and Social Development. 

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January 2007 -April 2008
Rotary International , Lima, Peru
Project Coordinator
Coordinated implementation of dental, water and sanitation projects in coordination with the Municipality of Lima and community based NGO; Public representation of Rotary International with national development sector partners; Focal point for community liaison and outreach in coordination with community based partner NGO; Managerial oversight for project volunteers. (6-10 person project teams)

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September 2007-March 2008
EveryChild Peru , Lima, Peru
Cooperation Advisor
Design of corporate business plan to guide transition from a fully funded partner of an INGO to an independent to national NGO. This included an evaluation of human resources capacity and future needs; Public relations focal point for the development of private sector and government strategic partnerships; Production of a Donor Mapping Study; The drafting and submission of 4 funding applications. 

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October 2006-January 2007
Peace Brigades International/Amnesty International, Remote
Communications Consultant
Development of concept design and layout of PBI 25th Anniversary print publication; Concept design and production of online domestic violence advocacy materials (flash animation).

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June 2005-September 2006
Sky Television, London, UK
Communications Consultant
Production of digital computer effect (animation) segments for a European entertainment show.  

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March 2005-May 2005
Hi Phi Phi, Phi Phi Don, Thailand
Emergency Relief Volunteer
Post Tsunami environmental regeneration (beach clean up) and small business restoration; Support implementation of a disaster preparedness project (emergency food supply/medical kits)        

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September 2004-Febuary 2005
Medecins Sans Frontieres, Sydney, Australia
Advocate Team Leader
Development of face-to-face communications strategies and corporate presentations; Team Leader (fundraising) for medical emergency appeals for Colombia and Sudan; Responsible for leadership, mentoring, training, and management for an 8-10 person fundraising team.

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May 2004-August 2004
Lakota Aid, Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, US
Project Development Advisor
Design of two social development projects (objectives, activities, work plan) that promote Lakota culture; Coordination of public meetings between Lakota elders to discuss community needs; Coordination of a participatory needs assessment to evaluate community development priorities.

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March 2003-April 2003
WaterAid/BBC, Tanzania
Photojournalist
Photographic and written documentation of the results of community based water and sanitation projects

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June 2002-August 2003
EveryChild UK, Eastern Europe / Southern Africa
Documentation Officer
Photographic and written documentation of development projects; child protection, nutrition, education; Photographic and written documentation of Southern African Food Crisis and the HIV pandemic. 

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October 2000-June 2004
Capital FX Ltd, London, UK
Communications Officer
Edit television adverts and film sequences for US clients for European feature film distribution; Produce digital computer effects, title sequences and subtitles for feature films; Focal point for translation services; Supervision and ongoing support for junior staff members and interns.

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June 2000-October 2000
Oxfam GB, Cambridge, UK
Communications Assistant
Development of public relations materials to promote volunteerism; Support the coordination of a regional workshop for Oxfam staff.

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