
Personal Statement
I am a published author, with one book about Angola and three current book projects, a social
justice
activist and political strategist with excellent analytical and writing
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skills; a successful track record of effective policy and campaign work in the
field of
international development and human rights; a good understanding of
and strong relationships
with civil society and peoples’ movements, networks
and alliances for social justice and
about 8 years’ senior management
experience in an international and multicultural
environment.
I will be able to contribute in programme management, advocacy, research, policy
analysis and
outreach where my international development experience and training will add
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value to efforts.
I can offer strong academic and professional (cumulative 10 years
work
experience) international development background as well as journalistic
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experience. Previous experience includes community development, small
business
development and social responsibility, as well as economic and social
policy, peacebuilding
and conflict resolution.
Additional expertise include policy analysis, social science
research, writing and
editing; conducting advocacy work; project management including
monitoring and
evaluation; co-ordinating and organizing events; and providing administrative
and financial management
support for national and international NGO´s.
In
addition I can offer the following qualities:
Excellent verbal and written communication
skills.
Good inter-personal and negotiation skills.
Experienced speaker and liaison
amongst diverse stakeholders.
Fluent in or familiar with 4 languages.
Dynamic,
versatile and worldly with experiences in both developing and
developed countries.
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Confident and culturally sensitive leader and team player committed to achieve
true
sustainability.
Commitment, passion and attitude of lifelong learning.
Lateral,
creative, abstract thinker with good personal insight. Able to
balance a number of concurrent
project elements.
A self starter, able to handle pressure and meet deadlines.
Work Experience
Solid assessment, program conceptualisation, articulation, and writing skills. Responsibility for
performing initial assessments, composing detailed situation reports, developing response plans,
drafting project proposals, and managing initial implementation activities as well as disaster
preparedness planning, security management, staff training, and the documentation of lessons learned
and evaluation.
A strong commitment to incorporating longer-term reconstruction/development
considerations into initial relief interventions.
A firm understanding of management issues,
including threat and risk assessment, planning and preparedness, communications, and related
protocols, procedures, and best practices.
Demonstrated understanding of complex emergencies,
related security concerns, and appropriate responses to such emergencies. Familiarity with human
rights and protection issues, humanitarian coordination structures, and the mandates of various
organizations, including UN agencies, the Red Cross, other NGOs, and peacekeeping forces.
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Commitment, passion and attitude of lifelong learning. Lateral, creative, abstract thinker with
good personal insight. Able to balance a number of concurrent project elements. Excellent verbal and
written communication skills. Good inter-personal and negotiation skills. A self starter, able to
handle pressure and meet deadlines. Dynamic, versatile and worldly with experiences in both
developing and developed countries. Confident and culturally sensitive leader and team player.
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Industry Sectors
International Development
Emergency and Relief
Human Rights
Advocating
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Peace and Conflict
Notable Achievements
Book Publication
Published Author
Qualifications
B. Sc
Post Graduate Diploma
Current Job Title
Director
Approximate Current Salary
36,000
Special Titles
Aspirations
Income Sought
undisclosed
Work Preferences
Full Time Part Time
Preferred Country of Work
Africa, South America
Other Work Location Preferences
Hobbies & Interests
Cycling
Photography
Sailing
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