Key skills and expertise

With 26 years of professional experience, the expert excels in storytelling, communication, advocacy, and editorial skills. Extensive experience as a policy advisor on intergovernmental affairs and UN reform highlights their expertise. They have led initiatives in communication and advocacy for UN agencies, drafting key reports and strategies. Strong management skills are evident in their ability to effectively lead multicultural teams. Technical expertise includes country program planning, monitoring, and reporting. Accomplishments include drafting progress reports for the UN Secretary-General and developing outreach strategies for international audiences.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated extensively with United Nations agencies, including UNDP, UNFPA, UNICEF, WFP, UNOPS, UNOSSC, DESA, and OECD. Involvement includes drafting reports, revising policy documents, and developing communication strategies for international development cooperation projects. The work primarily spans the thematic areas of governance and international affairs, with a focus on UN reform and coherence. The projects have a regional scope, particularly in Europe and the Arab world.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across diverse sectors, including culture and arts, gender and human rights, monitoring and evaluation, research and innovation, and disaster reduction and humanitarian relief. Previously held roles such as Communication and Advocacy Consultant, Programme Policy Specialist, and Head of Office, focusing on intergovernmental affairs and UN reform. Interdisciplinary expertise includes storytelling in advocacy and technical knowledge in results-based management. Geographic experience spans Europe and the Arab world, with significant professional involvement in Egypt, Sri Lanka, the Maldives, and the USA. Long-term assignments in Cairo, Egypt, and Colombo, Sri Lanka, reflect expertise in regional dynamics, particularly in the context of UN reform and humanitarian relief efforts.

Languages and education

Fluent in English, French, and Arabic, all of which are official UN languages, with additional proficiency in Spanish and Italian. Language skills have been utilized in various professional contexts, including translation tasks and communication within multilingual teams. Linguistic capabilities have supported roles in international development and intergovernmental affairs, enhancing the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders and draft multilingual reports and documents for UN agencies. Educational background includes a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from The New School University, USA, a Master in International Affairs from Columbia University, USA, a Licence in Philosophy from the University of Paris, Sorbonne, France, and a Bachelor in Journalism and Italian Literature from New York University, USA. These academic achievements reflect a strong foundation in creative writing, international affairs, philosophy, journalism, and literature.