Key skills and expertise

Bringing over seven years of experience in education, social development, and communications, this professional excels in project implementation and strategic communication. Career highlights include leading UNICEF’s emergency preparedness communications in Laos and supporting youth engagement initiatives. Previously held roles at UN Women involved managing project promotion and UXO victim support. With strong skills in Microsoft Office, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Photoshop, the expert has contributed to international development projects in Lao PDR and Ecuador, demonstrating leadership in organizing forums and developing advocacy materials.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with UNICEF in Laos, focusing on communication and emergency preparedness. This included the creation of the first consolidated COVID-19 response report. Responsibilities have included social and behavior change communication, youth engagement, and advocacy material development. Background includes positions at UN Women in Laos, promoting projects and managing the Unexploded Explosive Ordnance project. These roles were within the sectors of social development, youth, and human rights on a national scale in Lao PDR.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in sectors such as education, social development, youth, human rights, and media and communications, the expert has held roles such as Communication Officer at UNICEF, focusing on emergency preparedness and youth engagement in Lao PDR. Worked across diverse projects at UN Women, promoting gender equality projects. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes using digital technologies for youth empowerment and developing advocacy materials. The expert has also participated in projects in Korea and Ecuador, contributing to regional and country-specific initiatives. Extensive geographic experience in Lao PDR has provided deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics, while work in Ecuador involved engaging in community events and translation tasks.

Languages and education

Fluent in Korean and English, with intermediate proficiency in Spanish and Lao, the expert has utilized these language skills in various international settings, including in-country work in Lao PDR and Ecuador. Roles have involved translation tasks and working within multilingual teams, enhancing communication and project outcomes in diverse cultural contexts. The expert is pursuing a Master in International Development at Sciences Po Paris, France, with concentrations in Global Economy and Asia. They hold a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature with a minor in International Development from Soongsil University, Seoul, Korea. Coursework included International Development Cooperation, Economic Growth, and Global NGO studies.