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Maria T. Humanitarian advisor / Project Manager / HR focal person
Last update: Apr 2, 2025
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Citizenships:
Austria
Languages:
English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
Highest Degree:
Masters
Experience:
23 years
Salary:
Countries:
Afghanistan, Angola, Chad, Dem. Rep. Congo, Guatemala, Honduras, Italy, Kenya, Kosovo, Mozambique, Niger, Russia, South Sudan, Sudan, Uganda
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The expert has accumulated extensive experience in the international development sector, specializing in humanitarian aid and emergency response. With a professional background rooted in both local and international initiatives, the expert has demonstrated proficiency in project cycle management, particularly with a focus on child protection programming. A key aspect of her work involves advising national member associations on implementing humanitarian projects that align with internal and external policies and standards.
In collaboration with various internal stakeholders, the expert has played a pivotal role in developing and rolling out a comprehensive handbook for humanitarian projects. This has included the digitalization of related training material and the organization of both online and face-to-face training sessions. Her dedication to professional development extends to advising and supporting national associations in conducting self-assessments against the Core Humanitarian Standard on Quality and Accountability (CHS), facilitating external audits, and developing an internal roster to enhance member associations' emergency response capabilities.
The expert’s primary sectors of expertise include project and resource management, training, CHS and human resources. She has also contributed significantly to developing processes and policies related to HR in humanitarian projects, including recruitment, job descriptions, organizational charts, and onboarding processes. Serving as a focal point for HR questions, the expert provides guidance on recruitment and interviews, job descriptions, and organizational structures.
The expert's notable achievements include successfully overseeing multiple projects for SOS Children's Villages International, Médecins sans Frontières, and other organizations across numerous countries including Afghanistan, Angola, Chad, Mozambique, Niger, Kenya, Russia and many more. Her career milestones are underscored by a commitment to professional competencies, such as reviewing and developing guidelines, SOPs, delivering trainings, and managing HR rosters.
Renowned for her open-mindedness and cultural sensitivity, the expert is a dynamic team player with advanced language skills in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish. Her technical prowess encompasses Microsoft Office applications, advanced video conferencing tools, and SharePoint Online/O365.
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