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Claire in a few words
Experienced project manager and executive assistant with more than 5 years working in an international environment.
A native English speaker with a Masters Degree, I am skilled at writing and editing presentations, reports, and briefing notes on a wide range of topics.
I have a PRINCE2 Foundation certificate in Project Management, and have experience managing EU-funded projects.
I am available for remote virtual assistance or contracts based in Paris.
Experience
- NGOSenior Programme OfficerCIVIC & SOCIAL ORGANIZATIONSSeptember 2017 - September 2021 (4 years)City of London, United Kingdom- Managing an EU-funded capacity building project to deliver online training across four countries; managing partnerships, coordination of activities, budget management, risk assessments, reporting and compliance.- Lead researcher and author of a report with UNHCR, UNICEF and IOM investigating care of refugee children in Europe. Presented report findings at five live and virtual seminars with 100+ attendees.- Established an innovative project in Ethiopia, including project and budget design, developing training programmes, managing partnerships and monitoring project implementation.- Wrote successful grant applications and proposals to both EU and private donors.
- NGOExecutive AssistantCIVIC & SOCIAL ORGANIZATIONSMarch 2016 - September 2017 (1 year and 6 months)City of London, United Kingdom- Researched and wrote briefings, presentations and reports for the CEO.- Managed CEO’s diary and correspondence, logistics for meetings and travel (20+ international trips per year), security clearances and visas.- Board secretary, including preparing papers, taking minutes and records management.- Coordination of events (conferences and trainings) in London and New York.
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Education
- MAKing's College London2015
Certifications
- PRINCE2 Foundation in Project ManagementAxelos2020