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About the Candidate

I am passionate about finding solutions to international development and social issues. A mix of skills in policy research, project management, and communications is my recipe to support nonprofit organizations and empower communities.

• Over ten years of work experience in initiatives in the international development sector.
• Master’s Degree in Marketing, Certificate in Project Management for non-profit organizations, Certificate in Human Rights.
• Strong background in Advocacy, Events, Communication, Policy, and Project management.
• Good knowledge of development and humanitarian issues.
• Solid experience working with coalitions and familiarity with the Canadian international CSO community.
• Excellent skills in documents preparation and presentation.
• Effective ability to prioritize multiple tasks and to work under pressure.
• Flexible, adaptable, and versatile team player.
• Trilingual in French, English and Spanish (written and spoken).
• Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook), Client management systems (Salesforce, Neon CRM), Asana, Mailchimp, WordPress, Canva, Social Media, Google suite, Mentimeter.

Education

2006-2008
Business school PIGIER, Abidjan, Ivory Coast: Equivalence issued by International Credential Evaluation Service (ICES) Canada Master's degree in Marketing

Area of concentration:
– Social marketing
– Project management
– Communication and public relations
– Market research
– Strategic marketing
– Business-to-Business marketing
– International trade
– Strategic analysis

Experience

January 2021 - Present
Cooperation Canada (Ontario, Canada) Communications Assistant

Work closely with the Communications Manager to support events, policies and other initiatives promotion.
– Create and administrate website content.
– Proofread and edit French text for public dissemination.
– Develop and schedule content for social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn).
– Maintain online presence by engaging with stakeholders on social media.
– Manage email marketing activities.
Achievements:
• International Development Week 2021: Promoted the activities on social media. Translated, formatted and disseminated documents and materials to stakeholders.
• Translated, proofread and edited (English to French) a wide range of documents ensuring language coherence
• The Together Project: Coordinated with CSOs to determine thematic cases launch date
• Convened and attended meetings with the ODA working groups.
• Managed more than 15 e-newsletters and e-blasts.

November 2020 - January 2021
Cooperation Canada, Ottawa (Ontario, Canada) Policy research and analysis

• Worked closely with the Policy Analyst to develop international cooperation sector policies.
• Close collaboration with the ODA Advocacy Coordinator to launch the Together Project.
Achievements:
• Proofread, edited, and formatted policies documents (The Anti-racism framework, The Together Project)
• Supported the launch event of The Together project.

January 2020 - November 2020
INAFRICA STRATEGY, SL, (Abidjan, Ivory Coast) Senior Business Analyst

Proven experience with public/private organizations working in international marketing and business development.
• Conducted marketing, social and economic research to identified and assess development opportunities.
• Developed policies to give orientation to social and economic initiatives.

January 2016 - December2019
INAFRICA STRATEGY, SL, (Abidjan, Ivory Coast) International promotion coordinator (Economic Development Officer )

Managed INAFRICA STRATEGY’s branch in Ivory Coast. Worked closely with local and Spanish public/private organizations working in International marketing and business devolpement.

Achievements
• Conducted more than 15 market research.
• Successfully coordinated more than 20 online and in-person events (trade missions and fairs, meetings).
• Drafted and implemented the protocol to welcome new clients.
• Designed INAFRICA STRATEGY’s services delivery guidelines and work protocols.
• Launched and coordinated the first virtual trade missions.

October 2016 - July 2018
American Jewish World Service (AJWS), Abidjan, Ivory Coast In country consultant

Great experience in a leading nonprofit organization.
As a country consultant, I was responsible for overseeing AJWS’ grantmaking process and grantees’ work in Ivory Coast.
Achievements
• Coordinated an advocacy campaign that led to the adoption of the implementation decree of the Ivorian Human Rights Defenders Protection Bill.
• Coordinated the organization of local conferences and a side event in New York.
• Developed, implemented, and coordinated the activities of the African coalition of social movements.
• Oversaw a research on issues related to AJWS’s priorities.
• Developed and implemented AJWS’ civil and political rights policy in Ivory Coast.
• Developed a policy to give orientation to AJWS work with African social movements.
• Successfully manage 2 grant-making processes.

February 2013 - January 2016
Association Action pour le Développement (AAD), Abidjan (Ivory Coast) Project Coordinator

Experience in project development and humanitarian response, with the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation and Spanish international NGOs.

Achievement:
Managed the installation of a community center for vulnerable women.

January 2009 - December 2012
Association pour le Développement Social et Cultural (ADESC), Abidjan (Ivory Coast) Assistant Project Manager

Experience with a nonprofit organization working on development, humanitarian, and human rights issues. Collaboration with the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation and Spanish international NGOs.

Achievement:
Oversaw the installation of a health centre in a rural region.

Skills
AdvocacyCommunications strategyEmail marketingPolicy analysisProject managementSocial media
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