Audit Adviser
United Nations Development Programme
مجموع سنوات الخبرة :7 years, 9 أشهر
Supervised and facilitated the audit of the 2014 presidential election by providing technical advice to the Independent Election Commission (IEC) staff according to the established vote audit regulations and criteria.
• Established the presence of the EU Election Observation Mission in the assigned Area of Responsibility.
• Monitored and reported on governance-related policy issues, electoral procedures
• Oversaw implementation through cooperation with the government, state, local NGOs and political stakeholders.
• Established working relations with the electoral and civil administration, political parties, NGOs, International Organisations, domestic observers and other election stakeholders in the AoR
• Prepare advisory notes, fact sheets, presentations, talking points, and provide regular updates to various stakeholders.
• Develop and implement internal communications strategy/practices to the election support project and improve quality of communication work flow.
• Provide updates and reports to NATO mission, diplomatic embassies, civil society organizations and international stakeholders on status of the election support project
• Coordinate and manage all project publication activities comprising content management, publishing standards, design, ensuring quality of all communication materials.
• Contribute newsworthy stories to the UNDP website and social media through media outlets Press Conferences.
• Support the Afghanistan Independent Election Commission's (IEC) External Relations Department press conferences, media advisories, press releases, website and social media.
• Support the IEC to design, implement, manage and monitor its External Relations and Communication strategy, promoting a more integrated communication approach
Head of Publications Unit:
• Oversaw development of the mission’s website (coordinate between web developers, content developers) and ensured important updates were available on the site.
• Coordinated and supported the development of the mission's publications; gave insights to the publication team on the design, layout and content.
• Coordinated the work of the mission´s photography unit by providing assignments and liaising their work with the mission´s requirements
Media Relations and Outreach officer
• Liaised with various national and international media agencies for inquires on the UN´s presence and mission, prepared press releases and facilitated press conferences.
• Monitored and reported on the coverage of the UN and political issues in national and international media.
• Developed messaging and production of election communication products, such as TV and Radio Public Service Announcements focusing on women´s electoral participation and first time voters.
• Supported and liaised with journalists and governmental agencies on the visit of the United Nations Secretary-General to Timor-Leste
- Deputed to the Ministry of the State Administration and Territorial Management. Key tasks involved:
• Formulation of communication strategies that raised awareness of local authorities and administrators regarding decentralization process through civic education activities.
• Monitoring, guidance and capacity building for local authorities’ activities; directly advised the Director of Local Authorities Directorate.
• Support the development of an Annual Work plan
• Coordinated with and provided operational and logistic support to the United Nations officers deployed in the districts.
• Advised electoral officers on operational and logistics issues to meet the mission mandate on electoral support.
• Reported to the to the head of the project on election related issues based on district reports
• Established the office of the National Commission of Elections in the assigned Area of Responsibility
• Imparted training regarding civil / political rights on election related issues to local community based organizations.
• Supported national counterparts’ activities to sustain efforts to receive and handle electoral complaints.
WORK EXPERIENCE - PRIVATE FIRMS
CorticeiraAmorimIndústria - Amorim Deutschland, Germany
Marketing Consultant (2005-2006)
• Instrumental in devising and implementing the marketing strategy for the markets of Central Europe.
• Managed external communication (product packing, brochures and mailing) as part of branding exercise, resulting in increased sales in the German market.
• Supported operationally and logistically the company´s presence in industry fairs across Germany
Czech Telekom, Czech Republic
Market Analyst (2005)
• Conducted a detailed market research, analysed data and provided reports to the management to facilitate informed decision making.
• Identified business opportunities and other revenue generation avenues.
• Developed and implemented a Quality Control Program.
Agenda-Setting, Portugal
Media and Communications Officer (2003)
• Developed and implemented communication plans for private and public sector organizations to promote institutional mandate and vision.
• Press counseling for public and private sector institutions.
• Produced institutional TV advertising.
