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ASSOCIATE POLITICAL AFFAIRS OFFICER
Professional Summary
SUMMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS A Master's degree in Global Affairs is combined with three years of progressive non-profit and international organization policy experience with substantial exposure to the UN and NGO communities as w ell as college-level foreign language teaching experience - Ability to plan and coordinate courses of action to achieve the objectives of a non-profit and international organization as well as provide excellent research, policy analysis and administrative support- Well-rounded individual capable of working effectively in a variety of environments and cultures with a track record of acquiring new skills quickly and competently
Skills
Work History
Associate Political Affairs Officer06/2013 to Current
United Nations – New York, NY
•Support the work of the Office of the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs and the Office of the Director of the New York Office for Disarmament Affairs, including focus on gender-related issues and fundraising strategies
•Monitor developments, undertake research, and prepare substantive contributions to publications, statements, and memoranda relating to humanitarian aspects of disarmament and regulation of armaments
•Monitor governmental disarmament initiatives and current professional research to identify new or emerging disarmament issues, including those related to the United Nations
International Coordinator01/2011 to Current
Global Action to Prevent War – New York, NY
  • Provide conceptual and advocacy leadership for disarmament program directed towards UN diplomats and staff, civil society leaders, and in-country local partners Represent and coordinate all GAPW participation at UN briefings, NGO meetings, global and regional conferences on core priorities- gender, conventional arms disarmament and the arms trade, peacekeeping reform and the Responsibility to Protect norm, and media relations among UN stakeholders Serve as one of the principal monitors for all processes in the disarmament fora at UN headquarters reporting on and analyzing multilateral processes including the Arms Trade Treaty, Programme of Action on small arms, and the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Provide leadership on communications strategy, organizational partnership cultivation, fundraising, web development, outreach materials, including providing authorship to publications and policy papers Select and supervise interns and junior staff (3-5 per academic semester) to ensure a productive le.
Consultant07/2010 to 12/2010
New York, NY
  • Launched new education tool on disarmament coordinated with the UN Office for Disarmament Affairs entitled "Disarmament Dialogues" Conducted consistent, substantive research on topics related to publications on women, peace and security, disarmament, DDR campaigns, and civilian protection in armed conflict, namely "Promoting Women's Participation in Conflict and Post-Conflict Societies" and "Healing the Wounds: Speech, Identity, and Reconciliation in Rwanda and Beyond" Assisted with side event planning targeted to the UN, NGO, and private sectors Performed UN General Assembly First and Third Committee and NGO Working Group monitoring.
Research Assistant01/2010 to 06/2010
Global Security Institute – New York, NY
  • Contributed to programs and events in the NY office focused on the "Middle Powers Initiative" dedicated to worldwide reduction and elimination of nuclear weapons, specifically the Atlanta Consultation and the Preparatory Committee in anticipation of the 2010 NPT Review Conference.
  • Conducted independent research and prepare summaries of gathered research on nuclear weapons disarmament, non-proliferation, and UN machinery dealing with international security.
  • Attended meetings of the NGO Working Group on the Security Council and open meetings related to international security at the UN headquarters.
Research and Administrative Intern09/2009 to 12/2009
Freedom House – New York, NY
  • Conducted independent Internet research on topics relevant to Freedom House annual publications, notably the Freedom in the World survey.
  • Prepared summaries of gathered research, focused specifically on Eastern Europe and Eurasia.
  • Performed proofreading and editing of related documents to surveys used as a standard for political and civil liberties.
  • Assisted with logistics for ratings meetings related to the annual survey.
Intern07/2009 to 04/2010
Levin Graduate Institute of International Relati – New York, NY
  • Contributed bi-monthly, original articles on various news topics related to international affairs, including international elections, multilateralism, and human rights.
  • Provided substantive support for the Globalization101.org website issue briefings.
  • Updated Spanish issue brief translations on the website.
Intern06/2009 to 08/2009
Médecins Sans Frontières/ Doctors Without Border – New York, NY
  • Utilized Spanish language skills for translation projects Contributed to a substantial awareness project concerning the Chagas disease in Bolivia.
  • Reported to the Public Events Associates in the Communications Department and provided internet research to various departments for projects as needed.
  • Linking Disarmament and Development," NGO Committee on Sustainable Development, September 2012.
  • Video available at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPAV04zIoyE&feature=youtu.be "From Preparations to Negotiations for an Arms Trade Treaty," Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, March 2012.
  • Available at: http://library.fes.de/pdf-files/iez/global/08953.pdf.
  • Civil Society and Disarmament: Applying a disarmament lens to gender, human rights, development, security, education, and communication," Editor and contributor.
  • United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs, November 2012.
  • Available at: http://www.un.org/disarmament/HomePage/ODAPublications/CivilSocietyAndDisarmament/2012/NGO_pub_2012.pdf.
Education
M.S: Global Affairs International RelationsMay 2010New York University- New York, NY
B.A: International-Language/Business-Spanish & PhilosMay 2008The University of Scranton- Scranton, PA
Universidad Complutense de Madrid- Madrid
Universidad de Valle de Atemajec- Guadalajara
Accomplishments
  • Security and Justice for Indigenous Women," Guatemala City, Guatemala, November 2012 Complementing the Third Pillar of the Responsibility to Protect: Supporting Balanced and Robust Responses to the Threat of Mass Atrocities," GAPW, UN Headquarters, New York, June 2012 ATT: On the Way to New York: Prospects and Obstacles for a Comprehensive Arms Trade Treaty," FES, Berlin, May 2012 Promoting a Robust Human Security Agenda: Linkages between Gender and Arms," UPEACE, Costa Rica, December 2011 Andean Leadership towards Ending the Scourge of Illicit Small Arms," Ecuadorian Government, Quito, December 2011 The UN's Evolving Responsibility to Protect Civilians from Atrocity Crimes," UNA-Austria, Vienna, May 2011.
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • United Nations
  • Global Action to Prevent War
  • Global Security Institute
  • Freedom House
  • Levin Graduate Institute of International Relati
  • Médecins Sans Frontières/ Doctors Without Border

School Attended

  • New York University
  • The University of Scranton
  • Universidad Complutense de Madrid
  • Universidad de Valle de Atemajec

Job Titles Held:

  • Associate Political Affairs Officer
  • International Coordinator
  • Consultant
  • Research Assistant
  • Research and Administrative Intern
  • Intern

Degrees

  • M.S : Global Affairs International Relations May 2010
    B.A : International-Language/Business-Spanish & Philos May 2008

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