Anouk Moser
United Kingdom
Summary
I am an experienced humanitarian and foreign policy professional with a strong background in international relations, human rights, and multilateral diplomacy. With over a decade of experience in international policy and advocacy, I have worked in complex and high-pressure environments including Afghanistan and El Salvador, where I contributed to meaningful diplomatic engagement. I bring a deep understanding of global policy processes, and I have extensive experience in building partnerships, engaging diverse stakeholders, and driving forward strategic advocacy efforts.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Humanitarian Affairs Adviser
Save the Children International
London, United Kingdom
09.2022 - 05.2025
- SCI Lead on humanitarian financing policy.
- Represent SCI at the Country-Based Pooled Fund Working Group and other multilateral fora; NGO co-chair of the CBPF-NGO Dialogue Platform from 2022-2023 and outgoing co-chair of the Platform Advisory Group from 2023-2024.
- Produce policy briefs, positions and other policy and analysis materials in support of the humanitarian affairs work plan and the overarching policy and advocacy objectives of the HAPA team.
- Monitor global policy on humanitarian financing issues, identifying trends and opportunities for influencing externally and internally.
- Lead SCI's engagement with OCHA, the Grand Bargain, IASC, ICVA, and other stakeholders on humanitarian financing issues.
Partnerships Officer
Aga Khan Foundation
London, United Kingdom
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Supported grant management and ensured compliance with donor requirements.
- Reviewed donor reports and prepared briefs and talking points for donor meetings.
- Maintained donor relations and supported positioning for new funding opportunities.
Political Officer/Deputy Head of the Political Section
EU Delegation to Afghanistan
Kabul, Afghanistan
02.2021 - 05.2022
- Coordinated EU relations and represented the EU vis-a-vis Afghan authorities, civil society, and other international actors.
- Provided political reporting, analysis, policy recommendations, talking points, and briefings for the EU Ambassador, Deputy Ambassador, HQ (European External Action Service) and other high-level visitors, such as the EU Special Envoy.
- Human rights focal point and project manager for initiatives supporting human rights defenders.
- Acting Head of the Political Team from June - September 2021, including throughout the Kabul evacuations in August 2021, managing a team of 8 people.
Political Officer
EU Delegation to El Salvador
San Salvador, El Salvador
09.2017 - 09.2019
- Delivered political analysis and reporting, preparing briefings, speeches, and policy recommendations to the EU Ambassador and HQ (European External Action Service).
- Maintained bilateral relations with Salvadoran government officials and relations with EU Member States, third Embassies, UN institutions, and civil society organisations.
- Represented the EU in various meetings and platforms, such as the government's Dialogue Platforms on Security, the Environment, and Education, closely working together with the Ministers in question as well as UN institutions, such as UNDP, Unicef and UN Women, on a weekly basis.
- Human rights and gender focal point.
Alumni Relations Officer
Hertford College, University of Oxford
Oxford, UK
10.2016 - 07.2017
- Coordinated donor relations and events.
- Managed alumni communications and publications.
Junior Analyst
European Union Institute for Security Studies
Brussels, Belgium
09.2015 - 02.2016
- Conducted research on EU-Latin America relations.
- Authored policy publications, including:
"Zika, a crisis that bites"
"Transatlantic drug trafficking – via Africa"
Liaison Officer
International IDEA
Brussels, Belgium
06.2014 - 12.2014
- Acted as liaison between International IDEA's Latin America offices and the EU institutions.
- Drafted grant proposals.
- Monitored and reported on policy developments.
- Coordinated member state meetings.
Trainee in the Andean Countries Division
European External Action Service
Brussels, Belgium
10.2013 - 02.2014
- Acted as back up to the Peru and Chile desk officers.
- Supported high-level dialogues, such as the EU-Peru High-Level Dialogue and the EU-Chile Human Rights Dialogue.
- Wrote political briefings and reports.
Intern
Child and Youth Finance International
Amsterdam, Netherlands
05.2013 - 08.2013
- Conducted advocacy and policy research on youth financial education.
Intern at the Foreign Affairs Desk (TV)
NOS News
Hilversum, Netherlands
01.2011 - 04.2011
- Created, wrote and edited foreign news items for national TV broadcasts.
Education
Master of Science - Latin American Studies
University of Oxford
10.2011 - 07.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Latin American Studies
University of Leiden
Leiden, the Netherlands 09.2008 - 07.2011
Skills
- Multilateral negotiation and diplomacy
- Political analysis; policy analysis
- Strategic advocacy & communication
- Stakeholder engagement & influencing
- Project and grant management
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
Dutch
Native
Spanish
Advanced (C1)
German
Advanced (C1)
French
Intermediate (B1)
Other Activities
- Save the Children Humanitarian Intermediate Programme (SHIP) training (2024)
- Hostile Environment Awareness Training (2021)
- EU Common Security and Defense Course (2019)
- EU Short Term Local Election Observer, El Salvador (2018, 2019)
Timeline
Humanitarian Affairs Adviser
Save the Children International
09.2022 - 05.2025
Partnerships Officer
Aga Khan Foundation
06.2022 - 09.2022
Political Officer/Deputy Head of the Political Section
EU Delegation to Afghanistan
02.2021 - 05.2022
Political Officer
EU Delegation to El Salvador
09.2017 - 09.2019
Alumni Relations Officer
Hertford College, University of Oxford
10.2016 - 07.2017
Junior Analyst
European Union Institute for Security Studies
09.2015 - 02.2016
Liaison Officer
International IDEA
06.2014 - 12.2014
Trainee in the Andean Countries Division
European External Action Service
10.2013 - 02.2014
Intern
Child and Youth Finance International
05.2013 - 08.2013
Master of Science - Latin American Studies
University of Oxford
10.2011 - 07.2012
Intern at the Foreign Affairs Desk (TV)
NOS News
01.2011 - 04.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Latin American Studies
University of Leiden
09.2008 - 07.2011
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