Vanessa Maria Albertolli
London,United Kingdom
Summary
A motivated and adaptable professional with 2 years of versatile experience in administration, research, and financial management. Strong organisational and communication skills, proficient in data and project management processes. Experienced in generating reports and proposals, with a proven ability to work independently and collaboratively to achieve goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Financial Management Trainee
Alliance Bioversity & CIAT
Rome
06.2023 - 05.2024
- Streamlined data management processes by implementing a weekly reminder system, ensuring accurate data entry
- Organised and maintained SharePoint folders and Excel databases
- Researched, designed and created guidelines for staff members on data management in the Unit 4 Agresso ERP system, improving data accuracy and grant management
- Produced internal resources to facilitate pre-audit and audit processes
- Contributed to internal guides for staff members on the proposal budget development process to improve cohesion and harmonisation between units and teams
- Carried out research on donor financial guidelines and contributed to the progression of the donor database
Preschool Assistant
Scoubidou Daycare
Geneva
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Provided continuous supervision for children aged 3 to 4 during meals, relaxation, toileting, and play.
- Designed and supervised educational games and activities for children.
- Supervised outdoor playtime for physical fitness enhancement of the children.
- Facilitated story-reading sessions to promote literacy skills.
- Monitored progress with regular assessments of their work samples and behaviours.
- Guaranteed safety and well-being of children through constant adherence to cleanliness and hygiene protocols.
Research Intern
United Nations Joint Inspection Unit
Geneva
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Contributed to two successfully published JIU reports: JIU/REP/2023/3 "Review of the Accountability Frameworks in the United Nations system Organisations" and JIU/REP/2023/2 "Review of the internal pre-tribunal-stage appeal mechanisms available to staff of the United Nations system organisations"
- Compiled and presented comparative statistical information for the report and its annexes
- Summarised key findings from questionnaire, interview notes and reviews on selected topics and tracked various comments of the draft report to ensure any issues were addressed
- Researched and analysed annual reports to governing bodies and of internal oversight offices to determine status of implementation of past recommendations and the extent of the tracking of audit and investigation recommendations
- Tabulated information, drafted findings and identified good practices and conclusions for selected topics
- Fact-checked, peer-reviewed and updated tabulated information and proof-read the draft report
- Reviewed and evaluated accessibility of staff rules and regulations related to appeal mechanisms in United Nations system organisations and carried out desk research on the legal advisor network
Economic Program and Security Program Intern
Centre for the Study of Democracy (CSD)
Sofia
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Edited, proofread and updated documents, reports and excel sheets, and conducted desk research for various projects
- Contributed to the published report, "Public Procurement Integrity in Southeast Europe" and supported the team with project V-Bar "Organized Vehicle Crime in Europe"
Research Assistant
Centre for International Environmental Studies (CIES)
Geneva
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Carried out desk research, reading, analysing and coding articles for the project "Financing Investments in Clean Technologies"
Education
Master - International Affairs
Institute of International and Development Studies
Geneva, Switzerland 09.2020 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
Keele University
Keele, Staffordshire 09.2015 - 07.2019
Skills
- Microsoft Office suite proficiency
- Customer Service
- Interpersonal communication
- Project Management
- Quality Assurance
- Unit4 Business World
- Data Management
- Remote working tools
- Critical thinking capability
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Certification
PRINCE2 Foundation Project Management certification 02/11/24.
Affiliations
- Swimming
- Nature hikes
- Arts and crafts
Languages
English
Native
French
Fluent
Spanish
Intermediate
Volunteer Experience
Activity Coordinator
Borotin Children's Camp, Czech Republic, 09/19 to 03/20
- Supervised and designed educational and after-school games and activities for preschool children aged 4 to 6, and planned and organised outings and events for children and staff.
Timeline
Financial Management Trainee
Alliance Bioversity & CIAT
06.2023 - 05.2024
Preschool Assistant
Scoubidou Daycare
05.2023 - 06.2023
Research Intern
United Nations Joint Inspection Unit
09.2022 - 12.2022
Economic Program and Security Program Intern
Centre for the Study of Democracy (CSD)
02.2022 - 05.2022
Research Assistant
Centre for International Environmental Studies (CIES)
06.2021 - 08.2021
Master - International Affairs
Institute of International and Development Studies
09.2020 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
Keele University
09.2015 - 07.2019
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