Multilingual (English, Hindi, French and Urdu). 16+ years' experience in communication, advocacy, writing, editing, proofreading, managing publications, content development, an analytical mindset, the ability to work independently as well as across teams and multitask. Sectors: communications, health, water and sanitation, shelter and gender |
Contact Aradhna Duggal
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Area of Expertise: |
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Communications, IT, Media, Knowledge Management, Editor
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Disaster, Aid, Emergencies, Relief
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Monitoring, Evaluation, Policy, Research, Analysis
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Social, Education, Gender, Youth, Child
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Professional Experience: |
17+ years experience in the field of communication, advocacy, gender, preparedness for response and managing publications.
Communication and advocacy Experience in working collaboratively across various sectors to develop communication and advocacy products geared at different target audiences. This includes developing communication packs, opinion pieces, reactive lines, human interest stories, videos and video scripts, key messages and talking points for shelter, health, climate change, disaster risk reduction and gender.
Writing and editing Extensive experience in writing and editing evidence-based materials including speeches, statements, briefing notes, operational updates, reports, case studies, guidelines, guidance notes, strategic frameworks and proposals.
Publications Coordinated the production process for various publications in line with the corporate identity. This included liaising with the graphic designers regarding design and developing infographics and keeping the clients abreast of the status.
Conferences, side events and meetings Organised and coordinated high-level side events and conferences at global level.
Time management and working in collaboration Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize and deliver to tight deadlines. Experience in working collaboratively with various technical departments and developing materials for high-level meetings.
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Education: |
2000 – 2001 Masters in International Relations, Webster University, Geneva M.A. Thesis on Child Labour in Post-Disaster Situations, Area Focus: Orissa, India
1997 – 2000 Bachelors in International Relations, Emphasis: Migration & Refugee studies, Minor: Sociology, Webster University London and Geneva (cum laude)
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Affiliations and Achievements: |
Publication - Duggal Aradhna. Children and Disasters. Refugee Survey Quarterly, Volume 25 Number 4 2006. UNHCR http://www.ifrc.org/PageFiles/71111/PostDisaster_Settlement_Guidelines.pdf
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Available for: |
- Consulting assignments
- Job opportunities
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