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Lauren Weiss

L WEISS CV

Summary

Highly organised and driven independent consultant specialising project management, communications and monitoring and evaluation (M&E) in the international development & humanitarian fields. Previously worked with international organisations, NGOs and the private sector spanning Europe, North America, the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia.
Dual American-French citizen: native English speaker with excellent analytical, writing and editing skills, and fluent in French (C1).

Professional experiences

Responsable communication

European Evaluation Society , Paris

From February 2019 to Today

• Conceptualised the overarching communications strategy, including planning and executing 20+ marketing & outreach campaigns.
• Increased social media following by over 15%.
• Product management: oversee website updates and monthly newsletter, draft & edit blog posts, and produce & edit the podcast.
• Organise and host online webinar series: develop the program and agenda, manage logistics, prep materials and train speakers & facilitators.
• Cultivated and/or managed partnerships with 10+ institutions for online events.
• Draft speeches for EES leadership at online events and video scripts.
• Handle outreach for 100+ international and national evaluation organisations, and organise sponsorships for upcoming biannual conference.

Chargée de projet

KEY AID CONSULTING , Paris - Permanent contract

From September 2016 to May 2019

-Led on research design, data collection, analysis and drafting of evaluation / research reports for over 20 projects.
-Managed associates, project teams & external consultants; recruited, trained and maintained a pool of English editors.
-Developed internal management tools & policies for the fast-growing start-up.
-Organized the logistics of in-person events and trainings.
-Knowledge management: ensured internal documentation and presentation of best practices throughout the company.
-Business development: searched for opportunities, authored proposals and participated in potential clients' interviews (over 20 proposals selected).
-Drafted and edited over 50 reports for UN agencies, NGOs, and govt agencies.
-Developed script and voiced over the training advertising video.
-Curated the content of the organization’s website and social media accounts, advertising upcoming trainings and promoting the organization’s work.

Additional training

BACHELOR OF SCIENCES (B.Sc)

Georgetown University - International Politics

2009 à 2013

Degree

Sciences Po Paris – MASTER DE SCIENCES PO IEP PARIS – Master International Public Management – 2016

Languages

Anglais - Langue maternelle

Français - Courant

Skills

Organisation d'événements
Organisation internationale
Communication interne et externe
Communication digitale

Hobbies

  • International