University of Oslo

University of Damascus

Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)

University of Belgrano

Mediation  -  Peacebuilding  -  Conflict Resolution

CMI  — Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation

Senior Manager

Yemen Manager

Led the development and implementation of the Jordanian National Action Plan for UNSCR 1325, which includes pillars of security sector reform and prevention of violent extremism.

UN Women

Women, Peace and Security Specialist

Surge capacity to the UN response to the military offensive in Mosul, Northern Iraq

United Nations OCHA

Humanitarian Affairs Officer

UN/EU/OSCE/NORDEM

International Consultant

Monitored the ceasefire agreement and facilitated dialogue in eastern Ukraine for the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission. Deputy Patrol Leader and focal point for human rights and humanitarian issues.

OSCE

Monitoring Officer (Deputy Patrol Leader)

Advised the Libyan Government, and coordinated international efforts, on security sector architecture, arms and ammunition management, defense and police reform, border security and Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR).

United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL)

Security Sector Reform Officer

Provided peacebuilding programming and policy support to the RC Office and the Country Team

The Office of the UN Resident Coordinator in Yemen

Peacebuilding Officer

Identified lessons learned and good practices in peacebuilding, reconciliation, SSR and DDR to inform policy and programming. Ensured knowledge management through the Peacebuilding Community of Practice (PB-CoP).

UN Peacebuilding Support Office

Associate Policy Officer

Advised and reported on Nordic Afghanistan policy, coordinated several large events (including conferences on UNSCR-1325, post- conflict rebuilding and cultural heritage in Afghanistan) and facilitated delegation visits from Afghanistan.

The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to the Nordic Countries

Public Advocacy Advisor

Security, foreign and defence policy with focus on Afghanistan.

The Norwegian Atlantic Committee

Programme Advisor

Monitored and evaluated development projects in Afar and Somali region.

The Development Fund

Trainee

Reported on human rights and American foreign policy in the Middle East, the Horn of Africa and Sudan.

Sylvia Thompson (Rognvik)