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Hwahyun KIM
Humanitarian, Development & Peacebuilding Worker
Seoul,Republic Of Korea
Summary
Achiever, Communicative, Learner, Responsible, Strategic
Solution-oriented professional with over 11 years of experience in the Humanitarian, Development and Peacebuilding Nexus (HDPN) and migration field in Africa, Asia and the Middle East at both field and headquarters levels. Enthusiastic and meticulous Head of Office and Sr Programme Coordinator eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organisational skills. Motivated to continue to learn and grow.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certificates
3
3
Languages
Work History
Head of Sub-Office
International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Cotabato, Philippines
06.2020 - Current
- Drove operational improvements, staff development and team building by managing overall operational, HR, administrative and financial functions of 1 Sub-Office and 3 Satellite Offices consisted of over 180 staff
- Directed and monitored all IOM programmes in Mindanao across peace building, community stabilization, prevention of violent extremism, transitional justice, emergency response and disaster risk reduction
- Advised Chief of Mission (CoM) and other senior management in Mission, Regional Office and HQ on IOM's operations, challenges, potential solutions, evolving political and conflict context, and possible opportunities
- Established, maintained and strengthened partnership with national, regional and local government authorities, international organizations, NGOs, donors and other stakeholders
- Acted as Alternate Area Security Coordinator for Security of UN agencies in Mindanao
Head of Satellite Office / Project Officer
International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Manila, Philippines
03.2020 - 06.2020
- Managed overall implementation of multi-year project for rehabilitation, community development and peacebuilding in conflict-affected areas
- Liaised with donors, government authorities, UN agencies, NGOs and other relevant stakeholders
- Supervised staff assigned in IOM Iligan Satellite Office and short-term experts and consultants
- Managed financial/budgetary planning, monitored resource utilization, and exercised quality control over all procedures and documents
- Oversaw and coordinated M&E and donor reporting requirements, and led project development in related fields
Acting CCCM Programme Coordinator
International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Juba, South Sudan
12.2019 - 03.2020
- Developed IOM South Sudan's country-level Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) strategy and integrated it into CCCM operations
- Managed and monitored overall implementation of IOM South Sudan's CCCM programmes in line with CCCM Cluster's policies and strategies
- Supervised over 150 CCCM Unit staff, including Camp Managers, Site Engineers, State Focal Points, Surge Team and CCCM Operations, and managed allocation of human and financial resources
- Contributed to resource mobilization, and ensured proper financial and narrative reporting in line with requirements by IOM and donors
- Represented IOM at inter-agency meetings, donor meetings and other related forums
Head of LHD Unit / Project Coordinator
International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Baku, Azerbaijan
10.2018 - 09.2019
- Managed and monitored overall implementation of Labour Mobility and Human Development (LHD) projects, and supervised and trained LHD staff
- Responsible for overall management of multi-year integrated rural development project with components of Cash-Based Interventions (CBIs), community stabilization, livelihood support, national capacity building, and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
- Led development of LHD programming, including concept of "Global Diaspora and Urban Migration Summit" in coordination with State Committee on Affairs with Diaspora, UN-Habitat, UNDP and IOM Regional Office
- Liaised with Government, UN and other international/national agencies, donors and Regional Office/HQ
- Functioned as Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) focal point of IOM Azerbaijan
Project Development and M&E Officer
International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Juba, South Sudan
05.2018 - 09.2018
- Performed projects development and fundraising for IOM South Sudan's operations
- Developed and maintained liaison with donors, government bodies, humanitarian agencies and working groups, including DFID, ECHO, Japan, Netherlands, OCHA, Switzerland, UNDP and USAID/CDC.
- Advised programme units with preparation of donor reports and compiled information for regular IOM reports
- Assisted in development and strengthening of M&E systems
- Undertook field monitoring visits with donors and field staff to ensure technical compliance and timely execution of projects
CCCM Officer
International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Geneva, Switzerland
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Served as main/deputy focal point for Counter-Trafficking in Crisis, Disability Inclusion, Child Protection and Contingency Planning/Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC), and ensured sound coordination with inter-agency platforms and field missions
- Provided remote and on-site support for coordination, project development and reporting to field missions, including 2017 Caribbean Hurricane Response and 2018 Libya Humanitarian Response
- Supported development and revision of policy, guidance and tools for CCCM actors on Area-based Approach, CBIs and protection mainstreaming and youth engagement in emergencies
- Assisted CCCM Team with implementation, monitoring and reporting of capacity building initiatives, including training, workshops and other capacity building events at global, regional and country-levels
PRD Programme Support Officer
International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Geneva , Switzerland
05.2017 - 07.2017
- Supported management of Global Contingency Stock project, including reporting, project development, monitoring tool development, and liaison
- Liaised with Global Logistics Cluster in pursuit of improved cooperation in management of common pipeline stocks at global level
- Reviewed, edited and endorsed project proposals in areas of Shelter/NFIs, CBIs, Logistics, and WASH
- Produced analysis of all past and ongoing projects funded by Republic of Korea and Japan
Reporting Officer
International Organization for Migration
Gaziantep, Turkey
05.2016 - 05.2017
- Led reporting and project modification for three humanitarian programmes in Turkey - Cross-Border Operations, Mediterranean Response and Refugee Response - as part of IOM Regional Response to Syria Crisis
- Supported programmes funded by ChildFund Korea, ECHO, GIZ, Japan, Kuwait, OCHA/HF, OFDA, PRM, UK Embassy and UNICEF
- Enhanced Mission's overall reporting system by introducing standard templates, designating reporting focal persons per project unit, and enhancing staff capacity through trainings and regular coaching
- Strengthened Mission's reporting tracking and coordination system by developing and utilizing various innovative tools
- Responsible for tracking approved grant activities and updating/maintaining Grant Activity Database
Humanitarian Project Coordinator
International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Seoul, Republic of Korea
04.2013 - 04.2016
- Developed and managed overall implementation of humanitarian projects, including humanitarian capacity building, publications, and provision of technical support and policy advice to humanitarian stakeholders
- Established and maintained first Humanitarian Technical Working Group (TWG) consisted of experts from international organizations, NGOs and government agencies, and co-translated "ReliefWeb Glossary of Humanitarian Terms" into Korean
- Acted as focal point for liaising with relevant government, non-government and international humanitarian stakeholders, including CIMIC
- Recruited and supervised interns and consultants for humanitarian projects
- Conducted research and co-drafted strategy paper on "International Disaster Response Mechanism and Ways to Cooperate with International Actors in Emergencies"
Counter-Trafficking Research Intern
International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Seoul, Republic of Korea
10.2012 - 03.2013
- Conducted PRM-funded research on human trafficking situation in Republic of Korea and drafted situation report thereof in collaboration with Advocates for Public Interest Law (APIL)
- Provided review and revision of report on "Northeast Asian and European Approaches to Managing Mixed Migration Flows and Counter-Trafficking"
- Developed project proposal on Pre-departure Orientation for Marriage Migrants to Ministry of Gender Equality and Family of Republic of Korea
- Arranged movement assistance - U.S. Refugee Programme (USRP), Assisted Voluntary Return and Resettlement (AVRR), and Return, Reintegration and Family Reunification Programme for Victims of Trafficking in U.S.
- Assisted with Korean-English translations
Programme Manager / Acting Country Director
Joyful World Together
Lilongwe, Malawi
12.2011 - 06.2012
- Set up office and established working mechanisms
- Managed overall work of building secondary school, such as securing lands, obtaining title deed and selecting contractors
- Developed and implemented new educational development projects, including vocational training and remedial education for out-of-school youth and young adults
- Liaised with national and local authorities, community leaders, NGOs, and international organizations
- Recruited and supervised local staff and interns
Researcher
Korea Environmental Industry and Technology Institute (KEITI)
Seoul, Republic of Korea
04.2009 - 06.2010
- Managed three international environmental cooperation projects
- Conducted research on international environmental policies, protocols and trends to develop and implement Master Plan for Bandung, Indonesia, which as affected by catastrophic waste avalanche after heavy rainfalls
- Liaised with international organizations and private sectors, including ADB, IDB, GEF, Korea Development Bank, Korea Export Insurance Corporation, and Export-Import Bank of Korea
- Supported export finance for Korean environmental industry, including Carbon Fund and Clean Development Mechanism
- Produced publicity video and published export finance guide for small and medium Korean environmental enterprises
- Took charge of international affairs in hosting conference "Global Green Business 2010"
- Managed team expenditure
Education
Master of Science - Public Policy And Human Development
Maastricht University / United Nations University
Maastricht, Netherlands 09.2010 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies
Hanyang University
Seoul, Republic Of Korea 03.2004 - 02.2009
Language Training
Institute of Applied Language Studies (IALS)
Edinburgh, United Kingdom 07.2006 - 06.2007
Skills
Demonstrated expertise in office, programme and people management
undefinedSoftware
Adobe InDesign
ArcGIS
MS Office
STATA
Certification
Summer School: Psychosocial Interventions in Migration, Emergency and Displacement (IOM & Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna / 5 ECTS Credits)
Timeline
Head of Sub-Office
International Organization for Migration (IOM)
06.2020 - Current
Head of Satellite Office / Project Officer
International Organization for Migration (IOM)
03.2020 - 06.2020
Acting CCCM Programme Coordinator
International Organization for Migration (IOM)
12.2019 - 03.2020
Head of LHD Unit / Project Coordinator
International Organization for Migration (IOM)
10.2018 - 09.2019
Project Development and M&E Officer
International Organization for Migration (IOM)
05.2018 - 09.2018
CCCM Officer
International Organization for Migration (IOM)
08.2017 - 05.2018
PRD Programme Support Officer
International Organization for Migration (IOM)
05.2017 - 07.2017
Summer School: Psychosocial Interventions in Migration, Emergency and Displacement (IOM & Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna / 5 ECTS Credits)
07-2016
Reporting Officer
International Organization for Migration
05.2016 - 05.2017
Humanitarian Project Coordinator
International Organization for Migration (IOM)
04.2013 - 04.2016
Counter-Trafficking Research Intern
International Organization for Migration (IOM)
10.2012 - 03.2013
Programme Manager / Acting Country Director
Joyful World Together
12.2011 - 06.2012
Master of Science - Public Policy And Human Development
Maastricht University / United Nations University
09.2010 - 08.2011
Researcher
Korea Environmental Industry and Technology Institute (KEITI)
04.2009 - 06.2010
Language Training
Institute of Applied Language Studies (IALS)
07.2006 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies
Hanyang University
03.2004 - 02.2009
Korea National Licensed Chinese Character Certificate of Qualifications: Level 3
12-2001
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