Mamura Nasirova
Wilton
Summary
Highly accomplished Senior Program Manager with 15+ years of dedicated experience within the United Nations Organization. Regarded for excellence in program development and management, strategic partnerships, stakeholder engagement and public affairs at the global, regional, and country levels. Hands-on experience with RBM, MERL and Logical Framework. Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills with proven ability in leading multifaceted, multicultural teams, and providing effective advocacy and outreach. Demonstrated track record of success directing complex global projects through high-impact team leadership and mentorship. Known as influential communicator and trusted advisor, backed by fluency in English and Russian.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Desk Manager
UNFPA - NEW YORK HEADQUARTERS – GLOBAL POLICY AND STRATEGY
09.2019 - 01.2021
- Spearheaded strategic planning and programme liaison within assigned regions
- Forged and managed key partnerships with UN Member States to encourage cross-functional collaboration on political, financial, and technical items
- Effectively delivered Quality Assurance for multi-million-dollar country programs encompassing strategic direction of program review and operational efforts for appraisal by senior leadership and Executive Board
- Attained 100% compliance with strategy and program standards for country program development, facilitating agreement on policy and performance instructions across global and regional business units.
Global Manager
UNICEF – NEW YORK HEADQUARTERS – GLOBAL ADVOCACY AND COMMUNICATION
08.2017 - 08.2019
- Steered project and led operational efforts through thought leadership, critical thinking, and risk management, resulting in #Endviolence Global Campaign’s success
- Acted as liaison between senior campaign leadership and business units to develop and execute plan of action
- Achieved 100% delivery of global project milestones through guiding administrative teams for contract management, procurement, and logistical support
- Architected project aspects of campaign from concept to launch, aligning with multiple competing schedules and scope
- Accountable for grant functions of partner relations with DFID in the UK and County Offices globally.
Project Manager
UNITED NATIONS – NEW YORK HEADQUARTERS – 2030-AGENDA FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT SECRETARIAT
04.2012 - 08.2016
- Produced global components in support of 2030-Agenda, facilitating cross-team collaborations
- Capitalized on global opportunities through identification of potential partners and expansion of projects to drive growth
- Led global stakeholder engagement with over 1mln. constituencies by maximizing usage of innovation and technologies
- Co-authored e-collaboration systems to engage country, regional and HQ staff in organizational change management.
Program and Knowledge Management Expert
UNITED NATIONS – NEW YORK HEADQUARTERS – GLOBAL GENDER TEAM
11.2009 - 04.2012
- Leveraged knowledge management e-platforms to advance UN Gender Equality Agenda globally and internally
- Increased cross-regional and cross-practice knowledge exchange by 60% through managing UNDP Global Gender Net digital platform with 1500+ members from UN, governments, businesses, NGOs, and academia
- Authored and launched knowledge management tools for gender mainstreaming, nurturing creation of “gender synergies” across program areas.
Regional Program Analyst
UNDP REGIONAL OFFICE FOR EUROPE
07.2006 - 07.2009
- Improved regional program performance and delivered results through diligent technical support for 20+ country offices and capacity building of staff
- Removed inefficiencies and created scalable solutions by reviewing programs' impact and sustainability
- Partnered with regional senior leadership to review program appraisals, implementation, and financial resources
Education
Hansard Research Scholar - Public Policy
London School of Economics and Political Science
Master of Arts - International Relations
University of Manchester
Skills
- International Public Affairs
- Strategic Planning
- Program Development and Management
- Project Management
- Project Planning
- Team Management
- Strategic Partnerships
- Donor Relations
Timeline
Regional Desk Manager
UNFPA - NEW YORK HEADQUARTERS – GLOBAL POLICY AND STRATEGY
09.2019 - 01.2021
Global Manager
UNICEF – NEW YORK HEADQUARTERS – GLOBAL ADVOCACY AND COMMUNICATION
08.2017 - 08.2019
Project Manager
UNITED NATIONS – NEW YORK HEADQUARTERS – 2030-AGENDA FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT SECRETARIAT
04.2012 - 08.2016
Program and Knowledge Management Expert
UNITED NATIONS – NEW YORK HEADQUARTERS – GLOBAL GENDER TEAM
11.2009 - 04.2012
Regional Program Analyst
UNDP REGIONAL OFFICE FOR EUROPE
07.2006 - 07.2009
Hansard Research Scholar - Public Policy
London School of Economics and Political Science
Master of Arts - International Relations
University of Manchester
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