Toni-Ann Robinson
International Development Practitioner
Summary
- Professional with over 2 years of experience in research, analysis and supporting projects/programs covering Caribbean international relations and regional development issues, through desk research, education, and coordination with donors and various stakeholders in government.
- Sound experience with project implementation and event management responsible for the execution of the climate insurance project in western Jamaica and various social cohesion/protection projects in Kingston & Clarendon; with the ability to multi-task and work in fast-paced environments.
- Efficient administrative support and coordination, able to organize high-level meetings with the UN, and multi-stakeholder in-country consultations in Jamaica and across Barbados and the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including speech writing, community level advocacy and report writing.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Resilience Portfolio Program Assistant
United Nations Development Program
Kingston, Jamaica
09.2019 - Current
- Reviewing and updating annual work plans, sub plans, budgets and reports for the Amplifying Youth Voices to address Citizen Safety & Security, Human Security Trust Fund Project, UN Joint Team on HIV/AIDs and the Being LGBTI in the Caribbean Project.
- Leading the technical team in streamlining resource mobilization, resulting in increased project delivery for the Country Office.
- Co-coordinating the inaugural LGBTI National Dialogue which will bring together LGBTI CSOs with government representatives and other pertinent stakeholders for discussion on enhanced social Inclusion for the LGBTI community.
- Convening of the Human Rights Training with local CSOs allowing participants to increase their knowledge of human rights instruments and devise strategies to engage duty bearers.
- Disbursing funds to local partners to support affected vulnerable populations who were facing added pressures as a result of the fall-out from the Covid 19 pandemic.
- Assessing and reviewing needs assessments and grant requests from local CSOs.
- Supporting the United Nations Joint Team on HIV/AIDs in strategy development and resource mobilization.
Research Consultant
The Advocacy Team
Remote
01.2019 - 04.2019
- Provided support to the Advocacy Team Director in analyzing trends related to global health standards and initiatives particularly as it relates to the eradication of HIV/AIDs, Tuberculosis & Malaria.
- Conducted research on the global effort to eradicate HIV/AIDs, Tuberculosis & Malaria specifically on issues related to funding, stakeholder responsibilities and impact.
National Specialist
Munich Climate Insurance Initiative
Montego Bay
07.2018 - 01.2019
- Acted as the local arm of the Munich Climate Insurance Initiative (MCII) in carrying out outreach for the climate insurance product as well as conducting field research on DRR measures in rural communities.
- Reviewed and analyzed how well the CRAIC project matched the topography of Jamaica and benefitted its main productive industries.
- Liaised with key agricultural/tourism entities in Jamaica on the benefits of the climate insurance product under the (CRAIC) project.
- Organized meetings, events in numerous rural communities to raise awareness on the CRAIC project.
Intern
United Nations Office of the Resident Coordinator
ChristChurch, Barbados
03.2018 - 06.2018
- Provided support to the UN Office of the Resident Coordinator (RCO) with a focus on research, analysis & coordination of the United Nations Sub-Regional Team’s development/humanitarian efforts in Barbados and the OECS.
- Co-organized the Humanitarian Programme Cycle Workshop/Training with OCHA/ROLAC and key stakeholders in the Caribbean Region.
- Supported the UNRCO’s outreach activities in the sub-region through partnerships with CSOs and schools.
- Supported the compilation of the 2017 Sub-Regional Implementation Plan (SIP) Report for Barbados and the OECS.
- Co-organized the compilation of the 2018/2019 SIP for Barbados and the OECS delineating the specific projects of the UN Agencies.
Intern
United Nations Development Program
ChristChurch, Barbados
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Assisted the Project Coordinator for Statistical Capacity Building to document the progress of poverty reduction in the Eastern Caribbean.
Global Research Assistant
JacyGray Consultancy LLP
05.2017 - 11.2017
- Provided support to the senior staff primarily focusing on researching and evaluating disaster risk resilience/climate change trends and activities in the Caribbean.
Native English Fellow
IED Mundo Bolivariano
Barranquilla, Colombia
01.2016 - 06.2016
- Taught English to approximately 280 Spanish speaking students in Grades 9, 10, 11.
- Extended program to the wider Las Malvinas Community.
Education
Master of Arts - International Relations
University of Kent Brussels School of International Studies (BSIS)
09.2016 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Science - International Relations, Spanish
University of the West Indies Mona
09.2010 - 05.2014
Skills
Program Implementation
undefinedAffiliations
Member, Faculty of Social Sciences Dean’s Honour Society (UWI), 2010-2014
Volunteer Activity
Serve the City Brussels Dec. 2016 - Feb. 2017
I volunteered with this organization and distributed food, clothing and support to refugees at the North Station in Brussels.
Coorporación Universitaria Cristiana Del Sur, Barranquilla, Colombia Feb. 2016 -Jun. 2016
I partnered with this organization to provide free English classes to individuals from the marginalized communities in Barranquilla.
Timeline
Social Resilience Portfolio Program Assistant
United Nations Development Program
09.2019 - Current
Research Consultant
The Advocacy Team
01.2019 - 04.2019
National Specialist
Munich Climate Insurance Initiative
07.2018 - 01.2019
Intern
United Nations Office of the Resident Coordinator
03.2018 - 06.2018
Intern
United Nations Development Program
01.2018 - 06.2018
Global Research Assistant
JacyGray Consultancy LLP
05.2017 - 11.2017
Master of Arts - International Relations
University of Kent Brussels School of International Studies (BSIS)
09.2016 - 09.2017
Native English Fellow
IED Mundo Bolivariano
01.2016 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - International Relations, Spanish
University of the West Indies Mona
09.2010 - 05.2014
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