b'International development emergency relief project officer children rights Asia Africa project management OVC\n\nCURRICULUM VITAE\nHAYLEY NICHOLLS\nInformation and Qualifications:\nProfile:\nExperienced project manager and facilitator, working with grassroots organisations, international NGO\xe2\x80\x99s and the UN.\nHas knowledge of participatory, rights based programming with children and adolescents, disability rights and\npartnership working. Has first-hand experience of working in remote field sites, challenging environments, working in\nmulticultural teams and line management. Exceptional communication skills and organisational abilities.\nAddress:\n\nFlat 6D, Street 28, F7-2, Islamabad, Pakistan (Current duty station)\n\nEmail:\n\nhayleynicholls@hotmail.co.uk / Skype name: hayleynicholls\n\nTelephone:\n\n+ 92 3055854243 (Pakistan) +44 (0)7704365972 (UK)\n\nEducation:\n\nPost Graduate Diploma in Social Sciences, Open University, 2009 - 2011\nMSc International Development \xe2\x80\x93 Human Rights, Humanitarianism and Refugees,\nOxford Brookes, 2003 - 2004\nBA English Studies and Marketing Management, Oxford Brookes, 1998 \xe2\x80\x93 2001\n\nCountry Experience:\n\nIndia, Pakistan, Burkina Faso, Hungary, Bosnia, Czech Republic, Chile.\n\nRoster:\n\nHandicap International Roster\n\nDesigning and Facilitating Participatory Training\n\xef\x82\xb7 \xe2\x80\x98I want to be Involved \xe2\x80\x93 Including Disabled children and Young people in reviews and planning meetings\xe2\x80\x99 The\nChildren\xe2\x80\x99s Society, Disability Advocacy Programme (2011)\n\xef\x82\xb7 \xe2\x80\x98Volunteer Training for Disability Befriending Scheme\xe2\x80\x99 The Children\xe2\x80\x99s Society, Disability Advocacy Programme\n(2011)\n\xef\x82\xb7 Workshops on Disability Inclusion for CROA (Children\xe2\x80\x99s Rights and Advocacy) The Children\xe2\x80\x99s Society (2009)\n\xef\x82\xb7 \xe2\x80\x98Our Rights, Our Responsibility\xe2\x80\x99 \xe2\x80\x93 World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) \xe2\x80\x93 led on\nworkshops and training from the toolkit to international participants (2005)\nProposals and Document Writing\n\xef\x82\xb7 Contributed to proposals for Department of Health \xe2\x80\x98Sexual Health Project for disabled children and young\npeople\xe2\x80\x99, BIG Lottery funding Reaching Communities \xe2\x80\x98Sexual Exploitation and Disabilities\xe2\x80\x99 (2009 \xe2\x80\x93 2012)\n\xef\x82\xb7 Edited donor and internal reports according to formats and requirements - Pakistan \xe2\x80\x93 DEC grant (2006)\n\xef\x82\xb7 Child Protection Policy for grassroots charity Dream a Dream, India (2008)\n\xef\x82\xb7 Marketing Business Plan for grassroots charity for a \xe2\x80\x98Cultural Centre for the Mapuche Tribe\xe2\x80\x99 (2005)\nResearch\n\xef\x82\xb7 UNICEF REAP (Rights, Education and Protection) Project (2012) \xe2\x80\x93 contributed to the design, distribution and\nanalysis of a global online survey for a mapping and scoping exercise of inclusive education within teacher\ntraining on global scale (2012)\n\xef\x82\xb7 Academic post-graduate research on \xe2\x80\x98The Ethical Implications of conducting research with disabled children\xe2\x80\x99\n(2010)\nResources\n\xef\x82\xb7 \xe2\x80\x98Making it Happen\xe2\x80\x99 Department of Education\xe2\x80\x93 production of a DVD resource guide - made by young people with\ndisabilities - to advise stakeholders and local organisations on meaningful consultation (2010)\n\xef\x82\xb7 Independent Travel Training programme - production of leaflets and a booklet resource for transport authorities\nand staff outlining principles and methodologies for the participation of children with disabilities (2012)\nInternational Leadership\n\xef\x82\xb7 Led a Cultural Exchange inter-generational residential field trip to the Czech Republic for disabled young people\nand parents to gain understanding of disability rights (2010)\n\xef\x82\xb7 Led a three week field trip to Burkina Faso in conjunction with DFID\xe2\x80\x99s International Citizen Service initiative in\npartnership with International Service. Successful pilot scheme to empower disabled young people to\nvolunteer alongside their non-disabled peers (2012)\n\n(H Nicholls)\n\n\x0cInternational development emergency relief project officer children rights Asia Africa project management OVC\n\nEmployment:\nPakistan\n2012-2013\n\nConsultant \xe2\x80\x93 United Nations World Food Programme (UNWFP)\nWFP Pakistan conducted a staffing review to down size for the next 3-year-programme. As an\ninternational HR Consultant I worked to ensure this process was competitive, fair and transparent in\ncollaboration with a locally recruited panel and hiring managers. I ensured the implementation of the\nchange management process was completed according to WFP/UN selection rules and procedures\nand to an agreed time line \xe2\x80\x93 liaising remotely with sub offices and field hubs.\n\nUK\n2009-2012\n\nProgramme Manager - The Children\xe2\x80\x99s Society \xe2\x80\x93 Disability Advocacy Project\nDesigned participatory programming to include disabled youth and adolescents t including\nbuddying, advocacy, sexual health and travel training.\nLed on work plans, preparing reports, and strategic planning - liaising with the Senior Management\nTeam and adhering to reporting schedules.\nCoordinated Standard Operation Procedures and needs assessments to identify risks and\nvulnerabilities for child protection responses and facilitated implementation in line with national and\ninternational legislation.\nMonitored and evaluated programme quality by ensuring that adequate mechanisms for updating,\nmonitoring, reviewing and evaluating the impact of programmes were in place.\nDeveloped and managed the recruitment, training and supervision of staff in accordance with The\nChildren\xe2\x80\x99s Society\xe2\x80\x99s policies and performance management procedures.\nRepresented The Children\xe2\x80\x99s Society in child protection, disability awareness and coordination\nmeetings at local and national level with the local government, other agencies, and donors.\n\nUK\n2008 2009\n\nSenior Practitioner - The Children\xe2\x80\x99s Society \xe2\x80\x93 Disability Advocacy Project\nParticipated and led in carrying out risk assessment for identifying and prioritizing needs in the\ncontext of child protection.\nDeveloped and facilitated training programmes on inclusion for partners, government and civil\nsociety to develop and demonstrate national and community-based models of inclusion..\nProvided individual technical guidance and direction to external professionals on inclusion of youth\nin service provision to contribute to the positive development of adolescents\nCoordinated the referrals process and case management for those at heightened risk.\nProvided independent advocacy for on a case by case basis.\nSupported the participation of adolescent and youth in the formulation of resources, attendance in\ntrustee meetings and on national forums\nHead of Teen Services - Body and Soul\nDeveloped, delivered and coordinated a youth service for teenagers living with, or affected by, HIV\nthrough educational trainings and workshops that took into account the emotional, social, cognitive\nand physical needs. Facilitated and led group activities and workshops. Worked with\nparents/guardians/agencies to ensure vulnerability needs were managed in an effective and\nappropriate manner so enabling the empowerment and coping mechanisms of the young person.\n\nIndia\n2007 2008\n\nProgramme Manager - Dream a Dream\nDesigned, and implemented life skills programmes for vulnerable children living in slums,\norphanages as well as street children in Bangalore \xe2\x80\x93 doubling output from 500 children to 1000\nwithin a year. Introduced monitoring and evaluation systems to assess impact and efficiency of the\nprogrammes for donor reporting using sustainable techniques. Line managed the Programme\nTeam. Built and maintained relationships with 16 NGO and service partners through networking,\ncollaboration and communication.\n\nPakistan/\nUK\n2006-2007\n\nProject Assistant - Merlin\nMade regular trips to the field sites in the Kashmir valley, staying in tented facilities and researching\nhow services were meeting the needs of the targeted population. Gained first-hand experience of\nfield sites, IDPs, practical working environments and challenges in Pakistan. Assisted the Country\nDirector with day to day tasks including HR, PR and administration, and attended external meetings\nwith national and international NGOs, UN agencies and government bodies.\n\nIndia\n2005-2006\n\nAssistant Programme Manager \xe2\x80\x93 Sangam World Centre\nPrepared, planned and implemented residential training and self development programmes focusing on\nchildren\xe2\x80\x99s rights, advocacy and community development. Completed regular reviews and evaluations of all\nprogrammes. Assisted with the production of programme articles, newsletters and correspondence.\nDesigned and implemented community development projects with local NGOs, built strong networks and\nreviewed programme development opportunities.\n\nReferences available on request.\n\n(H Nicholls)'