Anna Belén Anisi
Hauptstr. 2, Kirchzarten
Summary
Highly motivated and multi-skilled development and humanitarian practitioner committed to fostering collaboration and achieving team goals. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finance Officer
Asia/Europe Department, Caritas Germany
11.2022 - Current
- Support humanitarian and development projects in Ukraine, Georgia, and Armenia
- Manage funding from public funds eg. GFFO and BMZ
- Develop and monitor project budgets.
- Verified compliance of financial policies and accounting procedures against federal regulations.
- Implement robust internal controls and plan, prepare and coordinate audit processes.
- Analyze financial reports and provide feedback
- Optimize cash flow management, ensuring timely payment of invoices.
- Prepare reports for third-party donors
- Identify capacity building needs and train partners on donor requirements and standards
- Conduct regular project visits and support partners on site
- Maintain effective correspondence with partner organizations and donors
- Onboarding of colleagues in finance and administration processes
- Contribute to strategic planning in the team.
Finance Officer
Africa Department, Caritas Germany
09.2020 - 10.2022
- Supported humanitarian and development projects in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda
- Provided technical support for Caritas Germany field offices in Senegal, DR Congo, and Kenya
- Managed funds from private donors, foundations, and church funds
- Provided holistic financial and administrative support to partners including budgeting, financial reporting and monitoring
- Ensured effective communication and knowledge management within the team
- Prepared financial reports for external donors.
- Verified compliance of financial policies and procedures against regulations.
Internship
Africa Department, Caritas Germany
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Supported projects related to child and youth protection, food security and livelihood projects, infant and maternal health, women's empowerment and advocacy work
- Writing narrative project reports for external donors
- Participated in writing project applications
- Assisted in the development of a partner assessment tool
- Conducted research and provided information to country teams on the topic of the Covid-19 pandemic and its implications in Sub-Sahara Africa.
Internship
UNIQUE Landuse and Forestry GmbH
08.2018 - 09.2018
- Collaboration in proposal writing in an expert team for: Biodiversity and adaptation to climate change in Mongolia (KfW funded)
- Improvement of agricultural productivity in Tajikistan (GIZ funded)
- Development of a project proposal for a Green Climate Fund in Lao PDR (GIZ funded)
- Ecosystem-based adaptation for climate resilience in India (KfW supported).
Program Manager
Institute for Mission and Research of the Pacific Theological College
01.2016 - 07.2017
- Coordinated the Research and Social Analysis Program, financed by international donors
- Supported strategic organizational development and supported Director in writing project proposals
- Developed communications strategy
- Responsible for networking and visibility
- Coordinated an international research team, conducted research and managed publications
- Developed and managed the program budget and database
- Organized public lecture series events
- Planned and implemented capacity building workshops
- Co-organized and co-facilitated high-level advocacy meetings
- Engaged and mentored youth volunteers
- Responsible for MEAL and internal/external reporting.
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
- Addressed and resolved technical, financial, and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
- Optimized resource allocation, effectively balancing priorities and managing competing demands.
Project Officer
Institute for Research and Social Analysis of the Pacific Theological College
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Coordinated regional capacity-building workshops in leadership and management
- Handled project planning, budgeting, content development of workshops and logistics
- Co-moderated workshops
- Reported to external funders and partner organizations
- Supported ongoing research and publication tasks.
- Developed and deepened relationships with key stakeholders.
- Kept senior management well-informed by preparing and presenting project status reports.
- Monitored deadlines and milestones to keep team on track with project schedule.
Researcher
Institute for Research and Social Analysis of the Pacific Theological College
02.2014 - 12.2014
- Provided administrative and logistical support for workshops in the areas of 'social analysis' and 'leadership and management'.
- Gathered and organized information for research purposes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to conduct comprehensive studies and generate valuable insights.
- Synthesized large volumes of information, identifying key trends and patterns relevant to research objectives.
- Synthesized data and wrote detailed reports to present research findings to stakeholders.
- Published high-impact articles in peer-reviewed journals, enhancing the reputation of the organization.
Internship Student
School of Governance, Development and International Affairs, University of the South Pacific
02.2013 - 07.2013
- Provided administrative and organizational assistance to the department.
- Assisted colleagues in their tasks when needed, fostering a supportive work environment.
- Provided clerical support, addressing routine, and special requirements.
- Developed professional skills through hands-on experiences, including time management and effective communication.
- Improved internship experience by efficiently managing assigned tasks and meeting deadlines.
- Delivered high-quality work consistently, demonstrating strong work ethic and dedication to the internship program.
- Enhanced team productivity by effectively collaborating on projects and contributing innovative ideas.
Education
MSc. Environmental Governance - Sustainability Studies
Albert Ludwigs Universität Freiburg
Freiburg Im Breisgau, Germany03.2020
Postgraduate Diploma in Development Studies -
University of The South Pacific
Suva, Fiji04.2014
BA in Environmental Studies - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of The South Pacific
Suva, Fiji09.2011
Skills
- Project and Program Management
- Budgeting and Resource Management
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Strategic Planning
- Interpersonal Skills
- Data management
- Sustainability planning
- Financial Administration
Certification
- Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT), 2023 - HEAT Academy / MP Protection, Mosbach, Germany
- Intensive training program: basics of humanitarian action, 2021 - Academy for Humanitarian Action (AHA), online
- Monitoring and evaluation methods for projects, 2018 - Weltweit Gesellschaft zur Förderung lokaler Initiativen e.V., Bonn, Germany
- Financial compliance and auditing, 2016 - Brot für die Welt, Suva, Fiji
- National Youth Parliament, 2015 - UNDP and the Republic of Fiji Government, Suva, Fiji
- Project management basics, middle and advanced modules, 2015 - Pacific Technical and Further Education of the University of the South Pacific (TAFE)
- Accredited advanced courses in Geographic Information systems Terra Sync and ArcGIS, 2010 - The University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji
Languages
German
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Beginner (A1)
Publications
- Climate Change, Relocation and Peacebuilding in Fiji, Interview, Anisi, A., Conciliation Resources, 2021, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44qc6EzmqkE
- Addressing Challenges in Climate Change Adaptation: Learning from the Narikoso Community Relocation in Fiji, Policy Brief, Anisi, A., Toda Peace Institute, 2020, https://toda.org/assets/files/resources/policybriefs/t-pb-84_anna-anisi.pdf
- A Historical Overview in Ecumenical Formation and Development, Publication, Casimira, A. & Anisi, A., Institute for Mission and Research, Pacific Theological College, 2017
- The Historical Development of Christianity in the Pacific Islands, Publication, Ernst, M. & Anisi, A., Wiley Blackwell Publications, 2016, https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/9781118556115.ch44
Volunteer Experience
- Neighbourhood support group for people living with disabilities, 2022, Current, Providing regular household assistance and support for neighbor living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
- Eine Welt Forum, Germany, Freiburg, 2018, Co-facilitated extracurricular environmental education workshops in schools on sustainable water use and management.
- Rethinking Democracy Network, Fiji, Suva, 2016, 2017, Participation in Forums and planning activities within a strong feminist NGO network for enhancing greater political participation and representation of women on local and national levels, and fostering social justice.
- Youth Group Coordinator, Fiji, Suva, 2006, 2008, Organized youth-led community sports and arts events for young adults aged 12 - 18., Organized regular public clean-up campaigns for waste management., Engagement of youth in community support groups.
Timeline
Finance Officer
Asia/Europe Department, Caritas Germany
11.2022 - Current
Finance Officer
Africa Department, Caritas Germany
09.2020 - 10.2022
Internship
Africa Department, Caritas Germany
05.2020 - 08.2020
Internship
UNIQUE Landuse and Forestry GmbH
08.2018 - 09.2018
Program Manager
Institute for Mission and Research of the Pacific Theological College
01.2016 - 07.2017
Project Officer
Institute for Research and Social Analysis of the Pacific Theological College
01.2015 - 12.2015
Researcher
Institute for Research and Social Analysis of the Pacific Theological College
02.2014 - 12.2014
Internship Student
School of Governance, Development and International Affairs, University of the South Pacific
02.2013 - 07.2013
MSc. Environmental Governance - Sustainability Studies
Albert Ludwigs Universität Freiburg
Postgraduate Diploma in Development Studies -
University of The South Pacific
BA in Environmental Studies - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of The South Pacific
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