Claudia Meinicke
Grafschaft
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
OT4D Senior Project Coordinator
IFOAM – Organics International
03.2020 - 07.2023
- Coordinate the project according to the co-financing rules and regulations of SECO and IFOAM – Organic International standards; maintained monitoring tools for the entire project cycle
- Created work plans, result-based plans, cash flows, budget monitoring; Responsible for project accounting in collaboration with the finance department.
- Ensured the correct and timely submission of financial and narrative reports of partners as stipulated in the agreements / contracts; supported partner organizations in filling in the project work plans on time and ensures that partners implement activities accordingly; monitored the progress of the project in following up with partners on indicators, milestones and deadlines of project activities and reports; supported the development of ToRs and MoUs for project partners, consultants and service providers.
- Carried out the organisation of sector meetings, in Switzerland / importing countries, as well as in the project target countries; supported desk research during the inception phase; contributed to progress reports; implemented backstopping missions to support regular workshops
Senior Academy Coordinator
IFOAM – Organics International
05.2014 - 02.2020
- Managed Organic Leadership Courses (OLC) around the world (accounting, communication with participants, partners, venues, sponsors and recruitment process)
- Oversaw budgets for various cost centers within the organization, including OAEEA, OLC and other training
- Continuously increased the OLCs visibility by using various social media outlets, and encourage more storytelling to trainers, participants and donors
- Facilitated between participants and alumni network through SalesForce (Cloud computing database), DropBox, WebEdition, Server Monkey and organize numerous webinars on GoToTraining Platform
- Established and implemented new work-flows and improvements in communication, selection criteria and procedures.
Communication Officer
IFOAM – Organics International
05.2012 - 05.2014
- Oversaw IFOAM – Organics International membership coordination and management
- Updated the membership website, managing contact details and payments on SalesForce, and direct communication with the members
- Assisted the Accounting Department with invoices and receipts, managed the end year reviews and compiled detailed reports for audit
- Created quarterly overviews for the accounting department and management
- Coordinated financial layout and payments for all IFOAM - Organics International regional offices.
Office Coordinator
IFOAM – Organics International
05.2009 - 05.2011
- Provided support for the Human Resource Manager in HR responsibilities, such as recruitment, time register, insurances, visas, travel assistance and staff support
- Supported organization and planning of meetings, events and conferences such as OWC, BioFach, UN Summits and COPs
- Assisted in up-keeping SalesForce (cloud computing database platform)
- Designed layout of Saleforce based server platform
- Involved in implementation and managed day to day procedures and member support
- Provided support to the Financial Officer: booking invoices and payments received from the bookshop, membership and other departments
- Oversaw the day-to-day operations at the IFOAM office, including managing inventory and bookstore management
- Extensively supported the annual BioFach conference management and planning
- Contacting vendors, donors, speakers, and venue
- Organizing supplies and presentation materials and equipment for conference
- Preparing schedules of speakers, employees and managers
- Assisted the Advocacy Manager with day-to-day operations (communication) and attending events like UNFCCC conferences and events
- Helped maintain the website, travel, and booth
- Data gathering and online research for organization website
- Website management and content using WebEdition and other programs.
Education
MBA in CSR and NGO Management - Thesis: ESG Reporting
RheinSieg University
St. Augustine, Germany 09.2022 - Current
Bachelor in Environmental Science -
Florida Gulf Coast University
08.2008 -
Skills
Project Management
undefinedCertificates Trainings
- 03/01/20, Market Systems Development, DevLearn, 4-week training
- 12/01/19, Prince 2 Foundation & Practitioner Certificate, Axelos, 2-week training
- 12/01/19, Logframe Training, 2-day training
Timeline
MBA in CSR and NGO Management - Thesis: ESG Reporting
RheinSieg University
09.2022 - Current
OT4D Senior Project Coordinator
IFOAM – Organics International
03.2020 - 07.2023
Senior Academy Coordinator
IFOAM – Organics International
05.2014 - 02.2020
Communication Officer
IFOAM – Organics International
05.2012 - 05.2014
Office Coordinator
IFOAM – Organics International
05.2009 - 05.2011
Bachelor in Environmental Science -
Florida Gulf Coast University
08.2008 -
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