Curriculum Vitae
PERSONAL INFORMATION Jenny IAO-JÖRGENSEN
Basgränden 63, 22468 Lund, Sweden
+46 (0) 768 693 688
Sex: Female | Date of birth 09/02/1974 | Nationality Swedish and Chinese (Macau)
An experienced international development practitioner and consultant, specialised in multi-disciplinary, multi-sector capacity development and disaster risk management projects. Familiar with all aspects of risk management from risk assessment, preparedness, relief, recovery to resilience/mitigation/adaptation and cross-cutting perspectives especially gender, diversity and environment in a variety of crisis and post-crisis settings. Professional country/regional experiences cover Africa, Asia, Europe, Middle East and the Pacific.
Areas of interest: project management including monitoring and evaluation (M&E), capacity development, sustainable development, disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation, pre- and post disaster recovery planning, inter-agency and inter- disciplinary coordination, partnership, adaptive management, innovation, experiential learning, managing change, organisational development, adult learning, gender equality and mainstreaming.
WORK EXPERIENCE Aug 2016 - present International Development Project Coordinator/Lecturer & course coordinator (60%)
Advising the SEPA (Swedish Environment Protection Agency)-UNDP project management team on issues related to Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning of their multi-country project to enhance national capacities in environment public administration of the mining sector. Teaching and management staff of the master programme in Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation, in other DRM related courses/seminars. Coordinate collaboration initiatives/projects with industry and society, and associated funding applications.
Division of Risk Management and Societal Safety, Lund University Education/Disaster Risk Management ______Feb 2013- present (full-time to 40% from Aug 2016) Workpackage leader for EU Internal Security Fund project to integrate prevention in first responders education (April 2016-Aug 2017) Project Leader for MSB in EU FP7 crisis management innovation project, DRIVER (Feb 2014-Sep 2016) MSB’s focal point for implementing 23 work packages in a 54-month EU FP7 collaborative project, DRIVER to enhance Europe’s innovation capabilities in crisis management; responsible for timely and quality delivery
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of MSB’s inputs in the project, overseeing 2 million Euros budget and leading 12 agency project staff from four locations; leading a Work Package on overall project’s external communication, dissemination & knowledge management. The total DRIVER budget is 48 million Euros. It involves 36 partner organisations from 15 countries and multiple sectors (research, end-users, SME, industry, civil society organisations). Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB) Revinge College Education/ International humanitarian action and development cooperation
2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017 Co-facilitator / Course Director / Lecturer for MSB’s international DRM course (DR4) The main objective of the international course, 'Overview Course on Disaster Risk Reduction, Response (Relief and Recovery) and Resilience (DR4) is to promote proactive and inter-disciplinary approaches to reducing disaster risks and building resilience, seeking to establish a common language and understanding among humanitarian and development practitioners. The course is offered annually and participants include MSB’s field staff and humanitarian professionals from partner organisations (UN agencies, IFRC, NGOs). Gender, diversity and environment are cross-cutting elements in the course. Conducted a Desk Review of the DR4 course objectives, target group, content, structure and methodologies in 2014, and presented findings at an external workshop attended by MSB, UNICEF and UNDP representatives.
Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB) Revinge College Education/ International humanitarian action and development cooperation
Sep 2016 – April 2017 Final project international consultant/evaluator Part of the final evaluation team, serving as DRR capacity development expert, for the UN Women programme "Strengthening Women's Capacity in Disaster Risk Reduction to Cope with Climate Change in Vietnam 2013-2016".
Le Group-conseil baastel Itée International humanitarian action and development cooperation private consultancy
Oct 2014-September 2015 (30%) Programme Manager of Lund University’s Master of Science Programme in International Development and Management (LUMID) Managing the day-to-day running of the Master Programme LUMID – one of the most sought after programmes in Sweden. Responsible for the programme’s quality assurance, communication, student & alumni relations, the field-based semester, Development Practitioner Seminar series, Career Development support to the graduating students. Part of the teaching team on the Development Organization and Project Management course. Department of Human Geography, Lund University Education/International Development Cooperation
Nov 2013 – April 2014
Lead feasibility analyst/assessor of a new Disaster Risk Management capacity development project Assessing the feasibility of a new MSB/Swedish Red Cross/IFRC disaster risk management (DRM) capacity development cooperation in Uganda and Sudan: analyzing the DRM institutional and legislative framework; organizational, technical and resource mobilization capacity of the NSs, partnership for DRM capacity development; integration of cross-cutting issues (gender and diversity, and environment); scoping possible options and critical success factors. Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB) International Operations Department International humanitarian action and development cooperation / Disaster Risk Management
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Oct/Nov 2013, 2014, 2015 Guest lecturer Lecturer on M&E and Learning in the master course on disaster risk management capacity development which is offered on an annual basis to 40 students from multi-disciplinary master programmes. Panelist for the final course projects assignment. Since 2015 as overall support to the internship-based field semester of the LTH’s new master programme in Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation
Division of Risk Management and Societal Safety, Lund University Education/Disaster Risk Management
Jan 2009-Jan 2013 Project Coordinator/Course director/lecturer 2011-2012: Managing 2013-2014 EU civil protection module exercises tender application processes; Designing and planning of new EU prevention/risk assessment capacity study project and civil protection module exercise tender proposal; Coordinating strategic planning issues on international training, lecturer to EU civil protection technical experts course (TEC), lead exercise controller to EU civil protection operational management course (OPM), course manager to UNHCR Workshop on Emergency Management
2009: course manager for the design and delivery of a new EU civil protection’s Technical Experts Course, supporting the delivery of other EU courses and coaching new course managers. Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB) College Revinge Education/ International humanitarian action and development cooperation
November 2011 Guest lecturer/facilitator Facilitator for a one full-day workshop, Ethics in Development Research and Practice, as part of the LUMID (master programme in International Development and Programme Management) Department of Human Geography, Lund University Education/ International Development Cooperation
June-Dec 2011 Consultant/Project Evaluator Final project evaluation of a four-year Swedish Red Cross/MSB West Africa Disaster Management capacity building project in Liberia and Sierra Leone 2008-2011, including gender and environment perspectives. Reviewing all Swedish Red Cross international long-term capacity building programmes 2009-2010, developing a new reporting framework focusing on community resilience and results for Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) and preparing the two-year report using the proposed framework. Swedish Red Cross international department International humanitarian action and development
Nov 2010-May 2011 Monitoring, Evaluation, and Knowledge Management Coordinator Coordinating the monitoring, evaluation, knowledge management of all UNDP projects with focus on post- tsunami recovery project in Samoa and of 4-year community-centered development project in Samoa, Tokelau and Cook Islands; establishing M&E system and capacity within UNDP office and government implementing agencies; acting as project coordinator for these two projects when the project manager ended mission. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) multi-country office for Samoa, Tokelau and Cook Islands. International humanitarian action and development cooperation
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June-Sep 2007 International Consultant Co-authoring a ten-year global progress report on volunteering development of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies HQ in Geneva International humanitarian action and development cooperation
Jun 2005-Feb 2007 Head of Asia Pacific Regional Reporting Unit (now renamed as Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting Unit) based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Coordinating the annual programme planning, quarterly and annual reporting of all IFRC country, sub- regional and regional development programmes; facilitating all emergency operations’ planning and reporting; providing guidelines, briefing/debriefing, developing and organize training to technical field delegates/officers (conducted several LFA, M&E and reporting training in DPRK, Malaysia, Thailand), and backstopping in the field (including Pakistan 2005 earthquake, Yogyakarta 2006 earthquake) during major humanitarian crises in the region. International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies HQ in Geneva International humanitarian action and development cooperation
Mar 2002 - May 2005 Various Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting Coordinator/Delegate positions at field, country, regional and HQ levels Coordinating the planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of IFRC operations, country and regional programmes; providing guidelines, briefing/debriefing and training to programme delegates/officers; conducting needs assessment, acting as media contact, writing news stories, newsletters, advocacy material. Geneva HQ (2 months, 2005): Strategic planning officer for the development of the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami regional operational framework which acted as the planning guidelines for humanitarian and recovery initiatives in all tsunami-affected countries. Field missions in Sri Lanka and Indonesia to support recovery assessment teams. Thailand (6 months, 2004-2005): The 2004 Philippines Southern Leyte Mudslides operation; 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami emergency and recovery operation; Southeast Asia country and regional multi-sector development programmes. Chad (2 months, 2004): Sudanese refugee operation Iran (6 months, 2004): Bam earthquake operation; Iran country multi-sector development programmes. South Africa and Zimbabwe (1 year, 2004): Southern Africa food security and HIV/AIDS programme; Southern Africa country and regional multi-sector development programmes. India (1 year, 2002-2003): Gujarat earthquake recovery programme; Rajasthan drought assessment; Bihar and Assam flood assessment and appeal planning/reporting; multi-year and multi-sector country development programmes. International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies International humanitarian action and development cooperation
Sep 2001 – Feb 2002 Research Technician, Macau UNESCO Centre Member of a feasibility study project team for establishing the first Macau Science Museum.
Macau Foundation Government research funding agency
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Jan-April 2001 Desk Officer, International Department Managed information for mobilizing resources for international relief and developed International Humanitarian Law dissemination strategic in close collaboration with ICRC regional delegation. Taiwan Red Cross International humanitarian action and development cooperation Dec 1999 – Nov 2000 Superintendent, International Department/Executive Secretary to Macau International Humanitarian Law centre Coordinating the establishment and strategic plan of an International Humanitarian Law (IHL) centre in Macau in close collaboration with the ICRC regional delegation; focal point for regional and international humanitarian responses; member of the Chinese Red Cross IHL working group.
Macau Red Cross, branch of the Portuguese Red Cross (former) and Chinese Red Cross International humanitarian action and development cooperation Nov 1995 – Nov 1999 Public Relations Supervisor Establishing and maintaining effective two-way communications with the travelling public, news media, the travel and tourism industry, and other stakeholder audiences regarding the policies, procedures, services of the airport; coordinating meet-and-greet services to VIPs. Trainer for newly recruited public relations officers. ADA – Macau International Airport Administration Airport administration/External Relations Sep 1992 – Sep 1994 Sales and Conference Coordinator Customer relations with current and prospective customers; coordination of the whole conference packages for corporate events at the hotel.
Hyatt Regency Macau Private tourism operator
EDUCATION AND TRAINING Sept 2007-Jun 2009 Master of Science in International Development and Management Development theories, sustainable development, aid effectiveness, rural development, governance, project management, qualitative and quantitative research methods, gender mainstreaming. Lund University, Sweden Jan 1998-Oct 2000 Master of Arts in Strategic Marketing Management Managing strategic change, strategic planning, international marketing, organizational behaviour, market research University of Northampton, UK
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PERSONAL SKILLS Mother tongue(s) Mandarin and Cantonese Other language(s) Understanding Speaking Writing Listening Reading Spoken interaction Spoken production English C2 Proficient C2 Proficient C2 Proficient C2 Proficient C2 Proficient Swedish B2 Independent User B1 Independent User B1 Independent User B2 Independent User B1 Independent User French B1 Independent User B1 Independent User B1 Independent User B1 Independent User A2 Basic User Portuguese A2 Basic user B1 Independent User A2 Basic User A2 Basic User A1 Basic User (*) Common European Framework of Reference for Languages Social skills and competences Excellent adaptability to multi-cultural environment; strong problem-solving, collaborative and negotiation skills. Organisational skills and Excellent adaptability to different organisational settings. extensive projects and team management competences experience. Technical skills and competences Excellent skills in project management, final management/control, administration, presentation, communication, information management and analysis, problem/stakeholder analysis, risk management Computer skills and competences Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office tools. Basic GIS and graphic design software. Driving licence B ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Professional Training completed: Harvard Centre for International Development: Building State Capability principles of PDIA (problem driven iterative approach) (10 weeks, 2017) Lund University: Introduction to teaching and learning in higher education (3 weeks, 2017). World Bank Institute: Introduction to DRM; Safe and Resilient Cities Stand-By Partners Training Secretariat: Enhanced Training Skills workshop EU civil protection training: Community Mechanism Induction course, Operational Management Course, High-Level Coordination Course. Red Cross training: Field Assessment and Coordination Team (FACT) course, Induction course, Basic Training Course for potential delegates, Project Planning Process, Effective Writing course, International Humanitarian Law. Facilitation Skills Workshop. UN training: UNDP Early Recovery Advisor course, UNDAC ACAPS assessment course, Basic and Advanced Safety & Security online courses, project management course, human development journey.
Others: 3-week disaster management course (Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre), gender-mainstreaming course, knowledge management course (InWent), participatory monitoring and evaluation (INTRAC), Instructional skills for adult learning course (3 weeks, ADA).
Memberships: UNDP early recovery roster member (since 2016) MSB international field staff roster member – DRR and early recovery profile (since 2013) Scholar of Global Master’s in Development Practice network (led by Columbia University)
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Publication List
Jenny Iao-Jörgensen, formerly Jenny Iao
MacDonald M., Nguyen H. & Iao-Jörgensen J. (2017). Final Evaluation of the programme: Strengthening Women’s capacity in disaster risk reduction to cope with climate change in Viet Nam (2013-2016). United Nations Women. Submitted in June 2017.
Burke A., Geijselaers I., Iao-Jörgensen J., Trung S. H. T. & Wafaa A. (2017). Exploring students’ perceptions of collaborative learning in Lund University's online GIS courses. Group paper for completing the Introduction course to teaching and learning in higher Education. Lund University. April 2017.
Iao-Jörgensen J. (2017). Integrated monitoring and evaluation framework for UNDP-Swedish Environment Protection Agency Environmental Governance Project. SEPA project document. Mar 2017.
Clémenceau A, Fonio C., Ståhle T., Baumhauer C., Ammar M., Nitschke A., Baksalary O., de Rond A., Carling C., Birkman L, Widera A. & Iao-Jörgensen J. (2017). D21.31 - DRIVER Experimentation Communities of Interest. Deliverable of the EU DRIVER (DRiving Innovation for European Resilience) project. Feb 2017.
Clemenceau A., Nitschke A., de Rond A., Adamcyk A., Baksalary O., Taberski G., Fonio C., Mugnai F., Ståhle T. & Iao- Jörgensen J. (2017). D25.11 – DRIVER Platform Improvement Needs. Deliverable of the EU DRIVER (DRiving Innovation for European Resilience) project. Feb 2017.
Nitschke A., Clemenceau A., Baksalary O., Taberski G., Fonio C., Ståhle S., Iao-Jörgensen J. & de Rond A. D250.11 – Infrastructure Upgrades. Deliverable of the EU DRIVER (DRiving Innovation for European Resilience) project. Feb 2017.
Clémenceau A., Mangiavillano A., Albiéro S., Moore R., Ammar M., Cucinelli B., Munro R., Iao-Jörgensen J., Loescher M, McGovern S., Miskuf R., Rodriguez J., Gala F. & Kastner L. (2016). SP7 Impact and Engagement Progress Report. Deliverable of the EU DRIVER (DRiving Innovation for European Resilience) project. May 2016.
Iao-Jörgensen J. (2016), Experiment 43: Coordinated Tasking and Resource Management. News article of the EU DRIVER (DRiving Innovation for European Resilience) project. Accessed 29 May 2017 http://driver- project.eu/content/experiment-43-coordinated-tasking-and-resource-management.
Iao-Jörgensen J., Mackin M., MacDonagh P., McGovern S., Clemenceau A., Albiéro S., Moore R., Munro R., Löscher M., Rodriquez J., Gonzalez F. & Miskuf R. (2016). D720.1 Report on the revision and implementation of the communication and dissemination strategy. Deliverable of the EU DRIVER (DRiving Innovation for European Resilience) project. April 2016.
Iao-Jörgensen J. & Toledo R. P. (2014). Initial Scoping Study Final Report (Part 2 - Sudan) for the Capacity Development for Disaster Risk Management South Sudan Red Cross, Sudanese Red Crescent Society and Uganda Red Cross Society: Part 2 Sudan. April 2014.
Iao-Jörgensen J. (2014). Guidelines for Effective Course Management: 3 phases - 10 steps approach. Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB). Feb 2014. Page 7 / 9
Iao-Jörgensen J. & Toledo R. P. (2014). Initial Scoping Study Final Report (Part 1 – Uganda) for the Capacity Development for Disaster Risk Management South Sudan Red Cross, Sudanese Red Crescent Society and Uganda Red Cross Society. Jan 2014.
Lowery C. & Iao-Jörgensen J. (2011). West Africa Disaster Management Capacity Building Project 2008-2011 Final Evaluation Report. Swedish Red Cross, Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency & IFRC. Dec 2011.
Iao-Jörgensen J. (2011). UNDP assists Salei’a village in gearing up for inclusive and accountable development results. Media release, Jan 2011. UNDP Samoa. Accessed 29 May 2017 http://adaptation- undp.org/sites/default/files/downloads/cba_me_news_story__5_.pdf
Iao-Jörgensen J. (2010). Over 100 international and local volunteers joined hands in coastal clean-up and mangrove replanting. News article for International Volunteer Day, Dec 2010. UNV & UNDP Samoa. Accessed 29 May 2017 http://www.adaptation-undp.org/sites/default/files/downloads/ivd_2010_newsletter_samoa.pdf
Iao-Jörgensen J. (2010). Home Garden Going Green as UNDP partners with village women. News article, Nov 2010. UNDP Samoa. Accessed 29 May 2017 http://www.ws.undp.org/content/samoa/en/home/ourwork/crisispreventionandrecovery/successstories/hom e-gardens-going-green-in-south-coast-villages-as-undp-partner.html
Iao-Jörgensen J. (2009). Curriculum and exercise handbook for the Technical Experts Course of the European Union Civil Protection Mechanism training programme. European Commission and Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency.
Iao-Jörgensen J. (2009). Revisiting Social Capital in Development: Can Group-Based Microfinance Reproduce Social Capital? A case study in Rural Cambodia. Master thesis. Lund University Publication.
Iao J. N. C. (2000). Perceptions of Volunteerism by Young People of Macau and How this has influenced the Market Performance of the Non-Profits. Master thesis. University of Northampton.
Agerhem S., Calmus S., Iao J. & Ytre A. (2007). Taking Volunteers Seriously: Progress report 1999-2007 The International Federation’s volunteering development. International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). Geneva. Accessed on 29 May 2017 http://www.ifrc.org/Global/Publications/volunteers/Taking_Volunteers_Seriously_2007_EN.pdf
Schaar J. Humphreys J., Gwynn J. & Iao J. (2005). Asia Earthquake and Tsunamis: Regional strategy and operational framework for the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). Geneva. Mar 2005. Accessed 29 May 2017 http://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/B491C5838C6B7EFB492570E4000DF382-ifrc-sas- 31mar.pdf
Iao J. (2003). Children at the heart of Gujarat earthquake recovery. News article, 28 Jan 2003. IFRC Rajkok. Accessed 29 May 2017 http://www.ifrc.org/en/news-and-media/news-stories/asia-pacific/india/children-at-the-heart-of- gujarat-earthquake-recovery/
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Iao J. (2003). Worst floods in northern India in 25 years. News article, 8 Aug 2003. IFRC Patna. Accessed 29 May 2017 http://www.ifrc.org/ar/news-and-media/news-stories/asia-pacific/india/worst-floods-in-northern-india- in-25-years/
Iao J. (2003). Two years on, Gujarat still recovering from earthquake. News article, 24 January 2003. IFRC Delhi. Accessed 29 May 2017 http://www.ifrc.org/en/news-and-media/news-stories/asia-pacific/india/two-years-on- gujarat-still-recovering-from-earthquake/
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