Alison Meston

Consultant Specialist, International Programme for the Development of Communication , UNESCO

Paris, France

A dynamic, self-motivated communications and public affairs professional with a proven track record of managing and implementing global campaigns in international organisations on a wide range of issues.

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Area of Expertise:
  • Capacity Building, Training, Advocacy
  • Communications, Media, Knowledge Management, Editor
  • Director, CEO, COP, President
  • Disaster, Aid, Emergencies, Relief
  • Environment, Climate, Energy, Water, Sanitation
Professional Experience:

A multi-skilled project manager, dynamic movement builder and creative communicator, with more than 20 years experience in international development and advocacy roles in humanitarian, intergovernmental and media organisations, and the international labour movement.
Thematic areas of expertise include climate change adaptation, freedom of expression, human rights, international and humanitarian law, gender mainstreaming, broadcast and print media, public policy, internet and digital governance and labour rights. Passionate about human rights and the power of human development.
A creative social media and corporate communications strategist with worldwide media networks. Accomplished in designing and monitoring results-based management frameworks for donor communities. A persuasive yet adaptable influencer who can meet deadlines and within budget. A strong ability to mobilise communities into taking collective action through compelling advocacy messages and social media stories.
“I wish to continue to work within a human rights or communication environment, where I can use my natural abilities, creative energy and vast international experience to make a difference to the lives and freedom of others”.

Education:

Education/Qualifications
2018 Programme Certificate, Climate Change Management, University of Edinburgh
2017 Masters, Public Policy and International Law, American University of Paris
2016, Certificate International Human Rights Law Summer School University of Oxford
2006, Post Graduate Diploma of Journalism
Murdoch University (Recipient of the West Australian Journalism Prize for best academic performance in the Graduate Diploma of Journalism Programme)
1997, Post Graduate Diploma of Education, Murdoch University (Distinction)
1997, Bachelor of Arts, Murdoch University (Vice President of the Murdoch Guild of Students and representative on the Murdoch Academic Council)

Affiliations and Achievements:

• Specialist Consultant UNESCO France, Global 09/2015 - Present
• Consultant, Head of Capacity Building Women in News Sub-Saharan Africa and MENA specialist 09/2015 - 03/2017
• Director, Global Campaigns WAN-IFRA France, Global 09/2014 - 08/2015
• Director and Deputy Director Press Freedom WAN-IFRA France, Global 02/2010 - 08/2014
• Public Affairs Officer British Red Cross Scotland, Northern Ireland & Isle of Man 02/2008 - 05/2009
• Senior Organiser Unite the Union Scotland 05/2006 - 01/2008
• Organiser and Community Campaign Director United Voice Australia 05/1996 - 02/2006

Available for:

  • Being headhunted – make me an offer

Years of Experience:

15-20 years

Highest Qualification:

Masters

Languages:

English, French

Nationality:

France

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