Professional Experience:
1. Freelance Translator at the Court of Justice of Siracusa, Sicily (Sep 2019 - Ongoing)
Worked for the provincial level of the Italian Ministry of Justice.
Translated legal documents and court proceedings, ensuring confidentiality and accuracy.
2. Programme Officer (Social protection) at NGO Pink House, Floridia, Sicily (Sep 2016 - Aug 2019)
Spearheaded efforts against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and fostered resilience for vulnerable individuals.
Influenced social protection policies, conducted GBV analysis, and drove monitoring and evaluation for GBV programs in municipalities like Solarino and Siracusa.
Analyzed violence against women data, authored funding proposals, and led advocacy events.
3. Programme Officer for HIV/AIDS prevention project at Hospital Umberto 1st of Siracusa, Italy (Mar 2015 - Sep 2016)
Led advocacy initiatives, including creation of multimedia content for HIV/AIDS prevention.
Enhanced knowledge sharing in secondary schools and steered high-level meetings on HIV/AIDS prevention.
Secured and managed grants while promoting inclusivity and preventing sexual exploitation and abuse.
4. Volunteer at the Protection Section of United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR), Bujumbura, Burundi (Aug - Sep 2013)
Participated in the refugee registration process, supported database reorganization, and identified vulnerable households.
Conducted field visits and attended pivotal meetings addressing refugee concerns.
5. Camp Manager and Humanitarian Coordinator at the Reception Centre for vulnerable migrants “Cenacolo Domenicano”, Solarino, Italy (May 2008 - Jul 2013)
Managed a reception center aiding over 400 migrants, coordinating with partners like IOM and ICRC.
Advanced gender-responsive approaches, standardized operations, and collaborated on Refugee Status Determination processes.
Coordinated migrant rehabilitation projects, combated human trafficking, and conducted training sessions on migration matters.
6. Volunteer-Manager at Associazione Amici Malati AIDS, Hospital Umberto 1st of Siracusa, Italy (Sep 2008 - Jul 2013)
Raised HIV awareness and championed the rights of affected individuals.
Administered treatments like HAART and provided transcultural therapy counseling.
7. Finance Officer at Italian Caritas of Siracusa, Italy (2009 - 2013)
Conducted community initiatives for the vulnerable, oversaw budget management, and reported to the Board Committee.
8. Intern at the American Military Base in Comiso, Ragusa, Italy (Jul 1999)
Assisted in reintegrating 6,000 Albanian refugees and contributed to logistical refugee management.
9. Humanitarian Operator at Luciano Lama (NGO), Bosnia Herzegovina, Croatia, and Serbia (Jun 1998)
Supported unaccompanied minors and children, participated in international humanitarian missions, and arranged safe passage for Balkan minors to Italy.
Throughout these roles, the consistent theme has been advocating for and providing essential services to vulnerable populations, with expertise in legal translation, HIV/AIDS education, gender-based violence interventions, and migrant assistance.