Alexandra Cuznețova
Soroca
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Field Assistant
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Otaci, Raionul Ocniţa
10.2024 - Current
- Coordination and daily management of Otaci Border Reception Center - responsible for overseeing daily operations, managing resources, ensuring the provision of essential services to displaced populations.
- Chairing Local Refugee Coordination Meeting with cooperation of Inter-Agency Coordination and local authorities.
- Organization of Non Food Items (NFI) distributions for refugees and local vulnerable population in cooperation with the Social Security Department and local authorities.
- Conduction of Participatory Assessments, Focus Group Discussions, Mobile Team visits.
- Performance of administrative tasks, such as preparation of reports, meeting minutes.
- Maintenance of the UN vehicle.
- Support in recalibration of the Border Reception Center in Otaci, ensuring optimal resource allocation to meet current needs while also ensuring preparedness in case of an intense influx of refugees.
- Case management of high-risk Protection cases (GBV, Child Protection, PWSN) and safe referrals.
Field Assistant
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
07.2022 - 10.2024
- Coordination of Otaci Border Reception Center.
- Chairing Local Coordination Forum in cooperation with the local government.
- Border monitoring; monitoring of arrivals and trends.
- Identification and safe referral of high-risk protection cases (child protection, GBV, trafficking).
- Keeping regular communication with the implementing partners and operational partners in my AoR.
- Monitoring of projects implemented directly or by the partners.
- Performance of administrative tasks, reporting to the Operations Officer.
- Assistance in administrative tasks as required such as preparation of reports and meeting authorized personnel and assisting them during field missions.
Interpreter
Boat Refugee Foundation
Otaci, Raionul Ocniţa
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Interpreting for the medical team who provided the medical help to the refugees from Ukraine in the mobile clinic located near the border crossing point in Otaci and in the shelter for the refugees in Calarasovca.
- Providing the first psychological aid to the refugees from Ukraine.
- Interpreting the weekly interagency meetings in the city hall of Otaci.
- Helping with the logistics for the medical team.
- Taking part in the First Psychological Aid and First Medical Aid trainings.
Activist
Youth Platform for Interethnic Solidarity
Chisinau, Chișinău Municipality
06.2019 - 06.2022
- Secured media coverage for events and campaigns
- Fostered collaborative relationships with key stakeholders, including policymakers, nonprofit organizations, and community leaders.
- Utilized social media platforms to amplify messaging and engage supporters in online activism efforts.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members on shared goals related to promoting justice within society through various forms of activism.
Public Relations Manager
National Youth Council of Moldova
03.2020 - 12.2020
- Managed internal, external, and crisis communications.
- Communicated with media weekly to build relationships and optimize press coverage.
- Wrote press materials and delivered presentations to media representatives.
- Drafted and edited content for organizational publications, employee newsletters, and stockholders' reports.
- Developed compelling press materials, including press releases, media alerts, and pitch letters to generate interest from journalists.
- Secured media coverage for company news and events, increasing organisation's visibility.
Volunteer
Charity Organization "Caritas Moldova"
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Boosted fundraising efforts, securing valuable donations through targeted campaigns.
- Enhanced educational opportunities by volunteering as teaching assistant in underprivileged areas.
- Improved literacy rates with weekly volunteer tutoring sessions.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to elderly in community homes.
- Coordinated and managed volunteer activities for community service projects.
Education
Bachelor of Science - German and English
Pedagogical State University "Ion Creanga"
Chisinau 09.2018 - 06.2022
Skills
Humanitarian Fieldwork
Case management
Advocacy and Reporting
Data collection
Communication
Team collaboration
Liaison
Administration
Digital Tools
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 06/17/00
- Nationality: Moldovan
Timeline
Senior Field Assistant
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
10.2024 - Current
Field Assistant
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
07.2022 - 10.2024
Interpreter
Boat Refugee Foundation
03.2022 - 05.2022
Public Relations Manager
National Youth Council of Moldova
03.2020 - 12.2020
Activist
Youth Platform for Interethnic Solidarity
06.2019 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - German and English
Pedagogical State University "Ion Creanga"
09.2018 - 06.2022
Volunteer
Charity Organization "Caritas Moldova"
08.2018 - 05.2020
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