Surfing
Sirisome Sisomsack
Humanitarian Programme And External Relations Officer
SOORTS HOSSEGOR
Summary
Results-driven external relations and program management professional with over 12 years of experience in high-profile international organizations. Demonstrated expertise in executive support, organizational administration, and team coordination in dynamic and multicultural environments. Skilled in managing competing priorities, coordinating complex schedules, and driving operational excellence. Adept at building collaborative partnerships and delivering strategic insights to senior leadership. Fluent in English and French, Spanish B2-level, Laotian spoken.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Reporting Officer
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Delivered timely and accurate updates for internal and external stakeholders in response to Lebanon’s humanitarian crisis.
- Conducted funding analysis for the Lebanon Flash Appeal and collaborated with OCHA to ensure accurate data presentation.
- Coordinated with inter-agency partners to support operational transparency and accountability.
Donor Relations Officer
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
11.2019 - 07.2024
- Supported the Head of Service in executive communication by preparing briefing notes, talking points, and reports for senior donor engagements.
- Acted as the focal point for internal communications on global fundraising efforts, ensuring alignment across regional bureaus and divisions.
- Coordinated multi-donor missions, organized briefings, and managed high-level correspondence with donor representatives.
- Synthesized programmatic information into actionable insights for internal dissemination and decision-making.
Associate Programme Officer
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
06.2015 - 12.2017
- Oversaw administrative and programmatic coordination for the establishment of 20,000 reception places for asylum seekers in Greece under EU funding.
- Managed partnerships and direct implementation agreements, ensuring compliance with UNHCR standards.
- Facilitated capacity-building workshops for partner organizations to enhance administrative and financial reporting.
Solutions Strategy Officer
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
09.2013 - 01.2015
- Coordinated multi-stakeholder initiatives, including technical preparations and donor consultations for regional refugee solutions.
- Drafted and mobilized resources for the Afghan Refugees Solutions Strategy, engaging with 27 international agencies.
Associate Reporting Officer
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
10.2012 - 07.2013
- Managed external reporting and internal communication with donors such as ECHO and DEVCO.
- Prepared donor field visits and supported budget monitoring and funding allocation processes.
Education
Master of Arts - Humanitarian Action And NGO
Université Paris-Est Créteil
Val De Marne, France 01.2024 -
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Montpellier Business School
Montpellier, France 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - International Business
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester, United Kingdom 04.2001 -
Skills
- Executive Support
- Stakeholder Coordination
- Program Oversight
- Organizational skills
- Communication
Interests
Food and cooking
Health and personal development
Timeline
Reporting Officer
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
10.2024 - 12.2024
Master of Arts - Humanitarian Action And NGO
Université Paris-Est Créteil
01.2024 -
Donor Relations Officer
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
11.2019 - 07.2024
Associate Programme Officer
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
06.2015 - 12.2017
Solutions Strategy Officer
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
09.2013 - 01.2015
Associate Reporting Officer
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
10.2012 - 07.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Montpellier Business School
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - International Business
Manchester Metropolitan University
04.2001 -
Similar Profiles
Nize JusticeNize Justice
Caregiver at United Nations High Commissioner For Refugees, UnhcrCaregiver at United Nations High Commissioner For Refugees, Unhcr
Merab SotoMerab Soto
Senior Programme Assistant at United Nations High Commissioner For RefugeesSenior Programme Assistant at United Nations High Commissioner For Refugees
Mateo Nicolás Cordero FernándezMateo Nicolás Cordero Fernández
Associate Protection Officer at United Nations High Commissioner for RefugeesAssociate Protection Officer at United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees