Alina Ciofirla

Observe and analyse policy developments - especially with regard to the priority areas of activity. Assure effective coordination of planning and programming activities, mainly regarding ECHO´s annual strategy. Ensure coherence of data used by ECHO management and units with the Integrated Resource Management System. Analyse unit policies and strategies for the implementation of ECHO´s annual strategy. Coordinate and contribute to ECHO Management Plan; ECHO Annual Report and other documents.

Assisted implementing the Lifelong Learning Programme. Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis. Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and stakeholders. Track project milestones and deliverables. Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation and presentations.

Coordinating the communication platform of the Association, planning, developing and implementing PR strategies Liaising with and answering inquiries from media, individuals and other organisations Preparing publicity brochures, handouts, direct mail leaflets, promotional videos, photographs; Devising and coordinating photo opportunities; Assist in event organising Researching policies related to Wind Energy

Assist in the implementation of ETAP, in particular the priorities related to financing Participate in meetings, conferences realted to eco-inovation and sustainable development at local, regional and national level Assist in the coordination of implementation of the eco-innovation part of the Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme Attend certain co-ordination meetings and to draw up minutes and reports Checking of links, factual information and research Prepare replies for information requests

- Maintain employee database, prepare reports; - Implement and maintain the information system; - Research and prepare drafts as well as administrative policies and procedures; - Actively participated in the company’s environmental policy.

- Organized events – coordinating meetings, from location to logistics and support, - Fund raising activities – working in a very tight budget and finding sponsors, - Planned and develop programs, agendas, advertising, budgets, and services.

Politics of Peace and Security of the EU, European Institutions and Policies, Social Politics of the EU, Local development politics, European Institutions and Governance

History of European integration, International Political Institutions, Statistics, Macro-economy, Conflict resolution theories, Regional policies and development