Jo De Backer
Functional Title:
Regional Emergency and Post Crisis specialist
Institution:
IOM - International Organization for Migration
Email Address:
jdebacker@iom.int
Phone Number:
+1 347 582 7210
Bio
I have over 15 years of experience working with IOM in programme development and design, policy analysis, donor liaison, training, strategic planning exercises, advocacy, representation and fundraising for a wide range of IOM’s activities and sectors particularly related to Emergencies, Transition, Recovery and Post Crisis, Resettlement and Complementary Pathways. I worked closely with country offices and have been supporting missions in Iraq, Lebanon, Jordan, South Sudan, Myanmar, Thailand, Niger, Kenya, Ethiopia, Turkey and Ukraine amongst others. I previously worked as the Humanitarian Affairs Officer in the Humanitarian, Peace and Security team in IOM NY where I focused on the MENA, Horn of Africa, Southern Africa and part of Europe and Asia and worked on a daily basis with UN HQ entities mainly OCHA, the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA) as well as UN AFPs in NY.
I have over 15 years of experience working with IOM in programme development and design, policy analysis, donor liaison, training, strategic planning exercises, advocacy, representation and fundraising for a wide range of IOM’s activities and sectors particularly related to Emergencies, Transition, Recovery and Post Crisis, Resettlement and Complementary Pathways. I worked closely with country offices and have been supporting missions in Iraq, Lebanon, Jordan, South Sudan, Myanmar, Thailand, Niger, Kenya, Ethiopia, Turkey and Ukraine amongst others. I previously worked as the Humanitarian Affairs Officer in the Humanitarian, Peace and Security team in IOM NY where I focused on the MENA, Horn of Africa, Southern Africa and part of Europe and Asia and worked on a daily basis with UN HQ entities mainly OCHA, the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA) as well as UN AFPs in NY.
Social
Years of experience 8-10 Years
Social field:
Hunger, Inequality, Population Dynamics & Migration, Poverty Reduction, Social Protection
Additional fields of expertise:
Humanitarian affairs, Durable solutions
SDGs Expertise:
Countries of Expertise:
- Capacity building
- Programming
- Project management
- Resource mobilization
- Strategic planning
| Degree Title | University | Graduation Date |
|---|---|---|
| MSc. Sociology | Vrije Universiteit Brussel | 2003-06-30 |
| MSc. Criminal Justice Policy | London School of Economics | 2004-06-30 |
