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Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Software
Interests
Reading, Listening to Music, Cooking
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Diana Surur

Diana Surur

Protection Specialist
Juba,South Sudan Juba

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure Manager position. Ready to help team achieve goals and objectives. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Ready and seeking to maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Language

Work History

National Consultant on Transformative Programming

UN Women
Juba
11.2022 - 02.2023
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.

Child Protection Specialist

UNICEF South Sudan
Juba South Sudan
01.2000 - 05.2022
  • Attended court proceedings, submitted documents and offered testimony.
  • Responded to claims of abuse, neglect or safety concerns.
  • Maintained case records and legal documentation.
  • Developed plans to strengthen family units.
  • Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.
  • Completed comprehensive assessments of families to identify needs and develop treatment plans.
  • Planned, promoted and managed parent workshops on assisting children in attaining academic success.
  • Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
  • Implemented research-based interventions and strategies to support positive behavior and social-emotional development.
  • Developed and implemented programs to support children's mental health and well-being.
  • Facilitated groups to address specific needs such as grief and loss, anger management and social skills.
  • Facilitated family meetings to ensure communication and collaboration between family members.
  • Maintained detailed case histories, metrics and reports to meet strict standards.

Community Hygiene Awareness Officer Based in Agang

OXFAM Great Britain
Rumbek
01.1996 - 07.1997
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
  • Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.

Manager Education and Community Development

CONCERN Ireland
Kosti
01.1993 - 11.1994
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.

Community Development Officer ACCORD

Euro Action Accord
Juba
06.1990 - 05.1992
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
  • Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.

Education

Master of Arts - Development Studies

Staffordshire University
Staffordshire United Kingdom
08.1997 - 11.1998

Bachelor of Arts - Rural And Community Development

Juba University
Juba South Sudan
01.1984 - 11.1987

No Degree - IMPACT Training To Enhance Capacity

Assorted UN Studies
UNICEF On Line
04.2001 -

No Degree - Assorted Professional Certificate

Assorted Professional Certificates
UNICEF
04.2001 -

Skills

    Educational programming planning

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Accomplishments

  • Achieved and Planned, implemented and monitored social Norm in 2 states and Emergency Child programs in 5 states and ensured overall efficiency and effectiveness of program management, delivery and accomplishment of 80% supply procured and propositioned to 13 hard to reach locations.
  • Facilitated 5 capacity building training workshops for government counterparts including 3 Integrated Rapid Response Mechanism programs.
  • During COVID-19 in 2020 my focus included the planning, procurement and distribution of supplies to include the Dry Season Planning and remotely support in flooding in Jonglei through effectively helping with chiefs of field offices in 10 states
  • Supervised team of 2 consultants under the Rapid Response Mechanism emergency program
  • Achieved 100% completion of the activities as explained in the required scope of work which includes, one detailed Work plan, completed Inception report with detail work plan, field visit/consultations in the selected states and finalization of the two documents and Validation workshop presentation at the Country Office by completing UN Women task with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Collaborated with team of 70 NGO staff in the development of Rapid Response Emergency Plan.
  • Documented and resolved Mine Action which led to completion of Mine Risk Education School based curriculum.

Affiliations

  • Team working - Learned to work well with other people and value each other’s strengths and contribution which has been recognized.
  • Communication – Communicated clearly both in writing and orally to implementing partners
  • Negotiation and Interpersonal skills working with people at all levels especially over conflicting priorities between communities and the government
  • Planning, organizing and time management –Juggled different priorities and work on several emergency and development related work
  • Experience in fast-paced and difficult emergency contexts in South Sudan and Sudan
  • Create realistic and achievable project plans for 4 sections while in Sudan in Kosti
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations with the IDPs and people in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

Software

Knowledge of Microsoft Word

Experince of Microsoft Powerpoint presentation

Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Project and Time Management Software

Interests

Volunteering to support local community in the areas

Interested in Joining Children, youth and Women clubs to support in organisation

Organising events in the community

Joining a professional, social or environmental group

Participating in fundraising events for charity group for youth and Women

Reading, Listening to Music, Cooking

I love reading career books

Listening to Gospel and any other Music

Cooking my traditional food and learning other varieties

Timeline

National Consultant on Transformative Programming

UN Women
11.2022 - 02.2023

No Degree - IMPACT Training To Enhance Capacity

Assorted UN Studies
04.2001 -

No Degree - Assorted Professional Certificate

Assorted Professional Certificates
04.2001 -

Child Protection Specialist

UNICEF South Sudan
01.2000 - 05.2022

Master of Arts - Development Studies

Staffordshire University
08.1997 - 11.1998

Community Hygiene Awareness Officer Based in Agang

OXFAM Great Britain
01.1996 - 07.1997

Manager Education and Community Development

CONCERN Ireland
01.1993 - 11.1994

Community Development Officer ACCORD

Euro Action Accord
06.1990 - 05.1992

Bachelor of Arts - Rural And Community Development

Juba University
01.1984 - 11.1987
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