Sinéad Andrews - Senior Resource Mobilisation and Partnerships Consultant

Q: Where is Sinéad based?

Sinéad is based in Paris, France and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Sinéad speak?

Sinéad speaks the following languages: English (Native), French (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Sinéad have?

Sinéad has at least 27 years of experience. During this time, Sinéad has worked in at least 15 different roles and for 15 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 10 months . Note that Sinéad may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Sinéad's latest experience?

Sinéad's most recent position is Senior Resource Mobilisation Consultant at UNICEF, EMOPS, Deputy Directors Office .

Q: What companies has Sinéad worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Sinéad has worked for UNICEF, EMOPS, Deputy Directors Office , She Shapes AI , UNESCO, Gender Equality Division , Concern Worldwide , UNESCO, and Bureau of Strategic Programming .

Q: Which industries is Sinéad most experienced in?

Sinéad is most experienced in industries like Government and Administration , Professional Services , and Information Technology .

Q: Which business areas is Sinéad most experienced in?

Sinéad is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Strategy , and Operations . Sinéad also has some experience in Human Resources , Marketing , and Research and Development .

Q: Which industries has Sinéad worked in recently?

Sinéad has recently worked in industries like Government and Administration and Information Technology .

Q: Which business areas has Sinéad worked in recently?

Sinéad has recently worked in business areas like Strategy , Research and Development , and Marketing .

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Paris, France

Experience

Nov 2025 - Present

6 months

Paris, France

Senior Resource Mobilisation Consultant

UNICEF, EMOPS, Deputy Directors Office

Leading the development of a portfolio of donor-ready investment cases covering EMOPS's priority humanitarian workstreams, at a time of acute pressure on UN humanitarian financing, aligned to the UNICEF Strategic Plan 2026-2029 and EMOPS OMP
Conducting comprehensive donor mapping and analysis across public and private sector categories, in coordination with relevant divisions
Producing a Next Steps Report providing a strategic roadmap and recommendations for first-mover donor proposals

Jul 2025 - Present

10 months

Senior Partnership & Communication Advisor

She Shapes AI

Produced the 2024–2025 Gender Equality In Action Results Report for the women-led AI initiative
Advanced digital rights policy
Coordinated multi-stakeholder engagements
Delivered actionable research influencing global approaches to gender equality in online and AI platforms

Oct 2024 - Aug 2025

11 months

Paris, France

Senior Gender Advisor, P5

UNESCO, Gender Equality Division

Led UNESCO’s global work on gender bias in AI and technology-facilitated gender-based violence
Organised Red Teaming events with Ambassadors to test AI systems for gender bias
Edited the Red Teaming Playbook: AI for Social Good
Ensured girl-centred and gender-transformative programme design across all UNESCO sectors, with a focus on engaging young women in STEM as AI development accelerates
Produced the 2024–2025 Gender Equality In Action Results Report
Advanced digital rights policy, coordinated multi-stakeholder engagements, and delivered actionable research influencing global approaches to gender equality in online and AI platforms

Sep 2023 - Sep 2024

1 year 1 month

Rwanda

Refugee Camp Manager

Concern Worldwide

Sep 2023 - Sep 2024

1 year 1 month

Paris, France

Senior Programme Advisor, P5

UNESCO, Bureau of Strategic Programming

Coordinated multi-sector analysis and drafting of UNESCO’s Strategic Results Report 2024, synthesising publications, evaluations, and Member State feedback on UNESCO’s global priorities including gender equality
Led cross-departmental consultations
Designed and analyzed stakeholder surveys
Produced evidence-based reporting directly supporting strategic programme management and donor engagement

Jan 2022 - Dec 2023

2 years

External Relations Team Manager

UNHCR, Donor Relations and Resource Mobilisation

Led UNHCR’s Europe resource mobilisation team, managing UK’s FCDO and Irish Aid strategic partnerships and dialogues
Served as MOPAN focal point
Contributed to multi-year funding negotiations and the development of donor proposals during significant growth in UNHCR's funding portfolio

Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

1 year

Jordan

Resource Mobilisation Consultant

UNICEF, Jordan Country Office

Designed and wrote UNICEF’s Resource Mobilisation strategy in Jordan to support the transition from humanitarian to nexus programming
Conducted donor mapping and capacity building with Country Office colleagues
Engaged with in-country bilateral donors to diversify the funding base

Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

1 year

London, United Kingdom

Deputy Director, Communications and Partnerships, D1

Famine Relief Fund

Built strategic partnerships with UN agencies and INGOs to support famine response in Yemen
Strengthened results frameworks and donor engagement
Developed targeted crisis communications strategies to address mis- and disinformation

Jan 2019 - Dec 2020

2 years

New York, United States

Senior Communications and Partnerships Advisor, UN75 Anniversary, P5

UN Secretariat, Executive Office of the Secretary General

Managed a complex, multi-stakeholder global programme with concurrent workstreams across 20+ partner organisations
Wrote the Communications Strategy and led the pre-launch campaign for UN Day
Pioneered gaming industry engagement as a channel to reach young women on global issues, including bringing the ASG from UNEP to TwitchCon
Managed stakeholder coordination and resource mobilisation of high-level contributions from Ambassadors and CEB members
Set up and maintained project management systems (Trello Board) across all workstreams
Engaged private sector partners including Microsoft, Samsung, Google, and Facebook (Meta)
Contributed to the Beano campaign highlighted in The Guardian - 'Three Things To Save the World'

Jan 2017 - Dec 2018

2 years

Papua New Guinea

Deputy Representative, P4

UNICEF, Papua New Guinea Country Office

Led multi-sectoral emergency programming (education, protection, health, nutrition, WASH) and earthquake crisis response
Managed a €10M EU-funded WASH programme
Developed private sector partnerships and strengthened monitoring frameworks
Enhanced donor engagement and programme delivery across humanitarian and development priorities
Led public and private sector donor visits

Jan 2015 - Dec 2015

1 year

Beirut, Lebanon

Monitoring & Evaluation Stretch Assignment

UNICEF, Lebanon Country Office

Authored operational guidance on integrated programming from cross-learning with six Syria Refugee Response Country Offices, focusing on vulnerability assessments and programme monitoring
Co-led Theory of Change workshop delivery across UNICEF Lebanon offices

Jan 2011 - Dec 2017

7 years

New York, United States

Partnerships Manager, P4

UNICEF, Public Partnerships Division, NYHQ

Managed a $500 million portfolio and high-profile donor engagements, including Brussels Conferences (Syria), PSVI Conference, and the Girl Summit
Coordinated UNICEF’s high-level participation with the UK Prime Minister and UNICEF’s Executive Director
Advised executive leadership on UK and Irish government policy and set partnership strategies aligned with UNICEF’s strategic plan and government priorities
Conducted programme monitoring missions in Lebanon, Sierra Leone, Kenya, and Nigeria covering the Ebola and Syria responses
Led the annual inter-agency Payment by Results process for the strategic UK partnership
Served as DFID (now FCDO) focal point for the MOPAN exercise

Jan 2006 - Dec 2009

4 years

New York, United States

Human Resource Specialist, P3

UN Department of Peacekeeping & UNICEF

Directed large-scale implementation of performance management, competency-based interviewing, and career development strategies across regional and country offices encompassing over 3,000 staff

Jan 2000 - Dec 2006

7 years

Country Director / Programme Coordinator / Desk Officer

GOAL

Served as Country Director in Kenya during the Horn of Africa response and hosted celebrity visits
Managed partnerships with 40 NGOs as Programme Coordinator for child protection in India
Coordinated emergency response for the SE Asia Tsunami in Sri Lanka, recruiting 190 staff
Supported country offices across East Africa and SE Asia as Desk Officer, developing donor proposals, managing emergency fundraising, and serving as focal point for child protection

Jan 1998 - Dec 2000

3 years

Dublin, Ireland

Organisational Consultant Psychologist

Davitt Mahon Consultants

Conducted organisational diagnostics and developed assessment centres
Delivered management training and career services
Provided strategic advice to senior leaders on organisational effectiveness, improving workplace practices and team development

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Government and Administration, Professional Services, and Information Technology.

Government and Administration

Professional Services

Information Technology

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Project Management, Strategy, Operations, Human Resources, Marketing, and Research and Development.

Project Management

Strategy

Operations

Human Resources

Marketing

Research and Development

Summary

Senior partnerships and resource mobilisation professional with over 20 years of experience across the UN system, including UNICEF (HQ, regional, and country office levels), UNESCO, UNHCR, and the UN Secretary General's Executive Office. Proven track record developing investment cases, donor strategies, and funding proposals across humanitarian and development settings, with deep institutional knowledge of UNICEF's internal architecture and donor engagement processes. Experienced in managing complex multi-stakeholder events/summits with concurrent workstreams and milestone-driven delivery. Substantive thematic expertise in gender equality and digital skills, including pioneering gaming industry engagement to reach adolescent girls with STEM opportunities. Combination of strategic resource mobilisation leadership, and strong project management discipline that drives results across external and internal partnerships.

Languages

English

Native

French

Elementary

Education

Oct 1998 - Jun 1999

University College Dublin

Master of Arts · Organisational & Social Psychology · Dublin, Ireland

Oct 1990 - Jun 1994

University College Dublin

Bachelor of Arts · Pure Psychology · Dublin, Ireland

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 15

Experience in Government and Administration 25 y

Avg length 2 y 3 m

Longest experience 6 y 11 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 8 (France, United States, Rwanda, Jordan, United Kingdom, +3)

Primary country France

Expertise

Recent roles Senior Resource Mobilisation Consultant, Senior Partnership & Communication Advisor, Senior Gender Advisor, P5

Main industries Government and Administration, Professional Services, Information Technology

Main business areas Project Management, Strategy, Operations

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Profile

Created

April 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Sinéad based?

Sinéad is based in Paris, France and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Sinéad speak?

Sinéad speaks the following languages: English (Native), French (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Sinéad have?

Sinéad has at least 27 years of experience. During this time, Sinéad has worked in at least 15 different roles and for 15 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 10 months. Note that Sinéad may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Sinéad be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Sinéad would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior Resource Mobilisation Consultant, Senior Partnership & Communication Advisor, Senior Gender Advisor, P5.

What is Sinéad's latest experience?

Sinéad's most recent position is Senior Resource Mobilisation Consultant at UNICEF, EMOPS, Deputy Directors Office.

What companies has Sinéad worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Sinéad has worked for UNICEF, EMOPS, Deputy Directors Office, She Shapes AI, UNESCO, Gender Equality Division, Concern Worldwide, UNESCO, and Bureau of Strategic Programming.

Which industries is Sinéad most experienced in?

Sinéad is most experienced in industries like Government and Administration, Professional Services, and Information Technology.

Which business areas is Sinéad most experienced in?

Sinéad is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Strategy, and Operations. Sinéad also has some experience in Human Resources, Marketing, and Research and Development.

Which industries has Sinéad worked in recently?

Sinéad has recently worked in industries like Government and Administration and Information Technology.

Which business areas has Sinéad worked in recently?

Sinéad has recently worked in business areas like Strategy, Research and Development, and Marketing.

What is Sinéad's education?

Sinéad holds a Master in Organisational & Social Psychology from University College Dublin and a Bachelor in Pure Psychology from University College Dublin.

What is the availability of Sinéad?

Sinéad is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Sinéad?

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