Phuong Anh Vu
Joensuu
Summary
Experienced professional with a strong research, programme coordination, communications, and event organization background. Worked with organizations like UNDP, GIZ, and FES, gaining insights into policy, sustainability, and global development. Skilled in strategic communication, project management, and data analysis. Passionate about environmental advocacy and eager to contribute expertise to policy analysis and advocacy efforts in environmental organizations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Training-of-Trainer Fellow
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Hanoi
12.2021 - 07.2022
- Developed energy learning materials on climate and renewable energy for national use published on the Youth4Climate Learning Hub’s website and partner organizations’ social media channels with 12 other fellows
- Collaborated with 2 other fellows to design 1 youth-led project proposal chosen for the next phase of the project
- Organized a webinar on green jobs and energy transition for over 80 participants, this was the most-attended event
Project Assistant
Friedrich Ebert Stiftung
Hanoi
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Prepared and implemented 12 outreach and awareness-raising activities and provided support for technical, administrative, and financial work in collaboration with 6 other colleagues of Climate & Energy Project
- Researched, drafted contracts, liaised with partners & service providers, supervised outputs; coordinated recruitment processes
- Organized annual planning session; developed waste management plan for Green Office Initiative
- Coordinated with 7-10 trainers and 20-80 participants to ensure smooth operations of workshops
Project Technical Intern
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
Hanoi
12.2020 - 06.2021
- Assisted technical, administrative, logistics, and communication work for the NDC-Transport Initiative Asia (NDC-TIA) Project
- Planned and prepared the logistics of events: created task check-list, wrote invitation letters, followed up with project stakeholders, oversaw event reception & registration
- Developed communication strategy, edited presentation slides, and drafted PR content, website article, media monitoring, and press release
- Conducted research on e-mobility policies in ASEAN countries and policy overview of 5 mitigation actions in Vietnam
- Supported communication planning and video scripting of country presentation at Transport and Climate Change Week
Education Project Manager
KidsGive
Appleton
09.2020 - 11.2020
- Developed content on food insecurity & traffic problems in Sierra Leone & Bonthe District for fundraising pitch to build FAWE school canteen and raised $1100 in the context of virtual learning due to COVID-19
- Co-led and coordinated a global team in 4 different regions to deliver a virtual Google Earth field trip to Sierra Leone featuring history, landscape, and culture, development for 4&8 graded students in Chicago
Government Relations Intern
Bread for the World
Washington D.C
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Assisted Government Relations Department with projects and events; attended meetings and webinars with Congress members, policy-makers, government officials, organizations and took minutes
- Created content for climate change webpage; conducted extensive research and analysis of current affairs & public policies on food security and poverty reduction used in letter-writing campaigns to US congressmen
Student Marketing Coordinator
Diversity and Intercultural Center, Lawrence University
Appleton
09.2018 - 06.2020
- In charge of marketing activities and organization for 5-7 events of 30-100 attendees per term events to foster diversity & inclusion during times of racial and cultural unrest on campus and nationwide
Student Admissions Recruiter and Ambassador
Lawrence Office of Admissions, Lawrence University
Appleton
09.2016 - 06.2020
- Successfully recruited incoming class of first-year students in record-breaking numbers during difficult recruiting times
Program & Communication Itnern
For Vietnamese Stature Foundation
Hanoi
07.2019 - 09.2019
- Administered 1500-liked facebook page & DynaGen Initiative webpage, assisted planning and logistics of events
- Managed all communications activities including graphic design, content marketing (3-4 posts/week), social media management, and event organization for 5-7 events
- Co-Led a Book-Reading Festival for a primary school of 2000 students and coordinated 55 volunteers
Intern
Center for Environment and Community Assets Development
Hanoi, Vietnam
02.2019 - 03.2019
- Wrote a concept note and grant application for a project on educating pesticide impacts on vulnerable producers and consumers in Southeast Asian countries, including Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, with the primary focus on Vietnam to Stockholm Environment Institute
- Updated information and manage the main website, attended meetings or events and take notes
Education
Master of Social Science - Environmental Policy And Law, Environmental Policy And Natural Resources Governance, Environmental And Climate Change Law
University of Eastern Finland
Joensuu, Finland05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Government & Economics
Lawrence University
Appleton Wisconsin, USA12.2020
Skills
- Proficient in MS Office, Google suite
- Intermediate in R-Studio, STATA, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator
- Critical & Analytical Thinking
- Planning & Organizing
- Social Media Management
- Graphic Design
- Problem-Solving
- Youth Advocacy
Certification
- Transforming Urban Mobility: Introduction to Transport Planning for Sustainable Cities 1-2 by Future Learn SOLUTIONplus Course 1:
- Electric Mobility: More than electrifying cars by Mobility Academy
- Certified Peer Educators Peer Educator by NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education
- Data Protection by GIZ
Languages
Vietnamese
First Language
English
Proficient
C2
Spanish
Intermediate
B1
Chinese (Mandarin)
Beginner
A1
Affiliations
Class Representative Sep. 2018 – June 2020
Lawrence University Community Council (LUCC), Appleton, WI, USA
· Represented class on government, deliberated decisions on student life issues, and revised legislation to improve equity and inclusivity
Treasurer and Co-founder Sep. 2017 – March 2019
Lawrence Asian Diaspora Alliance, Lawrence University, Appleton, WI, USA
· Created space for students to discuss social justice issues of Asian & Asian diasporas’ community
· Organized workshops with experts; hosted the first-ever Asian dinner for 100 students, staff, faculty to celebrate Asian Heritage Month
Work Availability
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Timeline
Youth Training-of-Trainer Fellow
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
12.2021 - 07.2022
Project Assistant
Friedrich Ebert Stiftung
08.2021 - 12.2021
Project Technical Intern
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
12.2020 - 06.2021
Education Project Manager
KidsGive
09.2020 - 11.2020
Government Relations Intern
Bread for the World
06.2020 - 08.2020
Program & Communication Itnern
For Vietnamese Stature Foundation
07.2019 - 09.2019
Intern
Center for Environment and Community Assets Development
02.2019 - 03.2019
Student Marketing Coordinator
Diversity and Intercultural Center, Lawrence University
09.2018 - 06.2020
Student Admissions Recruiter and Ambassador
Lawrence Office of Admissions, Lawrence University
09.2016 - 06.2020
Master of Social Science - Environmental Policy And Law, Environmental Policy And Natural Resources Governance, Environmental And Climate Change Law
University of Eastern Finland
Bachelor of Arts - Government & Economics
Lawrence University
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