Eshara Vrijhoef
@esharavrijhoef
Communications advisor with expertise in project management and analysis.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated communications advisor with extensive experience in strategic and operational communication, particularly within humanitarian organizations. My role at UNHCR Netherlands involved developing and implementing communication policies, managing cross-cutting projects, and ensuring effective liaison with various stakeholders. I take pride in my ability to enhance interdepartmental relationships and drive impactful communication strategies.
Throughout my career, I have successfully led initiatives that increased trust in UNHCR among the Dutch population by 7% over four years. I have also been recognized for my contributions to fundraising communications, where I focused on creating compelling content that resonated with diverse audiences. My analytical skills and proficiency in project management have enabled me to deliver high-quality results consistently.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Data Annotation Freelancer
Outlier
Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 4 months)
As a Dutch data annotator, I worked on projects including RLHF, RLHF Safety, Cypher Evals, and Pangolin Text Safety. I was recognized as one of the top 10 reviewers for my high-quality and accuracy-critical review work.
Communications Advisor
UNHCR Netherlands
Dec 2020 - Sep 2023 (2 years 9 months)
Led strategic and operational communications, coordinating with HQ and regional offices. Developed and implemented communication policies and managed cross-cutting projects with budget responsibilities.
Fundraising Communications Officer
UNHCR Netherlands
Mar 2020 - Nov 2020 (8 months)
Focused on content creation to support fundraising efforts, including online communication, donor reporting, and video production tailored to specific audiences.
Project Officer
PAX
Jan 2019 - Oct 2019 (9 months)
Managed project cycles focusing on women's peace and security and social cohesion, engaging with partners and communities while ensuring compliance with brand identity.
Fundraiser Individual Giving
PAX
Mar 2019 - Oct 2019 (7 months)
Developed communications and fundraising plans, organized events, and managed relationships with donors to enhance individual giving.
Team Assistant Communication & Society
PAX
Sep 2018 - Jan 2019 (4 months)
Provided project management support and ensured compliance with brand identity while acting as a focal point for program teams.
Project Officer 'Story of a Refugee'
PAX
Feb 2018 - Oct 2018 (8 months)
Acquired projects and developed promotional materials while managing project administration and organizing events for Syrian refugees.
Archive Officer
Bombs Away
May 2015 - May 2016 (1 year)
Organized and improved accessibility of the digital archive, conducting research on various archives to support project leads.
Executive Assistant
Vine Coaching & Training
Oct 2014 - Apr 2015 (6 months)
Handled administration, course preparation, planning, customer care, and translation tasks to support the coaching team.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Amsterdam
Pre-master, International Relations
2017 - 2018
Completed a pre-master program in International Relations, focusing on the relationship between education level and political affiliation.
University of Applied Sciences Utrecht
Bachelor of Arts, Social Work
2012 - 2015
Earned a Bachelor's degree in Social Work, focusing on ethics and safety. Completed a thesis on the perception of unaccompanied minors towards their guardians.
University of Amsterdam
Master of Science, International Relations
2018 -
Completed a Master's degree in International Relations with a specialization in Conflict, War & Genocide. Conducted field research on necropolitics in Calais and wrote a thesis on sexual violence perpetrated by government forces in Syria and Sri Lanka.
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