Miriam Ocadiz

Co-lead programme development for a migrant-led organisation, turning community needs into practical initiatives and partnerships. Manage proposals, budgets, donor reporting and MEL, supporting funding and organisational sustainability. Build partnerships with civil society and international organisations, and lead stakeholder consultations to improve organisation planning.

Provide strategic and governance oversight for an international humanitarian organisation, advising on organisational planning, financial accountability, risk management and long-term sustainability. Support budgeting, donor compliance and fundraising accountability, strengthening internal processes and team capacity.

Led and deliver international programmes for 80+ participants across 13+ countries, managing planning, onboarding, logistics, budgets and evaluation. Managed 20+ partner relationships, translating stakeholder needs into collaborations and new opportunities. Coordinated contractors across communications and digital projects, expanding the Lab’s network into new regions.

Expanded my international portfolio into North Africa, building relationships across academia, diplomatic missions, civil society and international organisations. Developed a cross-sector network in Morocco and Turkey, identifying opportunities for new partnerships, events and collaborative projects.

Helped build and scale a global network from the ground up. Managed 50+ stakeholders across six regions and developed governance, onboarding and reporting systems for a 13-member Global Secretariat across eight countries. Led cross-functional communications, managed a flagship project with 100+ contributors, and supported fundraising.

Led a multi-country programme, managing stakeholders, delivery, budgets and evaluation. Secured and managed €16,000 in funding and built a long-term cross-sector partner network. Designed MEL systems turning stakeholder feedback into programme improvements. Led a €20,000+ international event in Cape Town, coordinating partners, logistics and 100+ participants across sectors.

Grade: N/A

Activities and societies: Network Building · Strategic Partnerships · International Stakeholder Management · Project Management · Programme Development · Fundraising · Budget Management · Cross-Sector Collaboration · Event Management · MEL · Leadership · Strategic Communications

Researched migration, social inclusion and knowledge inequalities in South Africa, working with migrants, NGOs, policymakers and universities. Built a cross-sector network of 20+ organisations and turned research into collaborations, publications and international initiatives.

Grade: 8.3

Activities and societies: International Fieldwork · Stakeholder Interviews · Cross-Cultural Communication · International Cooperation · Qualitative Analysis · Relationship Building · Independent Project Management · Research Communication

Researched international medical cooperation between Cuba and Mozambique, conducting fieldwork across both countries and 50+ interviews with healthcare professionals, public servants and other stakeholders. Analysed how international professionals navigate different cultural, institutional and political environments.

Grade: 7.8

Activities and societies: International Studies · Multilingual Communication · Cross-Cultural Analysis · Global Affairs · African Studies · Policy Analysis · Intercultural Communication · Academic Writing

Built a multidisciplinary foundation in international relations, politics, economics, culture and global affairs, with a regional focus on Africa. My thesis explored multilingualism and education in Equatorial Guinea, analysing how language policies and colonial legacies shape access to education and communication across diverse communities.