Anna Shum
Ferney-Voltaire
Summary
Dynamic and dependable professional with a strong interest in arms control and International Humanitarian Law. Possesses effective organizational skills and a passion for contributing to the field. Committed to supporting initiatives that enhance peace, security, and adherence to international law.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Programme Officer
Ammunition Management Advisory Team, GICHD
Geneva, Switzerland
09.2022 - Current
- Leading exploration of linkages between ammunition management, arms control and International Humanitarian Law, supporting the team with events related to multilateral processes.
- Acting as a coordinator for AMAT's activities in the EECCA region, acting as a focal point for the interlocutors from Ukraine.
- Managing the UN SaferGuard Validation process, including the validation exercise and roster of experts.
- Assisting with the programme and project design, including the development of work plans, concept notes, fundings proposals/concept notes, budgets and narrative reports
- Participating in and supporting planning, preparation and implementation of AMAT’s activities, including field travel to support missions.
Junior Programme Officer
Ammunition Management Advisory Team, GICHD
Geneva, Switzerland
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Conducting research for the Arms and Ammunition Management Validation System and NATO Building Integrity projects
- Providing assistance with planning and organizing activities for the UN SaferGuard Validation process.
- Supporting administrative processes, such as drafting and reviewing of consultancy contracts, expense reports, travel arrangements, agreements, minutes of meeting etc.
- Acting as a focal point for AMAT in the results-based management process, assisting programme manages in preparing project reporting forms.
Legal Research Intern
Arms And Conduct Of Hostilities Unit, ICRC
Geneva, Switzerland
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Conducting legal research and preparing research memoranda on the obligation to take precautions in attack with a specific focus on the duty to give effective advance warning and its implementation in the specific context of urban warfare.
- Researching practical challenges of ensuring safe evacuation of civilian population in the eastern part of Ukraine, drafting summaries for internal meetings.
- Identifying and providing overview of the national legislative documents of Ukraine, Russia and Belarus relevant to the domestic implementation of IHL and in particular trainings of the national armed forces on IHL.
Legal Analyst Trainee
Parliament of Ukraine
Kyiv, Ukraine
11.2019 - 06.2020
- Monitoring proposed national legislation and regulatory developments relevant to domestic implementation of IHL.
- Writing analytical assessments of the state efforts to ensure domestic implementation of IHL.
- Drafting reports evaluating effectiveness of the Minsk Agreements to restore main risks of the Steinmeier Formula as a means to implement measures under the Minsk Protocol.
Legal Analyst Trainee
SeeTarget
Kyiv, Ukraine
11.2018 - 11.2019
- conducting interviews and compiling reports on human rights violations of Crimean Tatars since 2014 via conducting interviews.
Legal Intern
International Commerce & Trade Practice Group
Kyiv, Ukraine
08.2018 - 10.2018
- Drafting legal memorandum on the sanctions regime in Ukraine, their practical application to the operation of the client’s subsidiaries in Ukraine.
- Drafting reports and client alerts explaining the latest-up-to-date regulatory developments that impact companies and individuals affected by the sanctions regime in Ukraine.
Legal Intern
Sterling & Law Associates
London, United Kingdom
11.2016 - 04.2017
- Answering and directing calls, organizing and scheduling appointments, keeping client files organized and up to date in paper and in electronic format, organizing case fees collection.
- Formatting legal documents, drafting cover letters and skeleton arguments, filling in asylum, citizenship and visa applications under supervision of the immigration lawyer.
- Interviewing clients and corresponding with the Home Office.
Education
LL.M. in International Humanitarian Law and International Human Rights Law -
Geneva Academy of IHL And IHRL
10.2021
LL.B. (Hons) Law -
University of Westminster
01.2018
LL.B. (Hons) Law -
University of Westminster
01.2018
Foundation Programme in Humanities and Law -
City University
01.2015
Skills
- Native Ukrainian
- Fluent English
- Basic Polish
Volunteer Experience
Vice Student Ambassador of Aspiring Solicitors in the University of Westminster
London, UK, 01/2017, 05/2017
- Supporting and developing initiatives of the Student Ambassador at campus and monitoring performance of the executive team.
- Organizing law fairs and networking events to connect students from under-represented backgrounds with legal professionals.
Training
- Ammunition and Staff Assessment Visit Course 2023 by MSAG and Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport, Switzerland
- Conflict Prevention and Resolution through Arms Control, Disarmament and Non-proliferation in the OSCE Area, OSCE-UNODA Scholarship for Peace 2023
Timeline
Programme Officer
Ammunition Management Advisory Team, GICHD
09.2022 - Current
Junior Programme Officer
Ammunition Management Advisory Team, GICHD
09.2021 - 08.2022
Legal Research Intern
Arms And Conduct Of Hostilities Unit, ICRC
02.2021 - 06.2021
Legal Analyst Trainee
Parliament of Ukraine
11.2019 - 06.2020
Legal Analyst Trainee
SeeTarget
11.2018 - 11.2019
Legal Intern
International Commerce & Trade Practice Group
08.2018 - 10.2018
Legal Intern
Sterling & Law Associates
11.2016 - 04.2017
LL.M. in International Humanitarian Law and International Human Rights Law -
Geneva Academy of IHL And IHRL
LL.B. (Hons) Law -
University of Westminster
LL.B. (Hons) Law -
University of Westminster
Foundation Programme in Humanities and Law -
City University