JOHANNA GELVES REYES
Geneva
Summary
Strategic professional with 10 years of experience in international organizations, development, and multilateral partnerships. Proven track record in driving cross-sector collaboration, engaging high-level government officials, UN agencies, and civil society to shape policy and support sustainable development goals. Skilled in inter-agency coordination, stakeholder consultation, and resource mobilization, with a strong focus on data-driven decision-making and strategic execution in complex global environments. Committed to leveraging international cooperation to deliver transformative impact.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Policy Programme and Liaison Officer, Migration Governance Indicator (MGI) Team, Department of Data, Insight and Policy Coordination
UN International Organization for Migration (IOM)
04.2019 - 04.2025
- Established 15+ high-impact partnerships across regions, aligning with organizational priorities to expand resource mobilization and enhance IOM’s policy influence in key countries.
- Led 10+ cross-functional strategic initiatives, ensuring on-time delivery while improving internal coordination and accelerating project timelines across departments.
- Produced and presented 100+ data-driven reports to senior stakeholders, translating complex MGI findings into actionable insights that shaped strategic decisions in 50+ field missions.
Migration Policy Officer, Migration Governance Indicator (MGI) Team, Department of Data, Insight and Policy Coordination
UN International Organization for Migration (IOM)
10.2021 - 09.2023
- Coordinated the rollout of MGI assessments in 40+ countries, driving data-informed migration policy development and strengthening IOM’s strategic presence across four regions; directly supported policy integration in 15+ national contexts.
- Provided expert technical inputs to governments, enabling the development or revision of 30+ migration governance frameworks aligned with the GCM, SDGs, and IOM’s strategic objectives.
- Secured over $1M in funding through targeted stakeholder engagement and resource mobilization, while fostering long-term partnerships with donors, multilateral institutions, and government stakeholders.
Associate Policy Officer, GCM Unit, Department of International Cooperation and Partnership
UN International Organization for Migration (IOM)
06.2020 - 10.2021
- Advanced IOM’s strategic positioning within the United Nations system, supporting the promotion of the Global Compact for Migration across 20+ UN forums and directly influencing interagency migration dialogues.
- Coordinated activities of the UN Network on Migration, facilitating collaboration among 50+ UN entities and partners, resulting in joint guidance documents and increased policy coherence on migration governance.
- Contributed to policy development and research efforts, supporting the delivery of 15+ strategic publications and policy briefs that shaped IOM’s advocacy and positioning within key UN decision-making processes.
Consultant
Consultant, Multilateral Processes Division, Department of International Cooperation and Partnership
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Strengthened collaboration with UN agencies and international organizations, fostering over 20 cross-agency initiatives that advanced shared priorities on migration and sustainable development.
- Monitored SDG and UN Network on Migration developments, ensuring alignment with IOM’s strategic objectives and informing organizational positioning across key UN processes.
- Conducted research, analysis, and interagency coordination, contributing to the development of 10+ joint policy initiatives and supporting coherent migration responses within the UN framework.
Intern, Multilateral Processes Division
IOM
04.2019 - 12.2019
Researcher – Applied Research Project (Capstone)
The Geneva Graduate Insitute
04.2018 - 12.2018
- Led research on tools and methodologies to measure development in post-crisis and migration-affected contexts, with a focus on evidence-based policy solutions.
- Developed the capstone project “Localizing the SDGs,” offering actionable insights to align migration responses with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Contributed to IOM’s knowledge base, supporting strategic planning efforts through data-driven analysis in complex humanitarian and development settings.
Intern, Treaty Bodies Division
OHCHR
08.2018 - 11.2018
Assistant, Vice Presidency of Social Development
CAF - Development Bank for Latin America
10.2016 - 07.2017
- Coordinated human and financial resources to support effective project implementation, ensuring alignment with development priorities and compliance with budgetary guidelines.
- Supported the planning and execution of high-level meetings and events, contributing to smooth logistical operations and successful stakeholder engagement.
- Contributed to the design and management of the Division’s SharePoint platform, streamlining internal communication and improving access to key knowledge resources.
Intern, Executive President Office
CAF- Development Bank of Latin America
06.2015 - 02.2016
Education
MBA - EMBA
University of Geneva
Geneva, Switzerland09-2027
Master of Arts - Development Studies
The Geneva Graduate Institute (IHEID)
Geneva, Switzerland09-2019
Bachelor of Science - International Studies
Central University of Venezuela (UCV)
Caracas, Venezuela12.2015
Skills
- Strategic analysis
- Cross-functional project coordination
- Stakeholder engagement expertise
- Data analysis for strategic support
LANGUAGE
Spanish: Native
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
German: Fluent
Timeline
Migration Policy Officer, Migration Governance Indicator (MGI) Team, Department of Data, Insight and Policy Coordination
UN International Organization for Migration (IOM)
10.2021 - 09.2023
Associate Policy Officer, GCM Unit, Department of International Cooperation and Partnership
UN International Organization for Migration (IOM)
06.2020 - 10.2021
Consultant
Consultant, Multilateral Processes Division, Department of International Cooperation and Partnership
01.2020 - 05.2020
Intern, Multilateral Processes Division
IOM
04.2019 - 12.2019
Policy Programme and Liaison Officer, Migration Governance Indicator (MGI) Team, Department of Data, Insight and Policy Coordination
UN International Organization for Migration (IOM)
04.2019 - 04.2025
Intern, Treaty Bodies Division
OHCHR
08.2018 - 11.2018
Researcher – Applied Research Project (Capstone)
The Geneva Graduate Insitute
04.2018 - 12.2018
Assistant, Vice Presidency of Social Development
CAF - Development Bank for Latin America
10.2016 - 07.2017
Intern, Executive President Office
CAF- Development Bank of Latin America
06.2015 - 02.2016
MBA - EMBA
University of Geneva
Master of Arts - Development Studies
The Geneva Graduate Institute (IHEID)
Bachelor of Science - International Studies
Central University of Venezuela (UCV)
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