Juan Francisco Luna Lasso
Geneva
Summary
Highly motivated professional with 5 years of experience in international cooperation, development and human rights, including 3 years of field experience. Committed to advancing the use of new technologies for conflict prevention and peacebuilding in complex scenarios.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Assistant
Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights - OHCHR
Geneva
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Conducted human rights assessments for official country visits by 11 Mandate Holders, including a detailed section on the existing policies in each country, relevant to the expertise of each Mandate
- Improved the drafting process for thematic reports by establishing research parameters and report structure
- Created data banks that decreased the time required to find and analyze human rights issues documented in cases and complaints addressed to Mandate Holders
- Engaged in several sessions of the Human Rights Council (HRC50 and HRC51).
- Collaborated in the preparation of side events and meetings held by Mandate Holders.
Digital Inclusion Consultant
Beekee
Geneva
03.2022 - 11.2022
- Designed the expansion strategy of the organization by identifying three potential scenarios of growth, resulting in a better understanding of the digital context in Egypt, Ethiopia, and Mexico.
- Proposed and structured the implementation of digital education programmes for migrants and refugees in Egypt, Ethiopia and Mexico.
- Identified and engaged several stakeholders, expanding the organization's network of partners in Egypt, Ethiopia, and Mexico.
- Evaluated the potential risks and benefits of promoting virtual education in areas with low connectivity and digital access, increasing the effectiveness of virtual education programs.
Special Assistant (P2)
United Nations Development Programme & United Nations Resident Coordinator Office
Bogota
09.2019 - 09.2021
- Provided logistical and analytical services to the UNDP Representative and RCO team, before, during and after High-Level meetings at national and international levels, including the visit of the UN Deputy Secretary General to Colombia
- Advised the UNDP Representative and their immediate team in the generation of inputs for speeches, presentations, and thematic reports, including during the launch of the Human Development Report 2021 in Colombia.
- Coordinated and monitored local programmes that involved the United Nations Multi-Partner Trust Fund, UN Agencies, and relevant stakeholders.
- Facilitated distribution of complex and sensitive information among executives to support top-tier organizational decision-making.
Senior Researcher and Data Analyst
United Nations Department of Safety and Security - UNDSS
Bogota
01.2018 - 08.2019
- Organized thematic meetings on the humanitarian situation in the country with UNCT, Government and Civil Society partners.
- Produced analytical documents, quantitative and qualitative thematic papers, and visual presentations for the UN Protection Cluster, the UNCT and regional UN offices.
- Served as focal point between the Information Unit of UNDSS and humanitarian groups.
- Assessed UN programs to identify risks or problems to determine appropriate responses.
E-Government and Digital Inclusion Consultant
Nova Grupo de Consultoría
Bogota
09.2017 - 03.2018
- Generated a concise map of digital policies that were adopted by the government of Colombia.
- Mapped potential allies and areas of expansion within the national context.
- Advised the implementation of the Digital Government Manual by the Governor's Office of Cundinamarca and the Mayor's Office of Bogotá.
- Guided the adoption of the national digital framework by the Virgilio Barco Foundation.
International Leadership Intern
Permanent Mission of Colombia to the United Nations
Geneva
01.2017 - 07.2017
- Represented Colombia to the WSIS Forum and AI for Good Summit, helping to position the country's digital agenda at the international level.
- Collaborated in the preparation of the follow-up document to the policies for the implementation of the SDGs of the UN member states, which helped to identify areas requiring further attention.
Education
M.A. - Development Studies
Geneva Graduate Institute (IHEID)
Geneva - Switzerland09.2023
B.A. - Political Science And International Affairs
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
Bogota - Colombia07.2017
High School Diploma -
The Victoria School
Bogota - ColombiaSkills
- Project Development
- Project Implementation
- Project Tracking
- Data Analysis
- Stakeholder Relations
- Work Planning and Prioritization
Languages
Spanish, English
First Language
French
Advanced
C1
Portuguese
Intermediate
B1
Russian
Beginner
A1
Affiliations
- Panelist at the ECOSOC Youth Forum Side Event on “Youth Volunteering in the Decade for Action”.
- Led a group of Colombian young leaders to the UN75 Youth Plenary.
Certification
- Designing a Multidimensional Poverty Certificate ▪ University of Oxford.
- Transitional Justice and Peace Building ▪ United Nations Institute for Training and Research.
- Youth and Peacebuilding ▪ United Nations Institute for Training and Research.
- Strengthening Civilian Capacities and Unarmed Civilian Protection ▪ United Nations Institute for Training and Research.
- Conflict Series 1, 2 & 3 ▪ United Nations Institute for Training and Research.
- Human Security in Post-Conflict Interventions ▪ United Nations Institute for Training and Research.
Timeline
Research Assistant
Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights - OHCHR
06.2022 - 12.2022
Digital Inclusion Consultant
Beekee
03.2022 - 11.2022
Special Assistant (P2)
United Nations Development Programme & United Nations Resident Coordinator Office
09.2019 - 09.2021
Senior Researcher and Data Analyst
United Nations Department of Safety and Security - UNDSS
01.2018 - 08.2019
E-Government and Digital Inclusion Consultant
Nova Grupo de Consultoría
09.2017 - 03.2018
International Leadership Intern
Permanent Mission of Colombia to the United Nations
01.2017 - 07.2017
M.A. - Development Studies
Geneva Graduate Institute (IHEID)
B.A. - Political Science And International Affairs
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
High School Diploma -
The Victoria School
- Designing a Multidimensional Poverty Certificate ▪ University of Oxford.
- Transitional Justice and Peace Building ▪ United Nations Institute for Training and Research.
- Youth and Peacebuilding ▪ United Nations Institute for Training and Research.
- Strengthening Civilian Capacities and Unarmed Civilian Protection ▪ United Nations Institute for Training and Research.
- Conflict Series 1, 2 & 3 ▪ United Nations Institute for Training and Research.
- Human Security in Post-Conflict Interventions ▪ United Nations Institute for Training and Research.
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