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Olivianne WOHLHAUSER

Geneva,Switzerland

Summary

Human rights professional specializing in international law and policy with proven expertise in multi-stakeholder engagement. Strong problem-solving abilities and adept at coordinating project execution across various initiatives, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results. Recognized for enhancing collaboration and communication within diverse multicultural teams.

Overview

years of professional experience

years of post-secondary education

Work history

Junior Associate Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerement

UN Women

Chisinau

2025.02 - 2026.03

Supported implementation of monitoring and reporting on programmes under the Country Office Strategic Note.
Assisted in drafting 5 project proposals for climate resilience initiatives that align with donor requirements, including budgets, results frameworks, and terms of reference.
Conducted research on legal and policy matters to develop project materials and draft 2 background papers on the Women, Peace, and Security agenda as well as communications materials on gender-based violence.
Collaborated with the UN country team and civil society stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of 2 EU-funded project outputs and reporting aligned with the sustainable development goals.

Legal Intern – Climate & Energy Programme

Center for International Environmental Law

Geneva

2024.04 - 2024.10

Synthesised key outcomes of seven human rights council sessions, integrating diverse stakeholder positions to inform and strengthen advocacy efforts.
Assisted in operational and administrative aspects of multi-stakeholder retreats with 2 UN special rapporteurs and 10+ civil society organisations.
Coordinated online events and civil society group calls of 20+ participants to bolster human rights and climate change advocacy initiatives.
Analysed international law documents to support research on accountability and reparation mechanisms in relation to climate harms.
Prepared background document on international law and climate litigation to guide advocacy decisions and documented government interventions for reporting purposes.

Policy and Communications Intern

Platform on Disaster Displacement (UNOPS)

Geneva

2023.04 - 2024.01

Drafted briefing materials and reports on various policy issues at the nexus of humanitarian and development.
Supported the planning and logistical organisation of high-level meetings and events during key international forums such as the Human Rights Council and COP28, enhancing outreach efforts.
Enhanced team engagement during high-level events by managing senior staff agendas and securing donor support for events.
Built and maintained effective working relationships with key stakeholder (government representatives, UN agencies, CSO) to achieve coordinated advocacy message.
Coordinated civil society consultations to collect input to influence the development of the gender action plan of the Sendai Framework.

Conference Volunteer

University of Oslo

Oslo, Norway

2022.04 - 2022.10

Assisted in organising the 2022 Oslo International Environmental Law Conference by managing daily logistics and communication flows.
Coordinated speaker presentations based on thematic clusters to facilitate the delivery of technical sessions on environmental governance.
Supported the optimisation of conference logistics through the development and maintenance of the website and email address.
Adapted work hours to cover nights, weekends, and bank holidays as required.

Research and Legal Assistant

Swiss Competence Center Against Forced Marriage

Zurich

2021.08 - 2022.07

Provided legal counselling and case support to individuals affected by forced marriage and GBV.
Advised on the civil society report to the Council of Europe (GREVIO) on Switzerland’s implementation of the Istanbul Convention.
Developed advocacy materials and case studies to support women’s rights advocacy.
Conducted legal and comparative research on GBV, harmful practices, and asylum law, contributing to national monitoring processes.

Administrative Associate

Department of Health and Social Affairs

Fribourg

2021.03 - 2021.12

Provided administrative and operational support during the COVID-19 emergency response, ensuring inclusive delivery of public health services.
Managed large-scale data entry and documentation for the state-run vaccination programme, ensuring compliance with health and regulatory requirements.
Coordinated client communications and scheduling in a high-pressure environment, requiring rapid adaptation to evolving public health protocols.

Intern for the Information Platform

humanrights.ch

Bern

2020.09 - 2021.02

Assisted in conducting research and analysis on implementation of international law and human rights standards.
Supported the preparation of legal analysis and articles for the organisation's website.
Helped monitor parliamentary activities to identify legislative risks and opportunities affecting human rights in Switzerland.
Contributed to the coordination of the annual meetings for a national network of NGOs to strengthen information-sharing and collective advocacy efforts.

Chairwomen (Volunteer)

OFI/OBI (Education Access Program for Refugees)

Fribourg, Switzerland

2018.02 - 2020.06

Spearheaded the design and development of a university project aimed at facilitating refugee access to higher education.
Managed the 4 member committee to oversee project execution and drive strategic outcomes.
Secured funding from university and co-managed the annual budget.
Oversaw the project schedule and conducted regular monitoring of progress.
Directed recruitment, training, and coordination of 5+ volunteer mentors for enhanced participant support.
Facilitated collaboration with universities, civil society, and community organisations to optimise resources.

Education

Master of Law (MLaw) - International Law

University of Zurich

Switzerland

2020.09 - 2022.10

Bachelor of Law (BLaw) -

University of Fribourg