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Anke Kluppels

Anke Kluppels

(She/her)
Amsterdam

Summary

Passionate and dynamic professional with a deep commitment to feminist ideals and social justice, particularly in the areas of climate justice, peace, and security. Experienced in program management and advocacy, dedicated to driving positive change and promoting inclusive societies. Strategic and analytical thinker, adept at developing and implementing initiatives that address systemic inequalities and promote diversity and inclusion and navigating complex landscapes, forging partnerships, and mobilizing resources to create lasting impact. Experienced organizer, adept at planning and coordinating events and initiatives that promote awareness and action. Skilled in managing complex projects, engaging stakeholders, and fostering collaborative partnerships to achieve transformative results.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages

Work History

International Programme Officer Economic Justice

Friends of the Earth International
Amsterdam
06.2022 - Current

International Program Officer Climate Justice and Energy program/Economic Justice and Resisting Neolibralism programme

  • Supported the implementation of program activities, including trainings, program meetings, and the development of communication materials, as well as lobby and advocacy efforts.
  • Managed grants, ensuring effective monitoring, reporting, and compliance.
  • Assisted in the funding process for national member group lobby and advocacy work as outlined in program plans, and actively monitored the progress.
  • Represented FoEI in relevant alliances, while providing support for funding processes.
  • Supported inclusive organizing, ensuring that voices and feminist perspectives from the Global South are represented. Supported programs on gender justice and dismantling patriarchy.

Programme Manager / Policy Advisor

Gender, Peace & Security - PAX
Utrecht
08.2014 - 06.2021

  • Developed, implemented, and evaluated strategic policies within PAX and its alliances in the field of gender and conflict, ensuring that PAX has the necessary frameworks and tools to conduct its work in a gender-sensitive or gender-transformative manner.
  • Initiated, developed, and conducted political lobbying and policy influencing at the national and international level (EU, UN, NATO), representing PAX in external platforms and networks. This contributed to positioning PAX as a relevant player in the field of Gender, Peace, and Security.
  • Provided advice and guidance to senior leadership, program teams, and partners to ensure the integration of gender across the organization in program development and implementation, political lobbying, monitoring and evaluation, communication, and constituency activities.
  • Facilitated creative capacity strengthening and learning processes, developed practical tools, and provided training to staff and partners in East Africa and the MENA region.
  • Identified potential partners and developed proposals for new activities and innovations in East Africa, Ukraine, Colombia and MENA.
  • Provided input for fundraising initiatives to ensure that proposed programs and activities are at a minimum gender-sensitive and, where possible, gender-transformative.
  • Developed and shared knowledge and information on Gender, Peace, and Security, contributing to the capacity building of PAX colleagues and partners.
  • Initiated PAX's advocacy work on feminist foreign policy.
  • Temporarily managed the South Sudan office in Juba

Programme Officer

West Africa & Madagascar - CARE Netherlands
The Hague, Netherlands
12.2013 - 07.2014
  • Conducted monitoring and evaluation of projects in West Africa and Madagascar in collaboration with CARE International country offices.
  • Managed contracts for multiple projects in West Africa and Madagascar.
  • Provided guidance, coaching, and training to CARE country teams in developing high-quality project proposals and report on peacebuilding and Disaster Risk Reduction.

Programme Coordinator

Conflict Transformation, Oxfam Novib
Juba, Sudan
10.2012 - 12.2013
  • Managed the South Sudan Peace and Prosperity Promotion Program across three states in South Sudan, overseeing a 5.5 Million Euro budget.
  • Strengthened Oxfam Novib's knowledge and expertise in Conflict Transformation.
  • Supervised the program's finance and administrative staff on a day-to-day basis, while coordinating with implementing partners and Oxfam affiliates.
  • Led the operationalization and rollout of the program, including liaison with partners, organization and facilitation of workshops, and representation of Oxfam Novib in relevant external forums.
  • Ensured high-quality project planning, monitoring, evaluation, and learning processes.

Institutional Funding Officer

Oxfam Novib
Juba, Sudan
02.2012 - 10.2012
  • Designed and managed the Peace and Prosperity Promotion Programme for South Sudan.
  • Provided programmatic and technical advice to the program team.
  • Led fundraising and acquisition efforts with institutional donors and private foundations.
  • Conducted donor mapping and developed the country funding strategy aligned with the Oxfam-wide country strategy for South Sudan.
  • Established and expanded contacts with embassies and donor institutions, expanding the donor network.

Regional Programme Officer

SIHA
05.2010 - 01.2012
  • Advocacy: Monitored government policies and human rights violations across the Horn of Africa and managed advocacy projects for the Horn country programs.
  • Drafted statements and press releases for the Violence Against Women campaign, campaign for the ratification of the African Protocol in Sudan, and Public Order Regime campaign. Actively participated in various regional and international meetings.
  • Led research for a policy paper on women in prison and the implications of customary law in South Sudan.
  • Coordinated various research initiatives, such as the status of women in Sudan (in collaboration with the University of Khartoum) and women's economic participation.
  • Project management: Conducted strategic project planning, oversaw project implementation, prepared promotional materials, wrote progress reports, and coordinated with country offices.
  • Fundraising: Identified new opportunities and coordinated program design, proposal development, and new program initiatives.
  • Monitoring and Evaluation: Oversaw the development and execution of project deliverables, led project planning, budgeting, action plans, and monitoring processes.
  • Coordinated and reviewed all SIHA publications and outgoing communications.

Programme Officer/Team Administrator

Horn of Africa - Oxfam Novib
The Hague, Netherlands
09.2008 - 05.2010
  • Coordinated the start-up phase of a large education/health/sanitation program in South Sudan.
  • Monitored and evaluated partner programs, discussing implementation, relevant developments, and tracing the obtained results.
  • Designed tailor-made project proposals and budgets with local partners to accommodate corporate social responsibility programs.

Education

Master of Arts - History of Society

Erasmus University of Rotterdam
Rotterdam
09.2006 - 08.2009

Exchange Programme - History

University of Stellenbosch
South Africa
01.2008 - 08.2008

Bachelor of Arts - History and Dutch

Katholieke Hogeschool Leuven
09.2002 - 06.2005

Additional Information

  • Actively involved in social, environmental, and feminist movements, as a passionate organizer; co-founder of the Women's March (now Feminst March Netherlands
  • Passionate about nature and the environment, finding solace and inspiration through activities such as hiking, running, and cycling.
  • Strong believer in the interconnectedness of physical and mental well-being, promoting a healthy and active lifeste

Timeline

International Programme Officer Economic Justice

Friends of the Earth International
06.2022 - Current

Programme Manager / Policy Advisor

Gender, Peace & Security - PAX
08.2014 - 06.2021

Programme Officer

West Africa & Madagascar - CARE Netherlands
12.2013 - 07.2014

Programme Coordinator

Conflict Transformation, Oxfam Novib
10.2012 - 12.2013

Institutional Funding Officer

Oxfam Novib
02.2012 - 10.2012

Regional Programme Officer

SIHA
05.2010 - 01.2012

Programme Officer/Team Administrator

Horn of Africa - Oxfam Novib
09.2008 - 05.2010

Exchange Programme - History

University of Stellenbosch
01.2008 - 08.2008

Master of Arts - History of Society

Erasmus University of Rotterdam
09.2006 - 08.2009

Bachelor of Arts - History and Dutch

Katholieke Hogeschool Leuven
09.2002 - 06.2005
Anke Kluppels(She/her)