Mouna El Moudni
Rabat
Summary
Migration and protection specialist with 5+ years of experience in humanitarian and human rights programming across North Africa and Europe. Skilled in project management, capacity building, and policy dialogue with governments, human rights institutions, and UN agencies. Strong technical expertise in protection, gender and inclusion (PGI), safe referrals, and youth inclusion. Experienced in fragile and conflict-affected contexts, with a track record of strengthening institutional partnerships and delivering results-based programmes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Country Coordinator & Project Manager
Danish Institute for Human Rights
07.2024 - Current
- Coordinated partnerships with Ministry of Justice, national human rights institutions, and embassies to align with national reform priorities.
- Designed and facilitated capacity-building workshops on human rights and inclusion, reaching 30+ participants per training.
- Led Youth Inclusion & Human Rights project, integrating rights-based approaches in fragile contexts.
- Oversaw MEAL processes, ensuring evidence-based reporting and donor accountability.
- Drafted work plans, budgets, and concept notes; secured new partnerships with public institutions and diplomatic missions.
Outreach Associate
International Institute of Humanitarian Law
06.2023 - 09.2024
- Engaged with UNHCR, IOM, and foreign missions to expand humanitarian training participation and partnerships.
- Coordinated outreach and secured participation of 100+ international experts in migration/protection capacity-building.
- Produced analytical reports on humanitarian trends, supporting programme design and donor engagement.
- Negotiated new collaborations with UN and government entities to strengthen institutional networks.
RSD Coordinator
UNHCR
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Managed refugee status determination casework, coordinating interviews and records in line with UNHCR standards.
- Served as first point of contact for asylum seekers, ensuring timely referrals and access to protection services.
- Supported eligibility officers with case preparation and documentation.
Coordinator
Hijra Legal Clinic
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Coordinated legal assistance and appeals for asylum seekers, ensuring access to legal documentation.
- Facilitated safe referrals and communication between clients, legal advisors, and institutions.
- Supported data management and reporting to strengthen accountability.
Education
MA - European Interdisciplinary Studies
College of Europe
01.2023
MA - International Relations & European Studies
University of Szeged
01.2021
Exchange Semester - European Affairs
Institut d’Études Politiques de Lille
01.2020
BA - Political Science
University of Mohammed V
01.2019
Skills
- Migration & Protection Programming (SGBV prevention, child protection, safe referrals)
- Capacity Building & Training Design (state actors, NGOs, youth groups)
- Policy Dialogue & Advocacy (MoJ, CNDH, diplomatic missions)
- Results-Based Project Management (RBM, MEAL, proposal writing, donor reporting)
- Strategic Partnerships (UNHCR, IOM, Red Cross/NGOs, national institutions)
- Multilingual & Cross-Cultural Communication (Arabic, French, English, Spanish)
- IT: Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Excel, Google Workspace
- Project Management: Preparing for CAPM (PMI) Certification, 2025
- Strong organizational and facilitation skills (high-level events, workshops, dialogues)
Languages
Languages: Arabic (native), French (native), English (fluent C1/C2), Spanish (basic A2)
Timeline
Country Coordinator & Project Manager
Danish Institute for Human Rights
07.2024 - Current
Outreach Associate
International Institute of Humanitarian Law
06.2023 - 09.2024
RSD Coordinator
UNHCR
08.2021 - 04.2022
Coordinator
Hijra Legal Clinic
01.2021 - 07.2021
MA - International Relations & European Studies
University of Szeged
Exchange Semester - European Affairs
Institut d’Études Politiques de Lille
BA - Political Science
University of Mohammed V
MA - European Interdisciplinary Studies
College of Europe