Arianna Tanganelli
Brussels
Summary
Policy and research professional specialising in EU-funded international development and communication programmes. Experienced in multi-country project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and monitoring & evaluation across Africa, Asia, and Europe. Skilled in proposal drafting, donor reporting, and cross-cultural collaboration, with a commitment to evidence-based, ethical, and inclusive programming.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Executive
Verian
03.2024 - Current
- Coordinate EU-funded research and evaluation projects for DG INTPA, HaDEA, DG JUST, and ECDC, focusing on public-health communication, civic engagement, and global-development campaigns.
- Manage multi-country qualitative and quantitative fieldwork across Africa, Asia, and Europe; oversee suppliers, budgets, timelines, and quality control.
- Draft methodological reports, data analysis plans, and donor deliverables ensuring accuracy, coherence, and compliance with EC standards.
- Liaise with client institutions and partners (NOVA, EHMA, UCL) to harmonise outputs, organise webinars and community events, and present interim findings.
- Contribute to proposal development, budgeting, and dissemination materials for international stakeholders.
Project Officer
Humanitarian Operations
11.2022 - 01.2024
- Supported programme design and implementation to deliver standardised and inclusive education opportunities.
- Conducted stakeholder mapping and outreach to strengthen partnerships with local actors and institutions.
- Led awareness and communication efforts to promote the organisation’s mission and community engagement.
- Oversaw curriculum management for children aged 3–9, ensuring alignment with national education policies and child-protection standards.
Communications and Outreach Intern
UCL European Institute
11.2022 - 07.2023
- Coordinated communication and outreach activities, managing social media channels (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook) and website content on Drupal.
- Recruited and supervised contributors to the UCL Europe Blog and led a team of six student ambassadors to enhance engagement and visibility.
- Planned and delivered events including policy workshops, expert panels, and public discussions involving government representatives and academics.
- Supported academic activities such as the EU Law in Practice module, contributing to curriculum resources and reading list preparation.
Corporate Communications Assistant
Deoleo SA
09.2019 - 08.2020
- Strengthened internal communication across international offices by creating a new global news-sharing system and managing the company’s intranet and community platforms during the COVID-19 lockdown.
- Coordinated external communications, producing website, social media, and newsletter content in collaboration with partner agencies.
- Supported the redesign of the corporate website by liaising with back-end developers, guiding front-end design, and coordinating content creation through field visits to production sites.
- Acted as focal point for the UN Global Compact Network and contributed to the company’s 2020 ESG and Sustainability Report.
Education
AEL - The Law of the European Union
European University Institute
Italy06.2023
MSc - European Politics and Policy
University College London
United Kingdom09.2022
BSc - International Politics (4-year with work placement)
University of Surrey
United Kingdom06.2021
Executive diploma - undefined
Escuela de Empresa
Spain06.2020
Skills
- Communication & coordination
- Multilingual/ multicultural teamwork
Languages: Italian (native), English (C2), Spanish (C1), French (A2)
Core skills:
- Research & analysis
- Programme & Project Management
- Digital & IT – Proficient in Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Forsta, and online collaboration tools Experienced in CRM (Drupal, Mailchimp), social media management, and visual communication (Canva, Adobe Pro) Basic knowledge of R Studio
Timeline
Research Executive
Verian
03.2024 - Current
Project Officer
Humanitarian Operations
11.2022 - 01.2024
Communications and Outreach Intern
UCL European Institute
11.2022 - 07.2023
Corporate Communications Assistant
Deoleo SA
09.2019 - 08.2020
Executive diploma - undefined
Escuela de Empresa
AEL - The Law of the European Union
European University Institute
MSc - European Politics and Policy
University College London
BSc - International Politics (4-year with work placement)
University of Surrey
Community Service & Volunteer Work
Young European Movement (YEM) UK, Campaigner, UK, 2023, I worked as campaigner designer on the campaign strategy for YEM UK’s 2023/24 mandate, aiming to reintegrate the UK into the Erasmus and Horizon programs. My tasks included stakeholder mapping of relevant academics, networking to gain project supporters, event planning, coordinating newsletter and social media efforts, managing email campaigns, and conducting desk research on UK policy developments.
Publications and seminars
- For International Public Policy Review (IPPR) at UCL
- “Climate action might finally become a priority for Australian policymakers” (link) May 2022
- “Abortion rights are backsliding in the US and Europe”. (link) May 2022
- “A dietary shift is the key link between people’s health and the planet”. (link) April 2022
- “Debunking information on Ukraine’s war. An analysis of Russia’s false narrative” (link) Feb. 2022
- For Democratic Erosion Blog
- “Institutional Response to the Covid-19 pandemic in Italy” (link) May 2021
- For Incite Politics Magazine
- “Lunar New Year implications on migration, pollution and GDP growth” (link) Feb 2021
Academic projects
- MSc dissertation: To what extent does the issue of human rights influence EU commercial dealings with China, and why? – the case of CAI.
- This dissertation is a case study of the legislative process surrounding the Comprehensive Agreement on Investment (CAI) between the EU and China, focusing on the internal dealings within the European Parliament. The study aimed to understand the nature of the human rights dialogue between the EU and China and to determine the extent to which human rights concerns impact the EU’s decision-making on economic and financial policies with China, from the perspective of the EP.
- BSc final project: Exploring Chinese influence on Italian economic policy.
- This project examined the Memorandum of Understanding between China and Italy (2021) concerning Italy’s entry into the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), one of China’s most significant external policies. The study aimed to understand the history of Italy-China relations and assess the internal political dynamics within Italy that led to it becoming the first G7 member to join the BRI.
Work projects at Verian
DG JUST – Evaluation of CERV communication campaign, I performed desk research of the campaign strategy and key metrics, online survey design and fieldwork monitoring, and stakeholder consultation to assess the communication campaign of 2024-25 run for the promotion of the CERV programme. In particular, through this study we assessed the effectiveness of the campaign goals against it’s performance in the media channels used and through qualitative and quantitative data collected in key countries targeted once the campaign was over., JRC - Evaluation of the Young Citizens Assembly on Pollinators, I supported the team in this pilot project with a strong experimental dimension through conducting Media analysis, drafting the direct observations data collection tool, observing and evaluating the assemblies engagement and delivery, and transforming these observations in actual recommendations using the Real-Time Evaluation method., ECDC - Building a community of practice in the social and behavioural sciences for the prevention of communicable diseases in the EU/EEA - Lots 1, 2, and 3 (OJ/2023/DPR/25823), I performed stakeholder mapping for EU member states, ensuring that relevant parties were identified and engaged in the project’s efforts. I worked on the stakeholder engagement and communications of ECDC Lighthouse online community of practice on Open social and other platforms. I designed and managed the stakeholder contacts database for outreach and monitoring purposes. I curated the outreach and communication materials such as event invitations, reminders, welcome messages, newsletters, social media posts, speakers’ invitations, and more. I organised and delivered learning events such as webinars and panels with over 500 participants each time. I supported in the monitoring reports drafting and the general well-being of the community of practice development., DG INTPA – Global Gateway energy campaign 2024-25 assessment, I am part of the team that led the study in 9 countries extra-EU (Bangladesh, Cameroon, Chile, Colombia, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Mozambique, Tanzania, and Vietnam) to pre- and post-test the energy campaign part of the Global Gateway project. The study includes 9 focus groups in the pre-testing and a 100-sample-survey for the post-testing in the same countries. I led the communication with suppliers and translators for the set-up of the study, coordinated the data collection, and worked on the report with the final findings from the pre-testing., DG COMM - Post-campaign Report on European Elections 2024, In this project, I compiled the country fiches with data and short summary from the evaluation report of the European Parliament’s institutional campaign strategy., DG COMM - EB qualitative study on Europeans media consumption, As a team member of this study project, which involved 42 focus groups across 21 member states, I coordinated with national suppliers for focus group delivery, collected data, and organized briefings and debriefings. I conducted both preliminary and in-depth data analysis using AI tools, contributed to final report writing, and prepared national reports and presentations., HaDEA - Overcoming Obstacles to Vaccination, In this project, I created and delivered daily communications content for social media posts, managed the project’s website, and coordinated bi-monthly newsletters to ensure consistent and effective communication., DG CNECT - foresight study on the future of digital citizen participation platforms, I was responsible for desk research on digital citizen participation platforms, supporting expert interviews and analysis, and preparing and delivering both online and in-person expert workshops, with stakeholders from civil society, policymakers and researchers. Additionally, I contributed to the input and output papers, and the final issue paper of the study.
Additional information
- Campaigner for Youth European Movement (YEM): Contributed to youth participation and EU policy awareness activities, supporting communication and outreach initiatives.
- Academic engagement: Organised and led university conferences and contributed to publications on European integration and democratic participation. Co-founded European society.
- Journalism & media internships: Completed short internships with local and online media outlets, contributing articles and supporting editorial research on International and social issues.