Seasoned EU Public Affairs Manager with a longstanding experience of the executive management of European civil society organizations (CSO's);
Director of CEJI -A Jewish Contribution to an Inclusive Europe, Brussels (1993-2005);
Director of ENAR (European Network against Racism and Xenophobia) (2005-2010)
European Project Manager -HIAS EUROPE (2022-2024);
A track record in the field of policy advocacy, a very good knowledge of the EU institutional environment and brussels based CSO's, and other stakeholder networks;
Good knowledge of the basics of EU project cycle management
Sound academic education in EU affairs- Bilingual French- English with knowledge of Spanish and German.
Vue d'ensemble
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Expérience
Consultant
CHARHON CONSULTANTS
02.2012 - 12.2024
Présentation de l'entreprise: Providing consultancy services in the area of European Union' Public Affairs Policies to Civil society organizations (CSO's) and European Trade Unions
Providing consultancy services in the area of European Union' Public Affairs Policies to Civil society organizations (CSO's) and European Trade Unions
EUROPEAN PROJECT MANAGER
HIAS EUROPE
Brussels
09.2022 - 10.2024
Présentation de l'entreprise: In charge of the operational implementation of EU funded projects funded under CERV grant programme, tasks included: Coordinated project deliverables across project partners teams (Training events, workshops, training programmes, brochures, communication outputs and External evaluation)
Coordinated project deliverables across project partners teams (Training events, workshops, training programmes, brochures, communication outputs and External evaluation)
Organized and led project meetings, ensuring follow-up on action items
Ensured that project timelines, milestones, and deliverables were aligned and achievable
Facilitated clear and efficient communication among all stakeholders
Oversaw project budget
Managed the writing of progress and periodic reports, briefing documents, policy papers etc
In charge of the operational implementation of EU funded projects funded under CERV grant programme, tasks included: Coordinated project deliverables across project partners teams (Training events, workshops, training programmes, brochures, communication outputs and External evaluation)
MANAGER ADMINISTRATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES
SOLIDAR
04.2019 - 03.2021
Présentation de l'entreprise: Deputizing the secretary general of SOLIDAR in the day-to-day management of the association including the overseeing of EU funded projects
Deputizing the secretary general of SOLIDAR in the day-to-day management of the association including the overseeing of EU funded projects
HEAD OF OPERATIONS AND EUROPEAN PROJECTS
IYMF
04.2012 - 12.2013
Présentation de l'entreprise: Managed European educational projects related to fostering the citizenship of Roma and socially disadvantaged children through arts education (Erasmus +, EU's Creative Europe); (grant writing, project coordination and reporting, event planning and organization; Handled relations with external stakeholders and donors
Managed European educational projects related to fostering the citizenship of Roma and socially disadvantaged children through arts education (Erasmus +, EU's Creative Europe); (grant writing, project coordination and reporting, event planning and organization; Handled relations with external stakeholders and donors
SENIOR EU PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND ADVOCACY MANAGER
IRFAM
03.2010 - 04.2012
Présentation de l'entreprise: Managed advocacy policies (action plans, policy responses, events and conferences, speeches and presentations) for the EUNOMAD network an EU funded project under, EuropeAid (DEVCO)
Managed advocacy policies (action plans, policy responses, events and conferences, speeches and presentations) for the EUNOMAD network an EU funded project under, EuropeAid (DEVCO)
DIRECTOR
ENAR
05.1993 - 09.2010
Présentation de l'entreprise: Piloted 3 year' strategy and annual operations
Managed EU Operating grant under EU'S PROGRESS EU's employment and social solidarity programme-2007/2013
Coordinated relations with EU institutions and intergovernmental bodies In charge of HR, fundraising and finances
Piloted 3 year' strategy and annual operations
Managed EU Operating grant under EU'S PROGRESS EU's employment and social solidarity programme-2007/2013
Coordinated relations with EU institutions and intergovernmental bodies In charge of HR, fundraising and finances
DIRECTOR
CEJI
12.1985 - 01.2005
Présentation de l'entreprise: In charge of daily operations
Represented organization within EU institutions / agencies, inter-governmental bodies (Council of Europe, OSCE, UN) and other stakeholders (Civil Society networks and foundations)
Initiated and managed EU funded training projects in field of non-discrimination, education and diversity education (EUs COMENIUS, SOCRATES programmes)
In charge of daily operations
Represented organization within EU institutions / agencies, inter-governmental bodies (Council of Europe, OSCE, UN) and other stakeholders (Civil Society networks and foundations)
Initiated and managed EU funded training projects in field of non-discrimination, education and diversity education (EUs COMENIUS, SOCRATES programmes)
Formation
Advanced Master - Interdisciplinary analysis of European construction
UCL-Saint Louis
01.2010 - 01.2011
Master - Sciences Politiques et Relations Internationales
ULB
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Commission of the European Communities
Compétences
Good communication skills gained through experience as a director at CEJI and ENAR
Les travailleurs autonomes en Europe, Pascale Charhon, 2019, https://smartbe.be/fr/comprendre/publications/education-permanente/les-travailleursautonomes-en-europe-action-collective-et-representation-dinterets-paroles-et-regardscroises/
The Future of Work in the Media, Arts & Entertainment Sector Meeting the Challenge of Atypical Working, Pascale Charhon and Dearbal Murphy, 2016, https://www.fim-musicians.org/wp-content/uploads/atypical-work-handbook-en.pdf
Langues
French
English
Spanish
Chronologie
EUROPEAN PROJECT MANAGER
HIAS EUROPE
09.2022 - 10.2024
MANAGER ADMINISTRATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES
SOLIDAR
04.2019 - 03.2021
HEAD OF OPERATIONS AND EUROPEAN PROJECTS
IYMF
04.2012 - 12.2013
Consultant
CHARHON CONSULTANTS
02.2012 - 12.2024
SENIOR EU PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND ADVOCACY MANAGER
IRFAM
03.2010 - 04.2012
Advanced Master - Interdisciplinary analysis of European construction
UCL-Saint Louis
01.2010 - 01.2011
DIRECTOR
ENAR
05.1993 - 09.2010
DIRECTOR
CEJI
12.1985 - 01.2005
Master - Sciences Politiques et Relations Internationales