THIRI SAN
Melbourne
Summary
With eight years of working experiences in humanitarian, development, gender-based violence (GBV), women empowerment and research fields, I bring advanced skills and knowledge to deliver gender related projects with high quality and efficiency. Additionally, I am self-motivated, with good communication skills and the ability to manage workloads under strict deadlines and pressures with minimal supervision. I am passionate about supporting disadvantaged communities in humanitarian, development, and conflict-related emergency settings, with a focus on addressing and resolving gender-based violence, inequality, and oppression across Southeast Asia.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
PROTECTION SPECIALIST (GBV)
Danish Refugee Council
03.2020 - 08.2022
- As a protection specialist, my primary responsibilities in the GBV prevention and response program included serving as the PSEA focal point, conducting capacity-building trainings, mentoring, and coaching project staffs, conducting safety audit assessments, implementing the Girl Shine life-skills project for adolescent girls, and rolling out the EMAP (Engaging Men through Accountability Practice) curriculum.
SENIOR GENDER CONSULTANT
Factive Consulting
08.2019 - 08.2020
- With the support of the principal consultant, I led a local research team in conducting research projects in private and humanitarian sectors in Myanmar
- My main responsibilities involved coordinating with clients, conducting literature reviews, developing research questions, conducting data collection activities, analyzing data and assisting in producing reports
- We completed groundbreaking research on 'Employer Supported Childcare' in Myanmar's private sectors, contributing valuable insights that enhance workplace policies and support for working parents (This report is available on the IFC website)
- Completed a situation analysis for women's economic empowerment in the rubber sector for Care Myanmar and in the agriculture sector for DaNa Facility
- I authored case study stories for the ILO- GIP project, showcasing the life stories and struggles of successful women in garment sector of Myanmar (It can be read on the ILO website)
- I delivered a 'How to Write Survey' training for garment HR personnel in coordination with the H&M brand in Myanmar
FREELANCE CONSULTANT
Danish Refugee Council
11.2019 - 01.2020
- I worked as a freelance consultant for the Danish Refugee Council on a short analysis project to identify 'Success Factors in Resilience to Shocks' while implementing a GBV remote program in Rakhine state
- In this project, I developed qualitative questionnaire tools, conducted interviews, analyzed data, and produced report and recommendations
GENDER EQUALITY AND WOMEN EMPOWERMENT SPECIALIST
UNODC
03.2019 - 07.2019
- I completed and implemented a gender action plan for the Green Gold Cooperative of coffee farmers at UNODC
- Provided technical support to social extensionists for the implementation of social and gender activities in the project area
- I conducted gender mainstreaming trainings for staff from agriculture and forest teams, equipping them with necessary skills to apply gender lenses in the implementation of project activities
NATIONAL GENDER CONSULTANT
Factive Consulting
07.2018 - 02.2019
- I led a local research team in conducting groundbreaking research on 'Respectful Workplace', focusing on sexual harassment and bullying in Myanmar workplaces. It was a collaborative effort with International Finance Corporation (IFC) and DaNa Facility, aiming to explore the business costs related with these issues and providing actionable recommendations to enhance workplace safety and strengthen workplace policies. (The report is available on the IFC website)
- I and my team conducted comprehensive data collection activities across 52 organizations, including focus group discussions, key informant interviews, safety walks, observations, and over 700 surveys
- Our team also organized and conducted 'Respectful Workplace' training sessions in collaboration with IFC for private business groups
GBV TEAM LEADER
DRC
07.2016 - 06.2018
- I took a roving position as a GBV team leader at DRC, providing technical supervision, and manage GBV team in two offices in Rakhine state, serving Rakhine, Rohingya communities and IDPs
- Identified gaps and conducted capacity building sessions for GBV team members and field-based staff
- Monitored the impact and feasibility of GBV prevention activities, providing feedback to the GBV manager to enhance programming
- Provided technical support, mentoring, and coaching to GBV responders throughout case management sessions, ensuring proper follow-up of GBV cases
- Ensured adherence to international standards and a survivor-centered approach in all aspects of the case management process
- Facilitated the use of GBV case management tools and applied active listening techniques to empower survivors through service provision
- Developed strategies for GBV prevention activities, including location selection, methodologies, and topics, based on contextual needs
HEALTH AND GBV TEAM LEADER
International Medical Corps
01.2016 - 05.2016
- Supported project staff (case workers and facilitators) in establishing women and girls' centers in IDP camps while serving as Health and GBV Team Leader at International Medical Corps
- Managed a revolving fund for reproductive health (RH) and GBV referrals
- Conducted mobile outreach and service provision for reproductive health among IDPs in NGCA (Non-Government Controlled Areas)
- Led awareness-raising sessions in IDP camps and host communities
- (Short duration as IMC terminated its all projects from Myanmar in May 2016)
NURSE/COUNSELLOR
MANA/UNOPS
06.2013 - 10.2015
- I provided primary health care services and health education sessions, focusing particularly on patients receiving ART, Anti-TB treatment, and clients who inject drugs
- I trained peer educators for safer injection and safer sex activities for drug users
- I conducted health education sessions on HIV/AIDS, TB, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and other sexually transmitted infections for targeted IDU/DU groups, including community members
Education
MASTER OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES - GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT
University of Melbourne
11-2024
Graduate Certificate - Arts
University of Melbourne
06-2023
BACHELOR OF NURSING SCIENCE -
University of Nursing
01.2012
Skills
- Research and analytical skills
- Data collection and management
- Report writing
- Training delivery
- GBV prevention and response
- GBV case management
- Gender Analysis
- Project monitoring and evaluation
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
Timeline
PROTECTION SPECIALIST (GBV)
Danish Refugee Council
03.2020 - 08.2022
FREELANCE CONSULTANT
Danish Refugee Council
11.2019 - 01.2020
SENIOR GENDER CONSULTANT
Factive Consulting
08.2019 - 08.2020
GENDER EQUALITY AND WOMEN EMPOWERMENT SPECIALIST
UNODC
03.2019 - 07.2019
NATIONAL GENDER CONSULTANT
Factive Consulting
07.2018 - 02.2019
GBV TEAM LEADER
DRC
07.2016 - 06.2018
HEALTH AND GBV TEAM LEADER
International Medical Corps
01.2016 - 05.2016
NURSE/COUNSELLOR
MANA/UNOPS
06.2013 - 10.2015
BACHELOR OF NURSING SCIENCE -
University of Nursing
MASTER OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES - GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT
University of Melbourne
Graduate Certificate - Arts
University of Melbourne
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