1. Curriculum Vitae: Nicholas Jones (M.Sc.)
Tel: +44 77434 29479 | E-mail: nickjones108@yahoo.co.uk│Skype: Felice_waits
PROFILE
Hard-working and dedicated humanitarian with over three years progressive experience designing, managing, and
monitoring humanitarian projects in hardship environments.
With field experience in eight countries using a range of participatory techniques, managing response teams, and leading
across all areas of the project cycle, I have an in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge of humanitarian principals
and action.
Currently completing a second master’s degree to further the depth of my knowledge in international human rights and
humanitarian law, human rights protection mechanisms, and their link to humanitarianism, with a view to progressing
my career as a humanitarian. Available from September 2015.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Reporting Officer DFID (CHASE Roster - yet to deploy) February 2015 – present
Disaster Response Personnel Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) May 2011 – October 2014
Programme Assistant, Islamic Relief UK Aug. 2010 – March 2011
ROLES ASSUMED AS DISASTER RESPONSE PERSONNEL (duties listed in accompanying P11 form)
Humanitarian Unit Lead Central African Republic: Bangui
June 2014 – September 2014
Emergency Response Mission Lead Chad: Ndjamena and CAR border
April/May 2014
Programme Manager: Programme Design & Institutional Liaison Philippines: Cebu province
Dec 2013– Mar 2014
Emergency Needs Assessment & Capacity Support India: Orissa State
Oct/Nov 2013
Institutional Programme Coordinator Lebanon: Saida
June 2013 – Sept 2013
Operational support International Head Office, United Kingdom
February – June 2013
Camp Manager & Head of Mission Egypt/Libya Border: Salloum
April – Sept 2012 Sept – Jan 2013
Programme Manager Libya: Tripoli
Oct 2011 – Mar 2012
Camp Manager Tunisia/Libya Border: Ben Guerdenne
May 2011 – Oct 2011
HIGHER EDUCATION
M.Sc. Human Rights and International Politics University of Glasgow Sept 2014 – present
M.Sc. International Health & Development Studies Queen Margaret University Jan. 2009 – Jul. 2010
B.A. Social Anthropology University of Durham Sept. 2002 – Jul.2005

2. PROFESSIONAL SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
 Over 3 years of experience working, collaborating, and developing relationships with UN agencies,
institutional donors (incl. ECHO, DFID), I/LNGOs, national authorities, and local/displaced communities.
 Able to tailor communication and approach according to audience.
 Strong experience preparing accurate and ongoing reports to tight deadlines in response Phase 1 contexts.
 Demonstrable experience collecting data and conducting analysis to inform on contexts.
 Able to handle heavy workloads, frequent short deadlines, and take responsibility for own work.
 Strong background in developing objectives to meet broader operational strategies.
 Good technical understanding of multi-sector interventions including Camp Management, Health, Nutrition,
Shelter, WASH, and Child Protection.
 Experience training and mentoring diverse teams of national staff.
 Knowledge of key donor policies and procedures, plus strong adherence to internal procedures.
 Solid competency with software packages, including Microsoft Office and GIS.
 Flexible, able to take direction and provide positive team contribution.
 Strong knowledge of SPHERE guidelines and commitment to the principals of Do No Harm, People in Aid
Code, Red Cross Code of Conduct.
 Culturally aware and considerate.
RELEVANT SHORT COURSES & TRAINING
08 April 2013 Coping with Traumatic Stress in the Field Headington Institute
05-08 April 2013 Child Safeguarding; Child Participation; Child Rights Save the Children
03-05 April 2013 Security Risk Awareness & Risk Management UNHCR
20 March 2013 UK Anti-Bribery Act 2010 IRW
19 March 2013 Project Management for Development Professionals APMG-International
19 - 22 March 2012 Security for Humanitarian Staff in High Risk Areas Clarity Security
15 February 2012 Field Finance Management IRW
09-12 May 2011 UN Basic Security in the Field UNDSS
14 - 16 March 2011 Managing Projects in Emergencies RedR UK
01– 05 March 2010 Needs Assessment in Emergencies RedR UK
05 - 10 June 2010 Food & Nutrition Assessment & Analysis series. UNFAO
June 2009 World of Red Cross and Red Crescent ICRC
~ References, degree details, and previous employment details available upon request ~