1. TAMAR M. GABELNICK
Address: 250 Chemin du Petit Salève Telephone: +33‐450‐39‐36‐94
74560 Monnetier‐Mornex Mobile: +33‐674‐28‐86‐92
FRANCE E‐Mail: tamargabelnick@gmail.com
Nationalities: United States and France
EXPERIENCE
Policy Director Geneva, Switzerland
International Campaign to Ban Landmines‐Cluster Munition Coalition (ICBL‐CMC) 2011‐Present
Develop and communicate ICBL‐CMC policies to promote the full universalization and implementation of the
Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM) and the Mine Ban Treaty (MBT). Write ICBL and CMC policy papers and
advocacy documents in collaboration with the ICBL‐CMC’s global research and campaign networks. Represent the
ICBL‐CMC at formal and informal convention meetings and in other public fora. Engage with state representatives,
the ICRC, and UN agencies to promote ICBL‐CMC advocacy priorities. Advocate with target countries to promote
adherence to or full implementation of the CCM and MBT, including respect for the ban on mines and cluster
munitions, mine clearance, and victim assistance. Provide ICBL‐CMC input to official documents of the MBT and
CCM, including progress reports, action plans, and official decisions. Coordinate research and advocacy with editors
of the Cluster Munition and Landmine Monitor as part of its Monitoring and Research Committee. Serve on the ICBL‐CMC
Senior Management Team, contributing to annual planning, reporting and overall management of the
organization. Responsible for personnel oversight and project management of the ICBL‐CMC policy team.
Treaty Implementation Director Geneva, Switzerland
International Campaign to Ban Landmines 2005 – 2011
Promoted full and timely implementation of the Mine Ban Treaty among States Parties. Served as primary
representative of the ICBL in Geneva. Formulated the ICBL’s policies on implementation matters in coordination
with ICBL members and researchers. Regularly engaged with the Mine Ban Treaty’s leadership, the Implementation
Support Unit, the ICRC, UN agencies, and other stakeholders to discuss state‐specific and general issues related to
treaty implementation. Advocated for policy changes in mine‐affected states, including through bilateral meetings,
missions, and in‐country workshops. Drafted and delivered statements in formal and informal treaty meetings.
Provided editorial input to the Landmine Monitor and ensured cohesion between the ICBL’s advocacy messages and
the Monitor’s research activities. Participated in the negotiations of the Convention on Cluster Munitions.
Consultant on the Conventional Arms Trade Reims, France
2003 –2004
Researched and wrote papers for non‐governmental organizations on the global arms trade. Projects included an
occasional paper on U.S. small arms production, import, and export for the Small Arms Survey (Geneva) and a
booklet on the Arms Trade Treaty for the Arias Foundation for Peace and Human Progress (Costa Rica).
Director, Arms Sales Monitoring Project Washington, DC
Federation of American Scientists 1998 – 2003
Conducted research and advocacy on the conventional arms trade, with a focus on reducing U.S. arms exports’
impact on human rights, conflict, and development. Advocated for greater transparency and accountability on U.S.
arms exports and the international arms trade. Served as an expert in international non‐governmental and inter‐governmental
meetings to create new rules on the arms trade (precursor to the Arms Trade Treaty). Led the DC‐based
NGO coalition working for more responsible U.S. arms export policy. Developed and carried out research
projects; wrote and edited a quarterly newsletter; and provided information to journalists, policymakers and the
public on the arms trade. Co‐edited a book on problematic changes to U.S. arms export policy. Gave presentations
to civic groups, students, and other NGOs. Managed two staff and conducted all fundraising for the project,
including preparing budgets, writing grant proposals, holding meetings with donors, and sending reports.
Human Rights Officer Vukovar, CROATIA
United Nations Transitional Authority in Eastern Slavonia (UNTAES) 1997 ‐ 1998
Investigated, evaluated and reported on allegations of human rights violations in the UN‐administered region of
Eastern Slavonia in Croatia. Developed contacts with local community leaders, former military leaders, local NGOs,
UNTAES Civilian Police, UN Military Observers, as well as the population at large to gather information about the
human rights situation in the region. Intervened with Croatian officials to correct individual and broad human rights
abuses. Proposed policy solutions to promote civil, political, social, and economic rights of all Croatian citizens on an
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Research Assistant New York, New York
International Peace Academy Summer 1996
Assisted in the preparation of the International Peace Academy’s (IPA) annual seminar on peacekeeping and
peacemaking, including research of background materials. Edited IPA reports on peacebuilding and conflict
management. Conducted research on ongoing UN reform efforts.
Information Management Specialist Brussels, BELGIUM
NATO Communications and Information Systems Agency 1993 ‐ 1995
Analyzed Agency and NATO Headquarters’ information system requirements. Developed and installed information
processing tools. Customized commercial applications to meet user requirements. Trained and advised computer
users in the use of standard and customized information processing tools.
State Department Junior Program Officer Brussels, BELGIUM
United States Mission to NATO 1992 ‐ 1993
Attended and reported on meetings of NATO’s Senior Political Committee, Political Committee, and Ministerial
sessions. Analyzed and reported on bilateral meetings between the U.S. and its allies and cooperation partners,
including negotiations on contingency command and control arrangements for a possible NATO intervention in the
Former Yugoslavia.
EDUCATION
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine London, United Kingdom
Postgraduate Diploma in Global Health Policy (Distance Learning) In progress
Princeton University Princeton, New Jersey
Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs 1995‐1997
Master in Public Affairs, International Relations (Eleanor Dulles Fellowship)
Université Libre de Bruxelles Brussels, BELGIUM
Centre d’Etudes des Relations Internationales et Stratégiques 1993‐1994
Maîtrise with Distinction in International Relations
Thesis: The Potential for a New NATO and UN Partnership for Peacekeeping
Vassar College Poughkeepsie, New York
Bachelor of Arts with General and Departmental Honors 1988‐1992
Major: Political Science Concentration: French
Thesis: European Human Rights and the Case of Immigrants in France
Université de Strasbourg Strasbourg, FRANCE
Diplôme de Deuxième Degré, Institut d’Etudes Françaises 1990 – 1991
Institut d’Etudes Politiques
SKILLS
Advocacy and policy development
 Development of field‐driven and evidence‐based policies in consultation with global coalition membership
 Effective verbal and written communication to diverse audiences
Management
 Personnel management, including hiring, performance reviews, and regular staff oversight
 Project management, including planning, reporting, and evaluation
 Resource mobilization and donor outreach
Languages
English: mother tongue
French: fluent
Spanish: basic knowledge
References available upon request.