Lucie Kanova
Roma
Summary
Results-driven, innovative and resourceful professional with expertise in fostering collaborative relationships across diverse teams and cultures. Proven management skills combined with strong analytical capabilities and effective communication at all organizational levels. Strategic thinker with a focus on client satisfaction, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous learning.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Government Partnerships/Resource Management Officer
WFP
01.2020 - Current
- Managed UN donor portfolio including UN CERF, CBPFs, MPTFs, and joint programmes, including grants management.
- Secured strategic funding through targeted applications to position WFP within the UN landscape.
- Cultivated relationships with stakeholders in CERF, OCHA, interagency partners, and European donors as well as the UK and the US to enhance funding opportunities.
- Developed strategies to optimize WFP's engagement with pooled funds based on thematic and geographical trends.
- Provided technical support and strategic guidance to Country and Regional Offices and other stakeholders for effective resource mobilisation efforts.
External Partnerships Officer
WFP
08.2016 - 12.2019
- Delivered strategic information and messaging on Rome-based Agency (RBA) collaboration to the Executive Director, senior management, and the Executive Board members.
- Ensured RBA collaboration topics were featured in publications and relevant internal and external documents, including WFP donorship.
- Explored collaboration opportunities bilaterally at HQ, regional, and country levels.
Communications Officer/Head of Donor Relations
WFP
04.2013 - 07.2016
- Enhanced awareness of WFP programming and policies to support national hunger elimination efforts.
- Promoted UN joint programming and implemented WFP strategies through effective advocacy.
- Developed communication strategies, media messages, and publications to enhance WFP visibility.
- Managed social media channels and reputation risks while liaising with donors for resource mobilization.
- Disseminated timely information and strategic messages internally and externally to stakeholders.
- Executed UN Communications and Advocacy Strategy to bolster understanding of humanitarian actions in Pakistan.
- Coordinated internal and external reporting activities, including donor proposals, while managing the Communications unit.
Reports Officer/Syria Emergency Response
WFP
08.2012 - 12.2012
- Managed reporting requirements for the Syria Emergency Operation, including internal and external situation reports.
- Compiled donor reports and prepared funding proposals for strategic initiatives.
Conducted operational briefings and ED briefings to communicate updates effectively. - Regularly released updated fact sheets and talking points for the Syria emergency operation.
- Consolidated monitoring and evaluation reports on a semester and quarterly basis.
- Prepared concept papers detailing WFP Emergency Response efforts in Syria.
Operations Officer
WFP
10.2011 - 06.2012
- Coordinated drought response planning within WFP Afghanistan and with government agencies.
- Liaised with WFP Area Offices to ensure preparedness and effective response actions.
- Consolidated response efforts across the Food Security and Agriculture Cluster partners.
- Provided guidance on established guidelines to enhance operational efficiency.
- Ensured programmatic and logistical support for ongoing initiatives.
- Facilitated collaboration among stakeholders to achieve common objectives.
Programme Officer
WFP
10.2010 - 09.2011
- Executed all programmes under the Protracted Relief Operation, including Urban Safety Net and Health and Nutrition projects.
- Oversaw the launch of a second generation Cash and Voucher project.
- Coordinated with the logistics unit to ensure timely fulfillment of programme needs and processes.
- Maintained liaison with the logistics and pipeline units for uninterrupted commodity supply.
Programme Officer/Head of Sub-Office
WFP
08.2008 - 10.2010
- Oversaw two sub-offices across four districts, managing emergency assistance for IDPs.
- Led Food Cluster Coordination, ensuring effective food distribution to conflict-affected populations.
- Developed emergency operational plans and designs for post-conflict recovery.
Head of Field Office
WFP
02.2005 - 07.2008
- Coordinated operations for two field offices with 55 national and two international staff, serving 270,000 beneficiaries.
- Managed general food distributions and supplementary feeding programmes.
Head of Sub-Office
WFP
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Supervised and coordinated operations for WFP Sub-Office Kenema.
- Managed logistics operations and assets, ensuring accurate reporting and internal control systems and implemented all programmes, including services, for five Refugee Camps.
- Collaborated with partners, agencies, and organisations to coordinate regional humanitarian activities.
UNV Specialist/Education Sector
WFP
02.2003 - 06.2003
- Coordinated and led monitoring and assessment missions for the Emergency School Feeding Programme (ESF).
- Liaised with implementing partners, UN agencies, and NGOs on ESF-related issues.
- Maintained adherence to WFP policies, guidelines, and standards within the programme.
Education
Humanities
Masaryk University
Brno, Czech Republic1996
Skills
- Resource mobilization and grants management
- Donor relations
- Strategic funding
- Stakeholder engagement
- Communication strategies
- Project management
- Excellent work ethic
- Policy development
- Productive networking
- Innovative approach
- Negotiation
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Italian
Proficient
C2
Spanish
Intermediate
B1
Russian
Elementary
A2
Czech
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Education
other
Personal Information
Timeline
Government Partnerships/Resource Management Officer
WFP
01.2020 - Current
External Partnerships Officer
WFP
08.2016 - 12.2019
Communications Officer/Head of Donor Relations
WFP
04.2013 - 07.2016
Reports Officer/Syria Emergency Response
WFP
08.2012 - 12.2012
Operations Officer
WFP
10.2011 - 06.2012
Programme Officer
WFP
10.2010 - 09.2011
Programme Officer/Head of Sub-Office
WFP
08.2008 - 10.2010
Head of Field Office
WFP
02.2005 - 07.2008
UNV Specialist/Education Sector
WFP
02.2003 - 06.2003
Head of Sub-Office
WFP
01.2003 - 01.2005
Humanities
Masaryk University