I am Susana Perritaz (Chau Joo), a Swiss/Peruvian professional based in Geneva with over two decades of experience in human resources, administration, and development within international organizations. I currently serve at UNAIDS, supporting the Director, People Management. With a background in law and development, I bring a cross-cultural perspective and a commitment to capacity building, sustainable development, and continuous learning. I am fluent in Spanish, French, and English, and I value collaboration, integrity, and service.

Susana Perritaz (Chau Joo)

I am Susana Perritaz (Chau Joo), a Swiss/Peruvian professional based in Geneva with over two decades of experience in human resources, administration, and development within international organizations. I currently serve at UNAIDS, supporting the Director, People Management. With a background in law and development, I bring a cross-cultural perspective and a commitment to capacity building, sustainable development, and continuous learning. I am fluent in Spanish, French, and English, and I value collaboration, integrity, and service.

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I am Susana Perritaz (Chau Joo), a Swiss/Peruvian professional based in Geneva with over two decades of experience in human resources, administration, and development within international organizations. I currently serve at UNAIDS, supporting the Director, People Management.

With a background in law and development, I bring a cross-cultural perspective and a commitment to capacity building, sustainable development, and continuous learning. I am fluent in Spanish, French, and English, and I value collaboration, integrity, and service.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
French
Advanced
English
Advanced
Italian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Assistant to Director, People Management at UNAIDS
January 1, 2024 - Present
Supports director-level activities across human resources, focusing on people management and organizational development.
HRBP at UNAIDS
October 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Human Resources Business Partner; partners with management to implement HR strategies, workforce planning, and staff development.
HR Assistant at UNAIDS
April 14, 2021 - September 30, 2021
Supports HR operations; handles administrative tasks in HR, recruitment support and data entry.
People Development Assistant at UNAIDS
January 1, 2007 - March 31, 2014
Supports learning and development team; coordinates trainings, capacity development activities.
Secretary, Learning Team at UNAIDS
July 1, 2003 - December 31, 2006
Administrative support for Learning Team; handles scheduling, documentation, meetings.
Secretary at UNAIDS
February 1, 2003 - June 30, 2003
General secretarial duties supporting UNAIDS functions.
Assistant Billing and Administration at Airtip, Carlson Wagonlit Travel
July 1, 2000 - June 30, 2002
Assists billing and administration.
Receptionist at Cité Universitaire de Genève
July 1, 2000 - June 30, 2002
Front desk reception and administration.
Technical Advisor at Congress of the Republic of Peru, Committee on Science and Technology
August 1, 1997 - July 31, 1998
Technical advisory work within legislative committee on science and technology.
Technical Advisor at Congress of the Republic of Peru, Committee on the Environment, Ecology and Amazon Rainforest
August 1, 1996 - July 31, 1997
Technical advisory work in environmental matters.
Trainee at Centre for Our Common Future
May 1, 1994 - December 31, 1994
Training program on Sustainable Development.
Lawyer at PROTERRA (NGO, Environmental Law and Sustainable Development)
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1996
Lawyer; part of NGO focused on environmental law and sustainable development.
Coordinator of Institutional Image at PROTERRA
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1994
Coordination of institutional image.
Legal Junior at PROTERRA
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1992
Legal junior.
Intern at Parma Asesores
January 1, 1989 - December 31, 1989
Intern at law firm.
Assistant Attorney at Parma Asesores
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1990
Assistant attorney.

Education

Certificat d’Assistante en Gestion du Personnel at HRSE (Swiss Certification)
September 1, 2012 - January 19, 2026
Diploma of Advanced Studies in Development (DES) at University of Geneva, Graduate Institute of Development Studies (IUED)
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2000
Lawyer at Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP), Faculty of Law
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1994
University Degree in Law at Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP), Faculty of Law
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1992

Qualifications

Certificat d’Assistante en Gestion du Personnel
September 1, 2012 - January 19, 2026
ECDL Core (European Computer Driving Licence)
January 1, 2009 - January 19, 2026

Industry Experience

Non-Profit Organization, Healthcare, Education

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