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Hello, I’m Gaja Meacci, an international partnerships and operations professional with over 6 years of experience leading multi-country initiatives. I excel at translating strategy into execution by aligning diverse stakeholders, managing budgets, and driving cross-functional collaboration in complex environments. Fluent in four languages and comfortable across the MENA region, I partner with academics, governments, NGOs, and donors to design and implement programs that deliver measurable impact. I’m passionate about building strong networks, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring that programs meet both national priorities and donor expectations. My background spans academia, health, and development, and I’m driven by delivering practical results that improve access and outcomes for communities across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.…Hello, I’m Gaja Meacci, an international partnerships and operations professional with over 6 years of experience leading multi-country initiatives. I excel at translating strategy into execution by aligning diverse stakeholders, managing budgets, and driving cross-functional collaboration in complex environments. Fluent in four languages and comfortable across the MENA region, I partner with academics, governments, NGOs, and donors to design and implement programs that deliver measurable impact. I’m passionate about building strong networks, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring that programs meet both national priorities and donor expectations. My background spans academia, health, and development, and I’m driven by delivering practical results that improve access and outcomes for communities across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Gaja Meacci

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Hello, I’m Gaja Meacci, an international partnerships and operations professional with over 6 years of experience leading multi-country initiatives. I excel at translating strategy into execution by aligning diverse stakeholders, managing budgets, and driving cross-functional collaboration in complex environments. Fluent in four languages and comfortable across the MENA region, I partner with academics, governments, NGOs, and donors to design and implement programs that deliver measurable impact. I’m passionate about building strong networks, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring that programs meet both national priorities and donor expectations. My background spans academia, health, and development, and I’m driven by delivering practical results that improve access and outcomes for communities across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.…Hello, I’m Gaja Meacci, an international partnerships and operations professional with over 6 years of experience leading multi-country initiatives. I excel at translating strategy into execution by aligning diverse stakeholders, managing budgets, and driving cross-functional collaboration in complex environments. Fluent in four languages and comfortable across the MENA region, I partner with academics, governments, NGOs, and donors to design and implement programs that deliver measurable impact. I’m passionate about building strong networks, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring that programs meet both national priorities and donor expectations. My background spans academia, health, and development, and I’m driven by delivering practical results that improve access and outcomes for communities across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

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Hello, I’m Gaja Meacci, an international partnerships and operations professional with over 6 years of experience leading multi-country initiatives. I excel at translating strategy into execution by aligning diverse stakeholders, managing budgets, and driving cross-functional collaboration in complex environments. Fluent in four languages and comfortable across the MENA region, I partner with academics, governments, NGOs, and donors to design and implement programs that deliver measurable impact.

I’m passionate about building strong networks, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring that programs meet both national priorities and donor expectations. My background spans academia, health, and development, and I’m driven by delivering practical results that improve access and outcomes for communities across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Beginner

Beginner

Language

Italian

Fluent

French

Fluent

English

Fluent

German

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

Intermediate

Arabic

Beginner

Swahili

Beginner

Work Experience

Project Manager at German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) – Regional Office Amman, Jordan

January 1, 2024 - Present

Led regional implementation of a multi-country academic cooperation program across Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, Yemen and Gulf countries. Built and maintained partnerships with universities, government actors, and civil society organizations to strengthen regional cooperation frameworks. Designed stakeholder engagement formats connecting universities, civil society actors, and policymakers across regions, and managed program budgets (~€80,000 per year) while supporting larger initiatives (conference budget ~€100,000 and 150+ participants). Co-managed the Regional Office budget (~€300,000 per year) and contributed to a €10M EU-funded TVET Education proposal by coordinating partners and sector consultations.

Project Officer at ProSanté Lomé, Health System Strengthening - SRHR

January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023

Led organizational strengthening initiatives for the National Ministry of Health Health Promotion Division, improving program planning and execution through multi-stakeholder collaboration (including local CSOs, media partners, and international donors). Played a pivotal role in national coordination forums with WHO, UNICEF, AmplifyPF and Johns Hopkins University to align policies and update health guidelines; conceptualized and implemented nationwide health campaigns (e.g., World Hepatitis Day 2023) reaching 200,000+ individuals and enabling free screenings for 5,000+ people. Coordinated field assessments across health centers and regional authorities and supported SRHR and COVID-19 response activities in line with national policies.

Program Officer at Cefa Onlus – Country Office

January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021

Coordinated in-country project operations with a combined budget of €5M, ensuring progress tracking, quality control, and stakeholder reporting. Drafted a successful €1.5M funding proposal targeting inclusive vocational training for persons with disabilities. Fostered partnerships with local organizations and donors to advance rehabilitation and socio-educational integration programs impacting 6,500+ stakeholders. Prepared comprehensive reports and presentations for senior management and donor agencies.

Team Leader at Mobile.de – Berlin, Germany

January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019

Managed a multilingual client support team, enhancing customer satisfaction and resolving complex service issues. Collaborated cross-functionally with IT, sales, and fraud prevention units to improve platform experience and operational efficiency.

International Client Relations Specialist at Mobile.de – Berlin, Germany

January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018

Handled client relations and coordinated cross-functional activities to support platform operations and customer engagement.

Intern at Save the Children International – Tirana, Albania

January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019

Developed a project proposal to increase youth engagement in environmental and climate initiatives; facilitated stakeholder focus groups to drive inclusive dialogue with civil society and governmental representatives.