💡Federica Bertacchini 💡
About 💡Federica Bertacchini 💡
Federica Bertacchini is a communications officer with extensive experience in project management and public communications. She has worked for various international organizations, including the World Food Programme and the Pan American Health Organization, and holds multiple degrees in communication and advocacy.
Work at World Food Programme
Federica Bertacchini currently serves as a WFP vetted FIT Pool Candidate in the role of Communications Officer (P3) at the World Food Programme. She has been in this position since 2022, contributing to various communication strategies and initiatives aimed at enhancing the organization's outreach and effectiveness. Her role involves collaborating with multiple stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of communication projects.
Education and Expertise
Federica Bertacchini holds a Master Degree in Public, Social and Political Communications from Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna, which she completed from 2006 to 2009. Additionally, she studied Communication Studies at Roskilde University, achieving an International Track in Communication Studies at the Master Degree Level from 2007 to 2008. She also earned an Executive Certificate in Advocacy in International Affairs from the Geneva Graduate Institute in 2013.
Background
Federica Bertacchini has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles across international organizations and the public sector. Her career includes positions at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Italy, UNOPS, UNICEF, and the Pan American Health Organization. She has experience in project management, communications, and public relations, with a focus on health and humanitarian initiatives.
Achievements
In her career, Federica Bertacchini played a key role in implementing a Canada award for vaccines and immunization in Jamaica, which aimed to improve the effectiveness of technical cooperation between PAHO/WHO and the Jamaican Ministry of Health and Wellness. She has also been responsible for ensuring timely information release and monitoring the progress of COVID-19 related projects in Jamaica, proposing necessary adjustments to maintain project relevance.
Previous Work Experience
Federica Bertacchini has held various positions in notable organizations. She worked as a Senior Project and Policy Manager at Patvocates in 2023, and as a Programme Support Officer (WASH) at UNOPS from 2013 to 2014. Her previous roles also include Communications & Partnerships Officer at UNOPS in Myanmar, International Projects Coordinator at Dianova International, and Project Officer at UNICEF Supply Division.