Jiyoung Michelle Han
About Jiyoung Michelle Han
Jiyoung Michelle Han is a Program Specialist in Agro Economy at the World Food Programme, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in project management, donor reporting, and stakeholder coordination, having previously held positions at various international organizations and academic institutions.
Work at World Food Programme
Jiyoung Michelle Han serves as a Program Specialist in Agro-economy at the World Food Programme (WFP) in Dili, Timor-Leste, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she tracks expenditure against planned budgets to align with project annual targets. She plays a key role in supporting the signing of agreements and documents between government agencies and donors. Additionally, she handles donor reporting on a quarterly and annual basis for both the Country Office and Headquarters, ensuring transparency and accountability in project management.
Education and Expertise
Jiyoung Michelle Han holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Government and Political Science from Wesleyan University, where she studied from 2012 to 2016. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Arts in International Development from the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, completing her studies from 2018 to 2021. She also studied Politics and International Studies at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, as a Visiting Student in 2014.
Background
Jiyoung Michelle Han has a diverse professional background with experience in various organizations. She began her career as a Campaign Team Intern at Citizens' Alliance for North Korean Human Rights in 2015. She has worked in multiple roles at the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Geneva and Seoul, and served as an Editor at the Ministry of Strategy and Finance in Korea. Her experience also includes research roles at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington D.C.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Jiyoung Michelle Han has contributed to significant projects and initiatives. At WFP, she coordinated the 'Say No to 5S Project' in collaboration with WHO and KOICA. She has provided advocacy support for school health, nutrition, and school feeding programs, aiming to create a supportive policy environment. Additionally, she has consolidated and edited monthly country reports and the WFP Annual Country Report for 2022, demonstrating her commitment to effective communication and project management.