Laura Moens
About Laura Moens
Laura Moens serves as a Partnerships Officer for International Financial Institutions at the World Food Programme in the Democratic Republic of Congo. She has extensive experience in fostering partnerships with various international organizations and holds multiple degrees in international relations, journalism, and business management.
Work at World Food Programme
Laura Moens currently serves as a Partnerships Officer for International Financial Institutions (IFIs) at the World Food Programme in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. She has held this position since 2021. In her role, she assists senior management in engaging with both internal and external stakeholders to advance initiatives related to food security, education, and social protection. Moens is responsible for preparing engagement strategies and proposals to facilitate strategic dialogue with Congolese Ministries and other national entities. Her work focuses on promoting sustainable development and zero hunger in collaboration with international financial institutions.
Education and Expertise
Laura Moens has a strong educational background in international relations and economics. She earned a Master of Arts in International Relations & International Economics from The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) from 2010 to 2012. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism from IHECS, completed from 2001 to 2005. Moens has also studied Business Management & Marketing at Ichec Brussels Management School and obtained a certificate in that field. Furthermore, she has pursued real estate education at the Real Estate Education Center and achieved her license in New York State since 2007.
Professional Background
Laura Moens has accumulated diverse professional experience across various organizations. She worked as an Analyst in Social Protection at the International Training Centre of the ILO for two months in 2011. From 2014 to 2016, she served as a Consultant for Partnerships and Operations at the World Bank Group in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. Moens also held a position as a Media Assistant at the International Crisis Group in 2009. Other roles include Consultant at the Inter-American Development Bank and Outreach and Partnerships Professional at UNOPS in Haiti from 2018 to 2021. She has also worked as an Associate Program Officer at the United Nations Mine Action Service from 2016 to 2018.
Partnerships and Strategic Engagement
Laura Moens has extensive experience in fostering partnerships with international financial institutions, including the World Bank, African Development Bank, and the International Monetary Fund, particularly in the context of the Democratic Republic of Congo. She actively identifies opportunities for partnerships under the South-South cooperation framework and collaborates with the African Union. Moens plays a key role in promoting strategic dialogue on sustainable development and sustainable food systems, contributing to initiatives aimed at achieving zero hunger.