Maria Riabinina
About Maria Riabinina
Maria Riabinina is a Reporting Officer at the World Food Programme in Pemba, Mozambique, where she has worked since 2023. She has extensive experience in humanitarian affairs and a strong interest in food security, supported by her educational background in International Relations.
Work at World Food Programme
Maria Riabinina has been serving as a Reporting Officer at the World Food Programme since 2023, based in Pemba, Cabo Delgado Province, Mozambique. In this role, she utilizes her knowledge of humanitarian affairs to address the challenges faced in the region. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Programme Policy Consultant for three years in Luanda, Angola, and held various roles within the organization, including Student Consultant and Inter-Agency Affairs Intern in Geneva. Her extensive experience at the World Food Programme highlights her commitment to food security and assistance programs.
Education and Expertise
Maria Riabinina holds a Master's Degree in Development Studies from the Geneva Graduate Institute, which she completed from 2018 to 2020. She also earned a Master's Degree in International Relations and Affairs from the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO) from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, she obtained a Bachelor's Degree in International Relations and Affairs from MGIMO from 2008 to 2012. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in humanitarian issues and international relations.
Background
Maria Riabinina has a diverse professional background, having worked with both United Nations and government institutions. She served as a Program Officer at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation in Maputo, Mozambique, from 2016 to 2018. Earlier in her career, she held the position of Consular Assistant at the same ministry in Astana, Kazakhstan, in 2015. Her varied experiences contribute to her comprehensive understanding of humanitarian affairs and food security.
Internship Experience
In 2019, Maria Riabinina gained valuable experience as an intern at the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe in the Geneva Area, Switzerland, where she worked for three months. During the same year, she also completed a seven-month role as a Student Consultant and a six-month internship as an Inter-Agency Affairs Intern at the World Food Programme in Geneva. These internships provided her with practical insights into international organizations and humanitarian operations.