Varya Meruzhanyan
About Varya Meruzhanyan
Varya Meruzhanyan serves as the Strategic Partnerships Officer at the World Food Programme, where she focuses on enhancing partnerships to support the Zero Hunger initiative. She has extensive experience in project management and governance, having worked with various organizations including the United Nations and UNICEF.
Work at World Food Programme
Varya Meruzhanyan serves as a Strategic Partnerships Officer at the World Food Programme, a role she has held since 2018. Based in the Rome Area, Italy, she focuses on building strategic partnerships that support the organization's mission. Her work aligns with the goals of achieving Zero Hunger and advancing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. She actively engages with various stakeholders to enhance the value proposition of the organization.
Education and Expertise
Varya Meruzhanyan has an extensive educational background. She earned a Master of Science in NGOs and Development from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) from 2007 to 2008. She also holds a Diploma in English Language and Literature from Yerevan State Linguistic University, completed in 2005. Additionally, she obtained a Certificate in Public Relations from the American University of Armenia in 2007 and a Mid-Career Master of Public Administration from Harvard Kennedy School in 2018.
Background
Varya Meruzhanyan has a diverse professional background, primarily in the non-profit and international development sectors. She began her career at 'Youth For Achievements' Educational NGO in Armenia, where she served as Project Manager and later as Vice President. Her experience includes roles at various organizations, including the United Nations, UNICEF, and USAID, where she focused on project coordination and communications outreach.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Varya Meruzhanyan has contributed to significant initiatives in the fields of education, governance, and development. She has worked with a Nobel Peace Prize award-winning organization, focusing on enhancing its value proposition to governments and positioning it on key topics related to UN reform. Her expertise in strategic partnerships has been instrumental in supporting various development goals.
Professional Experience
Varya Meruzhanyan has held several key positions throughout her career. She worked as a Program Specialist for Democracy and Governance at the Academy for Educational Development from 2009 to 2010. She also served as a Coordination Analyst at the United Nations from 2014 to 2016 and as a Project Coordinator at UNICEF from 2013 to 2014. Her early career included roles at Lycos Europe and OSCE ODIHR, where she gained valuable experience in customer care and election observation.