Joanna Christodoulides

Permanent Mission of Cyprus in Geneva | Former 🇪🇺 Junior Professional - EU Delegation to OECD and UNESCO | European Affairs and Public Policy - Sciences Po & London School of Economics and Political Science 🇨🇮|🇨🇾

Switzerland

About

European Affairs and Public Policy graduate with experience in policy analysis, multilateral diplomacy and international relations.

Experience

  • Trade Attaché - Permanent Mission of Cyprus in Geneva at Republic Of Cyprus
    Oct 2025 - Present · 9 mos

  • Political Attaché - Delegation of the European Union to the OECD and UNESCO at European External Action Service
    Sep 2023 - Sep 2025 · 2 yrs 1 mo

  • Global Labour Issues and Communications Officer at International Labour Organization
    Mar 2023 - Jul 2023 · 5 mos

  • Blue Book Trainee - Cabinet of Didier Reynders, Commissioner for Justice and Consumer Rights at European Commission
    Oct 2022 - Feb 2023 · 5 mos

    Monitored policy debates and legislative developments on rule of law- and fundamental rights-related issues across EU Member States. Undertook in-depth analysis of draft legislative proposals, drafted strategic summaries for internal use and prepared short reports for high-level meetings. Prepared briefings for Cabinet missions, conferences and high-level meetings and coordinated both internal, intra-service meetings and external meetings with third-party stakeholders (NGOs, business representatives...). Worked specifically on the Defence of Democracy package, providing in-depth analysis on concept notes and policy drafts in order to ensure proportionality, in collaboration with DG JUST.

  • Communications and Public Diplomacy Trainee at Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus
    Jul 2021 - Aug 2021 · 2 mos

    Worked closely with the Ministry's Spokesperson to prepare press notes and organise press conferences. Conducted research on regional affairs, prepared material on Cyprus' diplomatic relations with strategic partners and undertook effective minute-taking in high-level meetings. Involved in the planning and coordination of events organised by the Ministry, including charity events, diplomatic meals and conferences.