Switzerland
🌍 Senior international executive with 20+ years of leadership at the intersection of strategic communication, partnership development and multilateral policy advocacy across the European Union, UN system, multilateral development banks and international organizations. At the European Commission, I served for 17 years as a Principal Administrator, including directing the Eurobarometer (the world's largest continuous public opinion research programme since 1974), overseeing 100+ studies across 40+ countries in 22 languages, with findings that directly informed EU legislation, policy design and senior leadership positions. My career since then has taken me from IOM Geneva, where I authored the institutional framework for MDB engagement (World Bank, EIB, EBRD, IDB, ADB, AfDB), to CABEI, where I directed the external financing, strategic partnerships and international cooperation strategy that secured over $350M in concessional co-financing from the EU, EIB, AFD, KfW and GCF - to IDB, ILO, UNOPS and CIEL -consistently operating at the intersection of evidence, policy and institutional influence. Key areas of expertise: ▸ Strategic communications & multilateral advocacy (UN, OECD, HRC, UNFCCC, EU, SICA) ▸ Resource mobilization, co-financing & development finance partnerships ▸ MDB & DFI engagement (World Bank, EIB, EBRD, IDB, CEB, ADB, AfDB, GCF, AF, FRLD, Pandemic Fund) ▸ Science-to-policy translation & evidence-based narrative leadership ▸ Cross-divisional team leadership in multicultural, multidisciplinary environments ▸ ODA reform, blended finance & sustainable development finance architecture 🎓 Sciences-Po Paris (Political Science & International Relations) | CERIS ULB – Diplomatic School of Brussels (Executive Master's in International Politics) 🌐 English · French · Spanish (all fluent/native) | German · Italian · Czech (intermediate) 📎 Portfolio: clippings.me/rmohedano
Senior Strategic Communication & Partnerships Advisor Supporting international organizations, UN agencies, MDBs, and NGOs in building stronger communication strategies, institutional relations, and global outreach initiatives. 🔹 Advises on strategic partnerships and international cooperation frameworks that drive alignment, visibility, and results 🔹 Strengthens institutional relations and inter-agency coordination across complex multilateral environments 🔹 Designs and implements integrated communication strategies tailored to political, operational, and advocacy needs 🔹 Provides high-level counsel to senior management and political decision-makers on messaging, positioning, and engagement 🔹 Leads internal and external communications, media relations, and digital strategy, including narrative shaping, social media, and content creation 🔹 Manages crisis communication and reputation strategies with a focus on transparency, preparedness, and stakeholder trust 🔹 Conducts public opinion research and audience analysis (quantitative and qualitative) to inform policy and outreach 🔹 Develops high-quality communication materials: op-eds, policy briefs, reports, speeches, blog posts, advocacy content, multimedia, and print 🔹 Specializes in communication process review, modernization, and capacity-building for global teams 🔹 Coordinates event planning, press relations, and targeted stakeholder engagement to amplify institutional voice and impact Languages: English, Spanish, French Experience: Across 30+ countries, spanning Europe, Latin America, and Asia Mission: To empower institutions with the tools and strategies they need to communicate with clarity, credibility, and influence, especially when it matters most.
Provided senior strategic counsel to government agencies, multilateral institutions and private sector clients across Central America on development finance communication, policy advocacy, stakeholder engagement and reputation management. ▸ Designed communications strategies for complex public affairs initiatives in politically sensitive development contexts ▸ Clients included national governments, bilateral donors, regional bodies and major companies
Served as a Principal Administrator (Senior Manager) at the European Commission, building deep institutional expertise across all DGs (DG COMM, DG NEAR, DG DEVCO (now INTPA), EEAS) and institutions. ▸ Directed the Eurobarometer - the world's largest continuous public opinion research programme since 1974 - overseeing 100+ quantitative and qualitative studies across 40+ countries in 22 languages; findings directly informed EU legislation, policy design and leadership positions at the highest institutional levels ▸ Designed and implemented EU-wide strategic communication campaigns in 22+ languages across 28+ countries, reaching 500M+ citizens; built long-term media partnerships with BBC, Deutsche Welle, France TV, RAI and El País ▸ Pioneered multilingual EU media platforms including Euronews (Arabic/Farsi) and PressEurop - innovation in cross-cultural storytelling expanding the EU's narrative reach into politically sensitive geographies ▸ Prepared briefing notes, talking points, position papers and presentations for EU Commissioners and DGs for European Council and major multilateral forums ▸ Maintained relationships with all EU institutions, MDBs, national governments and representations; participated in inter-service processes covering EU external action and development cooperation Key roles held: • Senior Manager (Principal Administrator), Internal Communication & Staff Representation (2010–2013) • Senior Manager (Principal Administrator), Interinstitutional Relations & Outreach (2008–2010) • Senior Programme Manager, Audiovisual Communication (2005–2008) • Senior Research & Communications Officer, Eurobarometer (1996–2005)