Chimenem Wodi
Pristina
Summary
I am a self-motivated individual that brings proven leadership, organizational and customer relations skills. Independently solves problems and keeps teams on task to handle diverse business requirements.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
International Summer School Moot Court Coordinator
University of Oslo International Summer School
07.2016
- Co-organized a Master-level moot court session on human rights litigation before the European Court of Human Rights at the University of Oslo's International Summer School
UN Volunteer Legal Officer
United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Daesh/ISIL Crimes
05.2019 - 05.2020
- Supported an investigative unit at the Office of Field Investigations in compiling evidence for the prosecution of Daesh/ISIL suspects on charges of genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity in Iraqi and international courts
Legal Intern
Green Climate Fund
04.2018 - 10.2018
- Facilitated high-stakes negotiations for the Green Climate Fund's privileges and immunities across UNFCCC State Parties
- Conducted thorough reviews of funding proposals to ensure alignment with Green Climate Fund policies and financial frameworks
- Provided legal research and analysis to optimize financing structures for Green Climate Fund projects under relevant jurisdictional laws
- Drafted authoritative legal opinions on policy and institutional issues pertinent to the Green Climate Fund's operations
- Addressed and resolved complex legal inquiries presented by the Green Climate Fund Board members
Pro bono Legal Assistant
Temple Garden Chambers
11.2017 - 03.2018
- Provided pivotal legal assistance to a defense team in a case before an EULEX court, Priština, Kosovo
- Supported the defense team in the high-profile International Criminal Court case regarding the situation in Libya
- Contributed to substantial victim claims for communities in Kenya facing severe human rights violations in The Kericho case
- Drafted comprehensive legal briefs on critical legal issues, including victim representation and the prosecution of sexual violence at the International Criminal Court
Fundraiser
UNICEF
05.2016 - 08.2017
- Articulated the UNICEF mandate and its genesis from Article 55 of the UN Charter, persuasively engaging individuals to commit as pledge donors in support of UNICEF's mission
Associate Counsel
Akuro George and Associates
03.2014 - 08.2015
- Drafted judicial processes, performed comprehensive legal research, and formulated authoritative legal opinions
- Skillfully presented both oral and written pleadings before various tiers of the Nigerian court system
Executive Assistant
Premier Petroleum Limited
09.2013 - 02.2014
- Successfully negotiated a five-year pioneer status tax holiday with the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission for Premier Petroleum Limited's 1.2 billion Naira lubricant manufacturing plant
- Managed comprehensive legal post-incorporation activities for Premier Petroleum through the Nigerian Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC)
Education
Master of Arts - Human Rights, International Criminal Law, and Transitional Justice
University of Prishtina
11.2024
Master of Laws - Public International Law
University of Oslo
06.2017
Qualifying Certificate for Call to the Nigerian Bar -
Nigerian Law School
11.2012
Bachelor of Laws -
Madonna University
09.2011
Skills
- Customer Service
- Data Entry
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Relationship Building
- MS Office
- Discretion and Confidentiality
- Regulatory Compliance
Timeline
UN Volunteer Legal Officer
United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Daesh/ISIL Crimes
05.2019 - 05.2020
Legal Intern
Green Climate Fund
04.2018 - 10.2018
Pro bono Legal Assistant
Temple Garden Chambers
11.2017 - 03.2018
International Summer School Moot Court Coordinator
University of Oslo International Summer School
07.2016
Fundraiser
UNICEF
05.2016 - 08.2017
Associate Counsel
Akuro George and Associates
03.2014 - 08.2015
Executive Assistant
Premier Petroleum Limited
09.2013 - 02.2014
Master of Laws - Public International Law
University of Oslo
Qualifying Certificate for Call to the Nigerian Bar -
Nigerian Law School
Bachelor of Laws -
Madonna University
Master of Arts - Human Rights, International Criminal Law, and Transitional Justice
University of Prishtina
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