Brian Connolly

About Brian Connolly

10+ years leading training, operations, and program strategy across international organizations. Skilled in delivering high-impact learning programs, managing multi-stakeholder initiatives, and driving operational improvements. Strong communicator with experience briefing senior leadership and developing global partnerships. Adept at using data to inform decision-making and improve program outcomes.

Experience

1. United Nations Dpo (Peacekeeping Training)

   United Nations

   Jan 2019 — Present · NY, US

   Programme Management Assistant‒ Design peacekeeping training programs and conducted training needs assessments for peacekeepers and to improve mission readiness and performance.‒ Deliver training of trainer’s courses for UN Member State trainers on peacekeeping pre-deployment training methodology, content and delivery techniques. ‒ Draft executive speeches and training policy for senior UN officials (SG, USG).‒ Lead onboarding and “Train-the-Trainer” sessions for international staff and partners.‒ Build data systems and reports for UN oversight bodies (GA, C-34), improving accountability.‒ Represent DPO in SG-led cross-functional initiatives.

Education

• The Open University

  BA (Hons) International Studies, Development Economics and International Development

  2009 — 2011

• The Open University

  MSc Development Management, Development Economics and International Development

  2013 — 2015

Skills

• Field Work
• Nonprofits
• Sustainability
• Structural Analysis
• Non-Profit Program Development
• Redesigning
• Funding Applications
• Event Planning
• Strategic Planning
• International Relations
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Social Media
• International Development
• Strategic Communications
• International Logistics
• Public Relations
• Human Rights
• Project Management
• Program Management
• Program Evaluation
• Microsoft Office
• Politics
• Quantitative Research
• Fundraising
• Research
• Grant Writing