Christian Poirier
Program Director, Amazon Watch @Amazon Watch
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WORK HISTORY
Program Director, Amazon Watch @Amazon Watch
Oakland, CA, US
I am a senior member of Amazon Watch\'s team. Having coordinated the Brazil Program since 2009, I also led the organization\'s efforts to encourage a shift toward non-hydro energy alternatives in Brazil\'s electricity matrix. While managing Amazon Watch\'s Paris office, I partnered with European NGOs on Corporate Social Responsibility campaigns. I have over sixteen years experience in the fields of international development and advocacy focusing on environmental, agrarian, and social justice issues. Prior to joining Amazon Watch, I assisted Brazil\'s Landless Workers Movement and managed rural development and micro enterprise projects in West Africa. I am fluent in English, Portuguese, French, and Spanish.
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ABOUT CHRISTIAN POIRIER
I am committed to designing and implementing sustainable development strategies that are adapted to local conditions, while providing tactical support and promoting participation and networking among stakeholders. I have worked both independently and as a team member for a variety of international and local development, advocacy, and private sector projects. My fluency in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese enables me to work in a broad range of international environments. I am multidisciplinary in approach, have strong analytical skills, work creatively and flexibly, and have a penchant for building effective partnerships in multicultural settings.Specialties: Project management, monitoring and evaluation; marketing and business development services; research and composition of articles, reports, and modules; background in sustainable agriculture, fair trade, and organic certification; translation and interpreting to and from English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese; communication, presentation, and media relations.
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