Sam Sam Duale
Governance And International Policy Specialist
Genève
Summary
Multilateral affairs and governance professional with experience at the International Atomic Energy Agency and Food and Agriculture Organization. Experienced in analysing institutional, political and governance developments and translating complex negotiations and Member State positions into policy analysis, briefings and strategic reporting. Experienced in government, Permanent Mission and international organization engagement across governance, security, disarmament and global health, with expertise in intergovernmental negotiations, cross-institutional coordination and partnerships.
Overview
3
3
Languages
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Liaison Consultant, Director General’s Office
International Atomic Energy Agency
11.2024 - Current
- Monitor geopolitical, institutional and governance developments across Geneva-based multilateral organizations, translating Member State positions and complex negotiations into analytical reports, briefing notes, talking points and background materials for the Director General’s Office and Chief of Cabinet.
- Represent the International Atomic Energy Agency at major disarmament and international security forums and negotiations, including the Conference on Disarmament, United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research, United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs, Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, Biological Weapons Convention, International Atomic Energy Agency Board of Governors and General Conference; attend high-level segments, plenaries, informal consultations and working sessions and report on relevant policy and institutional developments.Follow political and security developments concerning the Middle East, Ukraine and Iran, including nuclear-related developments; attend consultations through the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research, United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs and Geneva Centre for Security Policy on the Iran nuclear programme, Middle East zone free of weapons of mass destruction, artificial intelligence and regional security, nuclear disarmament verification and reform of the Conference on Disarmament.
- Represent the Agency at the 2024 Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons Preparatory Committee and monitor 2024–2025 informal consultations and preparations for the 2026 Review Conference, including engagements with the Eastern European Group, Western European and Others Group and Non-Aligned Movement; analyse Member State positions and areas of convergence and divergence. Attend and report on five Biological Weapons Convention Working Group sessions and the Meeting of States Parties.
- Liaise with Member States and Permanent Missions on International Atomic Energy Agency membership and completion of nuclear safeguards arrangements, including Comprehensive Safeguards Agreements, Small Quantities Protocols and Additional Protocols; coordinate senior-level meetings with ambassadors and report on Member State engagement and progress toward safeguards conclusions.
- Support Member States accredited to the International Atomic Energy Agency through their Geneva-based Permanent Missions by facilitating coordination with Headquarters and relevant Agency departments, responding to institutional and policy requests, coordinating meetings and ensuring timely follow-up on Member State priorities and engagements.
- Represent the Agency at World Health Organization governing and negotiating bodies, including the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body, Intergovernmental Working Group on the Pandemic Agreement, World Health Assembly, Executive Board, Programme, Budget and Administration Committee and Standing Committee for Health Emergency Prevention, Preparedness and Response; monitor the Pandemic Agreement process and provide political and institutional analysis.
- Develop the Agency’s participation programmes for the 77th and 79th World Health Assemblies by coordinating across departments, supporting 58 ministerial-level bilateral meetings with Health Ministers, Member State representatives and private-sector stakeholders; coordinate statements, briefing materials, protocol, logistics, stakeholder engagement, plenary participation and reporting.
- Monitor governance and institutional developments across the United Nations, World Health Organization, International Telecommunication Union, International Organization for Migration, United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, World Meteorological Organization, United Nations Conference on Trade and Development and Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights; prepare monthly strategic reports for the Chief of Cabinet and Director General and follow the United Nations 80 initiative, Global Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence Governance, Artificial Intelligence for Good Global Summit and United Nations plastics treaty discussions.
- Support the Director General’s first official Geneva visit, coordinating a roundtable with Permanent Missions and Resident Representatives, United Nations Office at Geneva executive briefings, a briefing for the international organization Francophone community, United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research Global Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Security and Ethics, Geneva Graduate Institute side event and high-level bilateral with the State Secretary of Switzerland; prepare briefing materials and coordinate programme, stakeholders, protocol and logistics.
- Support the Director General’s participation in the World Economic Forum Annual Meetings in 2024, 2025 and 2026, conducting geopolitical and policy research and preparing tailored briefing materials for engagements in Davos; attend the Annual Meeting and coordinate high-level bilateral meetings. Organize and attend the Agency’s World Economic Forum side event in Davos, “Powering AI and Data Centers with Nuclear Energy,” coordinating the programme, speakers, logistics and stakeholder engagement; contribute to the World Economic Forum Artificial Intelligence and Energy Impact Initiative.
Liaison Intern, Director General’s Office
Internatioal Atomic Energy Agency
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Prepare political analyses, reports and briefings on the Conference on Disarmament, NPT Preparatory Committee and Review Conference, UNIDIR, UNODA, BWC and IAEA Board sessions; monitor 2024 consultations with regional groups, plenaries and thematic clusters, and support Agency side events.
- Report on WHO governing and policy meetings, including the World Health Assembly, Executive Board, PBAC, health emergency preparedness and Pandemic Agreement; monitor negotiations and Member State engagement and provide timely reporting to Vienna.
- Coordinate IAEA participation in World Health Assemblies, including programmes, briefing materials and logistics, and support 33 ministerial-level bilateral meetings for two Directors General.
- Prepare monthly reports for the Chief of Cabinet and Director General on UN80 and Geneva-based UN organizations, highlighting strategic institutional and governance developments.
- Coordinate the Director General’s participation in World Economic Forum Annual Meetings, including high-level bilateral meetings, geopolitical briefings and logistics; co-organize IAEA–WEF sessions and stakeholder engagement.
Humanitarian Aid & Liaison Intern
Food And Agriculture Organization Of The United Nations
02.2019 - 01.2020
- Monitor OCHA, the Geneva Humanitarian Liaison Working Group and IASC Task Team briefings on the Humanitarian-Development Nexus; prepare policy analysis and reporting for senior management.
- Liaise with government officials, civil society and international stakeholders to develop FAO pledges and good practices for UNHCR’s First Global Refugee Forum.
- Conceptualize and draft concept notes for FAO events, including SOFI 2019, World Food Day, the ECOSOC Humanitarian Affairs Segment, Geneva Peace Week and the 2020 Desert Locust Crisis briefing.
- Prepare talking points, policy briefs and background materials for senior management; research counter-terrorism measures and humanitarian action, UNSCR implications for FAO donor agreements, and Humanitarian-Development Nexus programming in Somalia and the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
- Coordinate stakeholder engagement and follow-up for senior management meetings with UN entities, governments and external partners.
PTM One Source
PTM Formedic Communications
09.2015 - 08.2017
- Processed BRC, Formedic and Sample Express orders and market research data, ensuring accurate and timely data entry.
- Maintained client, organizational, healthcare professional and institutional databases, including client flags, project records, time logs and timesheets.
- Prepared demographic reports, client lists, marketing presentations and other materials to support project and client needs.
- Managed front-desk operations, communications, access records and facilities coordination, supporting senior management, workplace safety and security.
Education
Master of Science - Responsible Management
University of Geneva
Geneva Switzerland 04.2001 -
Master of Science - Innovation, Human Development And Sustainability
University of Geneva
Geneva Switzerland 04.2001 -
No Degree - Exchange - School of Public Managment And Policy
Tsinghua University
Beijing China 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - International Development Studies
York University
Toronto Canada 04.2001 -
Skills
Governance & Institutional Analysis
Political Economy
Public Sector Management
Programme Coordination
Multilateral Affairs & Negotiations
International Security & Disarmament
Global Health Policy
Geopolitical Risk Analysis
Government & Stakeholder Engagement
Timeline
Liaison Consultant, Director General’s Office
International Atomic Energy Agency
11.2024 - Current
Liaison Intern, Director General’s Office
Internatioal Atomic Energy Agency
01.2024 - 08.2024
Humanitarian Aid & Liaison Intern
Food And Agriculture Organization Of The United Nations
02.2019 - 01.2020
PTM One Source
PTM Formedic Communications
09.2015 - 08.2017
Master of Science - Responsible Management
University of Geneva
04.2001 -
Master of Science - Innovation, Human Development And Sustainability
University of Geneva
04.2001 -
No Degree - Exchange - School of Public Managment And Policy
Tsinghua University
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - International Development Studies
York University
04.2001 -