Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD)
Maria Carrard Morales is a finance and accounting professional with extensive experience in various roles. Currently serving as Assistante Comptable et de Gestion des Contrats at the Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining since January 2022, Maria previously held the position of Financial and Accountant Assistant at Geneva Call from November 2020 to January 2022, where responsibilities included banking transaction monitoring and preparation of financial reports. Maria also worked as Accountant I in the Finance Department at Hôtel des Finances - Etat de Genève, focusing on client data accuracy and document management. Earlier career experience includes a managerial role at H&M, emphasizing customer service and staff management. Maria holds a Master's degree in Accounting & Finance from Université de Fribourg and a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Geneva, along with a certificate in Commodity Trading Risk Analysis from STSA Learning.
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Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD)
The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD) is an international expert organisation based in Switzerland. It has 65 members of staff representing 19 nationalities. The GICHD works to reduce the impact of mines, cluster munitions and other explosive remnants of war, in close partnership with mine action organisations and other human security actors. To do so, the GICHD supports national authorities, international and regional organisations and NGOs in their efforts to improve the relevance, performance and sustainability of mine action. Our advisors visit approximately 50 countries each year and offer remote support, enabling them to tackle explosive hazard contamination safely, effectively and efficiently. By bringing together experts and practitioners, gathering and sharing knowledge, the GICHD acts as a central reference point in mine action. We promote dialogue between mine-affected countries in local languages, fostering regional cooperation. This work is not just an end in itself but also contributes to the broader objective of human security – freedom from fear and freedom from want. This effort is facilitated by the GICHD's location within the Maison de la Paix in Geneva The Centre's work is made possible by core contributions, project funding and in-kind support from 30 governments and organisations.