Jean-Claude Gourdine

Jean-Claude GOURDINE has a diverse work experience that spans over several years. Jean-Claude has worked at various organizations, including Human Rights Watch and the French Ministry of Defense.

At Human Rights Watch, Jean-Claude held different roles over the years, starting as an Operations Administrator in August 2010 and progressing to become a Regional Administrative Manager for Europe in February 2013. Jean-Claude then served as an Operations Associate Director for Europe from July 2016 to June 2019 and subsequently as an Operations Senior Associate Director for Europe from July 2019 to December 2023. Jean-Claude'smost recent role at Human Rights Watch was Director of Financial Operations for Europe, which they started in December 2023.

Before joining Human Rights Watch, Jean-Claude worked at the French Ministry of Defense. Jean-Claude was Chief of Staff for the General commanding the Regional Command Capital in Kabul from December 2006 to April 2007. Prior to that, they served as Chief of Staff for the General commanding the Licorne Force in Abidjan from 2005 to 2006.

Jean-Claude's early career was at the 2nd Armored Brigade Headquarters of the French Ministry of Defense, where they worked as an Officer and Head of the Human Resources Department from July 2000 to August 2005.

Jean-Claude Gourdine completed their education as follows:

- From 1991 to 1994, they pursued a Bachelor's degree in Law (Licence) at Université Antilles-Guyane.

- From 1994 to 1996, they attended the University of Paris I: Panthéon-Sorbonne and earned a Master's degree (Master en droit) in International Business Law (Droit des affaires internationales).

- In 1996-1997, they furthered their education at the Centre Universitaire d'Etudes du centre des Communautés européennes, where they obtained a University Diploma (Diplôme d'université) in European Community Law (Droit communautaire - UE).

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