Damiano Giampaoli

Damiano Giampaoli is an experienced professional with a diverse background in international relations and program management. Currently serving as a Liaison Officer at UNESCO since January 2017, Damiano has held multiple roles including Programme Specialist in the Division for Gender Equality and Special Assistant to the Chairperson of the Executive Board. Prior to UNESCO, Damiano worked at UNDP as a UN Coordination Officer and at IOM as a Project Officer. Previous experience also includes leadership roles at the European Public Law Organization and consultancy positions focusing on project management with various NGOs. Educational qualifications include a pending Master of Arts in Global Diplomacy from SOAS University of London, a master's degree in Cultural Anthropology from Università Ca'​ Foscari Venezia, and a master's in Population and Development Studies from Université libre de Bruxelles, complemented by a bachelor's degree from Università degli Studi di Milano.