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ISABELLA MORRIS

Madrid,Spain

Summary

International NGO professional with experience in communications, programme support, and community engagement in humanitarian contexts. Proven ability to produce impactful communication materials and engage diverse communities. Strong interest in field-based programme support and people-facing roles within humanitarian work.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Communications & Fundraising Intern

Concordis International
Madrid, Remote
2026.01 - 2026.06
  • Producing external communications content, including website updates, newsletters, social media, donor updates, and programme reports
  • Gathering and synthesising programme stories and impact information from field teams in fragile and conflict-affected contexts
  • Supporting ethical storytelling and communications by helping to highlight community perspectives and ensure that local voices are accurately represented in external and donor-facing materials
  • Supporting donor engagement and fundraising activities, including campaign materials, funding research, and identification of calls for proposals/tenders
  • Maintaining and updating CRM systems and donor/contact databases to support relationship management and fundraising processes
  • Contributing to project planning and coordination processes in collaboration with programme and fundraising teams
  • Supporting operational security tracking for staff travelling to high-risk contexts, contributing to internal risk awareness and coordination
  • Participating in bilingual and cross-cultural coordination meetings with UK-based and international teams across multiple time zones

Community Engagement & Education Facilitator

Madrid for Refugees
Madrid
2025.03 - 2026.01
  • Facilitate community-based educational and engagement activities for displaced and refugee participants from diverse cultural backgrounds
  • Deliver inclusive English language and communication sessions adapted to varying educational levels and participant needs
  • Support participant wellbeing, confidence-building, and social inclusion through intercultural facilitation and group engagement
  • Contribute to safe, respectful, and supportive learning environments for vulnerable populations
  • Coordinate with volunteers and programme staff to support activity delivery and participant engagement
  • Support communication across multicultural groups in English- and Spanish-speaking contexts

Freelance English Language Teacher

TEFL / Preply
Bristol / Madrid
2024.09 - 2025.03
  • Design and deliver personalised lessons for child and adult learners, fostering confidence and skill development.
  • Create interactive, inclusive materials suitable for online and in-person learning contexts.
  • Utilise a range of digital platforms and interactive tools to engage diverse learners effectively.

Community Volunteer & English Language Facilitator

NGO
Nicaragua & Colombia
2023.10 - 2024.10

Delivered English language teaching and informal education sessions for children and adults in community-based settings

  • Supported local community initiatives through practical volunteering, including infrastructure support, kitchen assistance, and daily programme operations
  • Contributed to running community activities in low-resource environments, adapting flexibly to changing needs and priorities
  • Assisted with group coordination, activity preparation, and informal logistics for community-led projects
  • Engaged in cross-cultural communication and collaboration within Spanish-speaking communities
  • Developed strong adaptability, resilience, and problem-solving skills in dynamic field environments

Community Advocacy Officer

POhWER
Bristol, UK
2022.11 - 2023.08
  • Provided independent advocacy support to vulnerable individuals accessing health, social care, and public services
  • Supported service users in understanding their rights, communicating their needs, and engaging with decision-making processes
  • Liaised with service providers and external stakeholders to support client communication and case progression
  • Produced clear, accessible written communications and maintained accurate case-related documentation
  • Supported individuals from diverse social and cultural backgrounds, including those experiencing vulnerability or barriers to accessing services
  • Contributed to community outreach and engagement activities aimed at improving awareness of advocacy services

Project Support Coordinator

British Red Cross
Bristol, UK
2021.10 - 2022.10
  • Supported delivery of emergency response and community support programmes, assisting with operational coordination across active service areas
  • Coordinated volunteer deployment, scheduling, and internal communications to ensure effective service delivery
  • Maintained accurate records, databases, and reporting systems to support programme monitoring and compliance
  • Assisted with logistical coordination for programme activities, ensuring timely delivery of operational requirements
  • Supported communication between staff, volunteers, and service users in fast-paced humanitarian contexts
  • Contributed to maintaining organised workflow systems during periods of high operational demand

Team Leader- Vaccination Centre

National Health Service
Bath, Somerset
2021.01 - 2021.10
  • Supervised and coordinated a vaccination centre team, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant service delivery in a high-volume public health environment
  • Conducted staff briefings and coordinated daily operational workflows to maintain smooth service delivery
  • Acted as a communication link between clinical staff, volunteers, and management to ensure accurate information flow and task coordination
  • Supported adherence to safeguarding, health and safety, and clinical operational protocols during the COVID-19 vaccination rollout

Education

Bachelor of Arts - History & English Literature

Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham
2016.09 - 2019.06

TEFL Certificate - Teaching English as a Foreign Language

TEFL
London

Skills

  • Humanitarian programme support
  • Stakeholder engagement and coordination
  • Cross-cultural communication
  • Organisational communication
  • CRM systems and data management
  • Ethical communications and safeguarding
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Project management and coordination
  • Disaster response and recovery
  • Grant writing and reporting
  • Monitoring and evaluation (M&E)
  • Capacity building and training
  • Data analysis tools proficiency

LANGUAGES

English (Native)
Native
Spanish
Upper intermediate

Timeline

Communications & Fundraising Intern

Concordis International
2026.01 - 2026.06

Community Engagement & Education Facilitator

Madrid for Refugees
2025.03 - 2026.01

Freelance English Language Teacher

TEFL / Preply
2024.09 - 2025.03

Community Volunteer & English Language Facilitator

NGO
2023.10 - 2024.10

Community Advocacy Officer

POhWER
2022.11 - 2023.08

Project Support Coordinator

British Red Cross
2021.10 - 2022.10

Team Leader- Vaccination Centre

National Health Service
2021.01 - 2021.10

Bachelor of Arts - History & English Literature

Nottingham Trent University
2016.09 - 2019.06

TEFL Certificate - Teaching English as a Foreign Language

TEFL
ISABELLA MORRIS