Saskia Baar

Title
Senior Manager of Private Sector Partnerships UNHCR Global

About
Saskia has been working for the United Nations since 2012 in countries such as Lebanon, Tanzania, Belgium, and Kenya. Since 2023, she has been living with her family in Copenhagen, where she focuses on developing and expanding new and existing collaborations with companies, funds, and philanthropists as a senior manager. Among other responsibilities, she leads the team that works on formulating, shaping, evaluating, and adjusting UNHCR’s global strategy for private sector engagement.

What you will learn
The panel discussion "Master of your Career" provides insights from top women in senior management and C-level positions on how they have shaped their careers. They share practical tips on how you can map out your career path and address questions such as: how do you attain a (leadership) position with impact? And how do you persuade others of your vision? Additionally, they offer concrete advice on job searching, negotiating, how to effectively communicate with your manager, the importance of coaching, and tips on balancing family life and career development.

This panel is here to assist you in strategizing your next steps in your career.

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