Killa Janda

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About Killa Janda

Killa Janda is a highly accomplished and diplomatic political affairs analyst & advisor, with 10+ years of experience in understanding and evaluating political developments in assigned countries while training teams in political & crisis situations. Over the past few years, she has succeeded in maintaining an extensive network within government, political parties, civil society and academia for the purpose of information gathering and cross-analysis. She has provided valuable oversight and expertise in political analysis, report writing & communications, cross-cultural program management, monitoring & evaluating governance structures, and drafting memorandums & UN resolutions. Through vast political affairs acumen, Killa has analyzed cultural norms, behaviors, and political climate. In her recent assignment, Killa provides political & strategic analysis and operational support to operations including substantive guidance on policy & issues. In a consultative role, she recommended resolutions to crisis situations, including the Boko Haram issue, and remained in constant communication with Security Council Experts. During her tenure with the Permanent Mission of the Republic of South Sudan, she has supported the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) and the UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) on the state of play in South Sudan as well as Abyei. Most noteworthy is her ability to produce media briefs in critical issues regarding Egypt, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Sudan, and other countries in East and South African region. She has strived to work closely with leadership to carry out organizational missions while coordinating objectives, strategies, and goals. She has consistently relied on fact-based information, and has led efforts to educate the public with regards to various procedures. Overall, she has performed cultural diplomacy, met political objectives, and formed consensus for diverse groups of people.