MEET OIPMA TEAM
Thanks to the expertise and experience of a Human Rights and Communications professionals team, OIPMA continues achieving its mandate and speaking up on behalf of the crisis-affected Least Developed Countries (LDCs).
Saeed MOKBIL
PRESIDENT OF OIPMA
Saeed Mokbil is the President of OIPMA and a former Member of the UN Working Group on the Use of Mercenaries. He has 26 years of professional experience in dealing with the UN Charter-based and Monitory-based Mechanisms and has held various senior positions as a former diplomat accredited to the UN. Prior founding OIPMA, he represented and accredited several international and civil society organizations to the UN. Conflict prevention, post-conflict peace-building is the core of his work, and he is determined to support the crisis-affected LDCs.
He received his Master’s degree in International Relations and International Law from Kiev University and awarded a diploma in Journalism from Berlin-based International Institute for Journalism. His diplomatic background and years of experience including the high level international conferences and the UN meetings made him prioritize the importance of global cooperation and multilateralism for achieving peace, security and sustainability.
Jade MCLACHLAN
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Jade is a public policy expert with over 20 years of experience spanning leadership, strategy, enterprise risk, and sustainability advocacy. She has a strong track record in leading large teams, delivering complex projects, and developing effective communication and risk management strategies. Her extensive background in diplomacy and high-level negotiations includes senior roles with His Majesty’s Government in the UK and at the United Nations in New York. Jade holds a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature and a Master’s in European Affairs with a focus on EU Law from the University of Aberdeen, along with Executive Education from the University of Cambridge. Her professional interests centre on advancing the Sustainable Development Goals and promoting global stability.
Ceri CHILLIER
Main Representative to the United Nations & Lead Human Rights Officer
Dr. Ceri Chillier is OIPMA’s Main Representative to the United Nations in Geneva and serves as the organization’s Lead Human Rights Officer. In this dual role, she acts as the principal liaison to UN bodies, permanent missions, and human rights mechanisms, advocating for the rights and development priorities of Least Developed Countries (LDCs).
Ceri holds a PhD in African Studies and Anthropology from the University of Birmingham and brings over a decade of interdisciplinary experience in research, fieldwork, and strategic communication. Her academic and applied work in Rwanda and Uganda – focused on peacebuilding, youth culture, music, and social resilience – informs her rights-based approach to development.
Prior to joining OIPMA, she held roles in academia, international NGOs, and cultural institutions. She is deeply committed to inclusive governance, intercultural dialogue, and amplifying underrepresented voices in global policymaking.
A. Ege TURP
Project Manager & International Communications Lead
Asli Ege Turp is a Geneva-based Project Manager and International Communications Lead with a background in economics and over six years of experience in international film and media. She has worked across Europe and Africa on high-profile productions, overseeing timelines, coordinating cross-functional teams, and managing complex logistics in high-pressure environments. At OIPMA, she brings that operational discipline into multilateral work, supporting project delivery and external communications focused on Least Developed Countries.
Elma MISLIMI
Programs and Strategic Initiatives Coordinator & ADDITIONAL UN Representative
Elma Mislimi brings extensive experience in program development, multilateral advocacy, and the coordination of complex strategic initiatives. Dedicated to fostering inclusive dialogue and meaningful collaboration, her work focuses on advancing peace, tolerance, and social inclusion across diverse communities globally. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Global Studies from Jönköping University and a Master’s degree in International Affairs, specializing in Political Science, from Linnaeus University. At OIPMA, Elma plays a key role in driving forward projects and initiatives that align closely with the organization’s mission to represent and support the Least Developed Countries in international forums and multilateral settings.
Abisatou MANNEH
Additional UN Representative
Abisatou Manneh is a seasoned professional with 12 years of experience in business growth and client network development. As the Head of Marketing & Business Development at BSIC Bank, The Gambia, she manages banking relationships, business strategies, and marketing campaigns. Previously, the Admin and Human Resources Manager at the Food Safety and Quality Authority. She also led customer experience and communications at Access Bank Gambia LTD. She has expertise in marketing, communication, negotiation, strategy, and human resources.
Yasmin HEANEY
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS
Yasmin Heaney is OIPMA’s Director of Marketing and Communications, leading global outreach and campaign strategy to advance sustainable development and human rights in Least Developed Countries.
Yasmin is pursuing a Master’s in International Management with a focus on Digital Marketing at Geneva Business School. She brings hands-on experience from roles in public relations and digital marketing across the US and Europe. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Marketing at the University of Colorado along with completed certifications in Digital Strategy and Data Analytics from Northwestern University.
Her international background informs her inclusive approach to communications, ensuring OIPMA’s message resonates across diverse audiences. Yasmin is committed to impactful storytelling, stakeholder engagement, and elevating underrepresented voices through strategic marketing and communications. strategies.
Climate-Conflict White Paper Team
Cristina Bernal
RESEARCHER
Cristina is a consultant in climate change adaptation Communications at a leading international organization. In this role, she assesses the adaptation progress of UNFCCC Parties, contributes to event planning, and implements communication strategies. She has previously served as a Development Consultant at UNESCAP specializing in digital development in the most vulnerable countries to reduce inequalities and climate change preparedness. She holds a master’s degree in Disaster Risk Management and Climate Change Adaptation from Lund University.
Noémie Guigue
RESEARCHER
After working on water resources management at Amman Airport through the lens of climate and human factors, Noémie expanded her climate knowledge at the Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies in 2021 and then worked on urban governance and resilient cities at Groupe Huit. Noémie joined Espelia in 2022 where she works in the international environment department, focusing on water, sanitation, waste, energy and the environment for developing countries. In particular, she assists donors such as the AFD with the set-up of water projects in Djibouti and Pakistan and carries out evaluations of projects such as the hydroagricultural development of Bahr Linia or PPIAF interventions in Ethiopia.
Gabriel Lagrange
RESEARCHER
Gabriel is a researcher specializing in climate security, international governance, and geopolitics based in Geneva. Gabriel gained experience working with international organizations like IOM, the International Crisis Group. While researching for OIPMA on climate security in LDCs, he is also spearheading the “Environmental Geopolitics” Department at the Institute for Applied Geopolitics (IEGA), a Paris-based Think tank.
Marie-Lou Pijnenburg
RESEARCH COORDINATOR
Recently graduated in ecology and evolution from ETH Zurich, Marie-Lou Pijnenburg specialized in research questions linked to plant diversity in a changing world. From DNA to remote sensing analysis, Marie-Lou built up wide knowledge on the study of diversity and ways of doing so, in order to be able to better protect it. On the side, she got involved in multiple projects or volunteering organisations. With different roles along this path, she tended to be part of the strategy development and coordination of projects, something she is also currently assuming in her role at InfoSpecies. Her enthusiasm for the study of our ecosystems and the management of projects that make sense to her are daily drivers.