ALI SEGURA MORAN
Wellington
Summary
Experienced policy professional with a strong track record of managing complex projects, conducting in-depth research, and providing expert analysis to drive strategic decision-making. Demonstrated expertise in policy development, implementation, and evaluation, consistently delivering actionable insights and effective solutions in dynamic and ambiguous environments. Skilled in stakeholder engagement and adept at building collaborative relationships to navigate challenging policy landscapes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Policy Analyst
Ministry for Primary Industries
01.2022 - Current
- Substantive role in the Science, Innovation and Workforce Policy team, simultaneous secondary roles in Accelerating New Mitigations (June 22-Aug 23 and Nov 24-Jan 25) and Global Climate Partnerships (Nov 2023-present)
- Leading primary sector workforce policy, articulating MPI's stance on seasonal visas and the Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa, and preparing updated research and data for Women in Horticulture.
- Leading the Latin America and the Caribbean Climate Smart Agriculture Programme, fostering excellent relationships with international partners and leading engagement with MFAT, the New Zealand Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Research Centre and the Regional Fund for Agricultural Technology to facilitate information exchange and partnership building efforts.
- Supported negotiations, drafted position papers and provided high quality strategic analysis to accelerate the development and commercialisation of greenhouse gas mitigation technologies for farmers, including the establishment of the joint venture AgriZero NZ, the design of a scholarship/Fellowship programme, the National Capability Plan and the Innovation Strategy.
- Enabling People through Change- Co-designed a strategic framework with regional and central government, industry, research and Māori organisations to support change management and behaviour change
- Represented MPI in cross-departmental policy design to develop the Environment and Climate Research Strategy (MfE) and the National Research Priorities (MBIE)
Policy Analyst - Science Policy
Ministry of Business
07.2019 - 01.2022
- Led the Research, Science and Innovation workforce programme – Outputs include the 2021 Workforce Survey, the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Capability Fund, and the MBIE Science Whitinga Fellowships for early career researchers
- Led the Research, Science and Innovation chapter of the first Emissions Reduction Plan. building strong relationships with other government agencies for effective collaboration.
Consular and Economic Affairs Officer
Embassy of Mexico
04.2018 - 06.2019
- Processed consular documents and provided trade and economic data analysis as requested by the Mexican Secretary of Foreign Affairs, to support the government in developing its trade policy in the Pacific region, such as the CPTPP and the responsibilities of Mexico as an APEC member
Mexico City Representative
Miramar International and Mexico City Council
07.2014 - 10.2016
- Represented the Government of Mexico City in the Midwest, fostering bilateral relationships between officials, entrepreneurs, community leaders and universities.
- Promoting trade, economic development, tourism and educational programmes within the two cities.
Migration and Youth Analyst
Iniciativa Ciudadana (NGO)
07.2012 - 06.2014
- Analysed and interpreted policies, legislation and the operations of local, state and federal government, in order to advocate for the human rights of migrants and refugees.
Independent Consultant
Self Employed
01.2011 - 03.2014
- Diagnosis and evaluation for public policies and social development programs with clients such as Oxfam Novib, Department of Foreign Affairs in Mexico City, University of San Martin in Argentina, the Secretary for Social Development, Network for Children Rights and Hewlett Packard Foundation.
Research Assistant in International Cooperation for Development
Instituto Mora
05.2009 - 06.2012
- Conducted literature reviews, collection and analysis of relevant data to International Cooperation for Development. Contributed to the development of recommendations on policy issues relevant to food
security.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Business -
ICL Graduate Business School
01.2019
Master of Arts - Sociology
Universidad Iberoamericana
Mexico City, Mexico01-2014
Bachelor of Arts - Ethnology
Escuela Nacional De Antropologia E Historia
Mexico City, Mexico01-2008
Skills
- Policy analysis expertise
- Problem-solving abilities
- Critical thinking
- Adaptability and flexibility
Accomplishments
- FONTAGRO Board of Directors recognition 'for her invaluable support contributing to global efforts to grow more food without growing GHG emissions in Latin America and the Caribbean'
- Science Policy acting manager (2023), Policy & Trade Emerging Leaders cohort (2023), The Challenge of Change, Managers cohort (2023)
- Strategy and Insights Award 2023 in recognition of her commitment to test and challenge our thinking and ensure we consider social and humanitarian perspectives in our work.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Professional Working
French
Limited Working
Interests
- Enjoying the art of cooking, baking and pastry-making, experimenting with recipes
- Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
- Heritage and culinary tourism
Timeline
Senior Policy Analyst
Ministry for Primary Industries
01.2022 - Current
Policy Analyst - Science Policy
Ministry of Business
07.2019 - 01.2022
Consular and Economic Affairs Officer
Embassy of Mexico
04.2018 - 06.2019
Mexico City Representative
Miramar International and Mexico City Council
07.2014 - 10.2016
Migration and Youth Analyst
Iniciativa Ciudadana (NGO)
07.2012 - 06.2014
Independent Consultant
Self Employed
01.2011 - 03.2014
Research Assistant in International Cooperation for Development
Instituto Mora
05.2009 - 06.2012
Postgraduate Diploma in Business -
ICL Graduate Business School
Master of Arts - Sociology
Universidad Iberoamericana
Bachelor of Arts - Ethnology
Escuela Nacional De Antropologia E Historia
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