Meritxell FONT VILAGINES

Deputy Permanent Representation of Andorra to the Permanent Mission of Andorra to the United Nations

• Diplomatic representation of my country to the United Nations, ensuring the management of strategic dossiers.
• Drafting of briefing notes and internal reports, ensuring clear and effective communication of priority information.
• Conducting negotiations in a constructive and cooperative environment, leading to the conclusion of agreements.
• Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with foreign government representatives to facilitate bilateral cooperation.
• Representing my country at international conferences, summits, and diplomatic forums.
• Preparing analytical reports on various geopolitical issues for national policy decision-makers.
• Producing reports for senior officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the country’s situation and the progress of ongoing projects.
• Managing the administrative structure of the Permanent Mission, including accounting and human resources matters.
• Budget management, validation of purchase orders, monitoring of expenditures, and preparation of monthly financial reports.
• Coordinating daily activities in line with the established roadmap to ensure achievement of objectives.
• Leading team meetings and working groups, fostering collaboration and producing accurate minutes to ensure rigorous follow-up of actions.
• Managing a team of [number] staff members, including schedule management and task allocation.
• Planning and organizing public and private events, with full logistical and administrative coordination.

• Ensuring coordination between Andorra’s Permanent Missions to the United Nations and the Directorate of Multilateral Affairs in Andorra.
• Developing strategic positions to align the interests of Andorra’s Permanent Missions to the United Nations.
• Preparing clear instructions to guide Andorran delegations during international negotiations.
• Planning and coordinating visits of foreign delegations to Andorra, as well as visits by Andorran political delegations to various United Nations headquarters to attend international conferences.
• Acting as liaison with other ministries and non-governmental partners.
• Coordinating the Ministry’s drafting team responsible for United Nations–related dossiers.
• Drafting briefing notes and questionnaires.
• Preparing speeches and official statements.
• Managing work schedules.

• Managing the Minister’s communications, including scheduling, correspondence, emails, and telephone calls.
• Organizing travel, meetings, and appointments to ensure effective follow-up of the agenda.
• Preparing briefing points for the weekly Council of Ministers meeting.
• Scheduling appointments while taking into account availability and given constraints.
• Booking transportation tickets and accommodation to optimize travel logistics.
• Administrative management of files, including receipt and filing of documents, digitization and archiving, and data entry.

• Preparing and organizing ceremonies for the presentation of credentials of Ambassadors accredited to the Principality of Andorra, ensuring a high standard of diplomatic protocol and reception.
• Organizing official ceremonies and celebrations in Andorra, promoting the country’s culture and protocol.
• Accompanying the Minister of Foreign Affairs to ceremonies for the presentation of credentials and meetings for the presentation of copies of credentials.
• Accompanying Ambassadors of the Principality of Andorra to ceremonies for the presentation of credentials and meetings for the presentation of copies of credentials.
• Coordinating the activities of the Ambassador Introduction Department, facilitating the integration of newly appointed ambassadors.
• Maintaining regular contact with embassies accredited to the Principality of Andorra, strengthening diplomatic relations.
• Continuously improving internal procedures, management tools, and work organization.

• Providing assistance to Andorran citizens and Andorran residents as a policy officer/writer for Consular Affairs, ensuring effective support during the critical COVID-19 period.
• Main duties as a policy writer: drafting briefing notes and meeting minutes; coordinating with other departments within the Ministry and with other ministries and governmental and non-governmental stakeholders; establishing strong relationships with foreign government representatives to facilitate bilateral cooperation; preparing analytical reports and case files; organizing and preparing economic, cultural, and other official visits and missions; and managing administrative documentation.
• Representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the Interministerial Committee for Regulated Professions.

• Representing Andorra before UNESCO, the International Organisation of La Francophonie, the Bureau International des Expositions, and the Latin Union, while overseeing priority and strategic dossiers.
• Coordinating bilateral relations between the French Republic and the Principality of Andorra, with the aim of strengthening cooperation and mutual engagement.

• Desk-Officer for United Nations affairs (2003–2007); for UNESCO (2002–2007); for the International Organization of La Francophonie, including preparation of the second report for Andorra’s admission as a member of the Organization; for the Council of Europe (2002–2005); and for Development Cooperation (2002–2005).
• Coordinating government stakeholders in the drafting of national follow-up reports on international conventions relating to Human Rights.
• Key areas of responsibility: monitoring and follow-up of Human Rights–related dossiers, including the UN Commission on Human Rights (Geneva); the UN Third Committee (New York); the establishment of the Human Rights Council; electoral affairs; Andorra’s candidacy to the UNESCO World Heritage Committee; and CPT dossiers of the Council of Europe.
• Actively representing Andorra in discussions and negotiations in international forums.

• Responsible for the operation of the Andorra Pavilion at the Hanover World Expo 2000.
• Representing Andorra.
• Managing teams of 40 staff members.
• Budget management, cost optimization, and expenditure control.
• Managing work schedules.
• Welcoming visitors to the pavilion.
• Accounting responsibilities.
• Organizing visits of official delegations.
• Negotiating contracts with clients and managing supplier relationships.
• Interacting with other pavilions, government representatives, other states, and non-governmental representatives.