Sophie Smith is a dedicated professional in programme development with significant experience in both non-profit and international organizations. Currently serving as a Programme Development Officer at Nonviolent Peaceforce since November 2023, Sophie previously held positions including Senior Programme Development Officer at REDI for a Sustainable Future and Junior WPS Consultant at Independent Diplomat. Sophie has also contributed as a Project Manager at Search for Common Ground and as a Research Assistant at EGIC - Euro-Gulf Information Centre, where responsibilities included writing reports on Gulf region developments and implementing communication strategies. Other notable roles include Political Trainee at the European Union Delegation to the UAE and Staff Writer and Editor at Paris Globalist. Scholarly accomplishments include a Master's degree in International Security from Sciences Po and a Bachelor's degree in International Studies from Leiden University.