Viviane works for the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva, supporting his activities on peace and security, humanitarian affairs, and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

She has a doctorate in political science and more than 15 years of experience in international political affairs and social and economic development. Her experience combines policy advice to governments and the development f national strategies, research and analysis, capacity building and communication. She has been involved in building bridges between East and West, North and South, with regional experience in Eastern and Western Europe, Asia and Africa.