Thazin Oo
Master's Student of Migration Studies (5+)
Open to opportunities for starting my dream career
About Me
MA in Migration Studies (Expected Oct 2026) at the University of Côte d'Azur, backed by a Bachelor's in International Relations and Diplomacy (Magna Cum Laude, René Cassin Award). Combining academic research in migration policy with a strong commitment to refugee case working, supporting asylum-seekers through administrative processing, housing integration, and frontline social assistance, while driving rights-based advocacy for displaced populations.
Contact & Links
Licenses and Certifications
MEAL Essentials Certificate of Completion
TEFL/TESOL Certification
B.A. Schiller University Diploma
Certificate for Writing and Editing: Revising - University of Michigan
Duolingo English Test
French DELF B1 and B2
HBP Certificate of Completion - Schiller International University
IELTS C1
Certificate of Volunteering - Tarjimly
Letter of Appreciation - Glory Academy
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Skills
Stakeholder Engagement & NGO Collaboration
Stakeholder Engagement & Advocacy
Direct Migrant, Refugee & Peer Support
Community & Direct Support
Qualitative Migration Research & Methodology
Research & Data Analysis
Burmese Fieldwork & Cross-Cultural Interpreting
Language & Fieldwork
Labor Rights & Ethical Recruitment Analysis
Thematic Expertise
Policy Analysis & Rights-Based Advocacy
Policy & Advocacy
Report Writing & Multilingual Communication
Communication & Reporting
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Languages
Burmese
Native
English
Bilingual
French
Upper-Intermediate
Spanish
Beginner
Arabic
Beginner
Professional Experience
Research & Advocacy Intern @ Mekong Migration Network (MMN), Chiang Mai, Thailand
April 2026 – September 2026
- Research
- Advocacy
- Qualitative Tools
- Interpreting
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- Report Writing
Designed qualitative tools and conducted 15 in-depth interviews in Burmese with migrant factory workers in Mae Sot to document labor exploitation and unfair dismissals for an IOM-funded project
Co-authored the background section of the IOM Inception Report, and executed a secondary desk study on the Myanmar-Japan migration corridor analysing recruitment fees, remittance policies, and administrative bottlenecks
Provided bi-directional English-Burmese interpretation at multi-stakeholder workshops, presented primary field findings to regional CSOs and legal experts. Drafted the workshop report and authored meeting reports
English Teacher @ Mini-schools, Paris
January 2023 – July 2024
- Teaching
- English
- Public Speaking
Encouraged students to practice speaking in English by creating a positive classroom environment with interactive activities
Utilized various teaching techniques such as role playing, audio-visual aids multimedia presentations and hands-on activities
Intern Journalist @ Mizzima Burma news channel, Paris
January 2022 – April 2022
- Journalism
- Interviewing
- Content Creation
Created contents and did interviews with some pro-democracy activists and supporters regarding to current political situation in Myanmar
Served as a dedicated and supportive Intern in a fast-paced environment. Brought forth the ability to work well independently and also with others. Provided employees with continual support
Content Creator @ Vivo Group Myanmar
2017 – 2019
- Content Creation
- Marketing
- Website Management
Developed unique content for a variety of clients sites to improve presence and brand awareness
Coordinated mailings, marketing materials, and website content
Collaborated with other departments and teams to identify useful content ideas and map out strategies.
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Education
Master's in Migration Studies (Social Sciences) @ University of Côte d'Azur, Nice, France
2026
Master 1 (Mention Bien - High Honors): Ranked 1/161 in SWITCH Odyssée: Gender & Inequalities. Master 2 (Semester 1): Top cohort marks in European Immigration Law, Legal Aspects of NGOs, and Migrants' Rights; participated in legal clinic analyzing Regulation (EU) 2024/1350.
Bachelor of Arts (International Relations and Diplomacy) @ Schiller International University, Paris & University of Roehampton, London
2024
Graduated as valedictorian with Magna Cum Laude Honor, René Cassin Award and first class Honor. President of the student council (November 2021-November 2022). Planned student events and university trips.
Projects
De la résistance politique à la quête de survie : les femmes migrantes birmanes en Thaïlande après le coup d'État de 2021
Master 1 thesis in Migration Studies at Université Côte d'Azur analyzing the political, social, and gendered trajectories of female Burmese exilees in Mae Sot following the 2021 military coup. Conducted mobile and distance qualitative research involving nine semi-structured interviews in Burmese with migrant women and in close collaboration with local CSOs/CBOs to examine forced displacement, structural legal precariousness, double absence, and transnational resistance.
- CSO/CBO Collaboration & Engagement
- Direct Migrant Worker Consultation
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Semi-Structured Interviewing
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- Thematic Analysis
- Migration & Gender Studies
- Burmese Language Research
- Ethical & Reflexive Methodology
- Academic Writing in French
MMN Internship Project: Unfair Dismissals and Access to Justice (IOM)
Conducted research and policy mapping in collaboration with local CSOs/CBOs, migrant workers, and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) focusing on unfair dismissals of migrant workers and their legal barriers to accessing remedy and justice in regional migration corridors.
- CSO/CBO & Community Partnership
- Migrant Worker Access to Justice
- Policy Analysis
- Human Rights Research
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- Migrant Workers' Rights
- Legal Access to Remedy
- International NGO Collaboration
MMN Internship Project: Migrant Consultation for Access to Remedy (Solidar Suisse)
Organized and facilitated grassroots consultations directly with migrant workers and local CBOs/CSOs in partnership with Solidar Suisse to assess challenges in legal redress, labor rights violations, and mechanism effectiveness for access to remedy.
- Grassroots Migrant Consultation
- CSO/CBO Capacity Building & Engagement
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Labor Rights Advocacy
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- Qualitative Data Collection
- Field Research Facilitation
MMN Internship Project: Recruitment Fees and Pre-Departure Training (Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung)
Collaborated with local CSOs/CBOs, migrant worker networks, and the Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung (RLS) to document ethical recruitment practices, analyze the impact of irregular recruitment fees on migrant debt bondage, and evaluate the effectiveness of pre-departure orientation programs.
- CSO/CBO Network Collaboration
- Migrant Worker Centered Research
- Ethical Recruitment Analysis
- Pre-Departure Training Assessment
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- Policy Advocacy
- Report Writing
- Cross-Border Migration Research
Interpreter at Tarjimly
Volunteer as an interpreter between social workers and Burmese migrants in the U.S via Tarjimly app.
- Burmese Language Research
- CSO/CBO Collaboration & Engagement
- Direct Migrant Worker Consultation
- Interpreting & Translation
Interpreter in Thailand Camps
Volunteered as an interpreter between international interns and migrants at camps in Thailand.
- Burmese Language Research
- International NGO Collaboration
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Interpreting & Translation
English Teacher at Youth Tribe Africa
Volunteered as an English teacher and helped Sudanese refugees in Uganda improve their English skills.
- Direct Migrant Worker Consultation
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- Teaching & Facilitation
Empathetic Peer Listener at Mee Pya Tike
Volunteered as an empathetic peer listener/supporter at Mee Pya Tike application, the first text chat platform for emotional support for Myanmar people in the Myanmar language.
- Burmese Language Research
- Ethical & Reflexive Methodology
- Active Listening & Psychosocial Support
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