International Development and Relations Professional

Contribute to Pathways’ partnership development goals by managing a portfolio of private foundations and individuals for outreach, drafting and submission of proposals based on the organization’s operational needs. Implement a prospect qualification process with wealth screening tools and engage in research to identify funding opportunities. Draft briefing and research notes in preparation for meetings. Prepare proposals and budgets in English and French, and impact reports. Test and implement donor acquisition and retention strategies using Artificial Intelligence software. Research and develop knowledge about youth, and investing in education to provide positive engagement to external stakeholders. 

Support the implementation of the communications strategy by planning, preparing, scheduling and publishing content relevant to the organization’s mission. Write, edit and publish stories regarding PWRDF’s international development projects and partnerships. Engage PWRDF's audience on the advancement of projects in the areas of humanitarian assistance, food security, empowerment of indigenous women and refugees. Improve communication flows between PWRDF and regional implementing partners. Coordinate a national advocacy and awareness campaign partnering with similar organizations focusing on the role of Canada's Feminist International Assistance Policy, Official Development Assistance, and support for sustainable small-scale farming.

Participate in the Foundation’s partnership development strategy by managing a portfolio of government, corporations and international cooperation agencies. Pursued strategic partnerships through personalized cultivation, solicitation and impact reporting. Diversified sources of revenue by establishing new and maintaining key partnerships. Conducted research to identify potential funding opportunities from international, national and local sources. Contributed to proposal development,  budgeting,  and research to write strategic documents such as the Yearly Outlook Analysis Document and the Annual Report. Practiced strong results-based and project management skills. Raised funds from international development agencies such as USAID, the European Commission and AECID. 

Assessed human rights violations, crimes against humanity and war crimes in the context of the Colombian armed conflict for individuals and communities who requested to be part of the National Registry of Victims. Successfully registered over 8,000 households, victims of the armed conflict who began their process of reparation as part of the national public policy for peace and reconciliation. Constantly researched the armed conflict's dynamics: illegal economies, actors, social control strategies and regional conflict dynamics. Contributed to prepare guidelines and policy papers for internal and external purposes. Coordinated and maintained a constant dialogue with key United Nations agencies, government agencies, and international NGOs. Deployed to remote indigenous and black communities to support humanitarian assistance. 

Honours.