Andrea Proaño
International Relations And Gender Studies
Quito,P
Summary
International Relations and Gender studies
Dynamic professional with a strong background in diplomacy, international relations specializing in policy development.
Experienced in collaborating with international organizations in project management and advocacy for human rights and gender equality. Willing to travel or relocate for job purposes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Assistant in Learning and Development
Single Resolution Board, European Commission
9 2021 - 11.2023
- Work experience in hybrid environment. Support in European affairs in projects and core business: development, digital education (EU Year of skills), gender, diversity and inclusion
- Project management: preparation, project implementation, monitoring and evaluation to accomplish the Unit's objectives and development strategy
- Organization of trainings on respect, diversity, equity and inclusion
- Development of training and knowledge materials, invitations on gender knowledge
- Organization of high level meetings in person, hybrid or remote (Webex, Zoom) European Commission authorities
- Contributed to policy research, strategies and internal processes for promotion of gender equality, gender empowerment and respect of human rights
- External affairs and partnerships with EU institutions: European Central Bank, Directorate General Human Resources, DG Education, Sports, Youth and Culture
- Public affairs, communication support for organization of internal and external events
- Administrative support for ad hoc activities, team buildings, workshops
Blue Book Trainee - Learning and Development
European Commission
3 2021 - 7 2021
- Work experience in an international organization and multicultural environment
- Support in EU affairs in liaison with Directorate General Education, Sports, Youth and Culture
- Support in youth, gender and inclusion programs; organization of activities for the wellbeing and development of skills of Blue Book trainees European Commission trainees' program
- Administrative support: preparation of remote workshops (Outlook and Webex), sending invitations, registration of participants
- Support in human resources: equity, diversity and inclusion, wellbeing and career development activities
Public Policy and Regional Analyst
Union of South American Regions -Youth Department
01.2019 - 07.2020
- Research and development of academic reports in regional affairs
- Policy research and development in migration, gender empowerment, conflict resolution and humanitarian aid for the Venezuelan refugee crisis in Ecuador
Projects Officer
Youth Parliament of Quito
1 2019 - 08.2019
- Part-time job. Design of public policies (security, democracy, public administration, human rights, regional integration, gender-based violence campaigns
- Organization of a civic lab to develop policies against gender violence in Quito (femicides and sexual violence)
- Collaborative work with the academia, NGOs, activists for research, conflict analysis and development of local public policies for gender empowerment
Non Profit and Fundraising Projects Assistant
NGO Fundación ECEV
02.2019 - 08.2019
- Support in fundraising projects with donors, promotion of partnerships with other non profit organizations
- Project support in eradication of poverty, focus group: children and single mothers in Quito
- Actively engages with working groups and organized coordinated activities with external partners
- Data collection, analysis and writing of reports, monitoring and evaluation of projects
Volunteer in United Nations Habitat 3
UN Habitat
10.2016 - 10.2016
- Logistics support, protocol in events, panels with international authorities (governmental authorities, ministries) during the event of UN Habitat
Assistant in Foreign and Cultural Affairs
Italian Embassy
04.2016 - 06.2016
- Diplomatic support on bilateral relations negotiations between Italy, Ecuador and the European Union
- Foreign affairs and support in organization of bilateral meetings.
- External communications and management of social media for a diplomatic entity.
- Contribution to the organization of diplomatic and cultural events
- Promotion of educational programs in Italy, bilateral cooperation programs between Ecuador and Italy
Assistant in Foreign Affairs
Italian Chamber of Commerce
01.2016 - 03.2016
- Mediation support in international affairs between Italy and Ecuador
- Draft of bulletins, policy notes, research in trade and economic bilateral relations between Ecuador and Italy (export of roses, coffee, chocolate, wine, Panama hats).
- Analysis of financial and socio-economic and political relations between Italy- Ecuador
- Negotiations and partnerships with Italian multinationals in Ecuador: Ferrero Rocher
Education
Course - Gender Studies
UN Women
Madrid01.2021
Master of Science - Diplomacy International Relations
Universidad Complutense&Diplomatic School of Spain
Madrid12.2020
Bachelor of Science - International Relations And Affairs
Pontifical Catholic University
Quito05.2018
Skills
Gender expertise
Websites
Academic thesis
THE WAR AGAINST DRUG TRAFFICKING IN MEXICO (20062012) AND ITS CONSEQUENCES ON MEXICAN WOMEN, Andrea Proaño, 2018, Based on the Theory of Public Administration, this research evaluates the policy oof war from 2006 to 2016. It also uses the Radical Feminist Theory and Masculinities theory to analyze the multiplicity of effects of the war on women. This academic thesis has also been published by FLACSO Ecuador (Latin America Faculty of Social Sciences)Link: https://repositorio.flacsoandes.edu.ec/xmlui/handle/10469/20680?show=full
Languages
Spanish, English
Native language
French
Advanced
C1
Italian
Advanced
C1
Portuguese
Advanced
C1
Publications
LATIN AMERICA AND THE USA ¿HOW WILL BE THE FUTURE OF THE INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS UNDER BIDEN'S GOVERNMENT?, Andrea Proaño, 2021, Article about the Joe Biden's foreign policy with Latin American: written research and analysis of the diplomatic, social and economic relations between the United States and the Latin American region. Link: https://dialogopolitico.org/agenda/america-latina-y-estados-unidoscual-sera-el-futuro-de-las-relaciones-exteriores-con-biden-al-mando/
Certification
Webex
Timeline
Conflict Analysis, resolution and peace building
09-2022
Webex
03-2021
Non Profit and Fundraising Projects Assistant
NGO Fundación ECEV
02.2019 - 08.2019
Public Policy and Regional Analyst
Union of South American Regions -Youth Department
01.2019 - 07.2020
Volunteer in United Nations Habitat 3
UN Habitat
10.2016 - 10.2016
Assistant in Foreign and Cultural Affairs
Italian Embassy
04.2016 - 06.2016
Assistant in Foreign Affairs
Italian Chamber of Commerce
01.2016 - 03.2016
Assistant in Learning and Development
Single Resolution Board, European Commission
9 2021 - 11.2023
Blue Book Trainee - Learning and Development
European Commission
3 2021 - 7 2021
Projects Officer
Youth Parliament of Quito
1 2019 - 08.2019
Course - Gender Studies
UN Women
Master of Science - Diplomacy International Relations
Universidad Complutense&Diplomatic School of Spain
Bachelor of Science - International Relations And Affairs
Pontifical Catholic University
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