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Monica Lopez

Monica Lopez

Quito-Ecuador

Summary

With a proven track record in waste management and environmental sustainability, I excel in conflict resolution and public speaking. At PNUD - CLIMATE PROMISE, I am involved in developing Ecuador's Second NDC for the waste and human settlement sectors, showcasing my skills in interinstitutional collaboration and strategic project implementation. My expertise is further demonstrated by significant contributions to environmental regulation and circular economy initiatives.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Waste Thechnical Expert

PNUD - CLIMATE PROMISE
09.2023 - Current
  • Expert in Waste Sector at Climate Promise Initiative that
    supports the monitoring and evaluating Ecuador´s First NDC, construction of the Second NDC, particularly in the Human Settlement and Waste sectors.
  • Involvement in the development of Sectoral Adaptation Routes (RAS).

Environmental Coordinator

Gestores Ecuador
02.2023 - 09.2023
  • Interinstitutional work involving the search, monitoring, and management of the execution of agreements, projects, and strategic partnerships with a focus on sustainable development and circular economy
  • Review and development of environmental regulations for waste management, circular economy, climate change, and others as a member of the technical committees of the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Ecological Transition


Mangement Coordinator

Ecuambiente Consulting Group
12.2021 - 02.2023
  • Administration of the Integrated Management System, including both internal and external audits
  • Review and development of environmental regulations for waste management, circular economy, climate change, and others as a member of the technical committees of the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Ecological Transition
  • Preparation of Technical and Economic Proposals for bidding processes in the public and private sectors for waste management and environmental sanitation projects
  • Implementation and monitoring of waste management and environmental sanitation projects


Project and Compliance Coordinator

Gpowergroup S.A.
06.2017 - 05.2021
  • Administration of the Integrated Management System, including both internal and external audits
  • Training for the community, as well as private and public institutions, on waste management and wastewater treatment
  • Preparation of Technical and Economic Proposals for bidding processes in the public and private sectors for waste management and environmental sanitation projects
  • Implementation and monitoring of waste management and environmental sanitation projects

Education

Master of Science - Circular Economy

Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador
Quito, Ecuador
07.2023

Specialist - Specialization in Waste Management

European University of The Atlantic
Santander
08.2020

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Engineering

UISEK
Quito, Ecuador
09.2013

Skills

  • Conflict Resolution
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Self-Directed
  • Public Speaking

Timeline

Waste Thechnical Expert

PNUD - CLIMATE PROMISE
09.2023 - Current

Environmental Coordinator

Gestores Ecuador
02.2023 - 09.2023

Mangement Coordinator

Ecuambiente Consulting Group
12.2021 - 02.2023

Project and Compliance Coordinator

Gpowergroup S.A.
06.2017 - 05.2021

Master of Science - Circular Economy

Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador

Specialist - Specialization in Waste Management

European University of The Atlantic

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Engineering

UISEK
Monica Lopez