María Pérez Díaz
Humanitarian Worker
Maiduguri
Summary
Humanitarian professional with extensive experience in grants management, project coordination in complex environments. Proven ability to oversee multi-sectoral programs, ensuring compliance with donor regulations and organizational guidelines. Proven track record in drafting proposals and reports and ensuring compliance with grants requirements. Skilled in team collaboration and adaptability to meet evolving project needs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Grants Officer
INTERSOS
Maiduguri, Nigeria, Borno State
11.2024 - Current
- Lead grants management and reporting, ensuring compliance with donor regulations and organizational guidelines.
- Coordinate teams through different phases of the project cycle, ensuring effective planning, implementation, and monitoring.
- Oversee the progression of project development.
- Assist in gathering research and data for proposal design and development
- Ensure compliance with donor regulations throughout all project phases
- Track grants and projects using management tools to ensure timely reporting and programmatic adjustments
- Verify the accuracy of project reports and documentation before donor submission
- Maintain an up-to-date donor guideline database relevant to the mission
- Disseminate updates on donor communications, regulatory changes, and key events to internal teams
- Enhanced internal grant application processes, streamlining workflows and increasing efficiency.
Project Coordinator Ukraine Emergency Response and Regional Security Focal Point
SOS Children´s Villages International
Vienna, Austria
01.2023 - 11.2024
- Coordinated activities and supervised project execution at the local level in over 9 countries, ensuring alignment with objectives and minimum standards
- Ensured the quality of project monitoring and evaluation (M&E) and coordinated the implementation of MEAL systems
- Managed the development lifecycle, including identification, assessment, capture, proposal development, and post-submission phases
- Developing project proposals in coordination with program teams
- Oversaw the progression of project development
- Collaborated with technical teams and field coordinators to ensure the quality of proposals and adequate support for program implementation
- Responsible for reporting project status and addressing donor requests for reporting
- Conducted capacity building in CHS and nexus trainings across 30 countries
- Supported and trained local teams, enhancing their capabilities in security planning and monitoring security strategies alongside regional and international security staff
Security Management Intern
German Red Cross
Berlin, Germany
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Provided comprehensive operational support to the Security Advisor, focusing on multiple field projects to enhance security measures and protocols
- Acted as the primary security focal point and liaison for Latin America, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, ensuring effective communication and coordination with local teams and stakeholders
- Developed and implemented various security tools, enhancing the overall security framework and response strategies
- Coordinated and facilitated security trainings, briefings, and debriefings, ensuring all personnel were well-informed and prepared for security challenges
Grants Officer and Facilitator
Youth Association Tiempo Libre Fatima
09.2018 - 09.2022
Project Management Intern
Ellacuria Foundation
09.2021 - 01.2022
Education
NOHA Master's Degree - International Humanitarian Action
University of Deusto & University of Warsaw
Bachelor's Degree - Global Studies
University of Salamanca
Skills
Compliance Oversight Management
Strategic Partnership Development
Grant Proposal Development
Grant Reporting Expertise
Websites
Certification
Cash and Vouchers Skills for Programme Staff (CaLP Network), 07/01/24
Timeline
Grants Officer
INTERSOS
11.2024 - Current
Project Coordinator Ukraine Emergency Response and Regional Security Focal Point
SOS Children´s Villages International
01.2023 - 11.2024
Security Management Intern
German Red Cross
08.2022 - 12.2022
Project Management Intern
Ellacuria Foundation
09.2021 - 01.2022
Grants Officer and Facilitator
Youth Association Tiempo Libre Fatima
09.2018 - 09.2022
Bachelor's Degree - Global Studies
University of Salamanca
NOHA Master's Degree - International Humanitarian Action
University of Deusto & University of Warsaw
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