Alejandra Suarez
Project Manager - Grants Management
Highest degree :
Masters
Field of study :
Project Management
Location :
Colombia
Citizenships :
Colombian
Experience :
7 Year(s)
Countries :
Colombia, Canada, United States, Italy, Germany, South Korea, Kenya
Gender :
Female
Sectors :
International development
Non-profit / NGO
Agricultural Research for Development
IInternational business professional with 7 years of experience in grants management, project coordination, and procurement of national and international services in support of high-impact, donor-funded research initiatives. Proven track record managing administrative and operational processes aligned with institutional and donor requirements, including the Gates Foundation, Bezos Earth Fund, FAO, World Bank, CGIAR partners, among others. Motivated by the challenge of supporting complex research project lifecycles, ensuring efficient execution, timely reporting, and strategic alignment across multi-partner collaborations. Experienced in budgeting, contract management, and monitoring deliverables across global teams. Skilled in applying project management methodologies such as PMI (PMBOK), Agile (Scrum, Kanban) to optimize planning, execution, and coordination in dynamic and multicultural environments. Native Spanish speaker with professional proficiency in English, and a high level of adaptability in multicultural and mission-driven environments.
FAO
Gates Foundation
Bezos Earth Fund
USAID, GIZ,UNICEF
UNEP
United Nations
World Bank
World Food Programme
Kolfaci
IDB
IFAD