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Maria A. — Mid-Level Humanitarian Project Assistant from Ecuador

Maria A.

Mid-Level Humanitarian Project Assistant

Ecuador 6+ years
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María Augusta T. is an experienced Project Assistant with an extensive background in the United Nations, non-governmental organizations, and government agencies focused on humanitarian work, migration, and human rights. Her roles with organizations such as the International Organization for Migration (IOM), UN Verification Mission in Colombia, and UNHCR have centered on socioeconomic inclusion, labour migration, information and border management, and refugee assistance. Her expertise includes project coordination, legal and administrative support, and field operations, enhanced by specialized education in International Humanitarian Assistance and International Relations. With a history of consultation work in human mobility and legal services across Latin America, María Augusta T. demonstrates strong programme management and multilingual communication skills, supporting diverse humanitarian missions in government, UN, and social development sectors.

Experience

  • Project Assistant

    International Organization for Migration (IOM) · 2022 — 2025
    Assisted with projects within the Socioeconomic Inclusion and Labour Migration Unit in Quito.
  • Programme Assistant

    International Organization for Migration (IOM) · 2019 — 2022
    Supported activities in the Information and Border Management Unit located in Quito.
  • IUNV Verification Officer

    UN Verification Mission in Colombia · 2018 — 2018
    Conducted verification assignments at the Regional Office in Pasto, Nariño.
  • IUNV Field Officer

    UN Mission in Colombia · 2016 — 2017
    Engaged in field operations at Sede Local Temporal Los Monos in Caldono, Cauca.
  • Home-Based Freelance Consultant

    Human Rights and Human Mobility, Consulting Services · 2015 — 2015
    Delivered consulting services on various human rights and mobility topics.
  • Programme Assistant, UNOPS

    United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, UNHCR · 2013 — 2015
    Assisted in program operations at the Field Office Pichincha-Santo Domingo.
  • United Nations Volunteer (UNV) - Resettlement Assistant

    United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, UNHCR · 2012 — 2012
    Provided support in resettlement activities at the Field Office Solanda in Quito.
  • Home-Based Freelance Consultant

    International Cooperation for Development, Consulting Services · 2011 — 2011
    Executed consulting tasks related to international cooperation for development.
  • Administrative Assistant, Register and Documentation, Eligibility Officer

    Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Trade, and Integration · 2007 — 2008
    Handled administrative functions at the General Directorate for Refugees in Lago Agrio Field Office.
  • Home-Based Freelance Consultant

    Gerson Lehrman Group, GLG · 2006 — 2006
    Provided freelance consulting services through Gerson Lehrman Group.
  • Senior Instructor, Teaching, Training and Development Support

    Inlingua International School of Languages · 2005 — 2006
    Delivered instruction and supported training development at Inlingua International School of Languages in New Delhi.

Skills & Expertise

Education

  • International Diploma in Humanitarian Assistance
    Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs - Fordham University · — — 2014
  • International Cooperation for Development, Specialization
    Escuela Latinoamericana de Cooperación y Desarrollo (ELACID) · — — 2010
  • International Relations
    Universidad de San Buenaventura de Cartagena and University of Pavia · 1999 — 2003
  • Baccalaureus Artium International Relations, Cum Laude
    Universidad San Francisco de Quito

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