Elmer Hurtado Paredes
San Juan de Lurigancho ,Lima
Summary
Project Management Director with over four years of experience implementing and managing social development projects in Peru and Bolivia and six years as a maths, religion and primary school teacher in the public and private sectors. A trained professional with extensive experience in preparing project proposals, follow-up, monitoring processes, external evaluations, coordinating end-of-project financial audits, donor reporting, and implementing policies and fundraising processes. Comprehensive experience leading teams in the field, with skills in problem-solving, policy implementation and establishing cooperation agreements with schools, educational communities and international organisations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Project Management Director
NGO - Edmund Rice Association for Sustainable Deve
San Juan de Lurigancho , Lima
2024.01 - Current
- Wrote project proposals for international cooperation agencies, including concept notes, needs assessment processes, budgets and safeguarding policies.
- Oversaw implementation of projects and financial control throughout the project's life cycles in Peru and Bolivia.
- Supervised the implementation of projects and oversaw financial controls throughout the project's life cycle.
- Conducted monitoring visits to projects, ensuring any issues were identified and addressed promptly.
- Prepared quarterly and final reports for donors, including financial reports.
- Coordinated end-of-project external evaluations and financial audits.
- Liaised with funding organisations and coordinated their monitoring visits to projects.
- Assisted in developing policies to regulate project work, particularly safeguarding policies.
- Responded to the Peruvian Agency for International Cooperation requests.
Voluntary External Project Manager
Franciscan Missionaries of Mary
Lima, Peru
2023.03 - Current
- Developed project proposals and budgets.
- Developed comprehensive project plans for successful execution and delivery.
- Identified risks and implemented mitigation strategies for secure project outcomes.
- Prepared end-of-project financial and narrative reports.
Development Office Coordinator
Waterford Educational Association
San Juan de Lurigancho, Lima
2020.01 - 2023.12
- Conducted needs assessment processes with project beneficiaries and the development office team.
- Prepared project proposals for international cooperation agencies, including budgets.
- Supervised projects' development and financial control throughout the project's life cycle.
- Monitored projects constantly under development office supervision.
- Prepared quarterly and final reports for cooperation agencies, including financial reports.
- Coordinated external project evaluations and financial audits.
- Maintained contact with co-operation agencies and coordinated their visits to projects.
- Assisted in developing policies to regulate project work.
Primary school teacher
Santa Rosa de Lima School
Lince , Lima
2013.03 - 2017.12
- Fostered a positive learning environment by implementing creative teaching methods, including IT tools for some learning processes.
- Developed lesson plans to engage students in the learning process and peer collaboration.
- Managed classroom effectively, ensuring a conducive space for learning.
Math Teacher
Fe y Alegría 26 School
San Juan de Lurigancho District, Lima
2012.01 - 2012.12
- Delivered engaging mathematics lessons, ensuring improved understanding of complex concepts for all students.
- They collaborated with fellow teachers to improve lesson planning and prepare teaching materials to help students improve their numeracy skills.
- Implemented teaching techniques to facilitate students' better understanding of mathematical concepts and their real-life applications.
Education
Certificate - Development
Maynooth University
Kildare, Ireland 2020.02 - 2020.05
Certificate - Development
Maynooth University
Kildare, Ireland 2020.06 - 2020.06
Certificate - Development
Maynooth University
Kildare, Ireland 2020.11 - 2020.12
Certificate - Human Rights
Edmund Rice International (ERI), Limited
Geneva, Switzerland 2022.06 - 2022.06
Certificate - Development
Salvatorian Office for International Aid (SOFIA)
Rome, Italy 2023.10 - 2023.10
Bachelor of Science - Education
Universidad Marcelino Champagnat
Lima, Peru 2008.03 - 2018.12
Postgraduate Diploma - Social Science
Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
Lima, Peru 2020.06 - 2021.05
Postgraduate Diploma - Social Science
Pontificia Universidad Católica del Peru
Lima, Peru 2021.09 - 2022.08
Postgraduate Diploma - Social Science
Universidad Continental
Lima, Peru 2023.05 - 2023.09
Skills
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork
- Critical thinking
- Responsibility
- Attention to detail
- Child protection and safeguarding
Timeline
Project Management Director
NGO - Edmund Rice Association for Sustainable Deve
2024.01 - Current
Certificate - Development
Salvatorian Office for International Aid (SOFIA)
2023.10 - 2023.10
Postgraduate Diploma - Social Science
Universidad Continental
2023.05 - 2023.09
Voluntary External Project Manager
Franciscan Missionaries of Mary
2023.03 - Current
Certificate - Human Rights
Edmund Rice International (ERI), Limited
2022.06 - 2022.06
Postgraduate Diploma - Social Science
Pontificia Universidad Católica del Peru
2021.09 - 2022.08
Certificate - Development
Maynooth University
2020.11 - 2020.12
Certificate - Development
Maynooth University
2020.06 - 2020.06
Postgraduate Diploma - Social Science
Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
2020.06 - 2021.05
Certificate - Development
Maynooth University
2020.02 - 2020.05
Development Office Coordinator
Waterford Educational Association
2020.01 - 2023.12
Primary school teacher
Santa Rosa de Lima School
2013.03 - 2017.12
Math Teacher
Fe y Alegría 26 School
2012.01 - 2012.12
Bachelor of Science - Education
Universidad Marcelino Champagnat
2008.03 - 2018.12