Patricia Chavez
Lima
Summary
Fundraising and resource mobilization expert with a bachelor degree in Economics, with over 18 years of experience in the development sector in Central and South America. Cultivates and manages relationships with various types of donors and partners, coordinating development and humanitarian initiatives, developing fundraising and mobilization plans and strategies with different stakeholders. Leads processes of design, development, monitoring and evaluation of humanitarian projects and programs under theory of change or logical frameworks approaches. Work experience gained through international and local NGOs, based in Peru and Bolivia. Bolivian, Resident in Peru.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Fundraising and Donor Relations Expert
HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation
06.2019 - Current
- Responsible for market intelligence to identify new traditional and non-traditional financing opportunities
- Advise on market trends and new forms of resource mobilization
- Advise/lead the design of fundraising strategies for each country and the region
- Accompany/manage relationships with potential donors of cooperation, state and corporations
- Develop strategic alliances with other civil society organizations, the public sector and the private sector to leverage resources and impact on programs/projects
- Lead and co-design the formulation of proposals for project funding
- Strengthen country team capacities in fundraising, donor relations and positioning, among others
- Achievements: Lead/co-design development cooperation project/program proposals for approximately US$ 15 million per year.
Grants, Acquisitions and Management (GAM) Manager
World Vision Peru
07.2017 - 05.2019
- Responsible for market intelligence to identify new funding opportunities for World Vision Peru
- Responsible for the design of the strategy and business plan for fundraising for international cooperation, multilateral, state and national and international private companies
- Manages relationships with potential donors of cooperation, state and private companies
- Develops strategic alliances with other civil society and private sector organizations to leverage resources and impact on programs/projects for the benefit of the most vulnerable
- Leads and co-designs the formulation of proposals for project funding
- Led the development of 30 development cooperation project proposals for approximately US$11 million, with a success rate of 20%.
Responsible for Strategic Program Alliances and Fundraising
CARE Peru
03.2016 - 06.2017
- Establish the Strategic Program Alliances unit, defining roles, functions, relationship and monitoring processes towards the achievement of goals to secure funding for programs and projects
- Responsible for market intelligence to identify new funding opportunities for CARE Peru
- Co-leads the design of the 2017-2021 funding strategy
- Approaches relationships with potential donors (institutional donors, public sector and companies) for resource mobilization
- Actively participates in the process of project proposals design for institutional and corporate donors
- Achievements: Program Strategies Alliances Area established, defining functions and operating structure; since March, facilitated and/or led access to funds agreed upon in financing agreements for 16 million soles (aprox. 5 million USD).
Regional Resource Mobilization Officer
ICCO Interchurch Organization For Development Cooperation
11.2011 - 02.2016
- Member of the resource mobilization team. Led the search for opportunities and donor engagement with new funding sources for ICCO South America
- Participated in the design of the 2012-2013 funding strategy and co-leads the design and implementation of the resource mobilization strategy for 2014-2016
- Identifies opportunities and builds relationships with potential donors (institutional donors, public sector and companies) for resource mobilization.
- Achievements: Co-managed financing agreements for over EUR 10 million for the South America Region.
National Coordination Officer
Cámara Nacional de Industrias de Bolivia
12.2010 - 11.2011
- Led the coordination of the Agricultural and Production Sector Support Program financed by the Danish Embassy in Bolivia
- Managed the team of project liaison officers in the cities of Cochabamba and Santa Cruz
- Responsible for planning, follow-up, review and adjustments to the implementation of the program implemented in the Departmental Chambers of Small Industry of La Paz, Cochabamba and Santa Cruz
- Develop and implement a monitoring and follow-up system towards the achievement of indicators
- Preparation of quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports.
- Achievements: Monitoring system implemented, successful achievement of project results, timely submission of all reports.
Program Officer
Conservation International
10.2007 - 02.2010
- Responsible for monitoring and tracking the development and implementation of the USAID-funded Landscape Conservation Program (LCP), implemented by a consortium led by Conservation International associated with Fundación Amigos de la Naturaleza, Federación de Asociaciones Municipales de Bolivia and Trópico
- Responsible for compiling and systematization of information on a quarterly basis for the preparation of reports
- Achievements: All reports submitted on time and approved by USAID; Improved subgrant contracts tracking system developed and implemented within the PCP.
Information Systems Area Consultant
EngenderHealth Inc.
02.2007 - 06.2007
- Responsible for creating a database of all technical assistance activities carried out from 2003 to 2006
- Monitored the information generated from the training activities carried out, in order to create and keep updated the database of the technical assistance workshops developed to generate information to feed the goals and indicators of the project
- Achievements: Support the creation of a more efficient information system to generate information in a timely manner for decision making.
Consultant / Advisor
LATIN CONSULT ENGENHARIA S/S Ltda.
02.2006 - 11.2006
- Specialist consultant in the Administrative/Financial and Commercial areas
- Responsible for advising, training and providing technical assistance to staff of 11 Water and Sewerage Service Providers in different locations in Bolivia under the Integral Sustainability Program PROSIN financed by the IDB-FNDR, Consulting Services for Institutional Strengthening of 25 Water and Sewerage Service Providers
- Achievements: Successful compliance of all results within the framework of the provision of advisory services in the 11 cities under my responsibility.
Technical Administrative Assistant
CIES/ Salud Sexual y Reproductiva
02.2005 - 01.2006
- Responsible for the follow-up to projects, verify the programming and implementation of activities according to the Annual Operating Plans
- Review budget execution and verify the consistency of expenditures and compliance with current regulations
- Provide support/advice in technical/administrative areas to public institutions (Departmental Health Services) and civil society organizations responsible for the implementation of Malaria, HIV and Tuberculosis programs
- Achievements: Compliance with the indicators committed to the Global Fund.
Economic and Financial Evaluation Consultant
Gregory L. Morris & Associates
03.2004 - 12.2004
- Collect information for the socio-economic-financial evaluation for basic sanitation feasibility projects in 69 rural communities in Oruro and in the Water Resources Adduction Study in La Paz
- Compile the results in databases for the preparation of reports and evaluations in parameterized spreadsheets of the Vice-Ministry of Public Investment and External Financing (VIPFE)
- Achievements: Obtain accurate economic/financial evaluations to access funding for the implementation of basic sanitation projects.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Economics And International Development
Universidad Privada Boliviana
Cochabamba, Bolivia01.2003
Diploma - Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustain. Dev.
CIESI
Lima, Peru01.2016
Skills
- Strategic Planing
- Program/project Design
- Relationship-building
- Proposal writing
- Empathetic and understanding approach
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Planning
- Resilience
- Adaptability
- Problem solver
Languages
Spanish
Proficient
C2
English
Advanced
C1
References
- Martin del Castillo, LAC Coordinator, HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation, (+591) 70197974 / (+502) 35691744
Timeline
Regional Fundraising and Donor Relations Expert
HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation
06.2019 - Current
Grants, Acquisitions and Management (GAM) Manager
World Vision Peru
07.2017 - 05.2019
Responsible for Strategic Program Alliances and Fundraising
CARE Peru
03.2016 - 06.2017
Regional Resource Mobilization Officer
ICCO Interchurch Organization For Development Cooperation
11.2011 - 02.2016
National Coordination Officer
Cámara Nacional de Industrias de Bolivia
12.2010 - 11.2011
Program Officer
Conservation International
10.2007 - 02.2010
Information Systems Area Consultant
EngenderHealth Inc.
02.2007 - 06.2007
Consultant / Advisor
LATIN CONSULT ENGENHARIA S/S Ltda.
02.2006 - 11.2006
Technical Administrative Assistant
CIES/ Salud Sexual y Reproductiva
02.2005 - 01.2006
Economic and Financial Evaluation Consultant
Gregory L. Morris & Associates
03.2004 - 12.2004
Bachelor of Science - Economics And International Development
Universidad Privada Boliviana
Diploma - Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustain. Dev.
CIESI
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