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FRANCISCO JAVIER LEÓN MORENO

Summary

I hold an MSc in Climate Change and International Development, complemented by a comprehensive academic background and extensive experience in sustainable development, project planning, and government affairs. Over seven years, I have honed my expertise in project management, specializing in designing and implementing initiatives dedicated to sustainable development that include a diverse range of areas such as agriculture, livelihoods, conservation, circular economy, landscape sustainability, governance, and stakeholder engagement, spanning various regions of Colombia. My role has been instrumental in fostering dialogue and collaboration with governmental entities and the private sector, focusing on addressing public policy and propelling sustainable projects and strategies forward. I am well-versed in international policies, covering the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), international finance, climate change, and cooperation. My expertise extends to government affairs, encompassing public policy and engagement.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Officer - Landscape Program Colombia

IDH
10.2019 - Current
  • Established strategic partnerships with external organizations, expanding program reach and impact. This included seven Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with companies, three MoUs with regional authorities, and one MoU with a national entity.
  • Strengthened engagement with numerous public and private stakeholders in the agricultural sector to support the landscape strategy in Huila, Magdalena, and Cesar. This involved negotiating and establishing three Production, Protection, and Inclusion Compacts..
  • Collaborated with finance department to budget and monitor program operations, ensuring sound financial management, mainly on projects in cocoa, palm oil and cattle ranching, with a total value exceeding 1 million EUR.
  • Organized workshops and trainings for stakeholders, increasing understanding of program goals and objectives.

Planning Consultant

WWF Colombia
06.2014 - 07.2018
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to create sustainable development plans, balancing environmental and economic concerns regarding the landscape in the dairy basins of Meta and Putumayo. I conducted he formulation and implementation of the project "Sustainable Cattle Ranching Landscapes," coordinating the participation of stakeholders from the private sector (Alqueria S.A.), the public sector (local governments), international cooperation (GIZ), and local dairy communities.
  • Prepared and maintained comprehensive production reports to highlight production developments for management review.
  • Conducted detailed site analyses to inform the creation of context-sensitive design guidelines, mainly, related to rural development, sustainable cities, and international environmental and climate policies.
  • Streamlined planning processes for improved project efficiency and timeliness, mainly the WWF Colombia's public funding strategy, identifying key and potential partnerships, and clear internal processes internal teams communication and projects formulation.

Research Assistant

Externado de Colombia University
10.2013 - 12.2013
  • Synthesized complex information about Corporate Social Responsibility projects across the Colombian territory into clear summaries for presentation purposes, making findings accessible to diverse audiences.
  • Reviewed documents and data to identify trends and patterns around social projects from private sector.

Education

MSc in Climate Change and International Development -

University of East Anglia UEA
08.2019

Specialist in International Cooperation And Development Project Management -

Universidad Externado De Colombia
10.2014

Certified by Columbia University

Professional in Government and International Relations -

Universidad Externado De Colombia
03.2013

Skills

  • Data Analysis
  • Data Review
  • Strategic Planning
  • Cross-Cultural Competence
  • Resource Mobilization
  • Decision Making
  • Policy Analysis
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Project Management
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Issue Research

Language And Other Skills

Spanish (Native tongue), English (Upper Intermediate - IELTS B2), Project Management, Microsoft Office

Languages

Spanish
Native language
English
Upper intermediate
B2

Complementary Education

European Institute of Innovation for Sustainability

Food and Sustainability Certificate program

2022


Universidad de los Andes

Finance for Sustainable Business Executive Course Program

2023


Columbia University

Sustainable Investments in Agriculture Executive Training

2023

Timeline

Program Officer - Landscape Program Colombia - IDH
10.2019 - Current
Planning Consultant - WWF Colombia
06.2014 - 07.2018
Research Assistant - Externado de Colombia University
10.2013 - 12.2013
University of East Anglia UEA - MSc in Climate Change and International Development,
Universidad Externado De Colombia - Specialist in International Cooperation And Development Project Management,
Universidad Externado De Colombia - Professional in Government and International Relations,

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