Laura Sofía Céspedes García

• Gathered and organized information for research purposes.
• Enhanced participant recruitment strategies, ensuring diverse and representative sample sizes.
• Applied ethical considerations throughout all stages of the research process, safeguarding participant welfare and data integrity.

• Provided technical assistance to staff and stakeholders' focused on strengthening capacity in areas such as GBV case management and the operation of Women and Girls Safe Spaces (WGSS).
• Capacity building with local actors, developing training materials and conducted workshops fostering national/institutional ownership of GBV service provision.
• Ensured the highest level of design and implementation of interventions; providing supervision and training to project staff at all levels; and ensuring the donor and other stakeholders understood the benefits of the survivor-centered approach and methodologies employed to embed this in the services provided at the local level.
• Collaboration with local governments to secure funding for both government entities and women-led organizations to continue providing services even after the project's abrupt end due to stop-work orders.
• As a MHPSS specialist, I brought critical MHPSS expertise to UNFPA in the LAC region.

• Teached and developed evidence-based cultural adapted social psychology interventions. tailored to individual client needs in vulnerable contexts in Colombia.
• Trained and supervised psychology students in therapeutic practices, enhancing team competency and quality service delivery.
• Teached gender studies in the intersection with psychology interventions.

• Lead on WPE strategy development/refresh and the implementation of the Strategic Action Plan by ensuring that program activities align and contribute to identified priority outcomes.
• Provide clear technical support, supervision, training and mentoring to the WPE team, including training needed to build specialized skills in GBV case management, psychosocial support and GBV risk mitigation;
• Ensure that WPE staff and services adhere to GBV best practice, WPE technical guidelines, professional standards and principles;
• Strengthening community engagement and outreach including GBV risk mitigation activities;
• Supervise the execution of relevant M&E systems and ensure regular follow-up on monitoring data relevant to WPE programs.

• Developed and implemented strategies to enhance GBV and reproductive health services, collaborating with local stakeholders to ensure access and quality care.
• Develop the Honduras Standard Operational Procedure for GBV prevention and response services in humanitarian settings.

Program Management, Coordination, and Supervision
• Collaborating and coordinating with stakeholders at the institutional level, including UN agencies, civil society, and implementing partners.
• Supporting national and regional programs that accelerated the abandonment of GBV, through inter-agency coordination mechanisms
• Managing and analyzing GBV data, tracked program progress on gender outcomes, and integrated best practices and new gender policies into strategic planning, leading to improved program outcomes, and compliance with donor requirements.
• Ensuring proper follow-up on expenditures and disbursements, ensuring alignment with work plans and project budgets.

• Company Overview: in partnership with UNFPA
• In partnership with UNFPA

• Developed Transitional Justice interventions for women and OSIG population
• Coordinated communication between legal departments and stakeholders to ensure timely updates and compliance with regulations.
• Collaborated on policy development initiatives, contributing insights from operational experiences to enhance legal frameworks.

• Company Overview: Transitional Justice Department
• Transitional Justice Department

• Company Overview: Cardiecol Project (Funded by Colciencias)
• Cardiecol Project (Funded by Colciencias)

• Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions, enhancing clients' coping strategies and emotional well-being.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive support strategies for clients involved in the justice system.

• Company Overview: District Secretariat of Social Integration
• District Secretariat of Social Integration

• Conducted extensive literature reviews and synthesized findings to support research projects focused on human rights and child welfare issues.
• Facilitated workshops and community engagement sessions to gather input from affected populations, enhancing the relevance of research findings in addressing real-world challenges.

• Gathered and organized information for research purposes.
• Presented research findings at national and international conferences, raising the profile of the institution.