MARIA ANDREA ALBAN DURAN
Bogotá
Summary
Bilingual political scientist and specialist in environment, cooperation, and international relations with over 25 years of experience. Well-versed in the fields of environment and international relations, I bring expertise in bilateral and multilateral negotiations, project coordination, and public management. Extensive background includes leading international meetings, fostering cooperation with civil society, and steering crisis management initiatives. Possess special qualifications in scenario analysis, team leadership, and inter-institutional coordination. Committed to advancing leadership roles in international cooperation, environment, and corporate social responsibility.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of International Cooperation
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Coordinated and negotiated programmatic instruments for bilateral, multilateral, and South-South cooperation, overseeing their execution and monitoring.
Director for Latin America
Lasker
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Led strategic design and consultancies for LATAM clients in areas such as digital matters, means of payment, and environmental positioning.
Secretary for Ibero-American Cooperation
Ibero-American General Secretary (SEGIB)
03.2018 - 02.2022
- Directed and coordinated Ibero-American cooperation activities and supported member countries in initiative presentations and project executions.
Director of International Cooperation
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
09.2010 - 02.2018
- Oversaw coordination and negotiation for programmatic cooperation instruments and led Joint Cooperation Committees.
Chief of Cabinet (E)
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
07.2014 - 09.2015
- Managed the Minister’s affairs, including internal coordination, strategic communication, and relationship management with donors and international organizations.
Consultant
Ministry of Environment, Housing and Territorial Development
05.2009 - 08.2010
- Coordinated the environmental sector’s position for climate change negotiations and contributed as a delegate on adaptation and financing topics.
Director of Multilateral Economic, Social, and Environmental Affairs
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
02.2008 - 04.2009
- Directed foreign policy in economic, social, and environmental matters, including negotiations on environmental chapters in Free Trade Agreements.
Environmental Affairs Coordinator
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
01.2002 - 12.2006
- Led multilateral environmental negotiations on various critical topics and served as a constituency leader for the Global Environment Facility (GEF).
Consultant
United Nations Department of Economic Affairs (UNDESA)
09.2001 - 12.2001
- Evaluated the implementation of Agenda 21 and prepared technical documents on sustainable development.
Advisor
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
09.1993 - 09.2001
- Negotiated positions for multilateral environmental treaties and provided logistical support for international summits.
Education
Diploma - Environmental Management
TUFTS University
Medford, Massachusets 12.1994
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Universidad De Los Andes
Bogota, Colombia03.1994
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Verbal and written communication
- People Management
- Operations Management
- Project Management
- Team Management
- Project Coordination
- Budget Control
- Donor Management
- Decision-Making
Education
- Political Science, University of Los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia, 05/1993
- Specialization in Environment and International Relations, Tufts University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA, 12/1995
- Candidate for Master's Degree in Cooperation and Development, UNIR University
Languages
Spanish
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Director of International Cooperation
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
01.2024 - 07.2024
Director for Latin America
Lasker
07.2022 - 05.2023
Secretary for Ibero-American Cooperation
Ibero-American General Secretary (SEGIB)
03.2018 - 02.2022
Chief of Cabinet (E)
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
07.2014 - 09.2015
Director of International Cooperation
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
09.2010 - 02.2018
Consultant
Ministry of Environment, Housing and Territorial Development
05.2009 - 08.2010
Director of Multilateral Economic, Social, and Environmental Affairs
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
02.2008 - 04.2009
Environmental Affairs Coordinator
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
01.2002 - 12.2006
Consultant
United Nations Department of Economic Affairs (UNDESA)
09.2001 - 12.2001
Advisor
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
09.1993 - 09.2001
Diploma - Environmental Management
TUFTS University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Universidad De Los Andes
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