Sandra Castro
Sustainable local development
Suba,DC
Summary
Innovative and results-driven director with 19 years of experience in local development projects. Expert in strengthening local capacities in the areas of planning, financing, sustainable development, genre. Skilled in relationships with high governmental authorities, national, international public, academic, and non-governmental stakeholders as well. Confident in empathic leadership, assertive communication, and critical analysis. Seeking new opportunities to drive sustainable change in local communities. Versatile Managing Director with proven abilities across all levels of organizational management. Talented in developing partnerships, overseeing personnel and developing tactical plans to meet strategic goals. Proven leader with significant background in decentralization and local development.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Director of operations
Colombian Federation of Municipalities
2019.11 - Current
- Managed operation of three primary service lines aimed at enhancing capacities of approximately 6,000 local workers and 900 municipalities annually between 2020 and 2022
- Formulated 12 projects annually since 2020 in priority areas including territorial and sustainable development, good governance, multipurpose cadastre, local finances, smart territories, and political empowerment of women
- Candidate for House of Commons
- Dignity Political Party
National Electoral Council
2021.12 - 2022.03
- Achieved a total of 3,841 votes with investment of twenty million COP
- The political party's financial information met all legal requirements and received positive evaluations from both the party's internal audit and the
Advisor
Colombian Federation of Municipalities
2011.04 - 2021.08
- Analyzed between 120 and 150 bills and proposals for constitutional reforms annually since 2011
- Designed and implemented political strategies for intervention in prioritized projects, in support of Executive Director and other key management bodies
- Designed and implemented political strategies and provided technical support for dialogue with national government during 10 National
- Congresses of Municipalities and other intergovernmental dialogue spaces, in accordance with institution's statutes and prevailing political circumstances.
Projects Assistant
Colombian Federation Of Municipalities
Bogotá , DC
2006.10 - 2011.03
Advisor for Subnational Governments
“Colombia Joven” Presidency Of The Republic
Bogotá , DC
2005.05 - 2005.10
Assistant
“Regional Program Of Local Governability” United N
Bogotá , DC
2005.11 - 2006.06
Assistant
German Technical Cooperation Agency
Bogotá , DC
2003.07 - 2005.04
Coauthor and Tutor of the Virtual Course: Governan
Los Andes University - Emeritus
Bogotá , DC
2021.12 - 2022.09
Academic Assistant. Governance, Institutions
Los Andes University
Bogotá , DC
2017.01 - 2023.06
Teacher of Territorial Development
University El Bosque
Bogotá , DC
2018.07 - 2020.06
Education
M.D. - Development Economics And International Development
Los Andes University
Bogotá, DC 2013.07 - 2015.10
Specialist in Local Administration - Public Affairs And Public Policy Analysis
Externado University
Bogotá, DC 2006.01 - 2007.03
Professional in Government And International Relat - Public Affairs And Public Policy Analysis
Externado University
Bogotá, DC 1999.01 - 2004.03
Skills
Empathyundefined
Timeline
Coauthor and Tutor of the Virtual Course: Governan
Los Andes University - Emeritus
2021.12 - 2022.09
National Electoral Council
2021.12 - 2022.03
Director of operations
Colombian Federation of Municipalities
2019.11 - Current
Teacher of Territorial Development
University El Bosque
2018.07 - 2020.06
Academic Assistant. Governance, Institutions
Los Andes University
2017.01 - 2023.06
M.D. - Development Economics And International Development
Los Andes University
2013.07 - 2015.10
Advisor
Colombian Federation of Municipalities
2011.04 - 2021.08
Projects Assistant
Colombian Federation Of Municipalities
2006.10 - 2011.03
Specialist in Local Administration - Public Affairs And Public Policy Analysis
Externado University
2006.01 - 2007.03
Assistant
“Regional Program Of Local Governability” United N
2005.11 - 2006.06
Advisor for Subnational Governments
“Colombia Joven” Presidency Of The Republic
2005.05 - 2005.10
Assistant
German Technical Cooperation Agency
2003.07 - 2005.04
Professional in Government And International Relat - Public Affairs And Public Policy Analysis
Externado University
1999.01 - 2004.03
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