Diana Cabanzo
Washington, D.C,United States of America
Summary
With more than ten years of experience in international cooperation and partnerships, particularly with migrant populations and marginalized communities, I extensively managed, developed, and evaluated international cooperation projects. Extensive experience in mainstreaming social and international development policy and designing, implementing, and managing development projects and programs. Skilled in engaging in high-level policy dialogue with governments, authorities, and stakeholders. Proven track record of leading partnerships with public and private sectors. Highly self-motivated and detail-oriented.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
External Relations Officer
Interamerican Development Bank- IADB
Washington D.C, United States of America
09.2022 - Current
- Support Resource Mobilization, Technical Cooperation (TC) proposals, and proposals for public, private, and philanthropic donors.
- Designed, implemented, and executed a comprehensive resource mobilization strategy aligned with the 2023-2026 Work Program.
- -Manage all aspects of planning, coordinating, scheduling, and managing logistics for external events and communications-related activities. Generated concept notes and prepared well-aligned strategic messages on behalf of the Bank.
- Designs and implements strategic partnerships with current donors and partners.
Public and Private Engagement Specialist
Abt Colombia- USAID implementing partner
Bogota, Colombia
07.2020 - 08.2022
- Implemented and oversee public-private engagement activities for LHSS program interventions.
- Provided guidance to decision-makers regarding the development and execution of public-private engagement policies focusing on migrant healthcare across different levels of the health system.
- Supported efforts to enhance territorial entities' capacity in managing migrant response donations.
- Worked alongside LHSS team and Colombian government representatives to analyze possibilities and suggest innovative approaches to attract private sector funding for migrant healthcare.
Cluster Coordinator
World Bank
Bogota, Colombia
05.2019 - 06.2020
- Facilitated inclusion of migrants and refugees in host communities by working closely with MoH, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Pan American Health Organization, Colombian Red Cross, International Organization for Migration,PACI,and POMC.
International Cooperation Specialist
Bogota
Colombia, Colombia
10.2017 - 04.2019
- Contributed to the oversight and facilitation of international collaborations pertaining to public health and social safety programs.
- Supported management of international cooperation in health and migrations while assisting with the formulation of projects focusing on human rights, health, and migrations.
- Led international cooperation projects focused on managing the influx of migrants from Venezuela.
- Ensured accurate and up-to-date information on the migratory phenomenon by regularly updating data from relevant public and private sources
Cooperation and International Affairs Coordinator
INVIMA
Bogota, Colombia
09.2012 - 09.2017
- Manage, develop, and evaluate International Cooperation Projects, Conduct administrative and technical follow-up of programs and projects
Education
Master of Arts Government and public management -
Pompau Fabra University
Diploma of Higher Education International Cooperation and Projects Management -
Universidad Externado de Colombia
Bachelor of Science Internationational Affairs -
Universidad Jorge Tadeo Lozano
Skills
- Communication skills
- Leadership and time management
- Highly skilled in designing and implementing development projects
- Excellent ability to adapt to be flexible, to adapt to changing factors, and to work under pressure
- Excellent interpersonal skills and great team member
Languages
- Spanish, First Language
- English, C1 Advanced
Accomplishments
- Selected by the State Department for International Visitors Leadership Program on Migration in the Americas- 2020
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
External Relations Officer
Interamerican Development Bank- IADB
09.2022 - Current
Public and Private Engagement Specialist
Abt Colombia- USAID implementing partner
07.2020 - 08.2022
Cluster Coordinator
World Bank
05.2019 - 06.2020
International Cooperation Specialist
Bogota
10.2017 - 04.2019
Cooperation and International Affairs Coordinator
INVIMA
09.2012 - 09.2017
Master of Arts Government and public management -
Pompau Fabra University
Diploma of Higher Education International Cooperation and Projects Management -
Universidad Externado de Colombia
Bachelor of Science Internationational Affairs -
Universidad Jorge Tadeo Lozano
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