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Giulia Clerici

San José

Summary

Master’s degree in International Relations and European International Development Cooperation, since 2009 I have been working with international organizations and cooperation agencies in the management, implementation and communication of projects with a focus on environmental issues.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Strategic Communications Coordinator

International Union For Conservation Of Nature
04.2023 - Current
  • Define and implement communication strategies and action plans for the IUCN Regional Office for Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean
  • Liaise with IUCN's Global Communication Unit and other Regional Communication Units, and with donors' and partners' communication staff
  • Coordinate and supervise the implementation of communication strategies for ongoing regional and national projects (21) in coordination with the Regional Project Portfolio Manager, Project Coordinators, and project communication staff
  • Technically and strategically guide the production of communication materials produced by projects, ensuring high quality standards and compliance with IUCN's communication, editorial, and image policies
  • Manage corporate communication channels (newsletters, regional website, social media)
  • Draft press releases and coordinate relations with national and regional media
  • Produce and disseminate annual reports and other corporate communication products
  • Support the publication of technical studies and publications, in compliance with IUCN editorial policy
  • Guide the implementation of an internal communication strategy (newsletters, town halls, knowledge days) that strengthens programmatic coordination and fosters internal exchange of knowledge and information

Consultant

GIZ - German Development Cooperation Agency
12.2021 - 12.2022
  • Supervise the production of 8 knowledge products (technical documents, policy briefs and fact sheets) on Nature based Solutions, climate action and Ecosystem Services for the Forest, Biodiversity and Ecosystem thematic sector of the EUROCLIMA+ Programme
  • Coordination of a capacity-building process in communication and public awareness aimed at 25 municipalities in Costa Rica.
  • Participatory creation, validation, and implementation of two joint communication campaigns on Integrated Waste Management (#OvejaVerdeCR) and Active Mobility (#ActivaTuMovilidad).

Consultant

GIZ - German Development Cooperation Agency
11.2019 - 12.2021

Knowledge Management Coordinator:

  • ACCIÓN CLIMA II project: Systematization of information, experiences, and lessons learned; co-writing and supervising design of a results document, three factsheets, and the publication Mobilization of Climate Finance: Experiences and Lessons Learned from IKI Projects in Central America and the Caribbean.
  • Green Economy Transformation project: Systematization of information, co-writing and supervising design of a factsheet, a methodology document, a flowchart, and a PPT presentation on the Methodology for Identifying Tax Expenditures by Environmental Impact.
  • Costa Rica-Honduras-Germany Triangular Cooperation Project. Systematization of information, experiences, and lessons learned, and co-writing of two reports.
  • Transforma Project. Co-writing, supervising design, and pilot implementation of a Communication Toolkit on Integrated Solid Waste Management for municipalities.
  • NAMA Café National Support Project. Systematization of information, experiences, and lessons learned; co-writing and supervision of design of an updated project results and impacts document, and the publication From the Farm to the World: Conversations with Key Participants in the NAMA Café Support Project.
  • MiTransporte project. Systematization of information, experiences, and lessons learned; co-writing and supervision of design of the following publications: Buses eléctricos para Costa Rica. Aprendizajes de un proyecto piloto y recomendaciones para el escalamiento; Mejorar la experiencia de las mujeres en el transporte y los espacios públicos. Resultados de un proceso participativo; Calles completas, ciudades amables.; Estrategia de movilidad activa. Recuento de resultados y aprendizajes; Guía práctica: infraestructura ciclista; Guía práctica: diseño de aceras.

Consultant

United Nations Office for Sustainable Development
02.2020 - 11.2020
  • Coordination of the Workshop: "Facilitating Sustainable Development in Water Management in Latin America and the Caribbean: The Sustainable Development Goal 6 Policy Support System (SDG-PSS)."
  • Liaison between organizers, hosts, and participants;
  • Support in the preparation of workshop materials;
  • Logistical coordination of the workshop;
  • Technical support to facilitators;
  • Workshop documentation.



Consultant

United Nations Office for Sustainable Development
05.2018 - 02.2020
  • Coordination of the "Workshop for Latin America and the Caribbean: From Fossil Fuels to Renewable Energy."
  • Liaison between organizers, hosts, and participants;
  • Support in the preparation of workshop materials;
  • Logistical coordination of the workshop;
  • Technical support to facilitators;
  • Workshop documentation.

Consultant

United Nations Development Programme - Undp
09.2017 - 12.2017
  • Methodological design, facilitation, and systematization of five consultation workshops on the draft Decree for the New Regulation on Environmental Evaluation, Control, and Monitoring by the National Environmental Technical Secretariat (SETENA).

Consultant

United Nations Office for Project Services
12.2015 - 01.2017
  • Coordination of the systematization of six sustainable agriculture practices experiences in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua.
  • Developing and implementing a knowledge transfer strategy for systematizing experiences.
  • Creating a practical guide for systematization.
  • Designing and facilitating training sessions and systematization workshops.
  • Providing remote and field-based follow-up on the fieldwork conducted by organizations.
  • Designing and facilitating a final workshop for exchanging lessons learned.
  • Compiling and preparing a final document on lessons learned.

Consultant

United Nations Development Programme - Undp
01.2015 - 11.2015
  • Methodological design and facilitation of the participatory process for institutional restructuring of the National Environmental Technical Secretariat (SETENA).
  • Systematization of key results from the project “Removing Barriers to the Sustainability of National System of Conservation Area".

Consultant

United Nations Development Programme - Undp
04.2013 - 05.2014
  • Systematization of the process for developing the Action Plan for the Responsible Production and Trade of Pineapple in Costa Rica 2013-2017.
  • Formulation of the Cooperation Strategy for the National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC), including its Action Plan and Monitoring and Evaluation System.

Regional Project Officer

F.I.I.A.P.P.
04.2009 - 12.2012
  • Establishment of the Regional Office for Central America and Mexico for the Decentralized Cooperation Program URB-AL III (EuropeAid)
  • Technical assistance in planning and monitoring to seven regional social cohesion projects.
  • Support in designing, launching, and developing the methodology for experience exchange and identification of best practices within the program.
  • Support in designing, launching, and developing the program's training and capacity-building strategy.
  • Dissemination of projects and program results and best practices.
  • Organization and facilitation of events, training workshops, and interinstitutional dialogue processes at both national and regional levels.

Education

Master of Arts - European Policies For International Cooperation

Universidad Autónoma De Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain
10.2010

Master of Arts - International Relations

School of International Studies
Trento, Italy
03.2007

Bachelor of Arts - European Studies

University of Trento - Faculty of Sociology
Trento, Italy
12.2004

Skills

  • Excellent organizational and planning skills
  • Ability to work towards objectives and clearly define priorities
  • Autonomy in managing time and workload
  • Teamwork and interpersonal relationships at all levels
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Flexibility and adaptability to different cultural and work environments
  • Excellent research, analysis, monitoring, information systematization, and report/document writing skills

Languages

Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
French
Advanced (C1)

Timeline

Strategic Communications Coordinator

International Union For Conservation Of Nature
04.2023 - Current

Consultant

GIZ - German Development Cooperation Agency
12.2021 - 12.2022

Consultant

United Nations Office for Sustainable Development
02.2020 - 11.2020

Consultant

GIZ - German Development Cooperation Agency
11.2019 - 12.2021

Consultant

United Nations Office for Sustainable Development
05.2018 - 02.2020

Consultant

United Nations Development Programme - Undp
09.2017 - 12.2017

Consultant

United Nations Office for Project Services
12.2015 - 01.2017

Consultant

United Nations Development Programme - Undp
01.2015 - 11.2015

Consultant

United Nations Development Programme - Undp
04.2013 - 05.2014

Regional Project Officer

F.I.I.A.P.P.
04.2009 - 12.2012

Master of Arts - European Policies For International Cooperation

Universidad Autónoma De Barcelona

Master of Arts - International Relations

School of International Studies

Bachelor of Arts - European Studies

University of Trento - Faculty of Sociology
Giulia Clerici