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MANUELA NARVAEZ BLANCO

Mississauga,ON

Summary

Dedicated Social Worker with expertise in Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law, specializing in addressing social challenges such as exclusion, violence, poverty, and forced migration. Proven track record in designing and implementing community development strategies and public policies to empower vulnerable populations. Highly skilled in project management, conflict resolution, and social research with a strong commitment to advancing social justice.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Manager for Victims and Ethnic Communities

Fontibón Local Mayor’s Office
03.2024 - 09.2024


  • Managed initiatives in collaboration with public and private entities to include victims of armed conflict and ethnic communities (Indigenous and Afro-descendant populations) in projects aimed at strengthening their capacities, promoting their autonomy, and fostering comprehensive well-being.
  • Led the design, implementation, and monitoring of investment projects and citizen initiatives related to victims of armed conflict and ethnic communities.
  • Ensured alignment with local policies and promoted active community participation within the framework of participatory budgeting.

Consultant on Human Rights Education

Corporación Acción Y Progreso Sostenible (CAPS)
01.2024 - 02.2024
  • Conducted population profiling to identify beneficiaries for human rights education programs.

Education Project Coordinator

Puente Aranda Local Mayor’s Office
06.2023 - 12.2023
  • Supported the formulation, procurement processes, evaluation, and monitoring of projects included in the current local development plan related to the education sector.
  • Oversaw the settlement and closure of contracts and projects within the education sector.

Advisor in Public Policies and Social Dialogue

Department of Coexistence and Social Dialogue
10.2021 - 12.2023
  • Supported the implementation of public policies in coexistence and social dialogue, including monitoring and reporting results.
  • Facilitated community conflict resolution processes and organized citizen mobilization initiatives to strengthen governance.

Social Dialogue Manager

Department of Coexistence and Social Dialogue
03.2021 - 09.2021
  • Provided support to the Directorate of Coexistence and Social Dialogue by offering guidance in processes related to social conflict, citizen mobilization, and crowd management.
  • Assisted in the implementation of dialogue and prevention strategies required for governance-related matters.
  • Supported issues related to coexistence, social dialogue, and protests to foster effective communication and conflict resolution.

Education

Graduate Certificate - Specialist in Human Rights And International Human

Universidad Externado De Colombia
Bogota, Colombia
10-2022

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Universidad Industrial De Santander
Bucaramanga, Colombia
03-2020

No Degree - General English (C1 Level)

International Language Academy of Canada (ILAC)
Toronto, ON
07-2018

Skills

  • Social Research & Community Development
  • Conflict Resolution & Policy Implementation
  • Project Formulation & Management
  • Human Rights Advocacy
  • Advanced English (C1), Native Spanish
  • Proficiency in MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel)

Languages

English
Professional Working
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Certification

Professional Development
  • Diploma in Peace building and Human Rights (120 hrs) – ESAP, Colombia
  • Stop the Bleed Trauma Course – American College of Surgeons, Colombia
  • Peace, Territorial Development, and Democracy Program (180 hrs) – Colombia
  • Colombian Sign Language Basics (40 hrs) – SENA, Colombia

Timeline

Project Manager for Victims and Ethnic Communities

Fontibón Local Mayor’s Office
03.2024 - 09.2024

Consultant on Human Rights Education

Corporación Acción Y Progreso Sostenible (CAPS)
01.2024 - 02.2024

Education Project Coordinator

Puente Aranda Local Mayor’s Office
06.2023 - 12.2023

Advisor in Public Policies and Social Dialogue

Department of Coexistence and Social Dialogue
10.2021 - 12.2023

Social Dialogue Manager

Department of Coexistence and Social Dialogue
03.2021 - 09.2021
Professional Development
  • Diploma in Peace building and Human Rights (120 hrs) – ESAP, Colombia
  • Stop the Bleed Trauma Course – American College of Surgeons, Colombia
  • Peace, Territorial Development, and Democracy Program (180 hrs) – Colombia
  • Colombian Sign Language Basics (40 hrs) – SENA, Colombia

Graduate Certificate - Specialist in Human Rights And International Human

Universidad Externado De Colombia

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Universidad Industrial De Santander

No Degree - General English (C1 Level)

International Language Academy of Canada (ILAC)
MANUELA NARVAEZ BLANCO