Cristian Figueroa
Counsellor at Ministry of Foreign Affairs- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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Alternative Dispute Resolution
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700 & Above Employee
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Counsellor
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Nov 2021 - Present
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FUNDASAL - CITY ADAPT
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El Salvador
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Project Support Coordinator
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Jul 2020 - Apr 2022
CityAdapt promotes climate resilience in urban areas through the implementation of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) for adaptation. The project takes place in three cities in Latin America and the Caribbean. This project is funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and executed by the Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean of the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), together with the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources – MARN of El Salvador. CityAdapt promotes climate resilience in urban areas through the implementation of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) for adaptation. The project takes place in three cities in Latin America and the Caribbean. This project is funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and executed by the Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean of the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), together with the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources – MARN of El Salvador.
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Korea Land and Housing Corporation
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Government Relations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Intern
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Apr 2019 - Nov 2019
Supporting country delegations for the new town planning and 'smart city' training courses to strengthen capacity development on innovative urban planning Conducting research and policy analysis on country cases on urbanization and sustainable housing Supporting country delegations for the new town planning and 'smart city' training courses to strengthen capacity development on innovative urban planning Conducting research and policy analysis on country cases on urbanization and sustainable housing
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United Nations Office for Sustainable Development (UNOSD)
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South Korea
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International Affairs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intern
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Jul 2019 - Sep 2019
Supporting capacity development programmes for UN member states on sustainable development topics Researching Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 11 on "Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable" Coordinating with government stakeholders to strengthen outreach Supporting capacity development programmes for UN member states on sustainable development topics Researching Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 11 on "Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable" Coordinating with government stakeholders to strengthen outreach
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Fundación Salvadoreña de Desarrollo y Vivienda Mínima (FUNDASAL)
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San Salvador, El Salvador
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Head of Office - Donor Relations, Communications, and Advocacy
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Mar 2012 - Aug 2018
Researching and procuring major gifts from donors for sustainable housing projects. Developing social-spatial projects to benefit communities in need across Central America, to empower marginalized communities through access to housing. Led the development of projects such as: New Urban Settlements Program Housing Program for the Improvement of Rural Habitat Program for the Rescue of the Residences in Historic Centers of El Salvador Neighborhood Improvement Program Launching of Cooperative Housing Models Impact on Public Policies for the Improvement of Access to Housing for Low-income households Show less
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Consulate of El Salvador in Toronto, Canada
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Consultant
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Mar 2016 - Dec 2016
Coordination and project design for community development projects for El Salvador. Community liaison and stakeholder engagement with the Salvadoran community in Canada. Mobilization of funds to support project implementation in El Salvador. Coordination and project design for community development projects for El Salvador. Community liaison and stakeholder engagement with the Salvadoran community in Canada. Mobilization of funds to support project implementation in El Salvador.
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Expoestructuras S.A. de C.V.
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San Salvador, El Salvador
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Designer
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Jun 2011 - Mar 2012
Interior design, commercial exhibition structures, and social events organization Interior design, commercial exhibition structures, and social events organization
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DADA Architectos
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San Salvador, El Salvador
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Architect
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Feb 2010 - Mar 2010
Project assistant for city-planning and architecture, “The Right to the City: The Great Apple”. Program in Collaboration with F-ODM Productive and Sustainable House and Urban Establishments Project assistant for city-planning and architecture, “The Right to the City: The Great Apple”. Program in Collaboration with F-ODM Productive and Sustainable House and Urban Establishments
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Corporación del Trópico S.A. de C.V.
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San Salvador, El Salvador
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Designer
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Mar 2009 - Aug 2009
Technical drawings and plans for a Project of Urbanization “Santa Elena Islands” Technical drawings and plans for a Project of Urbanization “Santa Elena Islands”
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Education
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Chung-Ang University, South Korea
Master's degree, Global Urban Policy -
APTECH Computer Education
Certification of Proficiency, Graphic Design and English Communication -
NHK International, OIC Japan
Certification, Digital Video Production for Dissemination and Enlightenment -
Universidad Centroamericana 'José Simeón Cañas'
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.), Design and Applied Arts