Experience

Eurodad - the European Network on Debt and Development

• Belgium
• International Trade and Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Finance and Grants Manager

  • Dec 2022 - Present

• Senior Operations Officer

  • Oct 2017 - Nov 2022

  - Financial management of different organisational teams including review of budgets, forecasts, tracking of expenditures and allocation of expenses to different projects under the supervision of the Head of Operations.- Oversee reporting deadlines for specific grants and ensure that funders’ requirements are met. This includes ensuring that narrative and financial reports for funders are delivered on time and appropriately presented with the correct supporting documentation while monitoring grant budgets against actual expenditure.- Assist organisational teams in the development of yearly workplans and monitoring workplans throughout the year making sure that commitments to donors are fulfilled.- Build and maintain relationships with relevant staff in partner organisations to ensure timely and appropriate exchange of information concerning activities, results and budget of the projects, agree Memoranda of Understanding, reporting templates and support partners when required.- Oversee the delivery of agreed outputs by partners on grants where we are leading.- Prepare financial projections, statements and expenditure reports as required.- Support organisational teams on preparation and revision of budgets according to policies and procedures.- Contribute to the development of grant proposals working together with the team drafting proposals, developing budgets, making sure that donor application procedures are follow by Eurodad and partners.- Ensure that all procurement is done following Eurodad’s policy and or the different donors’ policies.- Support in updating Eurodad’s procurement policy - Set up TORs and contracts as required.- Ensure efficient office functioning, including online & offline filing.- Supervise the Admin and Finance Assistant’s implementation of recruitment processes.- Coordinate logistics for the organisation of Eurodad’s external events as required with the support of the Admin and Finance Assistant. Show less

• Grants and Admin Officer

  • Apr 2015 - Sep 2017

  - Oversee all reporting deadlines and coordinate with other members of the core team and with relevant policy staff to ensure all funders’ requirements are met (including, for example, the European Commission, governments, Eurodad members and private foundations).- Coordinate with relevant staff members to ensure narrative and financial reports to funders are delivered on time and appropriately submitted.- Build and maintain relationships with relevant staff in partner organisations to ensure timely and appropriate exchange of information concerning activities, results and budget of the projects, agree Memoranda of Understanding, reporting templates and support partners when required.- Oversee the delivery of agreed outputs by partners on grants Eurodad is leading (i.e. ensuring they have delivered as agreed, met reporting requirements, and identifying difficulties with relevant policy lead and ensuring they are addressed appropriately and in time).- Summarize progress in overall delivery of agreed outputs/outcomes/indicators with the relevant Policy and Advocacy Manager on a quarterly basis, and agree what to do to rectify any outstanding issues and improve the systems in close cooperation with Grants, Finance and Office Manager (GFOM).- Contribute to identifying and researching potential funders (including helping understand and identify individuals to approach in donor agencies)- Monitor new funding opportunities- Contribute to the development of grant proposals working together with the team drafting proposals, developing budgets, making sure that donor application procedures are follow by Eurodad and partners.- Ensure that all procurement is done following Eurodad’s policy and or the different donors’ policies.- Support the GFOM in updating Eurodad’s procurement policy- Set up TORs and contracts as required.- Manage office (IT) equipment, documentation, supplies and space: check that everything runs fine and resources are not wasted. Show less

• Finance, Admin & Events Assistant

  • Apr 2013 - Mar 2015

  - Organize meetings, events and conferences: find and book venues, liaise with relevant suppliers, track budgets and, if necessary, take notes.- Organize internal meetings (management team meetings, team meetings and away days): book and set up rooms and logistics, prepare agendas and take notes.- Organize Board Meetings and General Assemblies: book a place and dates, set up the logistics and take notes. - Coordinate visa applications and travel insurance for staff members going abroad and for partners attending meetings or Eurodad’s events in Europe.- Book transportation and accommodation for staff members going abroad or for partners attending Eurodad’s meetings, events and conferences.- Support efficient office functioning, including managing the post and answering general external queries.- Manage office (IT) equipment, documentation, supplies and space: check that everything runs fine and resources are not wasted. Look for alternative solutions and suppliers when necessary.- Arranging the logistics of the selection process and coordinate induction process of new members of staff. - Assist the rest of the Finance and Administration team during busy periods.- Supporting the Finance Manager with staff expenses management. Show less



Marcos y Cuadros Itzimná

• Mérida Area, Mexico

• Assistant to the Director

  • Jan 2007 - Jun 2010

  - Organising the adoption of new business software. - Analysing opportunities to develop the business by evaluating new store location possibilities and later implementing the strategy to set up the new location. - Developing online marketing strategy. - Customer service and sales representative. - Inventory purchasing decisions. - Organising the adoption of new business software. - Analysing opportunities to develop the business by evaluating new store location possibilities and later implementing the strategy to set up the new location. - Developing online marketing strategy. - Customer service and sales representative. - Inventory purchasing decisions.