Victoria Garcia

Senior Consultant at Fundación APY Solidaridad en Acción
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Myanmar, MM
Languages
  • English Full professional proficiency
  • Spanish Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Catalan Native or bilingual proficiency

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Experience

    • Spain
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Consultant
      • Jul 2021 - Present

      Final Evaluation of the project TAKATUKA: "Contribuindo para o dereito à educaçao de meninas para a prevençao de casamentos precoces e forçados e de gravidez adolescente em 25 comunidades rurais dos distritos de Meluco e Muidumbe, Província de Cabo Delgado." Final Evaluation of the project TAKATUKA: "Contribuindo para o dereito à educaçao de meninas para a prevençao de casamentos precoces e forçados e de gravidez adolescente em 25 comunidades rurais dos distritos de Meluco e Muidumbe, Província de Cabo Delgado."

    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Consultant
      • Jun 2021 - Jul 2021

      Final Evaluation of the project "Building Resilient Livelihoods in Kayin State, Myanmar"Qualitative and quantitative research to evaluate progress of the project. Provision of contextualized programmatic and strategic recommendations. Final Evaluation of the project "Building Resilient Livelihoods in Kayin State, Myanmar"Qualitative and quantitative research to evaluate progress of the project. Provision of contextualized programmatic and strategic recommendations.

    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Market Specialist
      • Aug 2020 - Oct 2020

      Market analysis on the impact of COVID-19 on the mud crab market in Rakhine State to export to China: analysis on the impact of COVID-19 crisis to different actors of the value chain in Central and North Rakhine.- conducting qualitative research on the mud crab value chain and the implications of COVID-19 among its actors (fishers, collectors, traders and transport services).- designing and supervising a survey targeting mud crab fishermen in four townships (Sittwe, Pauktaw, Myebon and Rathedaung).

    • Switzerland
    • Non-profit Organization Management
    • 500 - 600 Employee
    • Senior Consultant
      • May 2020 - Jul 2020

      Final Evaluation of the Central America Regional Programme in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. The evaluation analyzed the programme against the DAC quality standards criteria, its organization and structure, including a new consortium in Guatemala.

    • Senior Consultant
      • Mar 2020 - Apr 2020

      Final Evaluation and end-line of the project: Gender Responsive Humanitarian Aid (GRHA) in Sittwe and Pauktaw townships. Conducting and analyzing end/line remotely through KOBO mobile application.

    • France
    • Philanthropic Fundraising Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Agriculture Consultant
      • Nov 2019 - Dec 2019

      Winter Vegetable production and marketing study in Rakhine State Winter Vegetable production and marketing study in Rakhine State

    • United States
    • International Affairs
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Gender - Agriculture Consultant
      • Jan 2019 - Jun 2019

      * Feasibility study of Vertical Farming opportunities in Rakhine State (among the different ethnic groups)* Inception period of the pilot project on Vertical Farming and analysis of market actors in the vegetable and fruit sector in Sittwe (Rakhine State) to Improve Women’s Livelihood, their Self-Reliance and build towards their empowerment. * Feasibility study of Vertical Farming opportunities in Rakhine State (among the different ethnic groups)* Inception period of the pilot project on Vertical Farming and analysis of market actors in the vegetable and fruit sector in Sittwe (Rakhine State) to Improve Women’s Livelihood, their Self-Reliance and build towards their empowerment.

    • Denmark
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Design of Livelihoods Strategies for Rakhine State, Myanmar
      • Dec 2018 - Dec 2018

      Planning Livelihoods Strategy for Rakhine State (2019-2021) Planning Livelihoods Strategy for Rakhine State (2019-2021)

    • Consultant
      • Sep 2018 - Sep 2018

      Gender socio-economic empowerment study: research of women and girls opportunities and challenges in accessing to livelihoods in Rathedaung township, in North Rakhine State. Gender socio-economic empowerment study: research of women and girls opportunities and challenges in accessing to livelihoods in Rathedaung township, in North Rakhine State.

    • Ireland
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Livelihoods consultant
      • Jul 2018 - Aug 2018

      Market Assessment in Kachin and Northern Shan States: identification of market opportunities in 8 sites (governmental and no governmental controlled areas) and recommendations for planning first year of a 4 years project funded by the German government. Market Assessment in Kachin and Northern Shan States: identification of market opportunities in 8 sites (governmental and no governmental controlled areas) and recommendations for planning first year of a 4 years project funded by the German government.

    • Myanmar
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Agriculture strategies for the PAO Self-aministrated zone
      • Mar 2018 - Apr 2018

      Consultation and designing for 5-year agriculture strategy plan in the Pa-O SAZ (3 townships in Southern Shan State). Consultation and designing for 5-year agriculture strategy plan in the Pa-O SAZ (3 townships in Southern Shan State).

    • United Kingdom
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Livelihoods and Vulnerability Assessment in conflict area
      • Dec 2017 - Jan 2018

      Livelihoods and Vulnerability Assessment in Kachin State (no-governmental area/Kachin controlled area): assessing the current livelihood opportunities, mapping risks and vulnerabilities and providing recommendations on appropriate livelihoods interventions. Livelihoods and Vulnerability Assessment in Kachin State (no-governmental area/Kachin controlled area): assessing the current livelihood opportunities, mapping risks and vulnerabilities and providing recommendations on appropriate livelihoods interventions.

    • Livelihoods Coordinator
      • Jun 2017 - Sep 2017

      Market Research in prolonged crisis context.Identification of alternative livelihoods opportunities for Internally Displaced People (IDP) in Kachin and Northern Shan State, in Governmental and No Governmental Controlled Areas. Support the Livelihoods Strategy workshop at national level. Market Research in prolonged crisis context.Identification of alternative livelihoods opportunities for Internally Displaced People (IDP) in Kachin and Northern Shan State, in Governmental and No Governmental Controlled Areas. Support the Livelihoods Strategy workshop at national level.

    • Finland
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Program Developer
      • Mar 2017 - May 2017

      Developing the Country Program based on three main areas: Livelihoods, Technical Vocational Education Training (TVET) and peace building. Developing the Country Program based on three main areas: Livelihoods, Technical Vocational Education Training (TVET) and peace building.

    • Mid-Term-Review of the Project: “Community-Led Coastal Management of the Gulf of Mottama Project
      • Nov 2016 - Dec 2016

      Study and analysis of the project (context, partners) for the continued implementation on the 3 sectors of development: sustainable fisheries and effective value chain for accessing to market, increase livelihoods diversification (no-fisheries) and sustainable and equitable management of the coastal habitat. Study and analysis of the project (context, partners) for the continued implementation on the 3 sectors of development: sustainable fisheries and effective value chain for accessing to market, increase livelihoods diversification (no-fisheries) and sustainable and equitable management of the coastal habitat.

    • Jordan
    • Non-profit Organization Management
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Study of potential commodities for conflict areas in Rakhine State and value chain study
      • Oct 2016 - Dec 2016

      Study and analysis of potential commodities for three townships and six IDP camps in Rakhine State. Study of value chain approaches for selected commodities (chilli, mung beans and dried prawns) for Mrauk-U and Pauktaw township with guidelines for program implementation at the short and long term, in IDP camps and host communities. Analysis of appropriate vocational training for Sittwe township and recommendations, also for IDP camps and host communities.

    • Consultant
      • Sep 2016 - Oct 2016

      Final Evaluation of the Project for Improving Women’s Livelihood (PIWL) in Dedaye and Pyapon (Delta region)

    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Consultant
      • Jun 2016 - Jul 2016

      Final Evaluation of the EU funded project 'Strengthening women's cooperatives in Myanmar'. • Qualitative research in 5 townships of Delta and Yangon region. • Collection of case studies. Final Evaluation of the EU funded project 'Strengthening women's cooperatives in Myanmar'. • Qualitative research in 5 townships of Delta and Yangon region. • Collection of case studies.

    • Germany
    • International Trade and Development
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Consultant
      • Dec 2015 - Feb 2016

      Trainer in Good Agricultural Practices for green mung bean farmers intended to export to EU for sprouting.• Revision and adaptation of resource materials for teaching farmers, • Provision of training to farmers groups• Design technical field visits to farms • Design full colour field manual for farmers Trainer in Good Agricultural Practices for green mung bean farmers intended to export to EU for sprouting.• Revision and adaptation of resource materials for teaching farmers, • Provision of training to farmers groups• Design technical field visits to farms • Design full colour field manual for farmers

    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Livelihoods Delegate
      • Jun 2015 - Oct 2015

      Providing advice in the design of the Livelihoods component in a comprehensive Integrated Program with several National Societies. Writing a Livelihoods Proposal for the districts of Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Makawanpur. Leading a consultative workshop with district local authorities. Providing advice in the design of the Livelihoods component in a comprehensive Integrated Program with several National Societies. Writing a Livelihoods Proposal for the districts of Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Makawanpur. Leading a consultative workshop with district local authorities.

    • Consultant
      • Mar 2015 - May 2015

      As part of a consultant team, I have developed the Value Chain Analysis of Small Holder Farmers in Southern Shan State, on Ginger and Bamboo. I realized field work and study research based on ICIMOD’s methodology for Value Chain in mountain regions and I produced a report with the analysis of findings and technical recommendations. As part of a consultant team, I have developed the Value Chain Analysis of Small Holder Farmers in Southern Shan State, on Ginger and Bamboo. I realized field work and study research based on ICIMOD’s methodology for Value Chain in mountain regions and I produced a report with the analysis of findings and technical recommendations.

    • Italy
    • Civic and Social Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Project Manager
      • Oct 2012 - Jan 2015

      As a project manager I was providing technical support for livelihoods development through a wide-ranging sector project (agriculture, livestock, off-farm activities, nutrition, forestry and community empowerment):• Strategic revision of implementation methodologies as required by evaluations, context changes and lessons learn • Designing and overseeing technical resources (I.E.C. manuals and leaflets) for agriculture and small husbandry • Designing market access strategies for 12 vocational training in hilly areas of Northern Shan State• Capacity Building: providing training and support in reporting and analytical skills for national staff• Ensuring accurate monitoring and reporting on time• Advice and support designing the Community Capacity Building action through Village Action Plans: community identification of priorities, design of detailed action plan including implementation and accountability system• Proactive in networking, technical collaborations with key actors and sharing experiences

Education

  • University of Reading
    Master’s Degree, Environment and Development Studies
    2004 - 2005
  • Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya
    Bachelor’s Degree, Agriculture, General
    1991 - 1996

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