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Marissa Yobeth Soberanis de León

Humanitarian Worker
Guatemala City,GU

Summary

Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.

Overview

2024
2024
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Organizational Transformation Coordinator

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
Trinidad And Tobago, Port Of Spain
8 2023 - 8 2024
  • Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to.
  • Collaborated with department heads to develop strategic plans aligning with overall organization objectives, fostering a unified approach toward shared goals.
  • Enhanced stakeholders satisfaction by responding promptly to inquiries and addressing concerns professionally.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams, resulting in seamless project execution and enhanced outcomes.
  • Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
  • Organized and maintained project documentation, enabling quick access to important information and facilitating smoother project transitions.
  • Supported successful project completion by meticulously reviewing and updating project plans to reflect changing needs and objectives.
  • Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.

Head of Country Delegation for Venezuela

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
Venezuela, Caracas
08.2021 - 08.2023
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service to the Venezuela RC
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Program & Operations Coordinator for Venezuela

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
03.2020 - 08.2021
  • Provide technical lead to ensure the optimal coordination and direct management of resources for the implementation of eleven projects that are part of the Master Plan for Venezuela (Country Plan, Emergency Appeal and COVID-19 response), by promoting technical coordination with the VRC, ICRC, donors, government, and UN agencies
  • Deputy of the Head of Delegation
  • Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.

Acting of Country Office Venezuela

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
07.2019 - 03.2020
  • Ensure that Federation policies, procedures, guidelines, and quality standards are well known and complied in a complex context
  • Facilitate cooperation and coordination in all programs and operations between VRC and ICRC
  • Build effective cooperation and partnerships with the Government, donors and Humanitarian Country Team, Regional Office, and Geneva
  • Startup of the establishment of the country office and its Status Agreement

Program Manager for Venezuela

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
Venezuela, Caracas
03.2018 - 07.2019

• Provide the technical lead to ensure the optimal coordination and direct management of resources required for the effective and efficient implementation of the projects: and NS Country Plan activities
• Set up of a networking to coordination initial operations of the technical country office.

Country Coordinator for Guatemala and El Salvador

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
12.2012 - 03.2018
  • Facilitate the IFRC delivery service to the Guatemala and El Salvador RC Societies, providing quality support in the country agenda, in coordination with Movement partners, local authorities, and civil society
  • Strength their sustainability through national society development
  • Country: Guatemala

Guatemala, DFID Project Coordinator

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
07.2012 - 12.2012
  • Implement the implementation of the DFID Project in coordination with the Guatemalan Red Cross Core units

Humanitarian program coordinator for central america

OXFAM Great Britain
12.2010 - 06.2012
  • Work with country offices and the Humanitarian Regional Team to develop country humanitarian and Adaptation and Risk Reduction strategy in Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua

Information Officer (Redhum Project)

United Nations System office for the Coordination of humanitarian affairs (OCHA)
06.2007 - 12.2010
  • Representative of the Regional Humanitarian Information Network (Redhum.org) in Guatemala, and promotion of the Reliefweb at international level

Program Coordination Assistant

United Nations Development Program, National Human Development Report Unit
07.2006 - 05.2007
  • Facilitate the coordination with government authorities, civil society, private sector and universities for the development of the National Human Development reports, as well as tis dissemination at national level

Disaster Management Officer ProVention Project

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
10.2004 - 02.2006
  • Implementation of the ProVention project in Belize, Honduras, Costa Rica and Guatemala RC Societies, ensuring quality and proper use of the resources

Executive Program Assistant

Centro de Coordinacion para la Prevencion de los Desastres Naturales en America Central
01.2004 - 09.2004
  • To administrate, and to provide and technical support to the programmatic agenda of the civil protection system offices in coordination with governments, donors, universities, and civil society

Program Assistant Country Office

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
07.2003 - 01.2004
  • Support the implementation of the country assistance strategy in support to the Guatemala Red Cross

Regional Disaster Preparedness and Response Assistant

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
04.1998 - 07.2002
  • Focal monitoring point for disaster preparedness and response of the Regional Delegation in Guatemala

Education

Master's -

Project Managemen

Bachelor of Business Administration -

Communications Diploma - undefined

Bilingual Secretary -

Colegio Comercial Guatemalteco
Guatemala

Skills

Team Leadership

Operations Management

Strategic Planning

Financial Management

Computer Skills

Problem-Solving

Project Management

Teamwork and Collaboration

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 11/27/76
  • Nationality: Guatemalan

Timeline

Head of Country Delegation for Venezuela

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
08.2021 - 08.2023

Program & Operations Coordinator for Venezuela

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
03.2020 - 08.2021

Acting of Country Office Venezuela

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
07.2019 - 03.2020

Program Manager for Venezuela

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
03.2018 - 07.2019

Country Coordinator for Guatemala and El Salvador

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
12.2012 - 03.2018

Guatemala, DFID Project Coordinator

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
07.2012 - 12.2012

Humanitarian program coordinator for central america

OXFAM Great Britain
12.2010 - 06.2012

Information Officer (Redhum Project)

United Nations System office for the Coordination of humanitarian affairs (OCHA)
06.2007 - 12.2010

Program Coordination Assistant

United Nations Development Program, National Human Development Report Unit
07.2006 - 05.2007

Disaster Management Officer ProVention Project

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
10.2004 - 02.2006

Executive Program Assistant

Centro de Coordinacion para la Prevencion de los Desastres Naturales en America Central
01.2004 - 09.2004

Program Assistant Country Office

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
07.2003 - 01.2004

Regional Disaster Preparedness and Response Assistant

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
04.1998 - 07.2002

Communications Diploma - undefined

Organizational Transformation Coordinator

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
8 2023 - 8 2024

Master's -

Project Managemen

Bachelor of Business Administration -

Bilingual Secretary -

Colegio Comercial Guatemalteco
Marissa Yobeth Soberanis de LeónHumanitarian Worker