Florencia Botta
Economist
Remote,MA
Summary
Project & Programme Management Specialist with 8+ years of experience supporting multi-country initiatives across Latin America and the Caribbean within international organizations, including PAHO, FAO, OPCW, IFAD and WFP. Proven experience in project coordination, policy support, stakeholder engagement, and development of analytical and strategic outputs for decision-making.
Skilled in translating strategic priorities into actionable plans, monitoring frameworks, and implementation support across complex institutional environments. Experience supporting initiatives involving digital tools, data use, and process improvements in the public sector, with interest in digital transformation in social sectors, including education.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager,
Pan-American Health Organization
Remote
09.2023 - Current
- Manage multi-country technical cooperation initiatives across Latin America and the Caribbean, supporting institutional strengthening and cross-sector coordination in complex public sector environments.
- Coordinate with government counterparts, international partners, and technical teams to align project priorities, workplans, and implementation strategies.
- Develop analytical reports, presentations, concept notes, and strategic documents to support decision-making, programme visibility, and partner engagement.
- Support planning and implementation through KPIs, dashboards, and monitoring tools, enabling data-informed programme management.
- Contribute to initiatives involving digital tools, institutional systems, and process improvements to strengthen coordination and operational efficiency.
- Facilitate collaboration across regional, country, and partner teams to ensure alignment and timely delivery of outputs.
- Support resource mobilization through donor proposals, technical inputs, and coordination with external partners.
- Monitor budgets and implementation progress, ensuring compliance and delivery against planned results.
Operations Specialist,
Food and Agriculture Organization
Rome, Italy
09.2020 - 09.2023
- Coordinated programme delivery across multiple country offices, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and implementation timelines.
- Supported project cycle management, including planning, monitoring, and reporting of programme activities.
- Designed KPI tracking tools and dashboards to strengthen monitoring and performance management.
- Delivered training and operational guidance on project management tools, monitoring systems, and internal processes.
- Facilitated coordination between headquarters and field teams to improve communication, workflow efficiency, and programme implementation.
Programme and Budget Consultant,
Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons
The Hague, The Netherlands
08.2019 - 09.2020
- Supported programme planning and implementation tracking, linking operational priorities with resource allocation.
- Produced analytical and financial reports to support programme management and decision-making.
- Contributed to ERP-related processes, including system testing, workflow improvements, and data management.
- Coordinated across departments to improve reporting quality and internal planning processes.
Finance Assistant,
United Nations International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT)
The Hague
03.2018 - 08.2018
- Processed financial transactions and accounts payable operations in accordance with UN financial rules and regulations.
- Managed invoice verification, vendor payments, and financial documentation through the Umoja ERP system, ensuring compliance and accurate record-keeping.
- Supported payroll reconciliation and financial reporting processes, assisting in the review and analysis of accounting data and financial records.
Finance Officer Delegate,
International Fund for Agricultural Development
Rome, Italy
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Supported financial oversight of development projects across the Latin America and Caribbean portfolio.
- Reviewed project financial statements, withdrawal applications, and audit reports to ensure compliance with financial agreements.
- Monitored financial performance and supported financial management training for project teams.
- Gained direct experience working within an International Financial Institution (IFI) environment, supporting financial management and compliance of development projects.
- Certified in Financial Management for Development Projects, strengthening expertise in financial oversight and project implementation within multilateral institutions.
Education
Master of Science - International Economics, Banking, And Finance
Utrecht University
Utrecht, The Netherlands08-2019
Bachelor of Science - International Economics and International Affairs
Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida05-2016
Skills
- Project & Programme Management
- Public Policy Support
- Strategic Planning & Roadmap Development
- Multi-country Programme Coordination
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Operational Implementation Support
- Analytical Reporting
- Knowledge Product Development
- Monitoring, KPIs & Dashboards
- Data Analysis
- Digital Transformation Coordination
- Process Optimization
- ERP & Digital Systems
- Institutional Strengthening
Websites
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Spanish
Native
Native
Italian
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Portuguese
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Project Manager,
Pan-American Health Organization
09.2023 - Current
Operations Specialist,
Food and Agriculture Organization
09.2020 - 09.2023
Programme and Budget Consultant,
Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons
08.2019 - 09.2020
Finance Assistant,
United Nations International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT)
03.2018 - 08.2018
Finance Officer Delegate,
International Fund for Agricultural Development
01.2016 - 01.2017
Master of Science - International Economics, Banking, And Finance
Utrecht University
Bachelor of Science - International Economics and International Affairs
Florida State University