Sofía Vallejo

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  • Timeline

    Oct 2017 - Dec 2017

    Advisor - Cultural Policies, Diplomacy and Foreign Relations

    Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores y Movilidad Humana
    Feb 2018 - May 2018

    Freelance Translator

    Washington & Jefferson College
    May 2019 - Sept 2020

    Teacher Assistant - Political Science and Sociology

    Universidad San Francisco de Quito
    Ecuador
    Jun 2019 - Dec 2019

    Intern - Cultural Policies and Sustainable Development

    UNESCO
    Nov 2019 - Sept 2020

    Associate Researcher - Foreign Policy and Bilateral Relations

    Embassy of Republic of Indonesia
    Jul 2021 - Sept 2023

    Advisor - Cultural and political rights

    Casal Catalá de Quito
    Aug 2022 - Mar 2023

    Intern- Institutional Strengthening in Gender, Peace and Security Matters

    IOM - UN Migration
    Oct 2023 - Mar 2024

    Trainee - Regional Affairs (South America)

    European External Action Service
    Current Company
    Jul 2024 - now

    Lead for Public Sector Partnerships and Grants

    Frozen Pasts International Congress
  • About me

    International Relations, Human Rights and Multi-level Governance

  • Education

    • Escuela de formacion politica para jóvenes usfq

      2016 - 2016
      Political science and government

      Politics program for high school students. It included two components: academic component (classes) and pratical component (UN simulations). One of the simulations took place in the National High school Model United Nations, held in New York city.

    • Washington & jefferson college

      2018 - 2018
      Bachelor's degree international studies and latin american topics

      -Full room and board scholarship.

    • Universidad san francisco de quito

      2016 - 2020
      Bachelor of arts - ba international relations and political science 3.91/4

      Activities and Societies: Socrates Scholar -Major on International Relations, with double sub-specialization in Political Science and Sociology. -Granted with the "Socrates Scholarship" of Academic Excellence of the USFQ College of Social Sciences and Humanities (COCISOH). -Summa Cum Laude

    • Università degli studi di padova

      2020 - 2022
      Master's degree human rights and multi-level governance 110/110 e lode (honors)

      Activities and Societies: Padua International Excellence Scholar -Recipient of the "Padua International Excellence Scholarship", awarded annually to top international candidates who show the best academic profiles throughout their student lives.-Thesis: The "Marea Verde" experience in Latin America and the struggle for the legalization of abortion in Ecuador. -Relevant coursework: Human Rights in International Politics; International Law of Human Rights; Children's Rights; Women's Rights; Refugee Human Rights Protection

    • Sciences po lille

      2021 - 2022
      Paix, action humanitaire et développement erasmus

      Relevant coursework: Human Rights; International Mediation and Conflict Resolution; SDG's; and Tools for Conflict Analysis and Resolution .

  • Experience

    • Ministerio de relaciones exteriores y movilidad humana

      Oct 2017 - Dec 2017
      Advisor - cultural policies, diplomacy and foreign relations

      -Reviewed, proofread, and edited the "Institutional Manual of Cultural Processes for the Embassies of Ecuador abroad."-Conducted policy reviews of cooperation agreements between embassies and host governments, with a focus on European nations.

    • Washington & jefferson college

      Feb 2018 - May 2018
      Freelance translator

      Translation of personal and academic documents from english to spanish and vice versa.

    • Universidad san francisco de quito

      May 2019 - Sept 2020

      -TA for the classes of Introduction to Political Science and General Sociology.-Syllabus planning, homework and project review.-Control of attendance sheets and grades. Research focused on the indigenous vote in Ecuador, and reproductive health in indigenous women from the highlands in Ecuador-Data collection and analysis.-Redaction of documents and literature review.-Translation of documents and data. -Advice to students on international exchange opportunities.-Welcome and continuous accompaniment to foreign students.-Diverse administrative activities, including management and updating of databases.

      • Teacher Assistant - Political Science and Sociology

        Jan 2019 - Sept 2020
      • Research Assistant - Political Culture and Human Rights

        Jan 2019 - Sept 2020
      • Student advisor at the International Programs Office

        May 2019 - Mar 2020
    • Unesco

      Jun 2019 - Dec 2019
      Intern - cultural policies and sustainable development

      During my internship in the Culture sector, my main tasks included taking daily notes; preparation of documentation and visual materials; translation of official documents (English/Spanish and vice versa); coordination and monitoring of projects; organization and participation in events at the national and regional level; participation in official meetings, workshops and seminars; among others.Among all of the activities I carried out, four events were of great relevance for my personal and professional development: two national projects within the framework of the UNESCO Participation Program; the I Congress on Cultural Heritage and Illegal Trafficking; the IV Andean Meeting of Peace: “The Contribution of Indigenous Languages from Education to Peacebuilding”, and a Regional workshop on “Cultural Policies and the 2005 Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions”. Show less

    • Embassy of republic of indonesia

      Nov 2019 - Sept 2020
      Associate researcher - foreign policy and bilateral relations

      -Gathering and analysis of socioeconomic data.-Drafting of annual reports that included an extensive analysis on various issues of relevance such as macroeconomic conditions; public foreign trade policies; foreign investment; tourism; labor regulations and agricultural laws in Ecuador.-Translation of official documents Spanish-English and vice versa.

    • Casal catalá de quito

      Jul 2021 - Sept 2023
      Advisor - cultural and political rights

      As an advisor, I played a key role in monitoring, evaluating, and advancing protection-focused projects, such as initiatives supporting the integration of elderly Catalan migrants in Ecuador and the recovery of intangible heritage, including language and traditions. I facilitated government engagement and liaison efforts to plan and channel donations for cultural activities through collaborative initiatives, while ensuring the practical application of humanitarian principles by reviewing and updating statutes and guidelines with differential approaches, inclusive language, and anti-discriminatory practices. Show less

    • Iom - un migration

      Aug 2022 - Mar 2023
      Intern- institutional strengthening in gender, peace and security matters

      The Institutional Strengthening for Peace program focuses its work mainly on the provision of technical assistance with a differential focus on gender (including GBV), do no harm action and non-violent masculinities, aimed at peace-building, achieving the SDGs and the different provisions and resolutions of the different bodies of the United Nations system.In my role as an intern I:- Provide technical support the follow-up to the implementation of different projects- Review the objectives, goals and lines of action with counterparts and strategic partners-Provide advice on issues related to differential approaches, gender, do no harm action, prevention of GBV, security, peace-building and institutional strengthening-Prepare periodic and short-term implementation reports Show less

    • European external action service

      Oct 2023 - Mar 2024
      Trainee - regional affairs (south america)

      -Monitor and report on developments in 10 South American countries andthematic areas (migration, sustainable development, human rights,humanitarian actions, etc)-Prepare briefings, policy papers, press releases and inquiry responses-Support high-level dialogues, and attend and report on key meetings withvarious stakeholders, including the Council Working Group on Latin America and the Caribbean (COLAC), the European Commission, the UN and civil society.

    • Frozen pasts international congress

      Jul 2024 - now
      Lead for public sector partnerships and grants

      -Leading the coordination of interinstitutional alliances with public sector entities, including governmental institutions, embassies, international organizations, and NGOs.-Driving collaboration and partnerships to enhance the congress's outreach and impact.-Overseeing communication and liaison activities to ensure successful intersectoral cooperation.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Bsafe

      United nations department of safety & security
      Jun 2019
    • Ethics and conduct at iom: the values we share

      Iom - un migration
      Aug 2022
    • Toefl certification

      The toefl® test
      Feb 2020
    • Ethics and conduct at iom: the values we share

      Iom - un migration
      Aug 2022
    • Gender concepts to get started; international frameworks for gender equality; and promoting gender equality throughout the un system

      Iom - un migration
      Aug 2022
    • Gender equality and migration

      Iom - un migration
      Aug 2022
    • Bsafe

      Undss
      Aug 2022
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Sofía Vallejo
      Padova International Excellence Scholarships 2020/2022 University of Padua Sep 2020
    • Awarded to Sofía Vallejo
      Room and board scholarship 2018 Washington & Jefferson College Jan 2018
    • Awarded to Sofía Vallejo
      Academic excellence scholarship "Sócrates" 2016/2020 Colegio de Ciencias Sociales y Humanidades (COCISOH) - USFQ Aug 2016
    • Awarded to Sofía Vallejo
      Dean's list 2016-2020 Universidad San Francisco de Quito Recognition for maintaining an average grade (GPA) higher than 3.7/4 during all semesters from August 2016 until May 2020.
    • Awarded to Sofía Vallejo
      Dean`s List 2018 Washington & Jefferson College Recognition for maintaining an average grade (GPA) higher than 3.5/4 during the spring and fall semester of 2018.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • International Volunteer - Translation

      Issued by Translators without Borders on Mar 2022
      Translators without BordersAssociated with Sofía Vallejo
    • Volunteer - Cultural Policies and Interculltural Relations

      Issued by Casal Catalá on Sept 2020
      Casal CataláAssociated with Sofía Vallejo
    • Volunteer Staff - Education

      Issued by FUNSEC on Jan 2019
      FUNSECAssociated with Sofía Vallejo
    • Director - Outreach to the community

      Issued by Universidad San Francisco de Quito (Student Council) on Jan 2017
      Universidad San Francisco de Quito (Student Council)Associated with Sofía Vallejo
    • Protocol staff - Hábitat III

      Issued by United Nations on Oct 2016
      United NationsAssociated with Sofía Vallejo
    • Community Volunteer - Fundraising

      Issued by Fundación Cecilia Rivadeneira on Jan 2014
      Fundación Cecilia RivadeneiraAssociated with Sofía Vallejo
    • Coordinator Of Volunteers - Children's Rights

      Issued by Departamento de Apoyo Social - Unidad Educativa San Francisco de Sales on Sept 2010
      Departamento de Apoyo Social - Unidad Educativa San Francisco de SalesAssociated with Sofía Vallejo