Araceli Duré
Asunción
Summary
Results-driven environmental engineer with a six-year track record in driving conservation goals through sustainable environmental projects. Proven success in actively contributing to implementation of conservation projects. Specialized expertise in landscape ecology and climate change initiatives. Instrumental in assisting with reporting, securing funding and other project-related tasks, demonstrating a comprehensive skill set in environmental stewardship and collaboration.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Assistant
Guyra Paraguay
06.2023 - Current
- Technical Assistance to the "Paraguay Forest Conservation Project" in the components "Chaco Pantanal" in the Western Region and "Colonia La Amistad" in the Eastern Region.
- Work with senior leadership to execute projects on time and under-budget.
- Provide assistance with technical reports and presentations for stakeholders and donors in English and Spanish.
- Assist in the verification, validation and auditing processes under Verra's CCB and VCS Standards.
- Verify quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to donors.
- Schedule and facilitate meetings and workshops between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules, conflicts and feedback.
- Develop and maintain project documentation for reliable records.
- Handle administrative duties, filing, and errands.
- Facilitated payments to project's beneficiaries under the Ecosystem Services Regime.
- Organize workshops tailored to project goals and local dynamics, engaging with indigenous and rural communities.
- Quarterly plan activities to be developed, including visits to the stakeholders for both project components (the Colonia La Amistad, and Bahia Negra).
- Helped in trainings about biodiversity and conservation held at indigenous schools, strongly supporting the school projects.
Conservation Specialist
Guyra Paraguay
11.2017 - Current
- Worked in the implementation of over 15 successful conservation projects within I lead some initiatives.
- Active participation in technical meetings working with local and international teams in different projects and initiatives such as MapBiomas Chaco and Paraguay, PaCha, Alianza Pastizal, GeoForPy and others.
- Proficiently crafted and revised technical and scientific reports in both English and Spanish for international organizations, using agreed M&E processes (Biocultural corridors for PaCha, Land Use Change and Expansion dynamics in Paraguay for Solidaridad, Livestock models in Paraguayan Landscape for FAO, etc.).
- Skillfully organized workshops tailored to project goals and local dynamics, engaging with indigenous and rural communities, as well as national and regional environmental NGOs. These include those conducted for Ayoreo, Ishyr and Guaraní Ñandeva indigenous communities for the Biological Corridors and with local experts in biodiversity; and the Pantanal Ecoregional Evaluation workshop with local scientists and regional NGO representatives.
- Demonstrated strong leadership by successfully overseeing projects and initiatives dedicated to forest protection, while also actively contributing to endeavors related to land conservation and social development (SIIDiT Chaco, Biocultural Corridors, Livestock models in Paraguayan Landscape, etc.)
- Consistently worked both independently and as a team player to achieve project goals and outcomes, adapting to the unique challenges and opportunities each approach presented.
- Managed efficiently in order to complete all tasks timely, proving working successfully within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Environmental Consultant
Independent
01.2022 - Current
- Prepared methodology and lead the technical execution of a Land use and land cover monitoring project in the Paraguayan Chaco for WWF Paraguay and USAID. Generated advance reports presenting data analysis results.
- Participated in focus groups and Rapid Ecological Assessment across eleven rural and indigenous communities in the Paraguayan Chaco. Produced GIS data and maps. Played a key role assisting with the elaboration of detailed project reports for the ABE (Ecosystem Based Adaptation) Chaco project.
ESL Teacher
Centro Cultural Paraguayo Americano - CCPA
05.2014 - 12.2016
- Instructed students in the basics of English grammar and conversational skills.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance knowledge of student motivation and engaging teaching methods.
- Developed and delivered dynamic lesson plans tailored to accommodate diverse learning styles and proficiency levels.
- Implemented positive reinforcement strategies and delivered clear, constructive feedback to support student success.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to assist students in addressing questions and expanding their comprehension.
- Established a safe and inclusive classroom environment to foster student engagement and active participation.
Education
Environmental Engineer - Engineering
National University of Asunción - UNA
San Lorenzo, Paraguay12.2020
No Degree - Environmental Engineering
Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers - Florida, USCertificate Diploma - Climate Change And Disaster Risk Management
Engineering Faculty - FIUNA
San Lorenzo, Paraguay11.2023
Skills
- Team Support
- Technical Writing
- Microsoft Office Proficiency
- Research Abilities
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Decision Making
- Problem Solving
- Technical Presentations
- Procuring Funding
- Event Coordination
Certification
- Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management, Engineering Faculty, National University of Asunción - August to November 2023
- Strengthening Planning for Adaptation with an Ecosystem-Based Approach, UN and Adaptation Fund - November 2023 (current)
- Introduction to Sustainable Finance, UN; SEB and GIZ - November 2023 (current)
- Executive training in Climate Change, Social and Environmental Educational Center - June 2023
- An Indigenous Framework to Guide Research and Restoration in Fire-adapted Landscapes, Society of Ecological Restoration - 2022
- II International Seminar on Valuation Ecosystem Services, CEMIT UNA; CATIE - 2020
- Environmental Legislation and Justice for Sustainable Development, WB; Itaipu; FMB - 2019
- Climate Change, Science and Public Knowledge, FCA UNA - 2018
- Online Professional and Academic Learning - OPAL Workshop, World Learning; US Department of State - 2017
Languages
Spanish
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Portuguese
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
Project Assistant
Guyra Paraguay
06.2023 - Current
Environmental Consultant
Independent
01.2022 - Current
Conservation Specialist
Guyra Paraguay
11.2017 - Current
ESL Teacher
Centro Cultural Paraguayo Americano - CCPA
05.2014 - 12.2016
Environmental Engineer - Engineering
National University of Asunción - UNA
No Degree - Environmental Engineering
Florida Gulf Coast University
Certificate Diploma - Climate Change And Disaster Risk Management
Engineering Faculty - FIUNA
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