Tamia Otálora Basantes

Date of birth: 18 Oct 1993 Nationality: Ecuadorian Phone number: (+593) 987463827 (Mobile)

Email address: tamiaotalora@gmail.com

Address: Jose Rivadeneira E2-35, Aurelio Guerrero, Quito, Ecuador (Home)

ABOUT ME

As a proactive and highly motivated professional, I have amassed over 10 years of experience in
international cooperation with the GIZ in Ecuador. I have gained experience in both the administrative
process and the technical implementation of projects. Fluent in English, Spanish and German, I possess
extensive experience working with intercultural teams in the technical areas of monitoring and reporting,
organizing high-level visits, communication, project design and planning.

WORK EXPERIENCE

30 DEC 2019 – CURRENT Quito, Ecuador

MONITORING, REPORTING AND KNOWLEDGE LEARNING EXPERT GIZ- DEUTSCHE
GESELLSCHAFT FÜR INTERNATIONALE ZUSAMMENARBEIT

- Led monitoring efforts for the SI Frontera and Frontera Norte programs in Ecuador, in compliance with
standards set by multiple donors.
- Managed drafting several reports annuay and conducted ensured quality standards to guarantee
satisfactory implementation.
- Conducted in-depth analyses of activities to assess their long-term impact and effectiveness.
- Played a key role in advising management on strategic decision making, with a strong focus on ensuring
sustainability across key areas such as governance, protection, social cohesion, and economic integration.
- Led as the focal point on digital innovation in information management and early warning systems along
the highly complex northern border of Ecuador with Colombia

30 OCT 2015 – 29 DEC 2019 Quito, Ecuador

MANAGEMENT ADVISOR GIZ- DEUTSCHE GESELLSCHAFT FÜR INTERNATIONALE
ZUSAMMENARBEIT

- Responsible for communication strategies within GIZ Ecuador, encompassing the preparation of
speeches, effective management of social networking platforms, and storytelling to convey the
organization's mission.
- Demonstrated proficiency in event coordination, successfully managing a wide range of national events,
with a specific emphasis on gender equality, structural adjustment, and portfolio innovation. Responsible
for the participation of Germany during Habitat III - UN conference in 2016.
- Gender Focal Point for the country office, responsible for monitoring and advancing gender strategies
within program implementation to promote inclusivity and equality.
- Serving as Security Focal Point, with responsibilities encompassing the preparation and execution of
security measures for international project visits and ensuring the safety of staff members.
- Provided support to the Country Director through agenda management, document preparation, and the
creation of public speeches.
-Responsible for coordinating logistics at the headquarters and preparing video conferences.
-Managing the support team consisting of three individuals responsible for maintenance and services for
the main office.
-Representing GIZ Ecuador at informative events with the national government.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING

29 AUG 2018 – 8 AUG 2023 Quito, Ecuador

BA. ANTHROPOLOGIST Universidad Politecnica Salesiana

Website https://www.ups.edu.ec/en/home Final grade 91,01- Excellent

Thesis SOCIAL DRAMA AND PERFORMANCE IN THE INDIGENOUS UPRISINGS OF OCTOBER 2019 AND JUNE 2022 IN
ECUADOR

30 AUG 2013 – 22 JUN 2015 Quito, Ecuador

FACHHOCHSCHULREIFE- BÜROKAUFFRAU Berufsbildungszentrum-Instituto Técnologico
Superior Alemán

Website https://www.caq.edu.ec/

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Mother tongue(s): SPANISH

Other language(s):

UNDERSTANDING SPEAKING WRITING

Spoken Spoken
Listening Reading
production interaction
GERMAN C1 C1 C1 C1 C1

ENGLISH C1 C1 C1 C1 C1

Levels: A1 and A2: Basic user; B1 and B2: Independent user; C1 and C2: Proficient user

DIGITAL SKILLS

Microsoft Office Microsoft Word Opsys Microsoft Powerpoint Zoom Microsoft Excel
Outlook Internet, MS Teams