Pamela Nuñez Basante
Vienna
Summary
Programme and international cooperation specialist with 5+ years of experience supporting and coordinating multi-country development programmes. Proven expertise in project cycle management, donor-funded programme implementation, stakeholder engagement, and policy-oriented analysis. Strong track record in contributing to EU and internationally funded initiatives, including programme design, budgeting, monitoring, and results-based reporting.
Experienced in working with international organizations, civil society, and institutional partners to advance inclusive development priorities aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Skilled in developing cooperation strategies, strengthening partnerships, and supporting evidence-based decision-making in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Advocacy Advisor
SOS Children Village´s International
Vienna, Austria
10.2023 - Current
- Support the coordination and implementation of global and multi-country programmes, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and international development frameworks.
- Contribute to the design and formulation of donor-funded projects, including EU-funded proposals, through development of logical frameworks, budgets, and implementation plans.
- Provide programme monitoring and reporting support, producing high-quality narrative reports, briefing notes, and analytical outputs for senior leadership and external stakeholders.
- Facilitate stakeholder engagement and partnership management with governments, civil society organizations, youth networks, and institutional donors across regions.
- Coordinate cross-functional workflows across international teams, ensuring coherence between programme objectives, timelines, and stakeholder expectations.
- Produce policy briefs, strategic reports, and analytical documents to support evidence-based decision-making and programme adjustments.
- Support results-based management processes, including tracking programme performance and synthesizing qualitative and quantitative data into actionable insights.
- Contribute to high-level engagements, including preparation of briefing materials for senior leadership meetings with donors and international partners
Executive Assistant to the International Director of Advocacy and Communications and Brand
SOS Children's Villages International
Vienna
07.2022 - Current
- Coordinated executive-level global programmes and partnerships, enhancing strategic planning, programme oversight, and organizational alignment.
- Coordinate cross-functional workflows across international teams, ensuring coherence between programme priorities, stakeholder engagement, and delivery timelines.
- Prepare high-level briefings, reports, and presentations for engagement with donors, partners, and international stakeholders.
- Contributed to internal planning and reporting processes, improving programme coordination mechanisms and knowledge management.
- Facilitated communication and follow-up with key partners, strengthening relationship management and supporting effective programme implementation.
Research and Translation
Platform for Undocumented Migrants (PICUM)
Remote
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Conducted qualitative research on COVID-19 pandemic's impact on undocumented migrants in Western Europe, focusing on access to healthcare, housing, and support systems to inform policy recommendations.
- Translated key documents to ensure multilingual accessibility, enhancing inclusive dissemination of research findings to diverse audiences.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Trainee
African Diaspora Network of Europe (ADNE)
Brussels
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Provided research and analytical inputs for advocacy reports and policy discussions on inclusion, migration, and social development, influencing policy outcomes.
- Managed logistics and stakeholder participation for consultations, public forums, and multi-stakeholder events to ensure effective dialogue and engagement.
- Facilitated stakeholder engagement initiatives with diaspora organizations, civil society actors, and institutional partners across EU to enhance collaboration.
Education
Certified Program - EU Project Management
Campus Wien Academy
Austria06-2025
MA - Cultural Differences and Transnational Processes (CREOLE)
Universität Wien
Austria10-2024
MSc - Human Geography
Vrije Universiteit Brussel / KU Leuven
Belgium09-2019
BSc - Human Geography
Universidad del Valle
Colombia11-2014
Skills
- Programme & Project Cycle Management (Identification, Design, Implementation, M&E)
- Technical Cooperation & International Development
- Donor Relations & Institutional Funding (EU and multilateral)
- Results-Based Management (RBM) & Reporting
- Stakeholder Engagement & Partnership Development
- Policy Analysis & Strategic Advisory
- Budget Planning & Financial Monitoring
- Multi-country Programme Coordination
Languages
- Spanish, Native
- English, Fluent (C2)
- German, Working knowledge (B2)
Personal Information
Nationality: Colombian (Permanent Resident in Austria)
Expert Affiliations
Validated Expert, URBACT IV Programme, URBACT is a European territorial cooperation programme that promotes integrated and sustainable urban development in cities across Europe., Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Participatory and Integrated Approaches (Stakeholder Engagement; Strategy Implementation)
Publications
- Global Report on Children's Care and Protection: Understanding and Preventing the Separation of Children from their Families, Willi, R., Arisi, C., 2024, Contributed to background research.
- Proceso migratorio de la comunidad del cabildo Nasa Uka Wesx Thäj: factores trayectorias espaciales y temporalidades, Núñez Basante, P., Talaga Castro, L., 2017
- Beyond the Veil: Media Prejudice Towards the Use of the Hijab in Europe, Núñez Basante, P., 2019
- Public Space and Afro-Colombian Informal Vendors in Cali, Colombia, Núñez Basante, P., 2020
- Survival Strategies in Inner-City Neighborhoods: The Case of Colombian and Peruvian Migrants in Brussels, Belgium, Núñez Basante, P., 2022
- Temporalities of Development: Negotiating Promises and Disruptions in the Port City of Buenaventura 2050, Núñez Basante, P., 2025, Under revision based on reviewer comments
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Spanish
Native
Native
German
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Timeline
Advocacy Advisor
SOS Children Village´s International
10.2023 - Current
Executive Assistant to the International Director of Advocacy and Communications and Brand
SOS Children's Villages International
07.2022 - Current
Trainee
African Diaspora Network of Europe (ADNE)
06.2020 - 07.2021
Research and Translation
Platform for Undocumented Migrants (PICUM)
01.2020 - 01.2022
Certified Program - EU Project Management
Campus Wien Academy
MA - Cultural Differences and Transnational Processes (CREOLE)
Universität Wien
MSc - Human Geography
Vrije Universiteit Brussel / KU Leuven
BSc - Human Geography
Universidad del Valle