Fernando Martínez Escobar

Tasks under development until June 2024

• Prepare work plan with agenda and present it to Methodology Coordinator.
• Maintain permanent contact with electoral authority.
• Set up meetings with identified key actors.
• Prepare and submit to Head of Mission all required documents.
• Participate in meetings with other specialists of Base Group.
• Participate in meetings that Head of Mission considers relevant.
• Prepare and submit list of all contacts gathered during performance of functions previously described.
• Gather information through interviews with officials and persons in charge of electoral authority on issues relevant to Electoral Organization and Voting in Electoral System.
• Electoral Organization and Overseas Voting.
• Conduct physical verifications of logistical organization and training.
• Analyze matters related to compliance with electoral calendar.
• Collect information and observe key processes relevant to overseas voting.
• Compile final information of election. Election results and concluding activities of process.
• Prepare preliminary and final report containing all activities carried out and observations and recommendations related to organization of election.
  

Tasks performed:

a) Prepared and submitted a work plan and schedule.

b) Maintained permanent contact with the electoral authority.

c) Held meetings with identified key actors.

d) Prepared and submitted to the Head of Mission all the required documents.

e) Held meetings with the Base Group specialists.

f) Participated in the meetings considered relevant by the Head of Mission.

g) Prepared and submitted a list of all the contacts made during the performance of my duties.

h) Gathered information through interviews with officials and persons in charge of the electoral authority on issues relevant to the Electoral Organization and Overseas Voting.

i) Carried out on-site verifications of the logistical organization and electoral training.

j) Analyzed matters related to the compliance with the electoral calendar.

k) Gathered information and observed key processes relevant to overseas voting.

l) Compiled the final information of the election. Election results and concluding activities of the process.

m) Prepared a preliminary report and a final report containing all the activities carried out and the observations and recommendations related to the organization of the elections.

• El Salvador. Regional Coordinator. Local Elections
  February 26 to March 5, 2024.
• El Salvador. Regional Coordinator. Presidential Elections
  February 29 to March 6, 2024.
• Colombia. Regional Coordinator. Medellín Territorial Elections.
  October 23 to November 1, 2023.
• Guatemala. Regional Coordinator. Department of Jutiapa. Presidential Elections.
  August 14 to 25, 2023.
• Guatemala. Regional Coordinator. Department of Jutiapa. Presidential Elections.
  June 19 to June 27, 2023.
• Brazil. Regional Coordinator of State of Sao Paulo. Presidential and state elections.
  October 24 to November 1, 2022.
• Brazil. Regional Coordinator of State of Sao Paulo. Presidential and state elections.
  September 26 to October 3, 2022.
• Honduras. Regional Coordinator of Presidential Elections.
  November 22 to 30, 2021.
• Ecuador. Regional Coordinator of Presidential Elections, second round.
  April 6 to 13, 2021.
• El Salvador. Regional Coordinator of San Miguel. Legislative and municipal elections.
  February 23 to March 03, 2021.
• Bolivia. Presidential elections.
  October 18, 2020.
• Bolivia. Regional Coordinator of International Electoral Audit Mission.
  November 02 to 10, 2019.
• El Salvador. Regional Coordinator of Department of Sonsonate. of presidential elections.
  January 28- February 06, 2019.
• Brazil. Regional Coordinator of State of Sao Paulo for presidential and gubernatorial elections.
  October 22 to 31, 2018.
• Brazil. Regional Coordinator of State of Sao Paulo for presidential and gubernatorial elections.
  October 1 to 10, 2018.
• Colombia. Regional Coordinator of Department of Magdalena, for presidential elections.
  May 21 to 29, 2018.

• Haiti. Parliamentary and local elections. Observer 25 to 31 January 2017.
• Haiti. Presidential and parliamentary elections. Observer.
• November 16 to 22, 2016.
• Haiti. Presidential and parliamentary elections. Observer. January 20 to 26, 2016 (Elections cancelled).
• Haiti. Presidential and parliamentary elections. Observer 21 to 28 October 2015.

• Comparative research consultancy on good practices of Electoral Observation Missions on gender at global level.
• Research consultancy on good practices of Electoral Observation Missions on gender in Paraguay.
• Co-author of research and publication of "Observing women's participation in electoral processes". (Original name in Spanish "Observar la participación de mujeres en procesos electorales"). Publication available at: https://www.idea.int/publications/catalogue/la-perspectiva-de-genero-en-la-observacion-electoral-guia-global?lang=es
• Researcher, co-author and coordinator of publication of "The Gender Perspective in Electoral Observation: A Global Guide to Analyzing Women's Political Participation". (Original name in Spanish "La perspectiva de género en la observación electoral: Guía global para analizar la participación política de las mujeres"). Publication available at: https://www.idea.int/publications/catalogue/observar-la-participacion-de-mujeres-en-los-procesos-electoral-de-paraguay

• CBC-UBA Associate Professor of Political Science.
• Faculty of Social Sciences Assistant Professor of Leaders and Leaderships in Latin America

• Member of Higher University Council.
• Coordinating Professor of Contemporary Social Issues.

Tasks performed:

• Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
• Oversaw financial management, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability for organization.
• Guided staff through periods of organizational change, maintaining morale and engagement during transitions.
• Forge strong relationships with board members, providing regular updates on organizational progress and soliciting their expertise when needed.
• Monitored compliance with laws and regulations to protect organization from legal liabilities and penalties.
• Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a collaborative work environment for increased productivity.
• Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
• Built relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization.
• Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing favorable terms while adhering to budgetary constraints.
• Represented organization to local public by giving presentations and speeches and participating in community events.
• Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
• Collaborated with external organizations including non-profits, businesses and government agencies to create mutually beneficial partnerships.
• Developed strategic partnerships with key stakeholders to expand organization''s reach and influence.
• Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
• Strengthened internal communication channels to facilitate cross-functional collaboration and decision making.
• Increased organizational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new systems.
• Evaluated program outcomes using data-driven metrics, identifying areas for improvement and implementing targeted interventions.
• Optimized operational workflows, reducing overhead costs and maximizing resource allocation.
• Developed and implemented organizational strategies to achieve set goals and objectives and secured long-term success.
• Created promotional materials and provided insightful information to social media, websites and print media to educate public.
• Spearheaded new program initiatives to address unmet community needs and advance organization''s mission.

Projects managed:

• Project "Terere Cómplice" Funds from National Endowment for Democracy (NED).
  https://tererecomplice.com/
  Journal of political analysis and scientific dissemination.
• Project "Better Leadership for Better Democracy".
  Funding from National Endowment for Democracy (NED). This project worked with deputies, senators and trained 160 local political leaders to understand and respond effectively to citizen demands.
• In addition, project conducted 4 national and local surveys and organized two debates of candidacies to National Congress of Paraguay.

Seeds for Democracy - European Union (EU)
September 2017-September 2018
Reka Democracy Project
Research consultancy
Research on political participation of vulnerable population (women, youth, indigenous) in Paraguay.

• Seeds for Democracy-US Agency for International Development USAID
  October 2010-September 2011
  Topu'a Paraguay Program
  Position: Executive Director of Project.
  Manage team of more than 40 people, plus temporary consultants. Alliances with business and social groups, academic NGOs, media, national and local government, political parties, politicians and international cooperation.
• Seeds for Democracy US Agency for International Development USAID
  October 2009-September 2010
  Project: "Technologies and Political Participation 1010" municipales.com.py Use of new technologies in political campaigns.
  Position: Executive Director of Project.
  Management of team of 10 people, plus temporary consultants. Work with local governments, NGOs, social movements, national and local political parties, politicians, international cooperation.
• Seeds for Democracy- Konrad Adenauer
  October 2009-September 2010.
  Political dialogues between young politicians and leaders of civil society organizations.
  Position: Executive Director of Project
  Management of team of 5 people. Alliances with national political parties and universities
• Seeds for Democracy-National Endowment for Democracy NED Funding
  October 2006-November-November-September 2010
  Project: "Building capacities in municipal governments and organized citizenship".
  Participatory budgeting in local governments
  Position: Project Director.
  Funded by National Endowment for Democracy (NED).
  Management of team of 4 people. Alliances with local governments, social and neighborhood organizations, political parties and international cooperation.
• Seeds for Democracy-AVINA
  June 2006-June 2007
  Project: "Incidences of Citizen Comptrollers in public policies".
  Position: Project Director.
  Work with Citizen Comptrollers

• Citizen Comptrollers Network of Paraguay, USAID, CIRD.
  June 2004-June 2006
  Coordinator of systematization and monitoring of Citizen Comptrollers Network of Paraguay.
  The Network was integrated by 70 organizations from all over Paraguay.
  

• Collaborated with consular officers in processing visa applications, ensuring adherence to regulations and policies.
• Provided exceptional customer service to foreign nationals, addressing their inquiries and concerns effectively.
• Liaised with other government agencies when required, facilitating interagency cooperation on complex cases or issues related to consular affairs.
• Maintained detailed records of visa issuance, allowing for accurate reporting and analysis of trends.
• Improved case management efficiency with thorough documentation and consistent follow-up on pending applications.
• Prepared reports on consular activities regularly shared with supervisors for performance evaluation purposes.
• Input data into spreadsheets and databases.
• Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
• Compiled and analyzed data to produce reports.