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Carmen Mena

@carmenmena

European Projects Officer at Fundación Finnova, coordinating 20+ organizations on international projects and improving on-time reporting by 15%.

Belgium

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What I'm looking for

International project professional experienced in managing cross-border projects, coordinating stakeholders and building strategic partnerships. Skilled in project delivery, proposals, reporting and institutional communication, working effectively across international and multidisciplinary teams.

At Fundación Finnova, I manage the preparation and delivery of international projects funded through Horizon Europe, Erasmus+, LIFE, CERV, ERDF and EAFRD. I coordinate technical contributions from 20+ organizations across multiple countries and helped improve on-time reporting to the European Commission by 15%.

At Action Against Hunger, I oversaw monitoring for a regional portfolio of 10+ humanitarian and development projects across Central America. I also supported funding proposals and donor reporting, coordinating with programme teams and institutional and private donors.

My work has also included supporting housing and community development programmes at Habitat for Humanity Ireland and assisting with public affairs and youth projects at Alcaraz City Council. With a background in Law and Political Science & Public Administration and a Master’s Degree in Project Management, I focus on turning stakeholder needs into viable projects and partnerships.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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European Projects Officer

Current

Fundación Finnova

Oct 2024 - Present (2 years)

Managed preparation and delivery of international projects funded through Horizon Europe, Erasmus+, LIFE, CERV, ERDF and EAFRD, coordinating contributions from 20+ organizations. Built relationships with stakeholders, developed partnerships, coordinated events, and produced technical reports, contributing to a 15% improvement in on-time reporting.

Project Management EU Funding Stakeholder Management Partnership Development Event Coordination Technical Reporting Horizon Europe Erasmus+Life CERV ERDF EAFRD

Junior Donor Relations & Projects Officer

Action Against Hunger

Apr 2026 - Sep 2026 (5 months)

Oversaw monitoring of a regional portfolio of 10+ humanitarian and development projects across Central America, coordinating with Programme, MEAL and Support teams. Liaised with public and private donors, supported funding proposals and monitored project indicators, workplans and budget implementation.

Donor Relations Project Monitoring Proposal Development Logical Framework MEAL Budget Implementation AECID OCHA

Community and Programme Assistant

Habitat for Humanity Ireland

Jan 2024 - Jul 2024 (6 months)

Supported delivery and monitoring of housing and community development programmes, coordinating activities and resources, contributing to a 10% increase in participation. Assessed local needs and developed project proposals, produced reports and strengthened collaboration with local stakeholders.

Programme Delivery Community Development Needs Assessment Project Proposal Reporting Stakeholder Collaboration

Public Affairs & Youth Project Assistant

Alcaraz City Council

May 2023 - Nov 2023 (6 months)

Assisted in entrepreneurship, employment and local economic development initiatives, identifying funding opportunities and developing project proposals. Facilitated collaboration between the Provincial Council, 8 LEADER Local Action Groups and local organizations, contributing to a 25% increase in youth participation.

Public Affairs Youth Engagement Local Economic Development Funding Identification Project Proposal Stakeholder Coordination Leader