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Francesco Gabrielli

@francescogabrielli

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I develop and deliver EU-funded local development, community engagement, and sustainable mobility projects.

Portugal

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to contribute across the full project cycle in local development, marginalised communities, sustainable mobility, and EU- or foundation-funded programmes.

At DYPALL Network, I secured EUR 15,000 from ALDA by independently developing a project proposal, and I now manage implementation plus narrative and financial reporting across EU-funded initiatives.

I've also shaped successful sustainable mobility, bicycle reuse, and circular economy proposals at Drive Impact, while supporting participatory governance, urban regeneration, and community outreach through REDE DLBC Lisboa. My work spans the full project cycle, partner coordination, donor compliance, and local development programming across diverse institutional and cultural contexts.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Project Support Officer

Current

DYPALL Network

Jan 2026 - Present (7 months)

Developed and authored a project proposal submitted to ALDA, securing EUR 15,000 in funding. Manages project implementation and reporting for EU-funded initiatives, coordinating with international partners.

Project Management Proposal Development Reporting Stakeholder Engagement EU Funding

Community Project Assistant

Drive Impact

Apr 2024 - Aug 2024 (4 months)

Authored narrative content for two funding proposals on sustainable mobility and circular economy, both approved. Supported community engagement and reporting for youth-focused programmes.

Proposal Writing Community Engagement Reporting Circular Economy Sustainable Mobility

Italian Civic Service Operator

REDE DLBC Lisboa

Sep 2023 - Aug 2024 (11 months)

Supported participatory governance and community engagement within a local development network. Facilitated urban regeneration initiatives and built relationships with local partners.

Community Engagement Participatory Governance Urban Regeneration Stakeholder Coordination

Volunteer

Forli Citta Aperta

May 2019 - Aug 2020 (1 year 3 months)

Supported civic assemblies, event organisation, and study-space coordination as part of a local civic engagement initiative.

Event Coordination Civic Engagement Coordination

Student Representative

Link Student Union

Jan 2019 - Aug 2020 (1 year 7 months)

Represented student interests in university governance and organised events and assemblies for the student community.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Padua

Master's Degree, Local Development

Grade: 110/110

Master's Degree in Local Development, final grade 110/110. Erasmus exchange at University of Groningen; coursework in Project Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation.