Maria Ines Sigui Montenegro

Led high-impact procurement of medical equipment, supplies and minor works, preparing bidding documents and managing award/contracting processes to ensure timely contract finalization and KPI monitoring.

Implemented procurement strategies and led small- and large-scale procurement processes, coordinated evaluations for INFRAIGSS and AMEDIGSS projects, and managed exceptions and protests within oneUNOPS.

Assisted strategic acquisitions including supplier selection and qualification, maintained procurement records and file archives, and supported evaluation committees to ensure compliant procurement execution.

Prepared quotes and supported purchases, assisted consultant hiring and HR tasks, managed inventory and payments, and provided bilingual administrative support to the Operations Manager.

Organized capacity-building events, managed translations and administrative/financial procedures for consultancies and purchases for a USAID-funded project.

Served as legal representative overseeing administrative and HR functions, and acted as secretary and personal assistant to the General Manager.

Coordinated personnel and contracts, supported project financial tracking, and provided executive assistance and event coordination for the institute.

Managed administrative processes and event coordination with government entities, supported contract follow-up and provided secretarial assistance for an EU/Ministry project.

Provided administrative and secretarial support to the director, managing routine office tasks for a conservation project (CONAP).

Taught Grammar, Composition and Business English courses, including business correspondence and commercial English for secretaries and accountants.

Provided general administrative support across office functions, including documentation and coordination tasks for company operations.

Performed receptionist and secretarial duties supporting USDA-APHIS embassy operations, handling correspondence and visitor coordination.

Carried out secretarial responsibilities supporting project coordination and communications for GTZ-AGEXPRONT initiatives.

CIPS Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations completed between 2024 and 2025.

Studied Business Administration at Francisco Marroquín University from 1999 to 2006.

Completed bilingual secretary studies at Rosemont School from 1995 to 1998.