Natalia Mora León

Supported funder-driven grant pipeline development by assisting with grant writing and reviewing draft proposals according to donor requirements.

Led a functional area of grants management, coordinating a portfolio of 120+ active grants from pre-award through close-out and ensuring strategic alignment with donor impact goals, timelines, and compliance. Managed cross-time-zone meeting logistics, negotiated contracts/subawards, and maintained grant systems using Salesforce, Box, and Replicon.

Designed and negotiated strategic partnerships with public/private funders to support smallholder farmers and agribusiness, developing grant proposals and fundraising strategy that secured six-figure international funding. Reviewed MOUs and contracts for compliance, provided technical guidance to research teams, and contributed to achieving corporate Good Financial Grant Practices (GFGP) certifica

Drafted full project proposals, logical frameworks, and donor-compliant budgets while building partnerships with international cooperation, the private sector, and government. Produced technical and financial reports, facilitated field visits and meetings, and supported travel/logistics for project implementation.

Coordinated execution of two projects (cocoa and ecotourism) aligned with Colciencias innovation, science, and technology guidelines, developing operational plans and budgets using the logical framework approach. Maintained community engagement and facilitated partner relationships through field visits to support delivery.

Monitored grant implementation across education, gender violence education, landmines, and economic development, and led proposal development and reporting for executed projects. Supported advocacy efforts related to UN Resolution 1612 and organized events for project implementation and closure while coordinating with donors including IDB, GIZ, and the World Bank.

Completed an internship supporting ministry activities within the Information and Communication Technologies context.

Completed a Persuasive Writing course at Cornell University in May 2023.

Completed the USAID Rules and regulations: grants and cooperative agreements course in November 2022.

Completed the USAID Subaward Management course in November 2022.

Earned a Master’s degree in Intercultural Conflict Management at Alice Salomon Hochschule from September 2014 to June 2016.

Completed a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations at Universidad del Rosario, graduating in 06/2012.