paula esparza
@paulaesparza
I produce intelligence and international cooperation analysis for security, diplomacy, and human-rights-focused projects.
What I'm looking for
I've delivered intelligence reporting for the Ministry of the Interior through Bidaidea, covering cybercrime, hacktivism, jihadism, cryptoassets, and disinformation. As an Intelligence Analyst Coordinator, I managed an analyst team, presented intelligence reports, and led threat reporting, client follow-ups, and resource management.
My diplomatic and international affairs experience includes work with the Armenian Embassy in Spain, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and AECID in Cape Verde. I've prepared political and international analysis, monitored local development projects, and supported Feminist Cooperation programmes addressing gender-based violence and women's empowerment.
Through my volunteer work with Cruz Roja Española, I support migrant reception, humanitarian assistance, mediation, referrals, and psychosocial integration in multicultural emergency contexts. I bring a rights-based, gender-sensitive perspective grounded in Political Science, Journalism, International Relations, Diplomacy, Intelligence, and Leadership.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Migrant Reception Project Volunteer
Cruz Roja Española
Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 8 months)
Provided first reception and humanitarian assistance for migrants arriving by boat, conducting interviews and mediation for identification and registration. Offered basic aid, case referral, and participated in psychosocial support and integration activities.
International Cooperation Consultant
AECID
Jan 2026 - Jul 2026 (6 months)
Provided administrative and technical support, monitored local development projects, and collaborated with diplomatic representations. Contributed to feminist cooperation initiatives focusing on gender-based violence prevention and women's empowerment.
Intelligence Analyst Coordinator
Bidaidea
Jun 2024 - Jun 2025 (11 months)
Managed the analyst team, presented intelligence reports, and handled threat reporting and conflict resolution. Led follow-up meetings with clients and managed resources and decision-making processes.
Intelligence Analyst
Bidaidea
Jul 2023 - Jun 2024 (11 months)
Developed intelligence reports on cybercrime, hacktivism, jihadism, cryptoassets, and disinformation. Conducted physical and cyber security risk assessments, digital surveillance, and monitoring using OSINT and SOCMINT techniques.
Intelligence Analyst
Armenian Embassy in Spain
Jun 2023 - Oct 2023 (4 months)
Served as an Intelligence Analyst at the Armenian Embassy in Spain, contributing to intelligence analysis and reporting.
Collaborator in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Feb 2022 - Aug 2022 (6 months)
Prepared political and international reports and analysis, attended webinars and diplomatic events, and edited reports using InDesign.
Intern in Communication
Estudios de Política Exterior S.A.
Nov 2021 - Feb 2022 (3 months)
Monitored and selected international information and analysis, wrote articles and book reviews, managed social networks, and maintained databases for publications.
Collaborator in Televisión Canaria
Televisión Canaria
Mar 2021 - Jul 2021 (4 months)
Wrote texts, searched for interview profiles, wrote press releases, and handled pre-production of topics and interview scripts.
Intern in Onda Cero
Atresmedia
May 2019 - Nov 2019 (6 months)
Wrote news for the web, edited programming content, and handled news search and tickers.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Department of Defense of Spain
Training, Intelligence Analysis
2023 - 2023
Training in Intelligence Analysis (UNIFIL) by the Department of Defense of Spain, completed in 2023.
FESEI
Master's Degree, Diplomacy, Intelligence, and Leadership
2022 - 2023
Master's Degree in Diplomacy, Intelligence, and Leadership from FESEI, completed in 2023.
Universidad San Pablo CEU
Master's Degree, International Relations
2021 - 2022
Bilingual Master's Degree in International Relations from Universidad San Pablo CEU, completed in 2022.
Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
Double Degree, Political Science and Public Administration and Journalism
2015 - 2020
Double Degree in Political Science and Public Administration and Journalism from Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, completed in 2020.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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Website
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