MARIA GRACIA PANDURO
London,UK
Summary
Development professional specializing in field research, monitoring, and evaluation with a focus on community program support. Proven ability to analyze data and generate actionable insights that enhance program effectiveness. Extensive experience collaborating with vulnerable communities in education and economic empowerment across diverse cultural contexts. Expertise in humanitarian resource mobilization, donor engagement, and evidence-based program support within international organizations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Founder
Nuna Peru
06.2016 - 04.2026
- Established a social enterprise to market Peruvian hand-crafted products globally, providing entrepreneurial training to rural and Indigenous women.
- Led strategic community engagement initiatives to drive socio-economic empowerment and resilience within rural communities in Peru.
Community Development Officer
UJUZI
Daar es Salaam
08.2019 - 09.2024
- Conducted microfinance workshops for over 30 women, empowering them with financial literacy and entrepreneurial skills, and led mentoring sessions for 20+ at-risk youth to build career development and foster economic independence.
- Spearheaded outreach initiatives focused on gender equality, youth development, and economic resilience, engaging community members in workshops and capacity-building events.
- Led fundraising initiatives to support an orphanage housing over 80 children and established a rural nursery to serve vulnerable communities, providing essential resources and fostering early childhood development.
- Prepared grant applications for securing additional funding for community projects.
Investment Project Analyst
EY and Department for International Trade (DIT)
London
10.2021 - 12.2022
- Conducted market research, data analysis, and benchmarking to support the delivery of over 90+ projects.
- Managed a pipeline of 40+ foreign direct investment (FDI) projects across the EMEA region, ensuring compliance with SLAs and data integrity.
Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs (EYE) Programme
New York
12.2019 - 03.2020
- Developed and executed an e-commerce strategy, implementing digital marketing initiatives that boosted brand visibility and customer acquisition.
- Conducted primary market research to support data-driven decision-making in product development.
Business Development Coordinator
SLUSH
Shanghai
08.2019 - 09.2019
- Coordinated with internal teams to align strategic partnerships and mobilised the SLUSH community for event promotion across China.
Global Mobility Assistant
University of Greenwich
London
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Assisted the Global mobility programs for the International Office.
- Promoted Erasmus and Global Summer Schools for Greenwich students.
- Established events for Erasmus students at the University.
Community Builder
Found.
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Assisted in building community growth, customer-facing environment and sales development.
- Worked with the sales & marketing team to plan and promote memberships across Singapore.
- Contributed to other aspects of the business as Found.us expanded to new markets and programmes.
Accreditation Officer's Assistant
IPAG Business School
Paris
08.2017 - 11.2017
- Maintained accurate record systems and databases.
- Administered verification processes.
- Assisted in auditing accreditations.
International Relations Assistant
IPAG Business School
Nice
06.2017 - 07.2017
- Assisted with the recruitment process and interviewed upcoming master's students.
- Prepared and organised promotion video for international students.
- Collected and analysed the effectiveness of promotion data.
Program Assistant
Startup Canada
Ottawa
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Supported Start-up programmes (Membership, Communities, Awards and Competitions programmes).
- Assisted social media campaigns and interviewed social entrepreneurs in Canada.
Admissions & Customer Service Support
Lambeth College
London
11.2012 - 06.2016
- Delivered an excellent customer experience, assisting with the enrollment of new students.
- Managed administrative functions and liaised directly with clients, students and various departments.
- Assisted with organising various college events such as conferences and exhibitions.
Accounting & Bursary Assistant
Lambeth College
London
01.2016 - 03.2016
- Assisted in the preparation of the annual report; forecasted preparation for budgeting in bursaries.
- Administered and liaised with students' bursaries.
Education
Master of Science (M.Sc.) - Global Challenges for Sustainability
University of Barcelona
Barcelona 01.2023 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - International Business with French
University of Greenwich
London, UK 01.2015 - 01.2019
Skills
- Languages: Spanish (native), English (fluent), French (advanced), Italian (intermediate), Portuguese (conversational)
- IT software: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), HubSpot, Google Suite
AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS
Social Enterprise Challenge Award – University of Greenwich (2016), Full Scholarship for the Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs Program – European Union Commission (2019), Student Ambassador Award – Lambeth College (2012)
Timeline
Master of Science (M.Sc.) - Global Challenges for Sustainability
University of Barcelona
01.2023 - 01.2025
Investment Project Analyst
EY and Department for International Trade (DIT)
10.2021 - 12.2022
Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs (EYE) Programme
12.2019 - 03.2020
Community Development Officer
UJUZI
08.2019 - 09.2024
Business Development Coordinator
SLUSH
08.2019 - 09.2019
Global Mobility Assistant
University of Greenwich
01.2019 - 06.2019
Community Builder
Found.
01.2018 - 06.2018
Accreditation Officer's Assistant
IPAG Business School
08.2017 - 11.2017
International Relations Assistant
IPAG Business School
06.2017 - 07.2017
Founder
Nuna Peru
06.2016 - 04.2026
Program Assistant
Startup Canada
06.2016 - 08.2016
Accounting & Bursary Assistant
Lambeth College
01.2016 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - International Business with French
University of Greenwich
01.2015 - 01.2019
Admissions & Customer Service Support
Lambeth College
11.2012 - 06.2016