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RAFAEL SOZA CHAVARRIA

RAFAEL SOZA CHAVARRIA

London

Summary

A highly skilled professional with expertise in public health, strategic thinking, and the empowerment of women, young adults, adolescents, and vulnerable groups. Demonstrates strong analytical abilities and proficiency in ICT techniques, complemented by excellent written and oral communication skills. Experienced in academic research and adept at developing and implementing innovative strategies. Skilled in graphics and infographics, with a proven track record in monitoring and evaluation (M&E) within multicultural environments. Committed to leveraging these competencies to drive impactful change in public health initiatives.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Cyber Educador

PSI/Pan American Social Marketing Organization
Managua, Nicaragua
01.2015 - 08.2017
  • Developed virtual tools to promote behavioural change among populations at high risk of contracting HIV/AIDS.
  • Led the supervised and monitored programme activities, creating a flowchart to standardize and measure their quality.
  • Produced data-driven report (quantitative and qualitative) to inform senior management on programme outcomes.
  • Designed and implemented a continuous improvement system to enhance program effectiveness and increase impact on target communities.
  • Facilitated capacity-building workshops for partner NGOs on the Strategy for Combination HIV Prevention.

Project coordinator

Change Agents Organization (NGO)
Matagalpa
09.2011 - 12.2014
  • Coordinated community projects facilitating training, guidance and life plans to adolescents and young adults.
  • Identified community needs, planned, budgeted and executed programme courses and workshops, collaborating with partner NGOs.
  • Used ICT, playful and artistic actions to train/guide youth leaders to improve their advisory roles on human rights of LGBT+ communities, human trafficking and exploitation, and sexual and reproductive rights.
  • Created an annual operations plan and tracking matrix, monitored project activities and outcomes through mid-term evaluations and impact assessments.
  • Developed and implemented communications strategies on the prevention of gender-based violence.

Education

GCSEs - English

South Thames College
09.2023 - 07.2024

Master of Arts - Sociology

Universidad De Costa Rica
San Jose
07.2017 - 12.2021

Certificate - Political leadership and management

Universidad Americana
01.2014 - 12.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Universidad Americana
01.2010 - 12.2014

Skills

  • Analytical & Strategic Thinking
  • Skilled in ICT techniques
  • Good written and oral communication skills
  • Teamwork and multicultural environments
  • Public Health Expertise
  • Academic research
  • Skilled in Graphics and Infographics
  • Ability to innovate
  • Development and implementation of strategies
  • Expertise in empowerment of women, young adults, adolescents and vulnerable groups
  • Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)

Languages

Spanish
Native
English
Upper intermediate

Timeline

GCSEs - English

South Thames College
09.2023 - 07.2024

Master of Arts - Sociology

Universidad De Costa Rica
07.2017 - 12.2021

Cyber Educador

PSI/Pan American Social Marketing Organization
01.2015 - 08.2017

Certificate - Political leadership and management

Universidad Americana
01.2014 - 12.2014

Project coordinator

Change Agents Organization (NGO)
09.2011 - 12.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Universidad Americana
01.2010 - 12.2014

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