Colombia

Several experiences in the field, overseas and in conflict or post-conflict situations (Guatemala, Nicaragua, Colombia, Kosovo, Palestine, Somalia…).

Human Rights Lawyer: Monitor of human rights and good governance principles. Transitional Justice expertise. Cultivated positive relationships with judicial authorities, municipal structures and civil society representatives. Admitted to the Bar of lawyers in Malaga (Spain).

Project Manager: Created strategic and security plans in conflict and post-conflict situations; designed, implemented, monitored and evaluated projects up to €2,000,000 budget. Motivated high performing multinational and multicultural teams (30+). Results-oriented.

Specialities: Transitional Justice. Human Rights. Rule of Law.

Management of Development projects.

Problem Solver. Team Developer.

As a Project Development Officer at AID FOR AIDS International, I develop strategies and proposals for health and integration projects for migrants in Latin America and Europe, as well as for mapping potential partners and donors, communications, and public relations. I am also a consultant and trainer on personal security for humanitarian aid workers, human right defenders and development agencies at OTHER SOLUTIONS. I also formulate projects and grant proposals for UN Women.

I have more than 15 years of experience in consulting, advisory, and project management in the areas of migration, security, diversity, inclusion, environment, and gender with various stakeholders, including government entities, UN agencies, consulting firms, and non-governmental organizations.

I hold a Master's degree in Anthropology, two Masters' degrees in Management, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and a Diploma in Creative Research. I also have certifications in Project Management and Personal Field Security Training. I am passionate about creating and implementing innovative solutions that address the challenges and opportunities of social change, inclusion, and recognition of diversity. I am fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and have skills in research, public relations, training, stakeholder engagement, and consulting.

Journalist and media developer with focus on community media and community networks. Experience as freelance journalist and media activist in Brazil, Chile and Mexico (a.o. NPLA, jungle world, DW). Member of the extinct media initiative Flujos.org (Mexico City, 2007), collective creator of the first Linux/GNU software compilation for community media flujos-vivos in Latin America; later international consultant with AMARC Brasil (a.o Pororoca project). Work on media regulation, digital broadcasting and media training. Coordinator of the biographical online archive internationalallende.org. Consultant for special projects for Rhizomatica.org, especially LocNet. Member of the Global Innovation Gathering (GIG) network. Co-coordinator of the open-source digital newsroom Colmena (DW Akademie and partners) co-created and maintained with CSOs in the Global South.

Gustavo Adolfo Amaya Villalobos, es profesionalmente Maestro en Dirección y Gestión Pública, Licenciado Comunicaciones y Relaciones Públicas, y cuenta con estudios de posgrado en Alta Gerencia, Descentralización, Gobiernos locales, Participación Ciudadana y Dirección de Centros de Formación Profesional.

Responsible for coordination of peer-based technical support by Norwegian government agencies - the socalled "Knowledge Bank".