Ester Fanella
Project Development & Grant Management Specialist · Experienced
Project Management, EU Funding, Grant Management, Financial Reporting, Proposal Development, NGO Coordination, International Partnerships
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Project Development & Grant Management Specialist with 5+ years of experience supporting NGOs in proposal development, project implementation, financial management and donor compliance. Experienced in developing competitive funding proposals, coordinating international partnerships and consortia involving NGOs from multiple European countries and managing the full project and grant lifecycle across EU-funded programmes. Fluent in English and experienced in multicultural environments.
Esperienza
International Project Manager
NGO Innovators’ valley
in Lithuania02/2023 - Present
Coordinated international partnerships involving NGOs from multiple European countries. Prepared technical and financial reports for donors and project stakeholders, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements. Identified future capacity and capability needs for successful project planning. Reviewed performance against targets, identifying and managing risks and opportunities. Drafted project documentation, partnership agreements and policy documents in collaboration with international stakeholders. Controlled expenditures by regulating change requests and project activities. Drafted technical narratives and logical frameworks. Coordinated proposal preparation with international partners. Supported grant acquisition and donor compliance. Prepared budgets and financial documentation for funding applications. Successfully coordinated the project recognised as Most Sustainable Project in Europe 2024 under Erasmus+, leading international cooperation and project implementation.
Project Coordinator
NGO Innovators’ valley and NGO Nefomalus ugdymo namai
in Lithuania04/2021 - 02/2023
Formazione
Università “La Sapienza”, Roma
Livello: Bachelor’s Degree in Archaeological Sciences
2014 - 2019
Lingue
Italiano
C2 - Proficiency
Inglese
C1 - Advanced
Lituano
B2 - Upper intermediate
Spagnolo
B1 - Intermediate
Competenze
Competenze lavorative
Proposal Writing, Grant Management, EU Funding, Budget Monitoring, Donor Compliance, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Cycle Management, Risk Management, Monitoring & Evaluation, Partnership Building, Erasmus+, Youth Projects, International Cooperation, Proposal Budgeting, Donor Reporting, Financial Compliance, Consortium Management, Capacity Building, Quality Assurance
Altre competenze
Interpersonal skills, Organizational skills, Strategic planning, Problem-solving, Multicultural team coordination