Merab Soto
MASTER'S DEGREE IN INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION FOR DEVELOPMENT
Aguascalientes
Summary
Experienced administrative and project management professional with 6+ years in supporting international organizations and private companies. Skilled in budget management, procurement, HR processes, and coordinating multi-stakeholder projects. Proficient in SAP, Microsoft Office, and bilingual in English and Spanish. Strong ability to streamline operations, provide logistical support, and collaborate with diverse teams to achieve project goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Programme Assistant
United Nations High Commissioner For Refugees
03.2024 - 02.2025
- Direct support in the implementation of projects through partners in Chiapas, Oaxaca and Veracruz, monitoring activities, evaluating impact, and providing training to local platforms.
- Collaboration in the implementation of projects in shelters, ensuring the correct execution and follow-up of activities.
- Administrative support in project management, reviewing budgets, work plans and coordinating with partners to ensure compliance with objectives.
Administrative Manager
Grupo Mexicano de Industria y Comercio
05.2020 - 05.2023
- Coordination of administrative tasks such as purchasing, expense control, budget authorizations, and payments.
- Complete management of the human resources cycle, from hiring to employee separation, including records and reporting
Implementation of social media strategy and transition to electronic invoicing system, ensuring compliance with Mexican tax regulations. - Achievements: Formalization of labor contracts and management of employee registrations with the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS).
- Review of accounts with suppliers and correction of erroneous balances for reimbursement.
Internship
United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund
10.2019 - 12.2019
- Support in strengthening partnerships with the private sector and in the implementation of the Generation Unlimited Youth Challenge, participating in the dissemination, selection and monitoring of teams.
- Coordination of logistics and organization of bootcamps, adapting methodologies and supporting participants and volunteers in the process.
- Design and follow-up of the monitoring and evaluation system of the Youth Challenge, involving 110 young people in a learning and empowerment process.
Human Resources Intern
Action Against Hunger
01.2019 - 06.2023
- Support in the recruitment, selection and separation processes, in addition to managing human resources administration, including records, reports and audits.
- Coordination of travel for field officers, ensuring that all logistical details were efficiently covered.
Abogado
Ernst & Young
10.2015 - 08.2018
- Management of immigration processes, including visa applications, residence permits and other procedures related to the international mobility of employees.
- Advising on tax planning, dispute resolution and litigation, preparing memoranda and legal consultations
- Implementation of e-judgments and improvement of efficiency in tax audits and tax refunds, using alternative means of dispute resolution.
Education
M.D. - International Cooperation For Development
Universidad Pontificia Comillas
Madrid, Spain 09.2018 - 07.2019
BBA - Law
Tecnológico De Monterrey
Monterrey, Mexico 08.2009 - 05.2015
Diploma - Political Science
Tecnológico De Monterrey
Monterrey, Mexico 08.2014 - 05.2015
Skills
Project management
Monitoring and Evaluation
- Design Thinking
Negotiation and mediation
Dispute Resolution
- MS Office
- UNIDO ERP
- Social Media
Timeline
Senior Programme Assistant
United Nations High Commissioner For Refugees
03.2024 - 02.2025
Administrative Manager
Grupo Mexicano de Industria y Comercio
05.2020 - 05.2023
Internship
United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund
10.2019 - 12.2019
Human Resources Intern
Action Against Hunger
01.2019 - 06.2023
M.D. - International Cooperation For Development
Universidad Pontificia Comillas
09.2018 - 07.2019
Abogado
Ernst & Young
10.2015 - 08.2018
Diploma - Political Science
Tecnológico De Monterrey
08.2014 - 05.2015
BBA - Law
Tecnológico De Monterrey
08.2009 - 05.2015
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