Manuela Mtanis

Head of Office, Project Manager, Consultant , Research Institute, Government Agency

Padova, Italy

Proactive results-oriented International Relations developer with five years experience of networking at the top level of government, not-for-profit, industry
and academia; a track record of success in fundraising activities delivering 1.4 million Euros for biomedical research projects. Strong project management
skills; Can relocate immediately. Looking for a job opportunity in the United States.

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Area of Expertise:
  • Administration, Management, Finance/Accounting, Procurement
  • Capacity Building, Training, Advocacy
  • Fundraising, Business Development, Grants Writer
  • Human Rights, Law, Migration, Conflicts, Justice
  • Monitoring, Evaluation, Policy, Research, Analysis
Professional Experience:

HEAD OF OFFICE 2009- Present, Padua, Italy
Grants Office and International Relations at the Oncology Research Institute of Veneto Region
· Drafted high volumes of European Commission Project Proposals: a highly competitive funding instrument for the conferral of RTD grants
· Kept the financial and administrative responsibility of the grants execution as Legal Entity Appointed Representative to the European Commission
· Monitored the progress of each grant agreement and assisted in negotiating new ones
· Enhanced International exposure of the local biomedical staff by proactively seeking out new network sources
· Represented the Oncology Institute in International contexts and formal consultative Oncology Platforms
· Organized Multistakeholders Tables & Events to support the staff’s new project proposals and creation of partnerships
· Tracked legislative updates and policy trends for Lobbying Institutional purposes
· Prepared papers for the Scientific Director’s external meetings
· Translated relevant documents from Italian to English
· Wrote report and factsheets on the activity of the Office
· Selected, recruited and trained co-workers
· Promoted the research outcomes by liaising with press with remarkable results

Education:

University of Padua, Political Science 2003-2007 Padua, Italy
Bachelor of International Relations
University of Madrid, Spain Law faculty 2005-2006 Madrid, Spain
Socrates/Erasmus academic year abroad
Pietro Scalcerle, Foreign Languages Institute 1998-2003 Padua, Italy
Linguistic surveyor (English, French, German)

Affiliations and Achievements:

In the last few years I proved to able to deliver my passion for international exchanges to skillful, passionate and competitive medical doctors, entrapreneurs and policy makers. Furthermore, I wrote high volumes of European Project proposals which requires administrative precision and a deadline oriented mentality. Having conducted the works of 20 partners (from 15 different countries) through teleconferences, international meetings and regular project reporting, I have proved to be a consistent, precise and a strongly motivated individual.

Available for:

  • Job opportunities
  • Being headhunted – make me an offer

Years of Experience:

5-10 years

Highest Qualification:

Bachelors

Languages:

English, French, Spanish, Italian, German

Nationality:

Italy

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