David Vilchez Fernandez-Maldonado

Programme Management, Migration and Protection Specialist

International Organization for Migration (IOM)

CertificateHarvard University

Canada

Summary

Programme management expert with 9 years of experience leading complex humanitarian and migration programming across Latin America and Southeast Asia, including cross-border interventions in Myanmar and Thailand. Proven ability to design and deliver multi-sectoral portfolios in conflict-affected and post-crisis contexts—with thematic leadership spanning migration governance, protection, return and reintegration, and emergency response. Skilled in managing regional and national programmes, coordinating multi-partner interventions, and leading geographically dispersed teams. Strong record in donor engagement and resource mobilization, having secured over USD 25M in funding and managed portfolios exceeding USD 10M. Brings deep expertise in strategic coordination, MEAL systems, institutional capacity-building, and partnerships with government, UN, and civil society actors. Fluent in English and Spanish, with intermediate French and Japanese.

Experience

  • migration
  • conservation
  • civil society
  • labor
  • market research
  • myanmar
  • thailand
  • japan
  • canada
  • burundi
  • Sectors
  • Funders
  • Countries

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