Maria Fernanda Treffner

Manager working in international cooperation, with vast experience in using communication to promote learning and change in the development context. Expertise in rural development, environment and natural resources, agriculture, fisheries and food and nutrition projects. 
Capacity to design, implement and provide technical support to projects and programs.
Ability to work in multicultural environments, coordinate inter-institutional processes and to promote policy dialogue. 
Capacity to develop and put into action knowledge management and communication strategies and action plans. I am adept at conceiving communication products as tools for mobilization, engagement, as well as for policy dialogue and advocacy. 
Ability to work online and onsite as graphic facilitator of multi-actors’ platforms, designing and hosting effective and participatory dialogues, learning processes and knowledge sharing events.  
17 years of experience in countries from Latin America, Africa and Europe, while working in the framework of local and national governments, international NGOs, bilateral and multilateral cooperation initiatives from European Union, UN System, GEF and foundations.