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Diego Robles Olmedo

The Expert is the National Coordinator at Foundacion Scalabrini de Mexico (FSMX) NGO, leading a dedicated team of 50 professionals across Mexico in designing and executing impactful projects focused on migration, human trafficking, and children's rights in Central America. Throughout the years the expert has demonstrated expertise with federal, state, and international entities, including IOM, UNCHR, UNICEF and various embassies. The expert also works as University Professor at Universidad del Valle de Mexico, the expert delivers insightful instruction on strategic planning and international relations. He has held roles at the UNDP and the Consulate General of Mexico in Austin (U.S) which reflect a comprehensive skill set in advocacy, and bilateral relations, making a significant impact in protecting the rights of vulnerable populations.

Name
Diego Robles Olmedo
Occupation
The expert is highly experienced and versatile professional with a strong background and advocacy within the realm of migration, human trafficking, and human rights. Proficient in designing, coordinating, and supervising projects within the NGO sector aimed at supporting vulnerable populations, particularly migrants and refugees. Adept at leading and managing teams to achieve set objectives and deliver results in line with donor requirements. Experienced university professor with a focus on strategic planning, international relations, and diplomatic affairs. The expert has extensive experience in both governmental and non-governmental sectors, including roles within the United Nations system, diplomatic missions, and private sector entities.
Expertise

Gender Equality

Sexual Abuse and Exploitation

Domestic Violence

Human Trafficking

Organised Crime & Drug cartels

Arms & Gun Violence

Provision of Shelters

Migration and LGBTIQ

Migration and vulnerable groups

Discrimination and gender violence

Child labour

Document Examination

Experience

Foundacion Scalabrini de Mexico NGO (migration and refugees) 2021-Actual National Coordinator Project Management: Design, Coordination, and Supervision of the projects implemented by the organization. Expertise: Migration, Human Trafficking (labor, sexual), Children rights, gender equality Leadership: Team management (50 people across Mexico), staff coordination to deliver results as requested by the donors. Finance: Budget approvals, Financial oversight, financial strategies Strategic Performing: Operational, Financial, Work, and HR development planning. Partnership Development: Federal, state, and local authorities, International Organizations (IOM, UNCHR, UNICEF), Embassies and Consulates (Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Haiti, Cuba, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras); local and international NGOs.

EPISCOPAL CONFERENCE OF MEXICO (HUMAN MOBILITY DIVISION) 2022- Actual Operations Consultant Operations Consultant Designing of financial and administrative operation. Financial and administrative oversight Accountability, budgeting and forecasting. Power Bi programming for statistics

UNIVERSIDAD DEL VALLE DE MEXICO 2023-Actual University Professor Strategic Planning, International Relations, Diplomatic and Consular Relations

UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM MEXICO (UNDP) Project Manager (2020-2021) Financial and administrative oversight Accountability, budgeting, and forecasting. Implementation of projects with federal government, UN agencies,

USAID, USDOL Design of project strategies at national level. (labour rights, migration, gender equality)

CONSULATE GENERAL OF MEXICO IN AUSTIN, TEXAS, US (2015-2020) Program Manager Designing of strategies to protect the rights of Mexican nationals in Central Texas. (migration, unaccompanied minors, gender equality, human trafficking) Bilateral relations and agreements (US-Mexico) Emergency attention (family separation policies Us southern border) . Registration of statelessness (Document examination from Mexico and Central American countries)

COREX (SANFER LABS GROUP) (20213-2015) Financial Assistant

Publications

UNDP Proposal Paper - Fostering Effective Governance for a new democratic labor culture in Mexico – Oct 2020 – Diego Robles & Fernando Toriz Texas Agrees to Resolve Birth Certificate Case With Undocumented Families - 2016

https://www.texastribune.org/2016/07/25/texas-agrees-to-resolve-birth-c…

Languages
Spanish (Native)
English (Proficent)
French (Beginner)
Ethnic groups expertise
All ethnic groups in Central America: Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Panama, Costa Rica. South America: Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Chile, Argentina. Caribbean countries: Haiti, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago.
Political groups expertise
All political groups in Central America: Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Panama, Costa Rica. South America: Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Chile, Argentina. Caribbean countries: Haiti, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago.
Religious groups expertise
All religious groups in Central America: Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Panama, Costa Rica. South America: Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Chile, Argentina. Caribbean countries: Haiti, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago.
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