João Chaves Eleutério
Project Officer Financial Coordination Latin America, Brazil @Caritas International
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WORK HISTORY
Project Officer Financial Coordination Latin America, Brazil @Caritas International
Berlin, DE
Financial Leadership: Lead financial and administrative management for Networks4Conservation, a €32M climate and biodiversity initiative funded by the International Climate Initiative (IKI).• Budget Oversight: Direct large-scale project budgets, ensuring optimal resource allocation and strict adherence to international donor regulations and compliance frameworks.• Grant & Audit Management: Oversee complex financial reporting (ANBest-P, IKI guidelines) and lead preparation for internal/external audits to ensure total transparency.• Cross-Border Coordination: Streamline fund flows and financial reporting between international donors and Brazilian partner organizations, acting as a key liaison for stakeholder management.• Capacity Development: Provide technical guidance and system supervision to local finance teams in Brazil, enhancing institutional governance and accountability.• Strategic Alignment: Integrate financial controls with programmatic KPIs to ensure project milestones are met effectively and sustainably.
EDUCATION
DAAD German Academic Exchange Service
Germanistik und Literatur
Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro
Bachelor B.A., International Relations
Leuphana University of Lüneburg
Master of Arts M.A., Public Economics, Law and Politics
University of Buenos Aires
Further Training: Youth Leaders International Program, Integral Development and Regional Integration
SKILLS
ABOUT JOÃO CHAVES ELEUTÉRIO
I’m a Brazilian-German professional with 9+ years of international experience across Argentina, Brazil, Germany, Kenya, Thailand, Uganda, and the United Kingdom. My career in Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Assistance has focused on Project and Finance Management, Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E), and Grant Management for internationally funded initiatives.I have hands-on experience in proposal development, donor acquisition, and impact assessment, working with projects supported by public and private donors. My passion lies in transforming data and insights into actionable strategies that drive measurable social and environmental impact.Fluent in Portuguese, English, and German, with working knowledge of Spanish, I bring a strong intercultural mindset and analytical approach to my work. I’m committed to advancing sustainable, people-centered solutions that create lasting change across sectors and communities.
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