Vanessa Bianchi
About Vanessa Bianchi
Vanessa Bianchi serves as the Corporate Programme Management Team Lead at Save the Children, where she has worked since 2018. With over eight years of experience in grants and project management, she specializes in project financial management and has a strong background in proposal writing and funding mechanisms.
Current Role at Save the Children
Vanessa Bianchi serves as the Corporate Programme Management Team Lead at Save the Children, a position she has held since 2018. In this role, she oversees corporate program management, ensuring the effective implementation and monitoring of projects. Her responsibilities include strategic planning and coordination with various stakeholders to enhance the impact of corporate partnerships. Additionally, she has been a Senior Corporate Programme Manager at the organization since 2016, contributing to the development and execution of initiatives aimed at improving children's lives globally.
Previous Experience at Save the Children
Prior to her current role, Vanessa worked as a Corporate Grants Manager at Save the Children for 10 months in 2015-2016. During this time, she focused on managing corporate grants, which involved proposal writing and understanding funding mechanisms. Her experience in this position laid the groundwork for her subsequent leadership roles within the organization.
Background in Grants Management
Vanessa Bianchi has over 8 years of experience in grants and project management across various sectors, including NGOs, local authorities, and international organizations. She worked as a Grants Officer at Internews Europe from 2013 to 2015, where she gained valuable insights into grant management processes. Her expertise extends to project financial management, where she develops and monitors budgets and forecasts, as well as prepares financial reports.
Education and Expertise
Vanessa studied at Università Degli Studi Di Modena E Reggio Emilia, where she achieved a Master's degree in Performing Arts and Project Management. Additionally, she attended Esit - École Supérieure D’interprètes Et De Traducteurs, focusing on Social Studies. Her educational background complements her professional expertise in proposal writing and the Theory of Change methodology for project monitoring and evaluation.
Language Proficiency
Vanessa Bianchi is fluent in three languages: Italian, French, and English. This multilingual capability enhances her effectiveness in international development projects, allowing her to communicate and collaborate with diverse teams across various regions, including Africa, South-East Asia, the Middle East, and South America.