Cesar Pineda
About Cesar Pineda
Cesar Pineda serves as the Partnerships and Communications Officer at the Programa Mundial de Alimentos, having previously held various roles at Plan International and the United Nations Population Fund. He holds multiple qualifications in project management and international relations.
Current Role at World Food Programme
Cesar Pineda serves as the Partnerships and Communications Officer at the World Food Programme. He has held this position since 2024, contributing to the organization's mission in El Salvador. His role involves fostering partnerships and enhancing communication strategies to support the program's objectives.
Previous Experience at Plan International
Cesar Pineda has extensive experience with Plan International, where he held multiple roles. He worked as a Grants Administrator for nine months in 2014, followed by a position as Grants Specialist from 2015 to 2018 for three years. He then served as a Grants Coordinator from 2018 to 2021, also for three years. Additionally, he briefly worked as a Temporary Programme Specialist for Latin America in 2019 for two months in Hamburg, Germany.
Experience at United Nations Population Fund
From 2021 to 2024, Cesar Pineda worked at the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) as a Strategic Alliances and Political, Economic, and Social Mobilization Specialist. His role focused on building strategic partnerships and mobilizing support within El Salvador.
Educational Background in Project Management
Cesar Pineda holds a Master in Project Management (MPM-English) from Universidad para la Cooperación Internacional, which he completed from 2016 to 2017. He also achieved a Professional Certificate in Development Projects from the Inter American Development Bank in 2020. Additionally, he earned a Green Project Manager (GPM-b) certification in 2017 and a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Universidad Centroamericana 'José Simeón Cañas', completed in 2012.
Early Career at TELUS International
Cesar Pineda began his professional career at TELUS International, where he worked as a Quality Assurance specialist from 2012 to 2013. This role provided him with foundational experience in quality management and operational processes.