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Valeria Gómez Vargas

San Jose

Summary

Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from the University of Costa Rica, graduated with honors and thesis distinction. Currently a graduate student of the Master’s in Diplomacy program at the Manuel María Peralta Diplomatic Academy. Strong interest and extensive knowledge in human rights, gender, disability, and foreign policy. English proficiency at C1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), currently studying Japanese and Portuguese.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages

Work History

Oficial Advisor Human Rights and IL Department

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Worship
San Jose
02.2025 - Current
  • In charge of thematic portfolios on gender, disability, labor, population and development, and migration, as well following international processes related to trafficking in persons, smuggling of migrants, and enforced disappearances.
  • Reports to support the preparation of national statements, and coordinated interagency input for international forums.
  • Executive Secretariat for the Inter-institutional Commission for the Monitoring and Implementation of International Human Rights Obligations of Costa Rica

Oficial Advisor at the Department of Disarmament

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Worship
San Jose, Provincia de Alajuela
07.2024 - 02.2025
  • Managed topics related to Organization of American States committees and commissions about multidimensional security.
  • Oversaw matters concerning four humanitarian disarmament regimes.
  • Supported senior officials on arms control and the peaceful use of emerging global technologies.

Internship at South-South Cooperation Unit

Inter-american Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA)
San Jose, Provincia de Alajuela
03.2023 - 01.2024
  • Support for IICA actions within the framework of the United Nations Programme of Centres of Excellence in South-South Cooperation
  • Support the Institute's Horizontal Cooperation and South-South activities.
  • Support the "Living Soils of the Americas" initiative.
  • Support the process of submitting new funding proposals related to Horizontal Cooperation.
  • Support the systematization of experiences within the framework of the Institute's database of successful experiences.

Investment and Trade Assistant

Embassy of the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland
08.2019 - 04.2020
  • Liaised with British companies to provide support to diverse populations with unique needs.
  • Assisted clients in making beneficial and strategic investment decisions.
  • Conducted research on registration rules and regulations.
  • Supported event logistics, including conferences and panel discussions on various topics.

Junior Researcher

Research and Promotion Center for Human Rights in Central America
08.2018 - 01.2019
  • Completed professional internship.
  • Systematized information used in national public policy.
  • Provided explanations on cultural, physical, and social factors of human development based on data compiled from literature and field research.
  • Delivered training sessions on human rights.

Education

Masters - Diplomacy

University of Costa Rica
San José
01-2026

Bachelor's (Licenciatura) - Political Science

Universidad De Costa Rica
San Jose
06.2022

Bachelor's - Political Science

University of Costa Rica
San Jose
04.2019

High School Diploma -

Colegio Calasanz Hispanocostarricense
San Jose
05.2001 -

Skills

Problem-solving

Human rights advocacy

Critical thinking

Written communication

Active listening

Multilingual proficiency

Personal Information

  • Nationality: Costa Rican
  • Driving License: B1

Timeline

Oficial Advisor Human Rights and IL Department

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Worship
02.2025 - Current

Oficial Advisor at the Department of Disarmament

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Worship
07.2024 - 02.2025

Internship at South-South Cooperation Unit

Inter-american Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA)
03.2023 - 01.2024

Investment and Trade Assistant

Embassy of the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland
08.2019 - 04.2020

Junior Researcher

Research and Promotion Center for Human Rights in Central America
08.2018 - 01.2019

High School Diploma -

Colegio Calasanz Hispanocostarricense
05.2001 -

Masters - Diplomacy

University of Costa Rica

Bachelor's (Licenciatura) - Political Science

Universidad De Costa Rica

Bachelor's - Political Science

University of Costa Rica

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