Julio Vasconcelos

Julio Vasconcelos is an experienced professional in grants and contracts management, currently serving as the Regional Grants and Contracts Manager at Conservation International since March 2023. In this role, Julio leads and manages all processes related to contracts and grants across nine countries, ensuring compliance with global policies and donor-specific requirements. Prior to this position, Julio held various roles at Conservação Internacional (CI-Brasil), including Coordinator of Procurement and Assets and Assistant for Contracts and Grants, demonstrating a strong focus on compliance, process optimization, and effective communication. Julio's career began at Sesc RJ, where responsibilities included contract management and client relations. Julio is currently pursuing an MBA in Business Management at the Polytechnic School of UFRJ and holds a degree in Production Engineering from Universidade Estácio de Sá.