Marcos Antonio Florian da Costa

Marcos Antonio Florian da Costa is a seasoned financial and administrative professional with extensive experience in grant management and consultancy. Since November 2016, Marcos has been working as an Independent Consultant while also serving as a Senior International Grants Officer at Search for Common Ground since January 2014, focusing on EU grants and compliance. As Treasurer and Finance Manager at the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum Secretariat since May 2012, Marcos oversees financial transactions and grant administration. Previously, Marcos held various financial leadership roles, including Chief Finance Officer at the Office for a Democratic Belarus and founding partner at Inspiration Myanmar. With a Master's in European Studies from Université catholique de Louvain and a Bachelor's in Business Administration and Systems Analysis from Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul, Marcos brings a strong academic foundation to a robust career dedicated to nonprofit financial management and support for international projects.