Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 22 years of experience in international development, the expert specializes in climate adaptation, green/blue economy, and renewable energy. With extensive project experience across fragile regions, the expert has led cross-functional teams and managed multi-million-dollar programs, achieving significant funding and policy influence. Career highlights include authoring over 40 publications and securing substantial financial support for conservation and adaptation projects. Previously held roles such as Deputy Team Leader, the expert has provided technical assistance and capacity building for international and local initiatives.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as the EU, World Bank, GIZ, OECD, IEA, African Development Bank, and Brazilian Development Bank. Responsibilities have included project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building in areas like climate adaptation, renewable energy, and biodiversity conservation. The projects were regional and national in scope, covering geographic locations such as Brazil, Mozambique, Mauritania, and Guinea-Bissau.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across diverse projects involving key sectors including energy, environment, natural resource management, food security, and monitoring and evaluation. Roles have included international consultant, team leader, and technical advisor, with responsibilities in project implementation, policy advocacy, and capacity building. The expert possesses interdisciplinary knowledge, integrating climate adaptation with sustainable energy and food security initiatives. The geographic scope of work spans regional and country-specific projects in Africa, Latin America, and Asia, addressing complex development challenges in diverse and often fragile contexts. The expert has extensive geographic experience across Africa, Latin America, Europe, and Asia, including long-term assignments in Brazil, Mozambique, and Mauritania. With a deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics, the expert has worked in countries such as Cameroon, Senegal, Guinea-Bissau, Nigeria, and Bangladesh. This broad geographic distribution has provided comprehensive insights into regional development issues and facilitated recurring involvement in projects across these diverse regions.

Languages and education

With a background in language skills, the expert is fluent in English, Portuguese, and German, with German being the native language. Proficiency in French and basic skills in Spanish are also noted. These language skills have been utilized in various professional contexts, including in-country work across multiple continents and collaboration with multilingual teams. The expert holds a D.Sc. in Energy Planning from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Additionally, an M.Sc. in Economics was obtained from Universität Potsdam and Freie Universität Berlin, Germany. The expert also completed a License in Analysis and Economic Policy at Université d'Evry Val d'Essonne, France.