Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 15 years of experience, the expert specializes in grant and project management, data analysis, capacity development, and resource mobilization. Career highlights include leading international initiatives such as a $15M Gates-funded project and managing a $1.2B Gavi immunization portfolio. Responsibilities have included strategic fundraising, stakeholder alignment, and program strategy. Previously held roles such as Partnerships Lead at TechnoServe and Program Manager at the Clinton Health Access Initiative, where they oversaw implementation across multiple countries and managed significant donor engagements.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has worked with international donors including the Gates Foundation, Unitaid, Wellcome Trust, WHO, Global Fund, UNICEF, and Gavi. Their involvement spans project implementation, strategic engagement, and grant management primarily in the health sector. They have managed a $15M Gates-funded initiative across eight countries and a $1.2B Gavi immunization grant portfolio across 72 countries. Geographic locations of donor-related work include South Africa, Switzerland, and Spain, focusing on global health and development cooperation projects.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in civil society, NGOs, health, social development, fundraising, and grants management, the expert has held roles such as Partnerships Lead, Strategy Consultant, and Program Manager. Their work focuses on resource mobilization, strategic engagement, and program implementation. They possess interdisciplinary expertise in cross-sector partnerships and strategic fundraising, with a geographic scope that encompasses Colombia, South Africa, Spain, and Switzerland. Their contributions have supported both regional and international development initiatives.

Languages and education

Fluent in English, French, and Spanish, the expert utilizes these language skills in professional contexts including in-country work and collaboration within multilingual teams. These competencies enhance their ability to manage global health and development projects across diverse regions. Educationally, they hold a Master’s degree in Development Economics from Université Pierre Mendès in France and a Master’s in International Business Management from INSEEC Business School, also in France. Additionally, they earned a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and International Affairs from Universidad ICESI in Colombia, providing a strong foundation in economics and international business management.