Key skills and expertise

With over 27 years of experience, the expert excels in program management within humanitarian and development fields. Key qualifications include strong skills in surveillance systems, livelihood support, report writing, budget management, and capacity building. Career highlights involve leading international initiatives in food security and economic security across regions such as Haiti, Afghanistan, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Notable accomplishments include managing a 1 million € budget for a recovery program and providing strategic leadership in complex environments. Responsibilities have included fostering partnerships and delivering results under pressure.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors, including the European Commission (ECHO) and various humanitarian organizations. Experience includes project implementation and technical assistance in food security, livelihood recovery, and economic security. Projects have been regional and national in scope, focusing on areas like governance and agriculture. Geographic locations of involvement include Haiti, Democratic Republic of Congo, Afghanistan, Iraq, Central African Republic, and Southern Sudan.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across diverse sectors such as rural development, food security, poverty reduction, social development, disaster reduction, agriculture, and livestock management. Previously held roles include Livelihood Programme Manager and Economic Security Delegate, overseeing project implementation, strategic planning, and capacity building. The expert's interdisciplinary knowledge spans digitalization in agriculture and infrastructure in rural development. Their work has had a regional and country-specific scope, with significant contributions in regions like Haiti, Afghanistan, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Extensive geographic experience includes familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics, having led and managed development and humanitarian projects in areas such as Haiti, Democratic Republic of Congo, Afghanistan, Iraq, Central African Republic, Southern Sudan, Armenia, and Mexico.

Languages and education

Bringing fluency in English, French, and Spanish, the expert has utilized language skills in various professional contexts, including in-country work and collaboration with multilingual teams. They have effectively managed communication and reporting tasks in both French and English, particularly in international development projects and coordination with consortium partners. The expert holds a Master's degree in Animal Production and a Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Engineering in Animal Production from Chapingo University, Mexico. Additionally, they have a Postgraduate Diploma in Integrated Regional Rural Development Planning from the Weitz Center for Development Studies in Israel, and a Diploma in Design and Management of Rural Businesses from SAGARPA-INCA Rural in Mexico.