First project manager in the water and sanitation, I specialized in the sector of disaster risk management. For more than 10 years, I have been practicing my professional expertise in the field of disaster resilience and adaptation to climate change. Recognized skills in strategy development, and in designing, implementing and evaluating multi-sectoral programmes. Provision of technical support and capacity building to promote disaster resilience and climate change adaptation to country teams, governments and partners. I have in-depth knowledge of participatory methods to assess vulnerability and capacities of communities, and with processes for measuring disaster resilience. Strong experience to link programmes with national procedures, including the design of disaster risk reduction plans. Taking into account the transversal approach to integrate sectoral departments (e.g. water management, food security and nutrition) and research initiatives, as well as gender issues.