Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 25 years of experience in Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and Active Employment Policies, the expert has led the development of the Spanish National Catalogue of Vocational Qualifications and participated in European projects for the European Qualifications Framework. Career highlights include extensive involvement in international cooperation projects across Latin America and Africa, contributing significantly to TVET and National Qualification Framework development. Accomplishments include authoring textbooks on vocational education and training and holding leadership roles such as Deputy Director General of Active Employment Policies, managing a team of 240 people.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has worked across diverse projects involving international donors such as EUROPAID, AECID, OEI, LUX-DEV, and USAID. Responsibilities have included project implementation and capacity building within the field of Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and National Qualification Framework (NQF). These initiatives have been regional and sector-specific, primarily in Latin America (Ecuador, Peru, Paraguay) and Africa (Cape Verde, Mozambique), contributing to governance and education sector development.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in education, labor market and employment, social development, and training, the expert has held roles such as Senior Expert in Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and Deputy Director General of Active Employment Policies. The expert has cross-cutting expertise in developing vocational qualifications and education frameworks, with a geographic scope encompassing Latin America and Africa. Responsibilities have included policy development, project implementation, and capacity building, contributing to regional and national education and employment initiatives. Geographic experience includes extensive work in Latin America, such as Ecuador, Peru, Paraguay, Guatemala, Panama, Colombia, and Cuba, as well as in Africa, specifically Cape Verde and Mozambique. This experience encompasses deep familiarity with local governance and regional development issues, particularly in the field of TVET.

Languages and education

Background includes proficiency in multiple languages, with native fluency in Spanish and fluency in Portuguese. The expert is also proficient in English and French, enabling effective communication in multilingual teams and facilitating collaboration across diverse cultural contexts. The educational background includes a Master in Management and Public Policy Analysis from Universidad Carlos III in Madrid, Spain. Additionally, the expert obtained a Postgraduate in Hotel Management from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, a Postgraduate in International Cooperation and Development from OEI, Universidad de Oviedo, FLACSO, and a Bachelor Degree in Journalism from Universidad Carlos III in Madrid. The expert also received a Diploma in Tourism from the Escuela Oficial de Turismo de Madrid.