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Erika Um Flores E. Environmental and Social Safeguarding Officer
Last update: Sep 10, 2024
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Citizenships:
Brazil, Peru
Languages:
English, Portuguese, Spanish
Highest Degree:
Ph.D
Experience:
29 years
Salary:
Countries:
Angola, Bolivia, Brazil, Canary Islands, Cape Verde, Denmark, Ecuador, Kenya, Mexico, Morocco, Mozambique, Peru, Senegal, Spain
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With a robust 23-year career in the development sector, the expert is recognized for significant contributions to environmental management, sustainable development, and project evaluations on an international scale. Demonstrating extensive collaboration with major funding organizations such as IADB, KOICA, USAID, and the World Bank, the expert has proficiently managed over a decade of international cooperation projects.
Project experience spans both regional and global initiatives, with expertise in environment and natural resource management, macroeconomic and public finance, social development, disaster reduction, agriculture, tourism, and monitoring and evaluation. Such diverse exposure enables strategic insights into the economic feasibility of green investment projects and sustainable business models. The expert has been instrumental in integrating circular economy principles and sustainable finance mechanisms into various projects, leveraging technical skills in risk assessment and impact evaluation.
Major responsibilities have included leading the development of action plans, such as the Gender-Based Violence Action Plan, and ensuring compliance with environmental and social safeguard policies across high-profile projects in Africa, Europe, and the Americas. A multifaceted leader in environmental and social safeguards, the expert has applied IFI policies and facilitated stakeholder engagement in complex project environments.
Further achievements include authoring 15 scientific publications and forming research teams across several continents. The expert holds a PhD in Environmental Economics and a second Doctorate in Tourism and Sustainable Development, underscoring deep academic engagement with sustainable frameworks. Proficiencies extend to management tools like ArcGIS and project management software, positioning the expert for leadership roles in ambitious development endeavors.
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