Key skills and expertise

With 37 years of experience, the expert specializes in operation management of emergency and development humanitarian activities. Key skills include proficiency in finance, administration, HR, procurement, logistics, and IT. The expert has led projects with budgets up to 20 million USD, collaborating with international donors. Responsibilities have included overseeing support services, ensuring compliance, and managing multi-disciplinary teams. Known for strong organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure, the expert has successfully implemented projects in diverse geographic locations, contributing to significant humanitarian and development outcomes.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as UNICEF, OCHA, WFP, IOM/DFID, ECHO, DANIDA, SIDA, EC, UNHCR, DFID, OFDA, Italian Cooperation, and ILO. Involvement included project implementation, financial management, and compliance in humanitarian assistance and development cooperation. Thematic areas covered include emergency response, education, health, and social services. Projects were implemented on a national and regional scale in locations including Yemen, Syria, Pakistan, Sudan, Afghanistan, Georgia, and Montenegro.

Sectors and geographic focus

Bringing over three decades of experience, the expert has worked across multiple sectors, including HR & Employment, Logistics, Procurement Management, Administration, Financial Services & Audit, and Disaster Reduction & Humanitarian Relief. Previously held roles such as operation manager, finance director, and administrator, with responsibilities for overseeing multi-disciplinary teams and ensuring compliance with international standards. The expert's interdisciplinary knowledge spans emergency response and development cooperation, with a geographic scope covering regions such as the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa, enhancing the effectiveness of sector-specific initiatives. The expert has extensive geographic experience, having worked in Yemen, Syria, Pakistan, Sudan, Afghanistan, Georgia, Montenegro, Ethiopia, Jordan, and Italy. This includes long-term assignments and repeated involvement in humanitarian and development projects. The expert's work has provided deep familiarity with regional development issues, local governance, and cultural dynamics, particularly in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa, enhancing project implementation and stakeholder engagement across diverse settings.

Languages and education

Background includes fluency in Italian, English, French, and Portuguese. These language skills have been utilized in various international settings, including in-country work and collaboration with multilingual teams in humanitarian and development projects. The expert's proficiency in these languages has facilitated effective communication and coordination across diverse cultural and linguistic environments. The expert obtained a Technical Diploma from the Technical Institute Angelo Sani in Latina, Italy. The field of study focused on construction and survey, reflecting a secondary school level of education.