Key skills and expertise

Bringing over eight years of experience, the expert has honed skills in project design, management, and fundraising, with a particular focus on climate change and international cooperation. Proficient in methodologies such as the LogFrame Approach and Theory of Change, the expert has supported both local and international initiatives. Career highlights include drafting successful project proposals and managing project activities. Previously held roles such as researcher, junior project assistant, and project manager demonstrate leadership in coordinating project activities and supporting capacity-building efforts.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving international development cooperation, emphasizing project design and management, particularly in fundraising and research funding opportunities. Responsibilities have included designing project proposals using methodologies like the LogFrame Approach and Theory of Change. Thematic areas covered include economic and social subjects, focusing on climate change and environmental fields. Projects were primarily based in Rome, Italy, with involvement in regional cultural mediation projects in Avellino and international volunteering in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in sectors such as civil society, NGOs, poverty reduction, human rights, democratization, and local development, the expert has held roles including researcher, junior project assistant, and project manager. Responsibilities have encompassed project design, management, and fundraising. The expert has also engaged in advocacy and digital activism, showcasing interdisciplinary knowledge in digital communication within social projects. Geographic work has primarily been in Italy, with international experience in Mexico and Georgia, contributing to a broad understanding of regional development and cultural dynamics. Extensive geographic experience in Italy, particularly in Rome and Avellino, has focused on project management and cultural mediation. Internationally, work in Mexico during an academic exchange provided insight into local cultural dynamics, while involvement in Georgia with the DRONI Youth Association included social event planning and volunteer training, offering a broad understanding of regional development issues.

Languages and education

With a background in languages, the expert is a native Italian speaker with fluency in English and Spanish. English proficiency is supported by a TOEFL iBT certification, while Spanish proficiency is certified by a DELE Nivel C1. These language skills have been utilized in various professional contexts, including working in international teams and volunteering abroad, particularly in Mexico and Georgia, facilitating effective communication and collaboration in multilingual environments. The expert holds a Master's degree in International Relations from Alma Mater Studiorum Università di Bologna, Italy, with an international student exchange at the National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico. Additionally, academic credentials include a Bachelor's degree in Anthropology from Alma Mater Studiorum Università di Bologna and further education with a Master in Start-Up, Europrogettazione, and Project Management from Università La Sapienza, Rome.