Key skills and expertise

With over 31 years of experience, the expert specializes in environment and natural resource management, focusing on biodiversity, protected area management, and environmental impact assessment. Bringing extensive experience in project planning and implementation for both local and international initiatives, the expert has collaborated with multilateral agencies like ADB and World Bank. Technical skills include flora and fauna resource inventory, vegetation analysis, and biodiversity monitoring. Leadership roles as a consultant and specialist have contributed to environmentally sustainable and economically viable solutions across multiple countries.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as ADB, World Bank, JBIC, EU, USAID, and WWF. Involvement includes project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building in sectors like environment, natural resource management, and infrastructure. The expert has worked on regional and national projects in countries including Cambodia, Vietnam, Lao PDR, Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and the Philippines, focusing on sustainable development and environmental conservation.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked in key sectors including environment and climate, social development, tourism, water, sanitation and hygiene, organizational development, and agriculture and rural development. Previously held roles such as biodiversity specialist, environmental specialist, and natural resource management specialist. Cross-cutting expertise includes integrating ecological principles into infrastructure and rural development. Work spans regional and country-specific projects across Southeast Asia, Central Asia, and Africa, focusing on sustainable development and capacity building. Extensive geographic experience includes significant work in the Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, and Mozambique, with deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics.

Languages and education

Fluent in English and Filipino, the expert uses these languages extensively in international projects and multilingual teams. Spanish proficiency is also noted, with capabilities in reading, speaking, and writing. These language skills have been applied in various contexts, including in-country work and collaboration with diverse cultural groups. The expert holds a Master of Science in Wildlife Studies with a cognate in Environmental Studies from the University of the Philippines at Los Baños, Philippines. Additionally, the expert is a Ph.D. candidate in Forest Ecology, with cognates in Silviculture and Forest Influences, at the same institution. A Bachelor of Science in Zoology was earned from Far Eastern University, Manila, Philippines.