Key skills and expertise

With 13 years of experience, the expert possesses strong skills in project management, monitoring and evaluation, and international development cooperation. Career highlights include managing a $13 million global health program and leading initiatives for the reintegration of former combatants in Colombia. Responsibilities have included securing international funding, cross-functional team collaboration, and enhancing project governance structures. The expert has demonstrated leadership in coordinating large-scale projects, facilitating international partnerships, and contributing to capacity-building efforts across multiple countries and sectors.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as the Folke Bernadotte Academy, securing funding for capacity-building courses in disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration in Colombia. They also secured financial commitments from the Governments of Sweden and Canada for reconciliation projects. The involvement includes developing support projects for reintegration of former combatants and promoting economic opportunities. The work primarily focused on governance and social development, with a national scope in Colombia and involved international cooperation with embassies and foreign governments.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across sectors including health, social development, monitoring and evaluation, grants management, and corporate social responsibility. Previously held roles such as project manager, advisor, and assistant, with responsibilities in project governance, international cooperation, and capacity building. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes managing global health programs and reintegration initiatives in conflict-affected areas. The work spans multiple countries, including Colombia and regions in the Middle East and Eastern Europe, demonstrating a broad geographic scope and cross-sectoral impact. Extensive geographic experience in Colombia includes leading initiatives for the reintegration of former combatants and engaging in international cooperation. Managed global health projects in Azerbaijan, Ukraine, Georgia, Vietnam, Jordan, and Iraq, showcasing a deep understanding of regional development issues and cultural dynamics. The work also involved collaboration with African and Middle Eastern countries, enhancing bilateral relations and negotiating agreements.

Languages and education

The expert is a native Spanish speaker, fluent in English, and conversational in French. These language skills have been utilized in diverse professional contexts, including managing international projects and collaborating with multilingual teams across various countries. The expert holds an MSc in Population and Development from the London School of Economics and Political Science in the United Kingdom, supported by a Colfuturo Scholarship. Additionally, they obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science with a Minor in Law from Los Andes University in Colombia.