Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 14 years of experience in international emergencies and humanitarian responses, the expert specializes in cash, economic recovery, livelihood, protection, youth, WASH, and resilience. Key qualifications include leading regional emergency teams and strategic response initiatives. Career highlights include fundraising over USD 1 million for new activities in Bangladesh. Previously held roles such as Regional Emergency Team Leader and Team Leader for Strategic Response & Global Emergencies at Mercy Corps, the expert demonstrates expertise in capacity building, program management, and strategic planning across multiple countries and sectors.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as the European Union (EU) and the United Nations (UN). Involved in project implementation and capacity building, notable achievements include raising and managing a EUR 1.5 million EU CASH grant in Uganda and a USD 500,000 UN grant for protection and CSO capacity building in Libya. Thematic areas include protection, economic recovery, and youth programs, with projects spanning regional and national scopes in countries like Uganda, Libya, and Yemen.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across key sectors including humanitarian aid, emergency response, program and resource management, and international development. Responsibilities have included strategic planning, capacity building, and program implementation in leadership roles such as Regional Emergency Team Leader and Country Operations Director. Cross-cutting expertise encompasses economic recovery, livelihood, protection, and youth programs. The geographic scope of work spans Africa, Asia, and Latin America, addressing complex regional and country-specific development challenges. Interdisciplinary knowledge supports initiatives in governance, social cohesion, and resilience building.

The expert has extensive geographic experience across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. They have worked in South East and Central Asia, including Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Nepal, Myanmar, and Thailand, focusing on humanitarian leadership and emergency response. In Africa, they have been involved in projects in Morocco, Tunisia, Libya, Uganda, Yemen, DRC Congo, Kenya, and the Central African Republic, with roles in strategic response and country operations. In Latin America, their experience includes work in Uruguay, Chile, and Bolivia, providing deep familiarity with regional development and local governance issues.

Languages and education

With a background in diverse international settings, the expert is a native French speaker and is fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. They have beginner proficiency in Arabic. These language skills have been utilized in leading multilingual teams and conducting in-country work across regions such as South America, Africa, and Asia, enhancing communication and collaboration in global initiatives.

Background includes positions at prestigious institutions, holding a Master of Public Administration from the London School of Economics and Political Science, UK, and a Master of Public Affairs from SciencesPo, France. The expert also earned a Master’s Degree in International Relations from the University of Chile and the University of the Republic, Uruguay. Additionally, they have a Master's Degree in Engineering from ENSTA ParisTech, France, and an MS in Applied Mathematics with Honors from Complutense University of Madrid, Spain, and the University of Bordeaux I, France.