Key skills and expertise

Bringing over seven years of experience in community development, NGOs, and international cooperation, the expert is adept in project management, policy briefs, and data analysis. Career highlights include organizing international initiatives for organizations like Amnesty International and UNESCO. The expert possesses strong skills in impact evaluation and social media management. Leadership roles have included co-founding and serving as vice-president of a university society, along with organizing high-profile events such as the "Activism Hackathon." Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Illustrator, and SPSS underscores a proactive approach and strong organizational abilities.

Project experience and donor exposure

Responsibilities have included collaborating with UNESCO in Brazil, where the expert supported the organization of international events and assisted the Criança Esperança program, which focuses on youth equal development. The work involved engaging in social development policies and participating in technical meetings related to health, specifically the HIV Stigma Index and the decriminalization of HIV transmission. This engagement was at a national level within Brazil, focusing on health and education sectors.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across diverse projects involving sectors such as community development, NGOs, gender and human rights, health, and youth and child welfare. Previously held roles such as volunteer and intern, with responsibilities in project management, event organization, and policy analysis. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise includes impact evaluation and social media management. Geographic experience spans both the United Kingdom and Brazil, enabling effective engagement with regional development issues and diverse cultural and social contexts.

Languages and education

With a background in multilingual environments, the expert possesses native proficiency in Portuguese and full professional proficiency in English, extensively utilizing these skills in international roles. They demonstrate competent communication abilities in French and Spanish, effectively engaging in multilingual teams and translation tasks during their tenure at UNESCO. Language skills have been instrumental in facilitating international cooperation and development projects. The expert holds a master's degree in Poverty and Development from the Institute of Development Studies in the United Kingdom, completed in 2019, and a bachelor's degree in Politics and International Relations with first-class honors from Royal Holloway, University of London, completed in 2018. Their education covered topics such as participatory methods, economic development, international political economy, human rights, and social protection programs.