Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 29 years of experience, the expert specializes in food security, sustainable livelihoods, climate change, and rural development. With extensive experience in international NGOs and agencies, including Oxfam and the European Commission, they have developed strategic programs and facilitated resilience projects across Africa, Latin America, and Asia. Their expertise encompasses policy and strategic analysis, monitoring, evaluation, and knowledge management. Previously held roles such as Head of Policy Research at Oxfam, the expert has contributed to significant global development initiatives, demonstrating leadership in policy research and campaign strategy.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as the European Commission and the Spanish and French Agencies for International Cooperation and Development. Their involvement includes project implementation, technical assistance, and evaluations in sectors like agriculture, rural development, and climate change. The projects have been both regional and national in scope, with geographic focus across Africa, Latin America, and Asia. The expert's work has contributed to enhancing governance, resilience, and sustainable development in these regions.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in key sectors including food systems and livelihoods, social development, research and innovation, agriculture and rural development, and advocacy, the expert has held roles such as Head of Policy Research and Senior Policy Researcher. Their interdisciplinary expertise encompasses climate change, resilience, and inequality issues. Worked across diverse projects involving regional and country-specific initiatives in Africa, Latin America, and Asia, they have contributed to sustainable development and social change. Their extensive geographic experience includes work in Burkina Faso, Kenya, Ethiopia, Ghana, Malawi, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Tanzania, Tunisia, and Uganda in Africa; Bolivia, Brazil, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico in Latin America; and India, Malaysia, and the Philippines in Asia. These assignments have provided deep familiarity with local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in Spanish, English, and Portuguese, with working knowledge of French. These language skills have been utilized in various international contexts, including in-country work across Africa, Latin America, and Asia, as well as in multilingual teams. Additionally, the expert has experience in translation tasks from English to Spanish, facilitating communication and collaboration in diverse global development projects. Their educational background includes a Master in Public Administration and International Development from Harvard University, USA, where they were a Fulbright scholar. Studies included macro and microeconomics, quantitative analysis, and international development politics. Additionally, they hold a Diploma in Development Studies from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Sweden, and a BA/MSc in Agricultural Engineering from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain. These qualifications underscore their expertise in international development and agricultural sciences.