Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 25 years of experience, the expert is proficient in adaptive management, monitoring and evaluation, and grant management. Career highlights include leading significant USAID-funded projects such as "Graduating to Resilience" and "BETTER OUTCOMES for Children and Youth" in Uganda, managing budgets up to 36.7 million USD. Responsibilities have included serving as Chief of Party, overseeing consortia of international and national NGOs, and ensuring compliance with donor regulations. With a background in social development, health, and education sectors, the expert has a proven track record in technical guidance and capacity building.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving international donors such as USAID, engaging in project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building. Notable projects include "Graduating to Resilience" and "BETTER OUTCOMES for Children and Youth" activities in Uganda, focusing on social development, health, and education. These initiatives were national in scope, involving consortia of international and national NGOs. Additionally, the expert has experience with UNICEF, providing technical support and program guidance on HIV/AIDS in emergencies, primarily in Uganda and New York.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in sectors such as food systems and livelihoods, social development, fundraising and grant management, monitoring and evaluation, disaster reduction and humanitarian relief, and agriculture and rural development, the expert has held key leadership roles, including Chief of Party. Previously held roles have involved managing large-scale, multi-million dollar projects. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes adaptive management and operational research, with a strong focus on capacity building and compliance with donor regulations. Geographic experience is extensive in Uganda, contributing to national and regional development initiatives. Additionally, experience working in the United States with UNICEF in New York has equipped the expert with a nuanced understanding of regional development issues.

Languages and education

With a background in multilingual environments, the expert is fluent in English, with strong communication skills in both professional and multicultural settings. They possess good proficiency in Spanish, effectively engaging in both written and spoken contexts. Additionally, basic capabilities in French enable participation in multilingual environments, utilized extensively during international assignments, particularly in Uganda. Educational background includes a Master of Science in Development Studies from the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, UK, and a Master of Science in Economics from Bocconi University, Milan, Italy. Additionally, secondary education was completed with a specialization in Science and Mathematics at Liceo Scientifico “L. da Vinci” in Crema, Italy.