Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 29 years of experience, the expert is a seasoned advisor specializing in civil society, democratic governance, and social accountability. They have led projects in more than 80 countries, providing strategic guidance and capacity building for international organizations and local governments. Proficient in Results-Based Frameworks and Monitoring & Evaluation, the expert has successfully led multi-country evaluations and developed policy frameworks. Career highlights include leading the EU Structured Dialogue process and directing the Roadmap Facility, which enhanced civil society's role in EU policies. Responsibilities have included mentoring NGOs and CSOs and facilitating multi-stakeholder dialogues.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as the EU, UN, World Bank, IDB, and bilateral agencies. The expert's involvement spans project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building in governance, civic engagement, and social accountability. They have managed regional and national projects across Africa, Asia, the Pacific, Latin America, and the Mediterranean. Previously held roles have included leading evaluations and providing strategic guidance on donor support models, enhancing civil society roles in development cooperation.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in sectors such as civil society, democratic governance, social accountability, and gender and social inclusion, the expert has held leadership roles like team leader and senior advisor. Their cross-cutting expertise includes integrating social enterprises into development strategies and leveraging digital tools for monitoring and evaluation. The expert's work spans regional and country-specific projects across Africa, Asia, the Pacific, Latin America, and the Mediterranean, focusing on enhancing policy frameworks and fostering multi-stakeholder dialogues. They have deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly in regions such as Nepal, Indonesia, and Bhutan.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in English, French, and Indonesian, with native proficiency in Spanish and Catalan, and holds a B2 level in Portuguese. These language skills have been utilized extensively in international assignments across diverse regions, facilitating communication and collaboration within multilingual teams and conducting in-country work. Their educational background includes a Master of Science in Development Economics and Management from the London School of Economics, UK, a Bachelor and Master in Business Administration from ESADE, Spain, and a Bachelor’s degree in Social and Cultural Anthropology from the University of Barcelona, Spain.