Key skills and expertise

With 39 years of professional experience, the expert possesses key qualifications in project management, institutional relations, and international cooperation. Previously held roles such as Representative in the Madrid Regional Parliament and Technical Advisor to the President of the Madrid Region. Responsibilities have included managing projects for international expos and evaluating social development initiatives. Known for adaptability in diverse environments, the expert has lived and worked in multiple countries. Career highlights include successful coordination of international projects and contributions to policy reform and evaluation in governance and sustainable development sectors.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the European Commission. In Panama, conducted a mid-term evaluation of the "Co-management of Darien National Park and Site of World Patrimony" project. Additionally, served as the European Co-Director for the "Reform Program of the Foreign Office of Panama," focusing on governance and international cooperation. These projects were regional in scope, emphasizing evaluation and reform within the governance sector.

Sectors and geographic focus

Background includes positions in key sectors such as public administration, international cooperation, education, media, and sustainable development. Held roles like Technical Advisor, Project Manager, and Head of Institutional Relations, involving responsibilities in project management, communication, and evaluation. The expert's cross-cutting expertise includes governance and social research, with a geographic scope encompassing Spain, Kenya, Germany, and Panama. Interdisciplinary knowledge spans market studies, educational publishing, and international expos, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of diverse sectoral dynamics. Extensive geographic experience includes work in Spain, Kenya, USA, Germany, and Panama, demonstrating deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics. Notably, served in long-term assignments in Kenya and Panama, focusing on international cooperation and development projects.

Languages and education

Bringing advanced language skills, the expert is a native Spanish speaker with advanced proficiency in English and fluent French, holding a chartered interpreter qualification in French. Basic knowledge of Russian complements the ability to read Portuguese and communicate in spoken Italian. Language skills have been utilized in diverse international contexts, including work in multilingual teams and translation tasks for international organizations and projects. With a background in higher education, the expert holds an Executive MBA from Instituto de Empresa in Madrid, Spain, completed in 1993. Also earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and Political Science, with a specialization in Population and Human Ecology, from the Complutense University of Madrid, Spain, where the First National Award was received. Additional education includes courses in Economy, Public Policy Analysis, and Finance at Wesleyan University in Connecticut, USA, and specialization in Methodology for Quantitative Research and Statistical Techniques at the High Council for Scientific Research (CSIC) in Spain.