Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 14 years of experience in international cooperation, the expert specializes in rights-based management and inclusive development. They possess strong skills in monitoring and evaluation, project cycle management, and proposal writing. Career highlights include leading multi-country programs and securing partnerships with entities like the European Union. Responsibilities have included managing teams, directing strategic initiatives, and delivering capacity-building activities. Notable achievements encompass implementing the "Bridging the Gap" program and contributing to EU policy inputs. The expert has extensive experience with local and international projects in the MENA region, Western Africa, Latin America, and the Mediterranean Basin.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in collaborating with international donors such as the European Union, World Bank, UK FCDO, DFAT Australia, SIDA, NORAD, GIZ, and SDC, the expert's involvement includes project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building. Worked across diverse projects involving governance, rights-based management, and inclusive development. The expert has managed regional and multi-country programs throughout the MENA region, Western Africa, Latin America, and the Mediterranean Basin.

Sectors and geographic focus

Background includes positions in sectors such as civil society and NGOs, social development, public administration, regional integration, and program and resource management. Previously held roles such as Senior M&E Manager, Program Director, and Senior Consultant, with responsibilities in strategic management, project implementation, and capacity building. Their cross-cutting expertise includes rights-based management and inclusive development. The expert's work spans regional and country-specific projects in the MENA region, Western Africa, Latin America, and the Mediterranean Basin, showcasing an interdisciplinary approach to international development challenges. Geographic experience is extensive, with work in countries such as Burkina Faso, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Paraguay, Sudan, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Honduras, and Senegal. They have deep familiarity with local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues, having managed cross-border cooperation programs and inclusive development initiatives.

Languages and education

The expert is a native speaker of French and Italian and is fluent in English and Spanish, with a working knowledge of Arabic. These language skills have been utilized in various professional contexts, including international cooperation projects and multicultural teams across the MENA region, Western Africa, Latin America, and the Mediterranean Basin. The expert's proficiency in these languages has supported effective communication and collaboration in diverse settings. They hold a Master of Arts in International Relations and World Order from the University of Leicester, UK, and a Diploma in Development and International Cooperation from ISPI, Italy. Additionally, they obtained a Postgraduate Diploma in Energy: Economics, Geopolitics and Environment from Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia, Spain. Further educational qualifications include a Master with Distinction in Economics and Business Law from Università di Torino, Italy, and the University of the Fraser Valley, Canada, and a Degree in Economic and Legal Consultancy from Università di Torino, Italy.