Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 40 years of experience, the expert specializes in evaluation and monitoring, environmental management, and climate change adaptation. Key qualifications include managing multicultural teams and project management, with significant expertise in developing Result Management Frameworks. Career highlights include leading international initiatives with organizations such as the Green Climate Fund and the World Bank Group, where they have made notable contributions to global evaluation frameworks and climate adaptation projects. Previously held roles such as Global Lead for Corporate Development Results at IFC and Chief Evaluation Officer at GEF underscore their leadership capabilities and impact in the field.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated extensively with international donors, including the United States Department of State, IDRC (Canada), DfID (UK), and the French Agency for Development. Their involvement spans project implementation, technical assistance, and evaluations in thematic areas such as climate change adaptation, environmental management, and sustainable development. Worked across diverse projects at regional and national levels in Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean, contributing significantly to capacity building and policy advisory roles in these regions. This experience has facilitated the expert's ability to navigate complex donor environments and deliver impactful results.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in the environment, natural resources management, climate change adaptation, and monitoring and evaluation sectors, the expert has held senior advisory and leadership roles, including Global Lead for Corporate Development Results at IFC and Chief Evaluation Officer at GEF. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating evaluation frameworks into climate change initiatives. Responsibilities have included managing projects with a geographic scope covering Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean, focusing on sustainable development and evidence-based impact assessments. The expert's geographic experience includes long-term assignments in countries such as Bangladesh, Brazil, Chile, Egypt, Indonesia, South Africa, and the Philippines, where they have developed a deep understanding of regional development issues, local governance, and cultural dynamics.

Languages and education

The expert is a native Spanish speaker with excellent proficiency in English, utilized extensively in international work and multilingual teams. They possess intermediate skills in Portuguese and basic skills in French, supporting collaboration in diverse linguistic environments. These language competences have been instrumental in managing and leading projects across various countries, enhancing communication and coordination in multicultural settings. The expert holds a BA in Applied Mathematics and Environmental Analysis from Warren Wilson College, USA, and a Masters in City and Regional Planning from Clemson University, USA, focusing on climate change impacts on coastal areas. They were a Ph.D. Candidate in the Department of Geography at the University of Maryland, USA, specializing in vulnerability assessment of climate change impacts on coastal areas. Additionally, they completed Ciclo Basico in the College of Engineering at the University of Uruguay, although no degree was obtained there.