Key skills and expertise

Bringing over six years of experience in community development, NGOs, and international cooperation, the expert demonstrates strong capabilities in critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and communication. Responsibilities have included coordinating projects funded by the European Union, with a focus on gender and social development. Career highlights include effectively managing tasks such as designing gender plans and collaborating with the European Commission. Leadership roles have encompassed coordinating volunteers and working with international organizations like the Ibero-American General Secretariat, contributing to cooperation plans with Latin American ambassadors and ministers.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration on international development cooperation financed by the European Union. Involvement includes coordinating a project during the Covid-19 era, designing gender plans, and collaborating with media and communication teams. This work was conducted in Bucharest, focusing on gender and social development within the context of European Commission-funded initiatives.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in various sectors, including community development, NGOs, gender and human rights, social development, and public sector governance, the expert has held roles in project coordination, volunteer management, and collaboration with international organizations. Interdisciplinary knowledge includes areas such as digital business entrepreneurship and sustainable development. The geographic scope of work has been regional, particularly in Spain and Romania, with a focus on gender and social development projects funded by the European Union. Experience includes designing inclusive projects and engaging with multicultural teams. Significant experience in Spain, having studied and worked in Madrid and Salamanca, complements international project engagement in Bucharest, Romania. Additionally, work with the Ibero-American General Secretariat involved collaboration with Latin American countries, providing insights into regional development and governance issues in the Ibero-American context. This geographic distribution of experience highlights a capability to navigate diverse cultural and political environments effectively.

Languages and education

With a native proficiency in Spanish and fluent proficiency in English, the expert is capable of effectively communicating in professional settings. Strong skills in Portuguese and French allow for effective participation in multilingual teams and international projects. These language competencies have been utilized in diverse contexts, including international cooperation initiatives and collaboration with global organizations. The educational background includes a Master's degree in International Cooperation and Development from the Pontifical University of Madrid, Spain, and a Master's degree in Politics and Economics from the Complutense University of Madrid, Spain. Additionally, the expert holds a degree in Romanic Philology from the University of Salamanca, Spain, and is pursuing postgraduate studies in Intercultural, Mercantil, and Civil Mediation at EIM.