Key skills and expertise

With six years of experience, the expert specializes in education, gender and human rights, social development, and public sector governance. They have contributed to international projects with organizations like the European Commission and UNHCR, focusing on strategic policy guidance and advocacy. Responsibilities have included drafting policy documents, conducting research, and supporting capacity building initiatives. Notable achievements include contributing to the EUROsociAL programme and Refugee Education 2030 strategy, demonstrating strong project management and analytical skills.

Project experience and donor exposure

Background includes collaboration with the European Commission's DG DEVCO on regional operations in Latin America and the Caribbean, focusing on education and governance projects. This involved drafting the Action Document for the Greenland Education Programme and supporting the EUROsociAL programme. The expert has also provided technical assistance and strategic policy guidance for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Copenhagen, Denmark, supporting refugee education advocacy and strategy implementation globally.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across key sectors including education, gender and human rights, social development, and public sector governance. Previously held roles involving project management, policy drafting, and strategic guidance. Interdisciplinary expertise includes digitalization in education and capacity building. Contributions span regional projects in Europe and Latin America, with responsibilities in both technical assistance and advocacy, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to international development and governance. The expert has significant geographic experience in Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean, with professional assignments in Belgium, Denmark, Mexico, and Greenland. They have engaged with regional operations in Latin America and contributed to initiatives in the Falkland Islands, showcasing a deep understanding of regional development and governance issues. Their work in these diverse locations highlights a strong adaptability to various cultural dynamics and local governance frameworks.

Languages and education

Bringing a strong linguistic capability, the expert is a native French speaker with full professional proficiency in English, demonstrated through extensive work in international and multilingual settings. They possess strong communication skills in Spanish, suitable for professional contexts, and have basic knowledge of Arabic, enhancing their ability to engage with diverse teams and projects. These language skills have been utilized in roles across Europe and Latin America, contributing to effective collaboration and communication in global initiatives. The expert holds a Master 2 degree in European Affairs and a Master 1 degree in Public Affairs from the Institut d’Études Politiques of Lyon (Sciencespo Lyon), France. Additionally, they completed a Bachelor in Political Sciences and a European Studies Degree from the same institution. Their studies included a semester at the University of Bergen, Norway. The academic focus was on political sciences and European affairs, with research on human rights and globalization challenges.