Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 40 years of experience in international development, the expert is a seasoned economist specializing in project management, monitoring, and evaluation. Career highlights include leading initiatives funded by USAID, MCC, and other international donors, with a focus on governance, trade, and economic integration. Key skills encompass project conceptualization, leading multi-disciplinary teams, and conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses. Notable accomplishments include creating monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) systems and frameworks, enhancing accountability, and achieving significant results in regional and national projects. Previously held leadership roles such as Executive Director and Project Manager, the expert demonstrates expertise in strategic planning and stakeholder engagement.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as USAID, MCC, US Department of State, US Department of Labor, ILO, UNDP, IADB, World Bank, FAO, and the European Commission. Responsibilities have included project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building across sectors like governance, trade, education, and public finance. The projects have been regional, national, and sector-specific, conducted in locations such as Central America, Jamaica, Paraguay, Ecuador, Liberia, Burkina Faso, Nepal, Vietnam, and Macedonia.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across key sectors including rural development, macroeconomics, public finance, trade, monitoring and evaluation, public administration, and SME development. Background includes positions as project manager, executive director, and senior consultant. Their interdisciplinary expertise encompasses economic integration, governance, and private sector development, with a focus on monitoring and evaluation systems. The geographic scope of work is extensive, covering regional and country-specific projects in Central America, South America, Africa, and Asia. The expert demonstrates deep familiarity with regional development issues and local governance, particularly in Central America, where they have managed long-term projects and collaborated with regional bodies. This experience has equipped them with a nuanced understanding of cultural dynamics and regional economic integration challenges.

Languages and education

With a background in language competences, the expert is a native Spanish speaker and fluent in English, with basic knowledge of French. These language skills have been utilized extensively in international development contexts, working across multilingual teams and in various countries including Central America, South America, and Asia. The expert's proficiency in English and Spanish has facilitated effective communication and collaboration with international donors and stakeholders in diverse project environments. Educational background includes a Master of Science in Applied Economics (Macroeconomics) and a Postgraduate degree as a Macroeconomic Specialist from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Chile. Additionally, they hold a Master of Science in Economics and Development Planning from Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras, Honduras, and a B.S. in Economics from Universidad Centro Americana José Simeón Cañas, El Salvador. They have also completed a certification in Impact Evaluation of Social Programs from MITx.