Key skills and expertise

With 34 years of experience, the expert is proficient in strategic planning, project management, and capacity building. Skilled in Project Cycle Management (PCM) and GOPP methodologies, the expert has led international cooperation projects in Argentina, Brazil, Jordan, and Kosovo. Responsibilities have included strategic planning, participatory meeting management, and monitoring and evaluation. Additionally, the expert has coordinated workshops and facilitated decision-making processes. Technical skills include software development, multimedia content creation, and IT consulting. Achievements include managing complex projects and implementing effective communication systems for social cooperative companies.

Project experience and donor exposure

Bringing over three decades of experience, the expert has collaborated with international donors such as the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs through NGO IPSIA. Involvement included project implementation, evaluation, documentation, and capacity building in international cooperation projects like "Honey for development" in Argentina and "Social Educators in Recife" in Brazil. These projects focused on areas such as international cooperation, popular education, and social development. Work has spanned various geographic locations, including Argentina, Brazil, Jordan, and Kosovo, with a focus on regional and sector-specific initiatives.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in diverse sectors, the expert has worked in education, training and capacity building, monitoring and evaluation, ICT and telecommunications, project management, and marketing and media. Previously held roles such as strategic planning consultant, project manager, IT expert, and community development specialist. Responsibilities have included strategic planning, workshop facilitation, and IT system management. The expert's interdisciplinary knowledge spans digitalization in education and strategic planning in social cooperatives, with a geographic scope covering Italy, Argentina, Brazil, Jordan, and Kosovo. The expert has engaged in long-term assignments, particularly in international cooperation and community development projects. This includes strategic roles in Brazil and Argentina, capacity building in Kosovo, and ICT consultancy in Jordan. The expert's work has involved navigating local governance and cultural dynamics, contributing to regional development initiatives across these diverse locations.

Languages and education

With a strong command of languages, the expert is a native Italian speaker and proficient in Portuguese (C2) and Spanish (C1), with independent proficiency in English (B2). These language skills have been utilized in various international contexts, including work in multicultural environments and international cooperation projects across countries like Argentina, Brazil, and Jordan. The expert's language abilities have been essential in facilitating communication and collaboration within multilingual teams. The expert holds a university degree in computer science from the University of Pisa, Italy. This academic background provided deep knowledge in computer science, particularly in software planning and implementation, database management systems, and user interfaces.