Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 8 years of experience in education, training, gender rights, and advocacy, the expert has honed strong project management and research skills. Career highlights include supporting EU programs in Palestine and Egypt, assessing TVET systems in Sub-Saharan Africa, and managing the APRIRE Project in Kenya. Responsibilities have included drafting reports, coordinating project activities, and organizing awareness events. The expert has demonstrated leadership in managing local staff, coordinating international initiatives, and implementing communication strategies. Proficiency in English, French, and Italian enhances the ability to work in diverse cultural environments.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with the European Committee for Training and Agriculture on the APRIRE Project in Nairobi, Kenya, funded by AICS. This role involved project implementation, management, and coordination in the sectors of child protection and education. The expert has also participated in EU support programs in Palestine and Egypt through the European Training Foundation, focusing on education and labor market systems. This work included research and technical assistance, with a regional scope in Sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across key sectors including education, gender and human rights, and monitoring and evaluation. Previously held roles such as Junior Project Officer and Assistant Programme Officer have involved responsibilities in project management, research, and stakeholder coordination. The expert's work spans regional projects in Europe and Africa, with experience in child protection and labor market systems. Interdisciplinary knowledge includes integrating gender perspectives into vocational training and leveraging digital tools for project visibility and communication strategies. The expert has extensive geographic experience in Europe and Africa, with professional roles in Italy and Kenya. They have worked on EU support programs in Palestine and Egypt, gaining insights into local governance and labor market dynamics. Contributions to projects in Sub-Saharan Africa have focused on TVET and youth unemployment issues. Volunteer work in Tanzania and academic experience in Hungary further enhance familiarity with diverse cultural and regional development contexts.

Languages and education

With a background in languages, the expert is fluent in English, with a proficiency level of C1 in speaking, writing, and understanding. They possess a B2 level in understanding and writing French, with B1 in speaking. These language skills have been utilized in professional contexts, including drafting jurisdictional profiles and translating project documents. Language competence has been further developed through in-country work in multilingual teams and teaching English and French classes at the Chamazi Orphanage in Tanzania. The expert holds a Master's degree in Human Rights and Multi-level Governance from the University of Padova, Italy. This program included studies in international law, European Union law, and women's human rights. Additionally, the expert completed an Erasmus+ program at the National University of Public Service in Budapest, Hungary. A Bachelor's degree in International Relations from the University of Torino, Italy, focused on legal, economic, historical, and sociological fields, along with the study of English and French.