Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 24 years of experience in international migration, development cooperation, and human rights, the expert possesses key skills in project development, implementation, and evaluation, as well as eLearning course management. Career highlights include leading local and international initiatives, offering technical assistance, and building capacity. Notable achievements consist of formulating a 15 million Euro program for Latin America and drafting significant migration legislation. Responsibilities have included leadership roles such as Founding President of Fundación Migra and Consultant for the International Organization for Migration, showcasing expertise in policy analysis and institutional capacity building.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in collaborating with international donors, the expert has worked with organizations such as the European Commission, United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), and International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). Their involvement encompasses project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building. The thematic areas of focus include migration, development cooperation, and governance. Projects have been both regional and sector-specific, taking place across Latin America, Europe, and Asia.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across diverse projects involving key sectors like gender and human rights, migration and refugees, border management, and law. Previously held roles such as consultant, policy expert, and founding president, with responsibilities in project development, policy analysis, and capacity building. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise includes migration policy development and international protection, with projects spanning Latin America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. Geographic experience includes Argentina, Paraguay, Peru, Brazil, Belgium, Azerbaijan, Somalia, and Iraq, addressing complex cultural dynamics and local governance challenges.

Languages and education

With a strong foundation in languages, the expert is proficient at a native level in Spanish, English, and French, and possesses full professional proficiency in Italian. These language skills have been extensively utilized in international work settings, contributing to projects and collaborations in regions including Europe, Latin America, and Africa. The expert holds a Master’s degree in EU International Relations and Diplomacy Studies from the College of Europe in Belgium and an MA equivalent in Law from the Argentine Catholic University in Argentina. Additionally, they completed a graduate-level degree qualifying them as a university professor, focusing on pedagogy and curriculum development, at the Argentine Catholic University. The expert also participated in an exchange program at the University of Evansville in the United States, studying cultural anthropology, sociology, and world history.