Key skills and expertise

Bringing over five years of experience as a research analyst, the expert is proficient in Excel and SPSS, specializing in qualitative and quantitative research. Career highlights include producing an evaluation paper published in the Latin American Journal of Economic Development and authoring over 20 reports for the EU diplomatic service. Responsibilities have included supporting environmental strategy development and conducting political and socio-economic analyses. Leadership roles have involved supervising a team at a summer camp and organizing advocacy events, demonstrating strong project management and analytical skills.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with the EU Delegation in Managua, Nicaragua, as a Research Analyst. This role included producing political reports and analyses on governance, socio-economic, and political issues at a national scale. Additionally, the expert contributed to a project at the Institute for Advanced Development Studies in Bolivia, where they analyzed quantitative data and conducted policy evaluation research in the health sector, focusing on improving resilience to climate change and expanding social protection.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across several sectors, including community development, social development, urban development and housing, public sector governance, and research and innovation. Previously held roles such as Project Officer, Research Analyst, and Junior Researcher, with responsibilities ranging from project development and environmental strategy creation to socio-economic and political analysis. Geographic experience includes work in Nicaragua, Bolivia, Portugal, and Belgium, demonstrating interdisciplinary expertise in areas such as health policy evaluation, climate change resilience, and social protection.

Extensive geographic experience in Latin America, particularly in Nicaragua and Bolivia, has involved conducting qualitative and quantitative research on socio-economic and political issues. In Portugal, the expert supported project development and environmental strategies. Experience in Belgium included contributing to projects related to refugee integration and gender equality. This diverse geographic experience has provided a deep understanding of regional development issues and cultural dynamics.

Languages and education

With a background in international relations, the expert is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, with advanced proficiency (C1 level) in listening, reading, writing, and spoken production. These language skills have been utilized in various professional contexts, including producing reports and analyses for international organizations and translating evaluation reports from English to French, supporting work in multilingual teams and international settings.

The expert holds a Master’s degree in Globalisation and Development Studies from Maastricht University in the Netherlands. Additionally, they obtained a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations and Diplomatic Affairs from the University of Bologna in Italy. Participation in an exchange program at Sciences Po Reims in France further enhanced their academic experience in international relations.