Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 21 years of experience, the expert is highly skilled in emergency response and disaster risk management, with a focus on conflict zones and disaster-prone areas. Career highlights include leading international projects such as the implementation of the Sendai Framework in Latin America and the Caribbean. Key skills encompass capacity building, risk assessment, and crisis management. Notable achievements include managing a disaster response office with over 5,000 volunteers and receiving the UNDSS Innovation Award. Responsibilities have included leadership roles in technical advisory and emergency preparedness, demonstrating expertise in both local and international initiatives.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has extensive experience working with international donors such as the European Commission's Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO) and the World Bank. This involvement includes project implementation and capacity building in disaster preparedness and risk management. Projects have been regional in scope, concentrating on Latin America, the Caribbean, and Somalia. Thematic areas include disaster risk reduction, emergency preparedness, and government continuity. The expert's contributions have significantly strengthened governance and disaster response capacities within these regions.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in disaster risk management, emergency response, and strategic business administration, the expert has held roles such as Technical Advisor, Fire Safety Officer, and Disaster Risk Management Specialist. Responsibilities have included project management, capacity building, and policy advocacy. Their interdisciplinary expertise integrates business continuity into emergency management. Geographic experience spans regional and country-specific projects in Latin America, the Caribbean, and Africa, reflecting a comprehensive understanding of sectoral and cross-cutting issues. This includes significant roles in Peru, Panama, Somalia, and Honduras, where they have developed a deep familiarity with regional development issues and local governance.

Languages and education

The expert is a native Spanish speaker with advanced proficiency in English, demonstrated by a TOEFL score of 110 and an IELTS score of 8.0 (C1 level). Proficiency also includes B2 levels in both Portuguese and French. These language skills have been utilized in diverse international contexts, including in-country work and collaboration with multilingual teams across Africa and the Americas, enhancing communication and coordination in global projects. Educational qualifications include a Diploma in Business Continuity from Buckinghamshire New University, UK, a Master of Science in Disaster, Risk and Resilience from University College London, UK, and a Master in Strategic Business Administration from Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú. Foundational education includes a Bachelor in Systems Engineering from Universidad de Lima, Peru, underscoring a strong background in business continuity, disaster resilience, and engineering.