Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 22 years of experience, the expert excels in designing and implementing development cooperation policies throughout Latin America. Strong skills in project management, evaluation, and coordination with international donors such as AECID and the EU underscore their expertise. The expert specializes in rural development, social protection, and human rights. Career highlights include managing a $100,000 budget at UNHCR and coordinating multifaceted teams. Leadership roles have involved liaising between international organizations and local stakeholders to ensure effective program execution and policy adaptation for vulnerable populations.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors like AECID, the European Union, BID, BCIE, COSUDE, and the UN. The expert's involvement in international development cooperation projects encompasses project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building. Thematic areas include employment, social protection, rural development, human rights, and migration. These projects have been regional and national in scope, primarily located in Latin America, including countries such as Bolivia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, and Honduras.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in multiple sectors, the expert has worked in rural development, micro-finance, social development, and youth engagement. Responsibilities have included project management, coordination, and evaluation, with a focus on employment, social protection, and human rights. Cross-cutting expertise involves integrating social entrepreneurship and migration issues into development strategies. The geographic scope of work spans Latin America, particularly in countries such as Costa Rica and Bolivia, where the expert has led initiatives to enhance regional development and governance. Extensive geographic experience across Latin America and Spain has provided deep familiarity with local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues. Long-term assignments in Costa Rica and Bolivia have contributed to various international development initiatives and policy implementations.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in Spanish and English, with excellent proficiency in reading, speaking, and writing in Spanish and high proficiency in reading English. These language skills have been utilized extensively in professional settings across Latin America and Spain, facilitating communication in multilingual teams and international development projects. With a background in economics, the expert holds a degree in Economics and Business Administration from Universidad Pontificia Comillas, ICADE, Spain. Additionally, they obtained a Master's in International Development Cooperation from Universidad Complutense, IUDC, also in Spain. These qualifications have equipped the expert with a solid foundation in economic and development studies.