Key skills and expertise

With over 33 years of experience in the Water Sector, the expert has worked across Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia, and Africa. Key skills include public policy, economic and environmental regulation, strategic planning, and integrated water resources management. The expert has led international initiatives and authored policies such as the Bolivian Water Quality Policy. Notable projects include coordinating the CAF Water Strategy 2019-2022. Leadership roles have included positions such as Water Agenda Coordinator at CAF and Chair of the Task Force on Financing at the World Water Council. Career highlights include increasing water utility revenue by 60% in Peru.

Project experience and donor exposure

Bringing extensive experience with international donors, the expert has collaborated with organizations such as the World Bank, GIZ, European Union, and AECID. Responsibilities have included project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building, focusing on governance, water, and sanitation. The expert has contributed to formulating national water and sanitation plans, developing strategies for water efficiency, and providing advisory services on capacity strengthening and policy development. The projects span regional and national scales across Latin America, including countries like Bolivia, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Peru.

Sectors and geographic focus

Previously held roles such as Water Agenda Coordinator and Senior Advisor, the expert has extensive experience in the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene sector. Responsibilities have included strategic planning, policy development, and governance. Cross-cutting expertise includes integrated water resources management and capacity development. The expert's work spans regional and country-specific projects across Latin America, Asia, and Africa, with significant contributions to public policy and economic regulation in the water sector. Geographic experience includes countries such as Bolivia, Mexico, Peru, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Uganda, with significant involvement in Bolivia and Mexico. The expert's work includes long-term assignments and region-specific projects, contributing to policy development, capacity building, and strategic planning in these regions.

Languages and education

With a background in language proficiency, the expert is a native Spanish speaker and has excellent proficiency in English, with very good writing skills. Fair proficiency in Portuguese is also noted, with very good reading skills. These language competences have been utilized in various international contexts, including in-country work across Latin America and collaboration with multilingual teams in global water and sanitation projects. The expert holds a Ph.D. in Government & Public Policy from Universidad San Martin de Porres, Peru, awarded with maximum honors. Additionally, they obtained a Master of Science in Hydraulic Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, both from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), Mexico. The bachelor's degree was awarded with the Gabino Barreda Medal for academic excellence. The expert has also completed diplomas in Project Finance, Microfinance, Total Quality Management, and Executive Direction from institutions in the UK, Peru, and Mexico.