Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 18 years of experience, including 12 in humanitarian and development sectors, the expert specializes in International Cooperation and Project Management. Excelling in budget management, project coordination, and capacity building, they have held significant roles in organizations like Save the Children and GIZ. Career highlights include managing multimillion-dollar budgets and leading financial and administrative teams. Accomplishments involve implementing financial systems and conducting capacity-building initiatives for over 60 staff members. The expert has successfully managed projects across Colombia and Haiti, ensuring compliance with donor and organizational standards.

Project experience and donor exposure

With a background in collaborating with international donors such as OFDA, BPRM, UNICEF, DG-ECHO, and Global Affairs Canada, the expert has been involved in project implementation, budget formulation, financial monitoring, and capacity building. Projects have spanned thematic areas like humanitarian aid and development, focusing on financial management and compliance. The work has been conducted on a national and regional scale in countries including Colombia and Haiti, involving organizations like Save the Children, Cruz Roja Noruega, and Fondo Patrimonio Natural.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across sectors including humanitarian aid, procurement, social development, administration, anti-corruption, program and resource management, finance, and accounting. Responsibilities have included roles such as Administrative-Financial Coordinator and Deputy Team Leader Operations, with a focus on financial management, project coordination, and capacity building. Their cross-cutting expertise includes budget management and international cooperation, applied in country-specific contexts like Colombia and Haiti. The expert's work has often involved integrating technical and support functions to optimize resource use and strengthen local capacities. Extensive geographic experience in Colombia, with significant roles in Bogotá and Florencia, managing projects in humanitarian aid and development sectors. Additionally, they have worked in Haiti, providing consultancy services for the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. Their work in these regions involved collaboration with local governance and understanding cultural dynamics, contributing to regional development initiatives.

Languages and education

With a background in languages, the expert is proficient in English, French, and Spanish. These language skills have been utilized in various professional settings, including in-country work in Colombia and Haiti, as well as in multilingual teams. The expert holds a formal qualification in French as a Foreign Language from Institut Lyonnais, France. Their educational background includes a specialization in International Cooperation and Project Management for Development from Universidad Externado de Colombia, Colombia, and a degree in Business Administration from Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga, Colombia.