Key skills and expertise

With six years of experience, the expert has developed key skills in project management, communication strategies, and international development cooperation. Proficient in Windows, MacOS, G office, PowerPoint, Prezi, and Canva, the expert has contributed to local and international initiatives in disarmament and socio-economic development. Responsibilities have included developing concept notes, technical and financial proposals, and organizing virtual events. Leadership roles include serving as President of a humanitarian college association, successfully managing fundraising and project implementation in Madagascar.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors in projects related to disarmament, non-proliferation, and arms control through roles at the United Nations Regional Centre for Peace, Disarmament and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNLIREC). This involvement included project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building in the Latin America and Caribbean region. The expert was also part of a team at Plan International France, working on socio-economic projects in Senegal, focusing on youth and gender relations.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across key sectors including community development, NGOs, youth and child welfare, monitoring and evaluation, security and peacebuilding, and public sector governance. Previously held roles such as communication advisor, project consultant, and junior consultant, with responsibilities spanning strategy development, project management, and stakeholder engagement. Bringing interdisciplinary expertise in disarmament and socio-economic development, the expert's geographic scope covers Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, and Africa. The expert has contributed to both local and international initiatives, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of regional development issues. Extensive geographic experience is evident in Latin America and the Caribbean, particularly through roles at UNLIREC in Lima, Peru. Additionally, the expert has worked in Brussels, Belgium, and Paris, France, contributing to international development and conflict management projects. Involvement in socio-economic projects in Senegal and participation in humanitarian missions in Madagascar and childcare programs in South Africa further showcase a deep familiarity with diverse cultural and regional development issues.

Languages and education

Fluent in Spanish, English, and French, the expert demonstrates full professional proficiency in these languages, utilized in multilingual teams and conducting key informant interviews with stakeholders across various projects. Intermediate proficiency in Portuguese enhances the ability to engage with diverse linguistic groups in international settings. The expert holds a Master’s 2 Degree in International Program Management with an emphasis on Humanitarian and Development Operations from University IRIS Sup’ in Paris, France, and a Master 1 in Diplomacy and International Relations from University Hautes Etudes Internationales et Politiques (HEIP) in Paris. Additionally, a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Law and Political Sciences was obtained from the Catholic University of Paris. The expert also completed the first year of European Political Sciences at the European School of Political Sciences, Catholic University of Lille, France.