Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 18 years of experience, this expert is a senior program and project management specialist with a strong focus on monitoring and tracking project performance. Expertise includes social development, IT, and change management projects, with a professional emphasis on information systems administration and procurement. Career highlights include managing operations and strategic planning for both local and international initiatives, notably the development of gender-based violence systems. Previously held roles such as Operations Manager and Administration & Legal Manager have involved implementing financial management systems and enhancing organizational efficiency and effectiveness.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as the European Commission Directorate-General for International Partnerships (EuropeAid HQ) and UN Women. Responsibilities have included project implementation, technical assistance, and programmatic and financial monitoring. Thematic areas focused on gender equality and empowerment, with projects targeting violence prevention and the development of gender-based violence case systems. This work has been conducted at both national and regional levels, specifically in Argentina and Paraguay.

Sectors and geographic focus

Background includes positions in multiple sectors, including administration, program and resource management, gender equality, and law. Responsibilities have included roles such as Operations Manager, Administration & Legal Manager, and Project Support, demonstrating cross-cutting expertise in integrating IT solutions into social development and change management projects. The geographic scope of work has been both regional and country-specific, particularly in Argentina and Paraguay, where contributions have centered on enhancing organizational efficiency and promoting gender equality. Extensive geographic experience in these countries includes deep familiarity with local governance and regional development issues, particularly in social development and gender equality projects.

Languages and education

With a background in multilingual environments, the expert is a native speaker of Spanish and Portuguese, with advanced proficiency in English. These language skills have been utilized in various professional contexts, including in-country work in Argentina and Paraguay, and collaboration with multilingual teams on international projects. Educational background includes a Master's Degree in Program and Project Management from Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina. Additionally, degrees as a Notary Public and a Lawyer were obtained from Universidad Nacional de Asunción, Paraguay. Further specialization in Public Policies with a Gender Perspective was completed at the Institute of Political Training and Public Management, affiliated with the Government of the City of Buenos Aires, Argentina.