Key skills and expertise

With over 15 years of experience in GIS, remote sensing, and spatial data management, the expert has a strong background in leading projects related to spatial data infrastructure and risk management. Responsibilities have included designing spatial databases, conducting spatial analyses, and developing web maps. Career highlights include successfully implementing capacity-building programs using open-source GIS tools, significantly contributing to urban management and disaster recovery efforts. Leadership roles have involved managing multi-hazard early warning systems and integrating disaster information for humanitarian response.

Project experience and donor exposure

Bringing extensive experience in international development cooperation, the expert has collaborated with donors such as UNDP, FAO, World Bank, and UNICEF. Involvements have included providing technical assistance, capacity building, and project implementation in areas like disaster risk management, land use planning, and urban rehabilitation. These projects have been executed on both national and regional scales in locations such as Cape Verde, Uganda, and Sao Tome and Principe, focusing on enhancing governance, infrastructure, and disaster preparedness.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across various sectors, including mapping and cadastre, land use planning, disaster risk management, and urban rehabilitation. Previously held roles include Risk Information Management Specialist and Land Use Planning Programme Officer. Responsibilities have encompassed spatial data management, project implementation, and capacity building. The expert's interdisciplinary knowledge spans digitalization in agriculture and infrastructure development. Their work has been both regional and country-specific, notably in Cape Verde and Uganda, contributing to spatial data infrastructure and urban planning initiatives. Geographic experience includes extensive work in Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Sao Tome and Principe, and Uganda, with a deep understanding of local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues.

Languages and education

Fluent in Portuguese, English, Spanish, and Creole, the expert also has a working knowledge of French. These language skills have been utilized in diverse international contexts, including professional experiences in Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Sao Tome and Principe, and Uganda, facilitating cross-cultural communication and collaboration. The expert holds a Bachelor's degree in Geography and Land Use Management/Planning from the University of Cabo Verde (2006-2010), a Master's degree in Sciences & Geographic Information Systems from the University of Cabo Verde and Nova University of Lisbon (2014-2016), and a GIS Expert Developer certification from the Environmental Systems Research Institute in Spain (2021-2022).