Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 11 years of experience in development project management, the expert specializes in design, implementation, evaluation, and systematization processes. With a background in psychology, the expert has led international and local initiatives focused on social development, gender equality, and human rights advocacy. Career highlights include designing projects for climate adaptation and social welfare improvement, conducting over 80 training courses, and evaluating projects funded by major international donors. Responsibilities have included fundraising, capacity building, and integrating rights-based and gender perspectives into development projects.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving international donors such as the Pan American Development Foundation, Canadian Cooperation Funds, European Cooperation Funds, Swiss and Swedish Cooperation Funds, and the World Bank. The expert's involvement includes project design, implementation, external evaluations, and capacity building in thematic areas like gender equality, social welfare, and education. These projects were national in scope, taking place primarily in Bolivia, focusing on empowering vulnerable populations and promoting sustainable development practices.

Sectors and geographic focus

With extensive experience in sectors including gender, health, poverty reduction, social development, fundraising, and justice reform, the expert has held roles such as program development specialist, consultant, and project coordinator. Responsibilities have included project design, evaluation, and capacity building. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating gender perspectives, rights-based approaches, and governance principles into development projects. The geographic scope of their work is primarily national, with significant experience in Bolivia and involvement in international initiatives. The expert has extensive experience working in Bolivia and Spain, with a deep understanding of local governance and cultural dynamics. Their work in Bolivia spans various regions, focusing on social development, gender equality, and human rights advocacy. This includes long-term assignments and projects addressing regional development issues, particularly in urban and peri-urban areas. Their experience in Spain further complements their expertise in international project management and educational innovation.

Languages and education

The expert is a native Spanish speaker and proficient in English, holding a Diploma of Proficiency in English and a TOEFL score of 91. They have utilized their language skills in professional contexts, working in multilingual teams and international settings, particularly in Bolivia and Spain. Their language competencies have supported their roles in development project management and international cooperation, facilitating communication with diverse stakeholders and enhancing project outcomes. The expert holds a Master's degree in Research and Innovation in Educational Contexts from Cantabria University, Spain (2020-2021), and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the Bolivian Catholic University "San Pablo" (2010-2014). Their academic background is focused on psychology and educational innovation, providing a strong foundation for their work in development project management and social development initiatives.