Key skills and expertise

With 27 years of experience in rural development, the expert has led regional and national projects in food security, governance, and emergency response. Key skills include project coordination, monitoring and evaluation, and stakeholder engagement. The expert has facilitated international initiatives with organizations like ACF, USAID, and the European Union. Accomplishments include developing early warning systems and contributing to livelihood studies. Leadership roles include Regional Project Leader for "Climate Resilience and Food Security" and Deputy Regional Coordinator of Emergencies. Proficient in MS Office, ArcGis, and SPSS.

Project experience and donor exposure

Bringing extensive experience in collaborating with international donors such as USAID, the European Union, AECID, FAO, and Chemonics, the expert has been involved in project implementation, technical assistance, and proposal development. These projects span areas like food security, governance, and emergency response, operating on regional and national scales across Central America, particularly in Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala. Notable projects include the Mesoamerican Early Warning System for Food Security and initiatives funded by Climate & Development Knowledge Network.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across diverse projects involving key sectors such as rural development, environment and natural resource management, food security, and humanitarian aid. Responsibilities have included project leadership, coordination, and technical consultancy. With interdisciplinary expertise in climate resilience and governance, the expert has operated at both regional and national levels in Central America. This experience encompasses monitoring and evaluation, capacity building, and stakeholder engagement, focusing on sustainable development and emergency response initiatives. The expert has extensive geographic experience in Central America, particularly in Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala. Familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics has been integral to addressing regional development issues, including food security and emergency response. Recurring involvement in these countries has contributed to managing projects that address the needs of vulnerable communities, including indigenous and Afro-descendant populations.

Languages and education

The expert is a native Spanish speaker with intermediate proficiency in English, particularly in reading, comprehension, and writing, and basic conversational skills. These language skills have been utilized in various professional contexts, including collaboration with international organizations and participation in multilingual teams across Central America. The expert holds a Master's degree in Territorial Planning and Development from the Universidad Internacional de Andalucía, Spain, and a Master's in Rural Development from the Universidad Centroamericana, Nicaragua. Additionally, the expert completed a postgraduate course in Intercultural Bilingual Education from RIF-FOEI COLAM, Mexico-Canada, and a Fulbright-sponsored course on globalization and health challenges in Latin America. The expert also holds a degree in Biomedical Engineering with a specialization in Public Health from the Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana, Mexico.