Key skills and expertise

With 11 years of experience in rural development, environment, and agriculture, the expert possesses strong skills in qualitative and quantitative research, data analysis, and experimental design. They have led projects in agricultural research and rural development across multiple countries, including Switzerland and Kenya. Responsibilities have included supervising students, engaging stakeholders, and conducting fieldwork. Career highlights include systematic reviews on climate-smart agriculture and implementing EU Common Agricultural Policy monitoring. Additionally, they have contributed to human rights initiatives, offering international accompaniment and program evaluations.

Project experience and donor exposure

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across key sectors such as rural development, environment and natural resource management, food security, poverty reduction, human rights, and agriculture. Previously held roles such as doctoral researcher, agricultural support controller, human rights observer, and research consultant. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes agricultural research, policy implementation, and human rights advocacy. The geographic scope of their work spans multiple countries, including Switzerland, Sweden, Guatemala, and Kenya, emphasizing their ability to navigate and contribute to diverse international contexts. The expert has extensive geographic experience across multiple continents, having worked in Belize, Burkina Faso, Colombia, Côte d'Ivoire, Guatemala, Kenya, Sweden, Switzerland, and Tanzania. This diverse background provides a deep understanding of local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues. Their recurring involvement in these countries, particularly in agricultural research and rural development projects, highlights region-specific expertise and adaptability to various international settings.

Languages and education

With a background in multilingual environments, the expert is a native Swedish speaker with excellent command of English and Spanish, and working knowledge of French. These language skills have been utilized in diverse international settings, including work in multilingual teams and in-country projects across Europe, Africa, and Latin America. Their proficiency in these languages has facilitated communication and collaboration in various professional contexts, particularly in international development and research initiatives. The expert holds a Doctor of Sciences degree from the Institute of Agriculture, ETH Zurich, Switzerland, with a focus on soil fertility management in yam cropping systems. Additionally, they have a Master of Science in Agriculture and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Sweden. Their academic background includes an Erasmus exchange at Wageningen University, Netherlands, where they studied global food security, agroforestry, and rural development.