Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 30 years of experience, the expert is highly skilled in procurement, migration, human rights, and justice reform. Career highlights include leading significant USAID initiatives, such as a $21M program in the Dominican Republic, and managing complex sub-agreements that have impacted global food security. Expertise encompasses project implementation, capacity building, and strategic investment management. Accomplishments include transforming USAID offices into efficient units and enhancing local capacities in the governance and health sectors. Previously held roles such as Deputy Chief of Party and Strategic Investment Fund Director demonstrate strong leadership and problem-solving skills.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked extensively with USAID, serving in roles like Deputy Chief of Party and Senior Acquisition Specialist. Responsibilities have included project implementation, technical assistance, capacity building, and evaluations across sectors like governance, justice reform, health, and agriculture. The expert has managed significant projects at both national and regional levels in countries including the Dominican Republic, Pakistan, Nicaragua, and Ukraine. Their work has involved strategic investment funds, procurement processes, and capacity development initiatives, contributing to sustainable development and institutional strengthening.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in sectors such as procurement, migration, human rights, anti-corruption, justice reform, and law, the expert has held roles including Deputy Chief of Party, Partnerships Advisor, and Strategic Investment Fund Director. Cross-cutting expertise includes digitalization in justice reform and strategic investment in agriculture. Geographic experience spans multiple countries, including the Dominican Republic, Ukraine, and Pakistan, where they have managed regional and national projects, demonstrating interdisciplinary knowledge and leadership in complex international environments. The expert has extensive experience in the Dominican Republic, Libya, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Ukraine, and the USA, showcasing a deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics.

Languages and education

The expert is a native Spanish speaker and fluent in English and French, utilizing these language skills extensively in international settings. They have worked with multilingual teams across various countries, including the Dominican Republic, Pakistan, and Ukraine, facilitating communication and collaboration in diverse cultural and professional environments. The expert holds a Master’s degree in Development and International Aid and a Post-Graduate Degree in Human Rights from Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain. Additionally, they obtained a Master’s degree in Business Law and Economic Legislation, as well as an L.L.B., from Pontificia Universidad Catolica Madre y Maestra in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.