Key skills and expertise

With over 7 years of experience in science communication, the expert excels in digital strategy, as evidenced by achieving a 9x growth in LinkedIn followers. Career highlights include leading a 1M€ Erasmus+ project, coordinating teams across 10 countries, and increasing social media engagement by 20% at ki elements GmbH. Technical skills encompass Adobe Illustrator, CMS platforms, and Google Analytics. Responsibilities have included creating over 350 communication assets and managing international events and meetings, demonstrating strong leadership and management capabilities.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with the European Commission on sustainability evaluations and midterm reviews of EU-funded initiatives. The expert's involvement includes managing a 1M€ Erasmus+ project focused on education and sustainable food systems, as well as evaluating sustainability-related project submissions. These projects were regional in scope, involving multiple European countries such as Belgium and Portugal.

Sectors and geographic focus

Background includes positions in sectors such as education, social development, monitoring and evaluation, media and communications, science and innovation, and research. Previously held roles such as Science Communication Manager and Sustainability Expert, showcasing interdisciplinary expertise in digital strategy and project management. Geographic experience spans regional and international projects, with responsibilities in communication strategy implementation, stakeholder management, and social media engagement across Europe and the Middle East. Extensive geographic experience includes working in Belgium, Cyprus, Germany, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Saudi Arabia, providing a deep understanding of regional development issues and cultural dynamics.

Languages and education

With a background in multilingual settings, the expert is a native Portuguese speaker, fluent in English at a C2 level, and possesses intermediate proficiency in Spanish at a B1 level. These language skills have been utilized in various international settings, including work in multilingual teams across Europe and the Middle East, enhancing communication and collaboration in diverse professional environments. Educational background includes a PhD in Teaching and Dissemination of Science, an MSc in Ecology, Environment and Territory, and a BSc in Biology, all from the Faculty of Sciences at the University of Porto, Portugal.