Key skills and expertise

With seven years of experience in civil society, NGOs, and international development, the expert has demonstrated expertise in program and resource management, conflict resolution, and advocacy. Responsibilities have included managing thematic programs on transition assistance, leading research on governance, and supporting mediation processes. Contributions to international initiatives in Libya, Syria, and Nigeria have involved organizing and facilitating workshops and supporting fundraising efforts. Leadership roles have encompassed project management and research officer duties, yielding significant contributions to governance and conflict-sensitive interventions.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors while working with the Institute for Integrated Transitions (IFIT), providing support for country work in Libya, Syria, and Nigeria. This involvement included project implementation and support for transition assistance programs, focusing on governance and conflict resolution. The scope of these projects was regional, addressing issues in conflict-affected areas.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across key sectors including civil society, NGOs, humanitarian aid, emergency response, administration, conflict resolution, democratization, and advocacy. Previously held roles such as research officer, project assistant, and intern have involved responsibilities in program management, mediation support, and research on governance in conflict zones. The expert's interdisciplinary knowledge spans governance and conflict resolution, with a geographic scope covering regions such as Libya, Nigeria, Syria, and Ukraine, focusing on regional and country-specific initiatives. Extensive geographic experience in Libya, Nigeria, Russia, Spain, Syria, and Ukraine has involved deep engagement with local governance and regional development issues, particularly in conflict-affected areas.

Languages and education

The expert possesses native proficiency in Spanish and bilingual proficiency in English and French, both at the C2 level. Additional language skills include limited working proficiency in Russian (B2.1) and Italian (B1.1), as well as elementary proficiency in Arabic (A2.2). These language competences have been utilized in diverse international settings, including work in multilingual teams and in-country projects across various regions, enhancing communication and collaboration in complex environments. The expert holds a Master of Arts in International Security from the Institut d’Études Politiques, Sciences Po Paris, France, with a specialization in Mediation and Peacebuilding, completed between 2019 and 2022. Additionally, a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations was obtained from Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Madrid, Spain, from 2014 to 2018. The expert also participated in ERASMUS at SciencesPo Paris and MUNDUS at Saint Petersburg State University of Economics, Russia.