Key skills and expertise

With five years of experience, the expert is skilled in project management, financial and administrative management, and stakeholder relationship development. Career highlights include leading international and local initiatives, notably coordinating a USD 1.5 million budget for UNESCO's Horizons Program in Peru. Responsibilities have included managing over 70 contracts annually and producing high-impact reports for the Peruvian Ministry of Education. The expert's leadership in policy mapping and education initiatives has resulted in significant resource increases and effective stakeholder collaboration.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with UNESCO on international development cooperation projects, focusing on education. The expert's involvement included project implementation and technical assistance, notably in the Horizons - Rural Secondary Education Program. This project had a national scope in Peru, coordinating a USD 1.5 million budget and engaging with national partners and international cooperation agencies. The expert's work primarily took place in Lima, Peru, addressing challenges in rural education and promoting educational initiatives in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sectors and geographic focus

Background includes positions at UNESCO, working in education, humanitarian aid, social development, and public administration sectors. Previously held roles such as Research and Public Policy Analyst and Technical Assistant, focusing on project management, policy analysis, and stakeholder coordination. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes coordinating education programs and policy mapping for refugee integration in higher education. The geographic scope of their work is primarily in Peru, with regional involvement in the Latin American and Caribbean regions. The expert has extensive experience working in Peru, particularly in Lima, where they have engaged in projects with UNESCO, focusing on educational initiatives and policy research. They have a deep understanding of local governance and cultural dynamics, especially in rural education. Additionally, their work includes regional involvement in the Latin American and Caribbean regions, addressing higher education access for Venezuelan refugees and migrants, showcasing their expertise in regional development issues.

Languages and education

With a background in international relations and business, the expert is a native Spanish speaker and is proficient in English, holding an IELTS certification at Level 7, equivalent to CEFR Level C1. Their English skills have been utilized in diverse professional contexts, including working with international organizations and participating in multilingual teams. This linguistic proficiency supports effective communication and collaboration in international projects and policy research. The expert holds a Licenciate in International Relations from Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola in Lima, Peru, completed between March 2014 and December 2019. Additionally, they obtained a Bachelor of Arts in International Business from San Ignacio University in Doral, Florida, USA, during the same period. These academic achievements underscore a strong foundation in international relations and business, facilitating their expertise in managing international cooperation projects.