Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 10 years of experience in gender, climate, and energy justice, the expert has worked with NGOs, UN agencies, and think tanks. Skills include project management, advocacy, qualitative research, and fundraising. Responsibilities have included project coordination and consultancy, with leadership in international projects and advocacy at climate conferences. The expert has successfully developed gender assessments and action plans, engaged in policy recommendation drafting, and contributed to knowledge management. Their work spans multiple countries, including Brazil and Germany, demonstrating a strong ability to manage and implement international initiatives.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and engaged in project implementation, monitoring, and evaluation. Their work has involved thematic areas like Sustainable Development Goals and gender justice. They have contributed to projects at both national and international levels, including Brazil and within the UNFCCC framework, focusing on climate conferences. Roles have included developing policy recommendations, engaging with stakeholders, and providing administrative support to enhance international development cooperation efforts.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across several key sectors, including civil society and NGOs, energy, environment and natural resource management, gender, and advocacy. Previously held roles such as research associate, project coordinator, and consultant, demonstrating expertise in project management, advocacy, and qualitative research. Their interdisciplinary knowledge includes integrating gender and climate justice within development projects. The expert's work has spanned regional and international scopes, particularly in Brazil and Germany, contributing to initiatives at both local and global levels. Extensive geographic experience includes Brazil, Germany, India, Indonesia, Mexico, and South Africa, with deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly in Brazil and Germany.

Languages and education

With a background in multilingual environments, the expert is fluent in English and Spanish at C1-C2 levels, with advanced proficiency in French (B2-C1), and intermediate German (B2.1). Portuguese is the mother tongue. These language skills have been utilized in diverse international settings, including project management and advocacy roles with NGOs and UN agencies, and in multilingual teams across various countries. Currently a doctoral fellow in Sociology at Freie Universität Berlin, Germany, focusing on climate justice. Holds a Master's degree in Globalisation and Development Studies from Maastricht University, the Netherlands, graduating with cum laude honors, and a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Universidade de Brasília, Brazil. Educational experience is complemented by an exchange program in Political Science at Sciences Po Paris, France.