Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 25 years of experience, the expert has excelled in designing and implementing strategies for institutional strengthening, knowledge management, and learning experiences. She has led projects with both international and local initiatives, focusing on governance, education, health, and social development. Her key skills include capacity building, project management, and strategic planning. She has managed projects valued at ten million dollars, directed teams across 14 departments, and developed over 40 training courses. Her leadership roles have included managing capacity-building projects for 120 local governments and collaborating with entities like USAID and the World Bank.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving international donors such as USAID, DFID, the World Bank, and the European Union. Her involvement has included project implementation, capacity building, and evaluations in governance, education, health, and social development. She has managed significant projects like "Governance and Transparency" and "Strengthening Local Institutions" across regions in Peru and Ecuador. Additionally, she has contributed to health and nutrition programs with USAID and infrastructure assessments with the World Bank, focusing on both regional and national scopes.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in social development, micro-finance, training, anti-corruption, and corporate social responsibility, the expert has held leadership roles in project management and capacity building. Her work has focused on governance, public service improvement, and social program development. Her cross-cutting expertise includes integrating governance with education and health initiatives. Her geographic scope has primarily been regional, with significant contributions to development projects in Peru and Ecuador, enhancing institutional capacities and fostering sustainable community development. She has extensive experience in Peru and Ecuador, with a deep understanding of local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly in rural areas, consistently addressing regional development issues and strengthening governance structures.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in English and Spanish, utilizing these languages in professional settings across Ecuador and Peru. She has applied her language skills in managing multilingual teams and collaborating on international projects. Additionally, she has achieved an intermediate level of English proficiency as certified by Berlitz. Her educational background includes a Master's degree in Social Management from Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP) and a Bachelor's degree in Social Psychology from Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos (UNMSM), both located in Peru. She has also completed a Diplomatura in Social Responsibility Management at PUCP and specialized in Project Management and Directorial Skills based on PMBOK at Universidad del Pacífico.