Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 26 years of experience, the expert is adept in coordination, strategy definition, and resource management. Proficient in economic analysis, monitoring, and evaluation, the expert has led international projects in sectors such as migration and education. Career highlights include managing ECHO and DevCo contracts and developing innovative training modules. Previously held roles include ECHO Focal Point and EU Donor Advisor, where responsibilities included providing technical assistance and capacity building across Europe, Latin America, Africa, and Asia, effectively aligning projects with international standards.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving international donors such as ECHO, DevCo, and the EU Commission. The expert's involvement includes project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building across sectors like migration, education, and humanitarian aid. Projects have been regional and sector-specific, with geographic work spanning Europe, Latin America, Africa, and Asia. Responsibilities have included managing contracts, analyzing funding trends, and developing training modules, contributing to the strategic alignment and compliance of various international development projects.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in sectors including education, humanitarian aid, emergency response, migration, media and communications, and fundraising, the expert has held roles such as project manager, consultant, and trainer. Responsibilities have included coordination, strategy definition, and resource management. The expert has interdisciplinary expertise in areas such as monitoring and evaluation and capacity building, with a geographic scope that spans Europe, Latin America, Africa, and Asia. This diverse sectoral experience is complemented by a strong focus on international development cooperation and policy alignment. The expert has extensive geographic experience across Europe, Latin America, Africa, and Asia, with notable long-term assignments in Morocco, Iraq, and Jordan. Significant involvement in local governance and regional development issues is evident. The expert has also worked in Belgium, Italy, Guatemala, Colombia, Mali, and Bolivia, contributing to projects that address migration, humanitarian aid, and development cooperation, demonstrating a deep familiarity with diverse cultural and regional dynamics.

Languages and education

The expert is a native Italian speaker and possesses excellent proficiency in English and Spanish, with fluent reading and speaking skills in French. These language skills have been utilized in various professional contexts, including in-country work, collaboration with multilingual teams, and translation tasks for European and Northern African TV productions. The expert holds a Master of Science in Development Studies from the University of London, SOAS, UK, and a Master in Cooperation for Development from I.U.S.S., University of Pavia, Italy. Additionally, a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Politics was obtained from the University of London, Queen Mary and Westfield College, UK. The expert also completed the Maturità Classica at San Giorgio in Pavia, Italy.