To whom it may concern,

I hold two master's degrees and a bachelor's degree in Information Sciences. Over the last fifteen years, my professional background has been a blend of International Development, Communication, Diplomacy, External Relations, and Advocacy. During this time, I have had the opportunity to travel and work in around 35 developing countries across three different continents, providing me with a comprehensive understanding of international development.

For the past eight years, my focus has been on public diplomacy, political advocacy, and strategic communication. I have worked for a range of organizations, including the European Union, the United Nations (e.g., WHO, UNDP, UNFPA), and NGOs. I have a strong knowledge of EU and UN policies, member states, and actors.

I have successfully led teams to achieve organizational and project goals. Some examples of my activities include developing and implementing advocacy strategies, generating and utilizing knowledge in strategic partnerships, capacity building activities, and policy/deliberative dialogues.

I possess excellent interpersonal skills, a team-oriented and service-oriented working style, and I am self-motivated and able to work independently. Additionally, I have the ability to successfully engage with high-level stakeholders across government and other organizations/institutions. I possess diplomatic skills and the capacity to deal with politically sensitive issues.

I am a native Spanish speaker, fluent in English, and have a good knowledge of French, Portuguese, and Italian.

Sincerely,

Javier Burgos