Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 30 years of experience in community development, NGOs, and international cooperation, the expert is highly skilled in capacity building, social research, governance, and natural resource management. Proficient in qualitative and quantitative research methods, they have led projects in Ecuador and Bolivia, providing technical assistance and evaluations. Career highlights include advising on democracy promotion and managing protected areas. Responsibilities have included project management, stakeholder coordination, and institutional development. The expert has successfully executed regional and national initiatives, demonstrating leadership and delivering impactful results in diverse cultural contexts.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), Deutsche Welle Akademie, and Misereor. Their involvement includes project implementation, technical assistance, and evaluations in governance, democracy, natural resource management, and rural development. Projects have been conducted at regional and national levels in locations including Ecuador, Bolivia, and Germany. The expert has contributed to feasibility studies, program evaluations, and capacity building, showcasing a comprehensive engagement with donor-funded development initiatives.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across key sectors including community development, environment and climate, agriculture and rural development, and monitoring and evaluation. Previously held roles such as consultant, advisor, and assessor, with responsibilities in project management, technical assistance, and capacity building. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes governance and natural resource management, with a focus on participatory methods and conflict transformation. The geographic scope of their work is extensive, covering regional and national projects in Latin America and Europe, particularly in Bolivia, Ecuador, and Germany. The expert has extensive geographic experience in Latin America and Europe, with significant work in Ecuador, Bolivia, and Colombia. They have a deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly in Bolivia and Ecuador, where they have been involved in long-term assignments and regional development projects. Their expertise includes advising on democracy promotion and natural resource management, reflecting a strong understanding of regional issues. Additionally, the expert has worked in Germany, contributing to international development initiatives and evaluations.

Languages and education

With a background in languages, the expert is a native Spanish speaker and is fluent in English, German, and Italian. They have proficient reading skills in French and Portuguese. Language skills have been utilized in various professional contexts, including translation tasks and work with multilingual teams. The expert holds a Master in Specialized Translation of German and Spanish, evidencing formal qualifications in language proficiency. These competencies have supported roles in international development projects and translation of technical and scientific documents. The expert holds a Master in Political Science from the Facultad Latinoamericana de Ciencias Sociales in Quito, Ecuador, and a Master in Specialized Translation of the German and Spanish languages from the Universidad de Córdoba, Spain. Additionally, they possess a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from the Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain. Their education is complemented by specialized courses in international commerce and NGO management, further enhancing expertise in these fields.