Distinguished achievements in capacity building for governmental institutions, civil and military, as well as for civil society and grass roots organizations. Special capabilities in the designing and implementation of capacity building and assistance programs, including training programs; designing of manuals and pedagogic material for non-formal training; advocacy and public dissemination strategies. Extended and qualified experience in law assessment, law drafting and lobbying in countries with transitional post-conflict and conflict situations, helping in the harmonization process between international law and the countries’ legal systems. Broad experience of country assessments regarding human rights in general and specific subjects such as IDPs, trafficking in human beings, juridical obstacles to the effective realization of human rights. Proficiency in project designing, funding, and coordination with a cooperative and networking building approach. Strengths in cross-sector and multi stakeholder dialogue and consensus-building, aiming at sustainable policies and procedures. Deep understanding of technical assistance through international cooperation, both multi and bilateral, which contributes to institutional strengthening and the cooperation partner’s ownership. Fluent in English, French, and Spanish. Notions of Portuguese and German.