Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 12 years of experience in managing international development programs, the expert specializes in EU-funded projects. Expertise includes project cycle management, results-based management, and a human rights-based approach. Key skills involve integrating gender-sensitive perspectives and evaluating grant proposals. Career highlights include leading initiatives in governance, education, and social inclusion, managing teams, and ensuring compliance with donor guidelines. The expert has successfully overseen projects in multiple countries, focusing on empowering vulnerable groups and fostering partnerships with local governments and civil society organizations.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as the EU, World Bank, and AECID, focusing on managing international development cooperation projects. Their involvement includes project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building in sectors like governance, education, and social inclusion. The projects have been regional and national in scope, taking place in locations including Spain, Morocco, and the Philippines.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across sectors including civil society, education, gender, labor market and employment, youth, migration, and institutional development. Previously held roles such as project manager, coordinator, and technical advisor, focusing on governance, social inclusion, and capacity building. Responsibilities have included integrating gender-sensitive approaches and human rights perspectives. The work spans regional and country-specific projects in Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. The expert has extensive geographic experience across Belgium, France, Lebanon, Mexico, Morocco, Paraguay, the Philippines, and Spain, demonstrating a deep understanding of local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly in Spain, where they have been based since 2012.

Languages and education

With a background in languages, the expert is fluent in French, English, and Spanish, with French as the mother tongue. These language skills have been utilized extensively in professional settings, facilitating collaboration with multilingual teams and conducting evaluations and training sessions in international development projects. The expert holds a Master’s degree in International Cooperation and Economic Development from Universidad de Murcia, Spain, focusing on economic, social, and political changes in Africa. Additional academic credentials include a BA in Human and Social Sciences from Université d’Avignon, France, and participation in an Erasmus program in Public Relations and Communication at Solent University, England.