Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 18 years of experience in development cooperation, the expert specializes in governance, civil society, and decentralization. They have a robust background in policy analysis, research, and project management, with a particular emphasis on EU approaches. Career highlights include leading international initiatives, providing technical assistance, and facilitating capacity development. Notable accomplishments involve drafting EU guidelines, managing complex multi-stakeholder processes, and delivering training on new aid modalities. Responsibilities have included facilitating stakeholder engagement, resulting in improved governance and accountability across various projects in multiple countries.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as the European Union and the World Bank. The expert's involvement spans project implementation, technical assistance, capacity building, and policy design, with a focus on governance, civil society, decentralization, and sustainable development. The projects have been both regional and national in scope, covering geographic locations such as Haiti, Senegal, Vanuatu, Kenya, and Nicaragua. Their role has included providing methodological support, facilitating stakeholder consultations, and contributing to drafting EU guidelines and policy frameworks.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in governance, civil society, gender, public administration, and decentralization, the expert has previously held roles such as international consultant and project manager. Responsibilities have included policy development, technical assistance, and capacity building. Their interdisciplinary expertise encompasses political economy analysis and EU procedural knowledge. The geographic scope of work includes regional and country-specific initiatives in locations like Haiti, Senegal, and Vanuatu, applying skills to enhance governance and accountability while supporting sustainable development initiatives. The expert possesses deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics, particularly in the Pacific region and Latin America, with long-term assignments in Vanuatu and recurring involvement in countries like Haiti and Senegal.

Languages and education

The expert is a native speaker of Spanish and Catalan and is fluent in English and French, with excellent proficiency in reading, speaking, and writing. They are also proficient in Italian and have basic to intermediate skills in Bislama. These language skills have been utilized in various professional contexts, including in-country work and collaboration with multilingual teams, enhancing their ability to communicate effectively in diverse international settings. The expert holds a Master of Arts in Development Evaluation and Management from the University of Antwerp, Belgium. They also have a master's level degree in Political and Administration Sciences from Pompeu Fabra University, Spain, where they additionally pursued economic studies. These academic qualifications provide a solid foundation in development evaluation, political science, and economics, supporting their extensive professional experience in international development and governance.