Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 22 years of experience, the expert is adept at designing and managing social programs with a focus on education, youth welfare, and human rights. Career highlights include leading national projects such as the PROGRESAR Program and coordinating initiatives with UNICEF Argentina. Expertise encompasses impact evaluation, strategic planning, and capacity building. Responsibilities have included managing large teams, developing training curricula, and securing funding for socio-economic development projects. The expert has demonstrated leadership in both local and international contexts, contributing to significant advancements in social policy and program implementation.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors like the Japan Special Fund Poverty Reduction Program through the Inter-American Development Bank. This collaboration involved project design and management for professional training in correctional settings, focusing on capacity building and socio-economic development. These projects were implemented at a national level in Argentina, specifically in Buenos Aires. Additionally, the expert has engaged in international cooperation projects related to youth employment under the AECID initiative, contributing to strategic planning and project presentation.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in education, youth and child welfare, and human rights, the expert has held roles such as consultant, director, and coordinator. Responsibilities have included program design, impact evaluation, and capacity building. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise integrates educational policies with socio-economic development initiatives. The geographic scope of work has primarily been in Argentina, where contributions to both national and local projects have enhanced social protection systems and promoted rights-based approaches to development. Extensive involvement in social programs and policy design, particularly in Buenos Aires and La Matanza, has provided a deep understanding of local governance and regional development issues.

Languages and education

Fluent in Spanish and English, the expert demonstrates native-level proficiency across all aspects. Strong communication skills in Portuguese include professional proficiency in speaking and a working knowledge of writing. These language skills have been effectively utilized in international and multilingual settings, including work in Argentina and Mexico. The expert holds a Master's degree in Design and Management of Social Programs and Policies from the Facultad Latinoamericana de Ciencias Sociales in Argentina, and a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Buenos Aires. Their academic foundation is further supported by a bilingual high school diploma in Sciences and Humanities with a focus on the German language from Colegio Pestalozzi in Buenos Aires, Argentina.