Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 35 years of experience in the non-profit sector, the expert is proficient in nonprofit management, program evaluation, humanitarian affairs, and fundraising. They have led both international and local initiatives, holding strategic roles such as Country Director and Representative. Career highlights include securing funding for at least seven projects and enhancing organizational strategies. They have managed diverse programs in sectors like WASH, education, and sustainable livelihoods, demonstrating expertise in leadership, compliance, and capacity building across multiple countries, including Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Guatemala.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as the U.S. Government, USAID, and the European Commission. Responsibilities have included project implementation, proposal development, and strategic planning across sectors like education, health, nutrition, WASH, and sustainable livelihoods. Projects have been regional and national in scope, with work conducted in countries including Venezuela, Nicaragua, Guatemala, and Honduras. The expert has also engaged in capacity building and coordination with institutional donors and international development funding agencies.

Sectors and geographic focus

Background includes positions at organizations working in sectors such as rural development, civil society, NGOs, humanitarian aid, emergency response, water and sanitation, and agriculture. Previously held roles such as Country Director and Program Manager, focusing on program management, compliance, and capacity building. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating infrastructure in rural development and digitalization in agriculture. The expert's work spans regional and country-specific scopes, primarily in Latin America, with significant contributions to program evaluation and resource management in complex humanitarian and development contexts. Extensive geographic experience across Latin America includes significant roles in Venezuela, Nicaragua, Guatemala, and Honduras, providing deep familiarity with regional development issues, including humanitarian aid, rural development, and local governance.

Languages and education

With a background in multilingual environments, the expert is fluent in English, Spanish, Swedish, and Portuguese. These language skills have been utilized in various international contexts, including leading multilingual teams and engaging in cross-cultural communication during in-country work in regions such as Latin America and Europe. Their proficiency in these languages supports effective collaboration and coordination in diverse global initiatives. The expert holds an MSc in Project Development Management from Universidad Nacional de Ingenieria in Nicaragua, in collaboration with Asociación Universitaria Hispanoamericana de Postgrado. They also completed a postgraduate degree in Project Management from Universidad Politécnica de Nicaragua. Additionally, they earned a BS in Business Administration from Universidad Católica del Trópico Seco and an Agronomist degree from Instituto Politécnico de Agronomía “Cesar Escalante,” both in Nicaragua.