Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 17 years of experience, the expert possesses advanced knowledge in sustainable development, natural resource management, and climate change mitigation. With more than 12 years of expertise in project and budget management, they have worked extensively with European and international donors. Career highlights include leading international initiatives, providing technical assistance, policy advice, and capacity building. Notable achievements include developing a UN report on biodiversity and spearheading a web-based capacity building tool for the UN CBD. Responsibilities have included strategic dialogue, stakeholder engagement, and delivering high-quality outputs under tight deadlines.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as the European Commission and UNDP/GEF. Their involvement spans project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building in sustainable development, biodiversity, and climate change. Projects have been executed at regional and national levels across Europe, Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa, and the Caucasus. Previously held roles involved planning, coordination, and delivery of strategic dialogues and partnerships, as well as developing and managing donor-funded initiatives.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across key sectors including environment and natural resource management, law, institutional development, and capacity building. Background includes positions as Science-Policy Officer, Policy Expert, and Consultant, with responsibilities in project management, technical assistance, and policy advice. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes linking biodiversity with climate change and sustainable development. The expert's work spans multiple regions, including Europe, Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa, and the Caucasus, demonstrating the ability to integrate cross-cutting issues and foster strategic dialogues across diverse contexts.

The expert has extensive geographic experience across Europe, Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa, and the Caucasus. They have worked on projects in Belgium, Belize, Liberia, Armenia, Moldova, Georgia, Cuba, Peru, and the Overseas Countries and Territories. They have demonstrated a deep familiarity with regional development issues and local governance, particularly in biodiversity, climate change, and sustainable development. Their recurring involvement in these regions highlights their capacity to navigate complex cultural dynamics and contribute to impactful international development initiatives.

Languages and education

With a background in multilingual environments, the expert is fluent in English and Spanish, with excellent skills in reading, understanding, speaking, and writing. They also possess strong proficiency in French and Dutch. These language skills have been utilized in diverse contexts, including international negotiations, stakeholder engagement, and the preparation of multilingual reports and policy briefs. The ability to work in multilingual teams and adapt to different linguistic environments has been a key asset in their international assignments.

The expert holds an MPhil in Conservation Leadership from the University of Cambridge, UK, and an MSc in Human Ecology with high distinction from Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium. Additionally, they earned a BA in International Affairs & Politics with a minor in Sustainable Development from Vesalius College - Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium. These academic pursuits have provided a strong foundation in conservation leadership, human ecology, and international affairs.