Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 51 years of experience, the expert specializes in urban planning, architecture, and infrastructure management. Key skills include spatial planning, sustainable urban development, and project coordination. The expert has managed both local and international projects, demonstrating expertise in EC works contract management and PRAG procedures. Leadership roles have involved training technical teams and providing advisory services to ministries. Career highlights include designing infrastructure for health, education, and public administration sectors, and leading urban restoration projects across various countries.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as the European Commission, World Bank, and Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Involved in project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building, the expert has worked on governance, health, education, and infrastructure projects. These projects have been both regional and national in scope, taking place in locations including Mozambique, Eritrea, Guinea, Afghanistan, and Bolivia. Responsibilities have included project management, urban planning, and infrastructure development, contributing significantly to international development cooperation initiatives.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked extensively in sectors including urban development, civil engineering, and non-specialized goods/services. Previously held roles such as project manager, urban planner, and technical advisor, with responsibilities in project coordination, infrastructure management, and sustainable urban planning. The expert has demonstrated cross-cutting expertise in integrating infrastructure development with regional planning and governance. Geographic experience spans multiple countries, with significant projects in Mozambique, contributing to both regional and national development initiatives. The expert has a deep familiarity with local governance and regional development issues, particularly in Mozambique, undertaking multiple long-term assignments there.

Languages and education

With a background in languages, the expert possesses native-level proficiency in Portuguese and Italian, and is fluent in English, enabling effective communication in diverse professional settings. Advanced capabilities in French and Spanish allow engagement in complex discussions and contributions to multilingual teams. These linguistic abilities have supported roles in urban planning and development, enhancing cross-cultural interactions and project success. The expert holds an MSc. Degree in Architecture from the University of Florence, Italy, with a focus on spatial planning. Additionally, a Post Graduate Course in Teaching Qualification in History of Art from the Italian Ministry of Public Education and an Advanced Course in Town Planning in Developing Countries at the University of Venice, Italy, have provided a strong foundation in architecture, urban planning, and art history.