Key skills and expertise

With over 31 years of experience, the expert specializes in hydraulic engineering, water resources management, and sanitation. They have led international projects, providing technical assistance and managing multidisciplinary teams. Key skills include project management, design of hydraulic structures, and business development. Achievements include successful budget management for public companies and securing international contracts. Leadership roles have included Project Director and Team Leader, with responsibilities spanning proposal writing, client relations, and infrastructure project oversight in countries such as Paraguay, Argentina, and Macedonia.

Project experience and donor exposure

Bringing extensive experience in international development cooperation, the expert has collaborated with donors such as the European Union, World Bank, Inter-American Development Bank, and United Nations Development Programme. Involvement has included project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building in infrastructure, water management, and sanitation. These projects have been both regional and national in scope, occurring in countries including Paraguay, Angola, Mozambique, Morocco, Dominican Republic, Honduras, Serbia, and Guyana.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across sectors including rural development, environment and natural resource management, pollution and waste management, civil engineering, water and sanitation, and agriculture. Previously held roles such as Project Director, Team Leader, and Technical Coordinator have involved managing infrastructure projects and providing technical assistance. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating infrastructure in rural development and managing urban waste. Geographic experience spans Latin America, Europe, and Africa, with a focus on country-specific and regional projects in water resources and environmental management. Significant work has been conducted in Paraguay, Argentina, Brazil, Peru, and Angola, with contributions to projects in Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Honduras, Jamaica, Morocco, Mozambique, North Macedonia, Serbia, Spain, Thailand, and Turkey.

Languages and education

With a background in multilingual environments, the expert is a native Spanish speaker and fluent in English, holding certifications such as TOEFL and IELTS. Proficiency in Portuguese has been used as a working language in Angola, and they possess conversational skills in Italian, German, and French. These language skills have been applied in various international contexts, including multilingual project teams and work in countries such as Paraguay, Angola, and Spain. The expert holds a Civil Engineering degree with a specialization in Hydraulics from the National University of Tucumán, Argentina, and an MSc in Irrigation Engineering from the University of Southampton, UK, awarded with distinction. Additionally, they have a Diploma of Advanced Studies in Environmental Technologies from the Polytechnic University of Madrid, Spain, and a Specialization in University Didactics from the Central University of Paraguay.