Key skills and expertise

With 25 years of experience, the expert excels in project management, monitoring and evaluation, sustainability, and corporate social responsibility. They have led international initiatives across Latin America, the Caribbean, and Europe, focusing on human rights, civil society, and local development. Previously held roles such as Senior Consultant and Director of training programs, achieving significant outcomes such as training 500 executives and implementing regional strategies. Responsibilities have included strategic management, research, and impact evaluation, with a track record of fostering partnerships and delivering quantifiable results in diverse sectors.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as the European Commission, GIZ, UNICEF, and the European Union. Their involvement includes project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building in areas like corporate social responsibility, climate change, and social economy. They have managed regional and national projects across Latin America, the Caribbean, and Europe, focusing on sustainable development and responsible business conduct. Their work has contributed to strengthening partnerships and enhancing the effectiveness of donor-funded initiatives.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across key sectors including civil society, NGOs, social development, human rights, SME & private sector, and corporate social responsibility. Previously held roles such as Senior Consultant, Director of training programs, and Technical Advisor, focusing on project management, monitoring and evaluation, and impact evaluation. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes sustainability and social risk management, with a geographic scope covering Latin America, the Caribbean, and Europe. Their work integrates cross-cutting themes like climate change and gender equality, enhancing development effectiveness in regional and international contexts. They have extensive geographic experience across Latin America, the Caribbean, and Europe, working in countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Spain, among others. Their involvement includes long-term assignments and regional development projects, with deep familiarity in local governance and cultural dynamics.

Languages and education

The expert is a native Spanish speaker and is proficient in English at a C2 level. They also have a B2 proficiency in Portuguese and a B1 proficiency in Catalan. These language skills have been utilized in international settings, including collaborations with multilingual teams and translation tasks. The expert's language competences have supported their work across diverse regions, facilitating effective communication in various professional contexts. They hold a PhD in Cultural Geography & the Role of Businesses from the University of Groningen and Universitat de Barcelona, a Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation from Universidad Catolica de Chile, a Master in Social and Political Studies from Alberto Hurtado University, and a Master in NGO Management from the Catholic University of Córdoba. Additionally, they have a Bachelor Degree in Political Science from the Catholic University of Córdoba, Argentina. Their education spans institutions in the Netherlands, Spain, Chile, and Argentina.