Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 19 years of experience in civil society, NGOs, and international development, the expert excels in program and resource management, strategic planning, and donor relations. They have managed large-scale projects with budgets exceeding €8 million, achieving impactful results in regions such as Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Responsibilities have included overseeing program implementation, budget monitoring, and emergency preparedness. The expert has successfully led teams, redesigned organizational strategies, and facilitated high-level donor engagements, demonstrating strong leadership and technical expertise in humanitarian aid, food security, and emergency response.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international donors such as ECHO, UNICEF, EU, DFID, WFP, and CERF. The expert's involvement includes project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building. Thematic areas span food security, health, nutrition, and emergency response, with projects of national and regional scope. Geographic locations of work include Jordan, Chad, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Kenya, where significant budgets were managed and strategic program oversight and donor communication were key responsibilities.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in sectors such as humanitarian aid, food security, migration, disaster reduction, and program management, the expert has held roles including Senior Program Officer, Field Coordinator, and Area Coordinator. Responsibilities have included strategic planning, budget management, and donor relations. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating food security with health and nutrition initiatives. The expert's geographic experience is extensive, covering regions in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, including countries like Jordan, Chad, DRC, Kenya, Indonesia, Myanmar, Sudan, and Nepal. This experience has provided deep familiarity with local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues.

Languages and education

Fluent in English, French, and Spanish, with Italian as the native language, the expert also possesses basic skills in Portuguese and Arabic. These language competencies have been effectively utilized in diverse international settings, including in-country work across various regions and collaboration within multilingual teams, facilitating communication and coordination in complex humanitarian and development projects. The expert holds an MA in Development Economics from the University of East Anglia, UK, completed in 2005. Additionally, a Bachelor in Management of Public Administrations and International Institutions was obtained from Universitá Commerciale Luigi Bocconi, Italy, in 2004, with a semester spent at University College of Dublin, Ireland. These academic qualifications underscore a strong foundation in economics and international management.