Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 21 years of experience, the expert is a specialist in international cooperation for development, with a strong focus on children, gender, migrant populations, disability, and human rights. They have led monitoring and evaluation initiatives, strategic planning, and capacity building for both international and local projects. Career highlights include managing justice indicators in Mexico and advising on strategic planning across Latin America. Responsibilities have included leading teams, coordinating alliances, and overseeing program management with international cooperation agencies. The expert is proficient in negotiation, alliances, and quantitative/qualitative research tools.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving international donors such as USAID, UNDP, UNICEF, WHO/PAHO, and the Taiwan International Cooperation and Development Agency. Their involvement includes project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building. Thematic areas include justice, civil society, inclusion, accessibility, and youth development. These projects were executed on national and regional scales across countries like Mexico, Central America, and Latin America, addressing sectors such as governance, education, and humanitarian aid.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across sectors including civil society, NGOs, poverty reduction, monitoring and evaluation, public administration, regional integration, institutional development, and disaster reduction. Previously held roles such as Director, Deputy Technical Director, and Operations Manager, focusing on strategic planning, program management, and capacity building. Their cross-cutting expertise includes integrating digitalization in development initiatives. The geographic scope of work spans regional and country-specific assignments, particularly in Latin America and South Africa, addressing complex socio-economic and environmental challenges. Background includes long-term assignments and recurring involvement in countries such as Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, and South Africa, focusing on local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues.

Languages and education

With a background in multilingual environments, the expert is fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish. These language skills have been utilized extensively in international development contexts, facilitating communication and collaboration in multilingual teams across various countries in Latin America and South Africa. The expert's proficiency has supported their work in program management and strategic partnerships with diverse stakeholders. The expert holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Socioeconomic and Environmental Development from EAP Zamorano, located in Honduras. This educational background has provided a foundation for an extensive career in international development, focusing on socio-economic and environmental aspects.