Key skills and expertise

With over 20 years of experience as a food security and nutrition specialist, the expert excels in evaluating and formulating programs with a gender approach. Contributions to local and international projects with organizations like WFP, FAO, and IFAD highlight his expertise. His skills encompass monitoring and evaluation, quantitative and qualitative research, and project management. He has led evaluations and reviews, developed national policy frameworks, and provided technical advice on school feeding strategies. Leadership roles have involved coordinating complex processes and training local teams, achieving significant improvements in food security and nutrition initiatives.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as WFP, FAO, IFAD, IDB, EU, CAF, and Belgian Technical Cooperation. Involvement includes project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building in food security, nutrition, school feeding, and gender-focused programs. The projects are primarily national in scope, focusing on Bolivia, with some activities extending to Peru. He has significantly contributed to the development and evaluation of strategies and policies in these thematic areas, enhancing the effectiveness and sustainability of donor-funded initiatives.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across key sectors including food systems, livelihoods, agriculture, rural development, and monitoring and evaluation. Previously held roles such as consultant, technical expert, and evaluation manager, with responsibilities encompassing program design, implementation, and evaluation. Cross-cutting expertise includes integrating gender perspectives into food security and nutrition initiatives. The geographic scope of work is primarily national, focused on Bolivia, with additional experience in Peru. His interdisciplinary knowledge supports comprehensive approaches to development challenges in these sectors. Extensive geographic experience in Bolivia since 1996 has provided deep familiarity with local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues. Work has also extended to Peru, where he has been involved in evaluating and designing food security strategies. Long-term assignments in these countries have provided region-specific expertise, particularly in the areas of food security, nutrition, and gender-focused initiatives.

Languages and education

Bringing a native proficiency in Spanish and proficient skills in English, the expert's language competencies have been utilized extensively in professional settings, including in-country work and collaboration with multilingual teams. These skills have supported work in international development projects, facilitating communication and coordination with diverse stakeholders and organizations. The expert holds a Master's Degree in Food Security and Nutrition from the Higher University of San Andrés, Bolivia. Additionally, he obtained a Higher Diploma in Food Security and Sovereignty Policies from Simón Bolívar Andean University, Bolivia, and another Higher Diploma in Design, Management, and Evaluation of Investment Projects from the University of Chile. He also holds a degree in Agricultural Engineering from the University of San Simon, Bolivia, specializing in agricultural and livestock sciences.