Experience

ARS Progetti S.p.A.

• Italy
• International Affairs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• KE 9 - Socio Economic development

  • Mar 2023 - Present

  Socio economic study on the competencies gaps in the agri-value chains and tourism and hospitality sectors Socio economic study on the competencies gaps in the agri-value chains and tourism and hospitality sectors



Cowater International

• Canada
• International Trade and Development
• 200 - 300 Employee

• KE5- Private Sector Development

  • Jun 2022 - Present

  New Methods of Teacher Training, Competence-based Curricula and Testing Developed for the Technical Education and Vocational Training (TVET) in the Agriculture and Agri-value- chain Sector in Iraq New Methods of Teacher Training, Competence-based Curricula and Testing Developed for the Technical Education and Vocational Training (TVET) in the Agriculture and Agri-value- chain Sector in Iraq



Coopermondo - Confcooperative

• Italy
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Cooperative development expert

  • May 2021 - Jul 2021

  Technical support and training to Agriculture Co-ops in Cabo Verde in the framework of the project Terra de Valor. Trained about 200 farmers members of Cooperatives Technical support and training to Agriculture Co-ops in Cabo Verde in the framework of the project Terra de Valor. Trained about 200 farmers members of Cooperatives



Centro Regionale di Intervento per la Cooperazione CRIC

• Rappresentante Paese/Country Representative

  • Nov 2018 - May 2021

  In partnership with Land Research Center, Mosaic Center and Educaid realization of SUMUD project AID 10928/AICS In partnership with Land Research Center, Mosaic Center and Educaid realization of SUMUD project AID 10928/AICS



REACH Initiative

• Switzerland
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Value Chain Expert

  • May 2019 - Jun 2020

  Value Chain study in the 3 agro-ecological zones in agriculture. Assessment to identify priority needs and interventions associated with the rehabilitation and long-term competitiveness of Iraq’s agricultural sector through an analysis of market linkages and bottlenecks in 4 key value chains (Wheat, Tomatoes, Dates and Grapes) for establishing an information system to support the creation of livelihood opportunities and trade enhancement. • Elaboration of the rationale for the selection of the value chains • Inception report identifying key stakeholders and justifying the selection of value chains based on interviews with key informants • Development of the assessment tools • Final report and factsheets. Show less



ICC

• Costa Rica
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Value Chain Expert

  • Sep 2017 - Dec 2017

  Elaboration of the Baseline with particular reference to the gender for the project FTF CSA in the provinces of Manica and Tete – Beira Corridor (Mozambique) for Land O’ Lake International. Elaboration of the Baseline with particular reference to the gender for the project FTF CSA in the provinces of Manica and Tete – Beira Corridor (Mozambique) for Land O’ Lake International.



GVC Italia

• Italy
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development Manager

  • May 2017 - Dec 2017

  Management and assistance to the development programme and projects implementation in West Bank and Gaza. Elaboration of Several project proposals to EU and AICS ' call for Proposals. Start-up of the Project TURBO (LRRD initiative in Tubas Governorate) http://www.gvc-italia.org/lesperimento_cooperative_di_comunita_in_palestina.html Management and assistance to the development programme and projects implementation in West Bank and Gaza. Elaboration of Several project proposals to EU and AICS ' call for Proposals. Start-up of the Project TURBO (LRRD initiative in Tubas Governorate) http://www.gvc-italia.org/lesperimento_cooperative_di_comunita_in_palestina.html



INTEGRATION Consulting Group

• Germany
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Team Leader

  • Jan 2017 - Apr 2017

  EuropeAid/132633/C/SER/multi Technical Assistance to the Ministry of Local Government Administration for the design of the Regional Development Policy for Kosovo. EuropeAid/132633/C/SER/multi Technical Assistance to the Ministry of Local Government Administration for the design of the Regional Development Policy for Kosovo.



CISP Comitato Internazionale per lo Sviluppo dei Popoli

• Italy
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Value Chain and SMEs development Expert

  • Aug 2015 - Apr 2017

  Technical Assistance to CEPAGRI (Centro de Promoção da Agricultura) in the development of the Centre of Service for entrepreneurial development. Technical Assistance to CEPAGRI (Centro de Promoção da Agricultura) in the development of the Centre of Service for entrepreneurial development.

• Value Chain Expert

  • Mar 2015 - Aug 2015

  Value chain study in Small Ruminants sub-sector in the Southern West Bank in the framework of the EU financed project Sulalah: "Moving herders from aid dependence to self-sustaining growth through livestock husbandry development and market expansion". Value chain study in Small Ruminants sub-sector in the Southern West Bank in the framework of the EU financed project Sulalah: "Moving herders from aid dependence to self-sustaining growth through livestock husbandry development and market expansion".



GISMAP

• Türkiye
• Construction

• Value Chain Expert

  • Mar 2014 - Mar 2015

  Value Chain Expert under ZIACD - The development of commercial agriculture for the water supply infrastructural systems in the Pandematenga area. Value Chain Expert under ZIACD - The development of commercial agriculture for the water supply infrastructural systems in the Pandematenga area.



UNDP

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Community Economic Development Expert, GRIF Amerindian Development Fund

  • Mar 2013 - Dec 2013

  Working in coordination with the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs (MoAA) and other stakeholders in support of Amerindian Communities I have acted as Community Development Expert for creating a local economic development framework based on the principles of low carbon/low impact growth, sustainability, and environmental protection. Working in coordination with the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs (MoAA) and other stakeholders in support of Amerindian Communities I have acted as Community Development Expert for creating a local economic development framework based on the principles of low carbon/low impact growth, sustainability, and environmental protection.



CIES - Centro Informazione e educazione allo sviluppo

• Consultant

  • Feb 2013 - Mar 2013

  Assistance in the start up of several granted programmes in the area of social protection. Assistance in the start up of several granted programmes in the area of social protection.



Cooperazione Italiana - UTL Serbia e Kosovo

• CTA

  • Jun 2011 - Sep 2011

  Manager of a Credit Line Facility. 30 million euros in support of Serbian SMEs and LPUs Manager of a Credit Line Facility. 30 million euros in support of Serbian SMEs and LPUs



Oxfam

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Coordinator

  • May 2011 - Jun 2011

  Coordinator of a DANIDA granted project in support of development of SMEs in the Gaza strip. Coordinator of a DANIDA granted project in support of development of SMEs in the Gaza strip.



AIDA

• United Arab Emirates
• Food and Beverage Services

• Senior Partner

  • 2010 - 2011

  Senior partner of a new consulting company in Albania managing development projects initiative in the framework of IPA Senior partner of a new consulting company in Albania managing development projects initiative in the framework of IPA



HiSkill

• Italy
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consultant

  • 2010 - 2011

  Sales manager Sales manager



MoLG Ministry of Local Government - Republic of Uganda

• LED Consultant

  • Sep 2009 - Jun 2010

  International Consultant in support to District Development Programme III: DDP III is a pilot programme, granted by UNCDF, UNDP and Ugandan Government, focused on the identification and application of best practices for enhancing the role of the Local Government in promoting LED. Objective of the assignment is to support the MoLG the establishment of a sustainable partnership among the central and the local governments with the private sector and communities finalized to activate resources for designing a suitable approach for an efficient use of the envisaged implementation of a LED Fund. In the framework of the assignment the consultant carried out training and TA to officers and officials of the MoLG and the LGs. He has prepared the guidelines for the implementation and developed a team of LED Agents supporting the LGs Show less



Unops - Progetto Musica

• Director

  • Nov 2008 - Sep 2009

  Director of operations and Coordinator of International Cooperation Activities In the framework of the cooperation between United Nations, Friuli Venezia Giulia Region and the Association Progetto Musica, promotion and development of partnerships in Albania, BiH, Croatia, Serbia in the field of Culture and SMEs development. Development of a strategic framework for the development of an Adriatic IPA Cross-border Co-operation Programme aimed to foster social cohesion through cultural exchanges and cross-border networks. Show less



GastoneCRM

• Italy
• Information Technology & Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Key Account

  • Mar 2007 - Dec 2008

  Promoter and technical Support for the CRM web tool Gastone CRM Promoter and technical Support for the CRM web tool Gastone CRM



Centro Regionale di Intervento per la Cooperazione - CRIC

• Country Coordinator

  • Sep 2007 - Oct 2008

  Programme in support of the Tranboundary Park of Prespa in Albania - Korça Region Programme in support of the Tranboundary Park of Prespa in Albania - Korça Region



COSV

• Italy
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project coordinator

  • Apr 2007 - Sep 2007

  Project Coordinator of EU Block Grant Programme in Zimbabwe. The programme aims to support six local NGOs active in the area of IGA initiatives addressed to OVCs and HIV affected people.EU Block Grant Programme manager- The programme aimed to consolidate the capacity of partner organisations to establish socio/economic support mechanisms at community level for OVCs and households affected by the HIV-AIDS plague. Design and providing of training on Project Management, financial management, PCM and LFA methodology. Show less



Idrocilento

• Italy
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consultant

  • Sep 2006 - Feb 2007

  Technical Assistance for the start up of Cilento Servizi. Cs was a start up in the field of green mantainance and environmental education. Technical Assistance for the start up of Cilento Servizi. Cs was a start up in the field of green mantainance and environmental education.

• CTA

  • 2004 - 2005

  Coordination of the starting phase of Art Gold Maghreb in Libya. Identification of the pilot projects in the elected Sha’abiyats with the involvement of the local authorities and European decentralized cooperation committees. Preparation and negotiation of the Art Gold Libya national work plan with stakeholders and decentralized cooperation committees. Organisation of local authorities and realization of study tours visiting the decentralised cooperation committees in the EU. Territorial assessment for the Region of Tobruk with particular reference to the economic potentialities. Show less



UNOPS

• Denmark
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• LED Expert in Albania

  • Feb 2003 - Nov 2004

  LED expert at PASARP - Programme Activitities in Support of Albanian Regions and Prefectures. Design, installation, start-up, training and technical assistance to the Local Economic Development Agencies (LEDAs) in the Regions of Vlore, Durres and Shkodra (Albania). Design and implementation of the Regional Development Plans focused on entrepreneurial development. Design and setup of the National Guarantee Fund in support to Albanian SMEs. Member of the Guarantee Evaluation Committee. Facilitator and trainer of the LEDAs’ staff on business planning, entrepreneurial animation, business promotion. BDS planning and consultancies to several local and Italian entrepreneurs. Supervisor of a project in support of the Ministry of Labour for the implementation of the tools for the job matching in the region of Durres. Drafting of the project “Ecological Valley” aimed at the development of the area named “Lumi Vlore Valley” finalized to the introduction of Organic agriculture. Technical Assistance provided to the Albanian National Agency for SMEs development in the identification of an entry point for the elaboration of a national strategy. Show less



International Labour Organization

• Switzerland
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• LED training expert

  • Sep 2002 - Oct 2002

  Under the Universitas Initiative,elaboration of training modules on local and SMEs development tools and best practices addressed to the National Authorities Officers in the countries involved in Human Development Programmes Under the Universitas Initiative,elaboration of training modules on local and SMEs development tools and best practices addressed to the National Authorities Officers in the countries involved in Human Development Programmes

• LED and SMEs Expert

  • Sep 2001 - Jun 2002

  Two missions, of 3 months each. Technical Assistance on economic development in the framework of PDHI Programme. Design and implementation of Local Economic Development Agencies. Building of a partnership with SEBRAE [www.sebrae.com.br]. Installation of LEDA in the elected Provinces. Implementation of a national training course on economic development at local level addressed to the LEDAs selected staff. Two missions, of 3 months each. Technical Assistance on economic development in the framework of PDHI Programme. Design and implementation of Local Economic Development Agencies. Building of a partnership with SEBRAE [www.sebrae.com.br]. Installation of LEDA in the elected Provinces. Implementation of a national training course on economic development at local level addressed to the LEDAs selected staff.



Sviluppo Italia

• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Telework and local development training programme consultant

  • Sep 1999 - Oct 2000

  ADAPT Programme “Telework and local development”. Training Coordinator of “New businesses start-up in telework” [comune.napoli.it/telelavoro/]. Work Package 4 finalized to the promotion of new entrepreneurship with the support of the new technologies ADAPT Programme “Telework and local development”. Training Coordinator of “New businesses start-up in telework” [comune.napoli.it/telelavoro/]. Work Package 4 finalized to the promotion of new entrepreneurship with the support of the new technologies



Fondazione Antonio Genovesi Salerno SDOA - Scuola di Direzione e Organizzazione Aziendale

• Italy
• Business Skills Training
• 1 - 100 Employee

• LED and SMEs Expert

  • Sep 1998 - Jul 2000

  Technical Expert of “Sub-supply crisis and training methodology of intervention Programme” in cooperation with CUOA (Vicenza) and of “LSN – Learning System Network”. Design and implementation of training programmes on supply chain and Quality Management for SMEs Managers. Technical Expert of “Sub-supply crisis and training methodology of intervention Programme” in cooperation with CUOA (Vicenza) and of “LSN – Learning System Network”. Design and implementation of training programmes on supply chain and Quality Management for SMEs Managers.



Invitalia

• Italy
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• LED and SMEs Expert

  • Jan 1997 - Dec 1998

  Economic Development Agent for Campania Region in the framework of the Programme "Missions of Development" financed by EU. Programme of assistance to local authorities and SMEs in the field of entrepreneurial promotion and business development; Identification and implementation of several initiatives aimed at developing opportunities for self employment and business creation. Assistance to potential entrepreneurs in the elaboration of the Business Plan. Economic Development Agent for Campania Region in the framework of the Programme "Missions of Development" financed by EU. Programme of assistance to local authorities and SMEs in the field of entrepreneurial promotion and business development; Identification and implementation of several initiatives aimed at developing opportunities for self employment and business creation. Assistance to potential entrepreneurs in the elaboration of the Business Plan.



Business Incubator Mosciano S. Angelo (TE) Italy

• Stageur as a SME Consultant and trainer

  • Sep 1996 - Dec 1996

  Support to start up and development of SMEs Support to start up and development of SMEs