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Brasilía, Brazil

Latin America and Caribbean Vice-PresidencyANDEAN COUNTRIES (Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador & Peru): Lima, Peru, Apr. 2017 – PresentBRAZIL: Brasilia, Brazil, Jul. 2010 – Feb. 2017Reporting to the Country Director, provide strategic leadership for and co-manage large and complex country programs, working with the entire suite of lending, non-lending and Treasury products and services of the WBG, often at the cutting edge of conceptual and operational innovation. Conduct… Show more Latin America and Caribbean Vice-PresidencyANDEAN COUNTRIES (Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador & Peru): Lima, Peru, Apr. 2017 – PresentBRAZIL: Brasilia, Brazil, Jul. 2010 – Feb. 2017Reporting to the Country Director, provide strategic leadership for and co-manage large and complex country programs, working with the entire suite of lending, non-lending and Treasury products and services of the WBG, often at the cutting edge of conceptual and operational innovation. Conduct senior-level policy dialogue with national officials, civil society and private sector, identifying and negotiating annual strategic lending and TA work programs with national governments.  Provide operational oversight and support for the delivery of US$15B+ in new lending operations; oversee a portfolio of 200+ investment projects and 120+ technical assistance and knowledge products. Champion for women’s economic empowerment, gender equity, and anti-gender-based violence, resulting in $2B of investments on gender policies, institutions, economic opportunities and assets. Co-manage large Country Offices (150+ staff) and large annual program budgets (US$16M+). Lead donor coordination and fundraising (US$2B+ co-financing and US$100M trust funds). Show less

Maputo, Mozambique

Africa Region Vice-Presidency Lead multi-sector work program (Infrastructure, Transport, Energy, Water and Sanitation, Agriculture, Natural Resource Management and Environment) in Angola, Mozambique, Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Led sectoral dialogue with government and donors, resulting in $500M in new business development. Managed work program, including task budgeting, staffing, pipeline development and delivery, and portfolio quality, providing real-time operational… Show more Africa Region Vice-Presidency Lead multi-sector work program (Infrastructure, Transport, Energy, Water and Sanitation, Agriculture, Natural Resource Management and Environment) in Angola, Mozambique, Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Led sectoral dialogue with government and donors, resulting in $500M in new business development. Managed work program, including task budgeting, staffing, pipeline development and delivery, and portfolio quality, providing real-time operational support to project task teams. Mainstreamed women’s development and gender equity into country programs and projects. Launched “South-South” cooperation agenda within region and with Brazil (energy and food security). Led specific projects on infrastructure emergency rehabilitation (Angola & Zimbabwe), spatial development planning (Mozambique), and modern biofuels (Zimbabwe, Malawi and Zambia). Show less

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Energy Unit, Africa Region Vice-PresidencyLed the design and implementation of sustainable energy sector investment projects with gender components, totaling more than US$1B (Benin, Guinea Bissau, Cape Verde, Ethiopia, Mozambique, Senegal, and Mali). Team member in infrastructure projects in an additional 10 African countries.

Energy Unit, Africa Region Vice-Presidency, Cape Verde; Washington, DC; and Harare, Zimbabwe Created and led the highly innovative Regional Program for the Traditional Energy Sector (RPTES) with 25 African countries and a wide network of external partners. Managed staff (10 WBG staff, 50 consultants, and 25 national country teams); mobilized external trust funds (US$22M). Served as Task Manager/Energy Specialist on household energy and gender projects in 10+ African and Latin… Show more Energy Unit, Africa Region Vice-Presidency, Cape Verde; Washington, DC; and Harare, Zimbabwe Created and led the highly innovative Regional Program for the Traditional Energy Sector (RPTES) with 25 African countries and a wide network of external partners. Managed staff (10 WBG staff, 50 consultants, and 25 national country teams); mobilized external trust funds (US$22M). Served as Task Manager/Energy Specialist on household energy and gender projects in 10+ African and Latin American countries, including a one year in-country assignment in Cape Verde. Show less

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Department of Regional Development Led the OAS’ TA support for the Inter-American Centers for Regional Development and for Water and Land Management. Undertook technical work on regional development and natural hazards and provided managerial and evaluation oversight. Participated in OAS TA projects in Latin American countries; conceived and developed innovative computer models for human settlements food and household energy needs and pioneered computerized mapping of natural hazards… Show more Department of Regional Development Led the OAS’ TA support for the Inter-American Centers for Regional Development and for Water and Land Management. Undertook technical work on regional development and natural hazards and provided managerial and evaluation oversight. Participated in OAS TA projects in Latin American countries; conceived and developed innovative computer models for human settlements food and household energy needs and pioneered computerized mapping of natural hazards risks. Show less

Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

PROMON Technology Center CTPConducted research for the world-leading Brazilian Gasohol Program (PROALCOOL), undertaking economic and financial analyses, and computer modelling of agricultural systems for fuel production.

Master’S Degree, Agricultural Economics / Rural Planning And Development

Double MSc on Agricultural Economics / Rural Planning and Development

Bachelor’S Degree, Economics