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Senior Expert in EU funded projectsSixteen years of professional experience managing external aid interventions with project cycle basedoperations, of which nine of them as staff of the EU.Thorough knowledge of EU development policies, programmes, procedures and aid delivery methods.Excellent knowledge on the EU Financial Regulation and the Practical Guide to Contract Procedures for EU External Actions (PRAG).Expert in project cycle management (PCM) and logical framework, particularly in the aspects of monitoring and evaluation.Short and long term field experience in developing countries.Capacity to work in three EU languages: Spanish (native language), English and French.
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Team LeaderEyou Consulting Nov 2022 - PresentMadrid, EspañaTechnical Assistance to non-profit organizations in the access and managements of funds under EU external action programmes. - Identification of EU grants financing opportunities and programmes in the EU and abroad.- Assessment of national grant schemes to identify opportunities for local CSO.- Identification and formulation of proposals within the framework of EU external actions calls for proposals. - Identification, formulation and monitoring of budget support interventions.- Support to CSO during the contracting stage of the process once the grant contract is awarded.- Monitoring of the implementation phase in compliance with EU operational and contractual rules and procedures.- Extensive experience with EU Financial Instruments and Programmes under the former MFF 2014 – 2020, and good knowledge of the EU Policy priorities and new Financial Instruments for the new MFF 2021 – 2027 such as the Neighbourhood, Development, and International Cooperation Instrument (NDICI). -
Senior Expert - Monitoring And Evaluation Eu External ActionsParticip Gmbh Jun 2021 - Oct 2022Madrid, EspañaOngoing EC Results Oriented Monitoring (ROM). An on-site regular review to assess project progress in terms of resource use, implementation and delivery of results, in order to help operational managers at EU Delegations achieve the final objectives of EU development interventions. -
Team Leader - Programme D'Appui À L'Emploi Et À L'Intégration Régionale (Procom)Dt Global Oct 2018 - Feb 2021MadagascarSupport Programme for Employment and Regional Integration (PROCOM) for a period of 8 years (2013 - 2021) for an amount of € 8 million of EU contribution.- The PROCOM is a private sector development programme by strengthening the capacities of intermediate organizations (chambers of commerce, business associations, unions, etc.) and supporting private-public dialogue with the objective of promoting regional integration in the Indian Ocean and its regional organisations (SADC, IOC, etc.).- Coordination of the Programme Management Unit (PMU), a mix-team of long-term experts and local personnel (12 in total). Task distribution, organization of internal meetings, identification and development of new activities, etc.- Imprest administrator responsible for drawing up the technical and operational parts of the programme estimate, and in implementing the imprest component, responsible for all expenditure commitments, payment authorisations and recoveries.- Mobilisation and contracting of short-term experts (STE) for programme activities (390 total man/days for the reference period).- Signature and supervision of contracts resulting from tenders and calls for proposals, subject to conditions and limitations laid down in the programme estimate. Acceptance of the corresponding works, supplies and services.- Design and implementation of the monitoring and evaluation system for grants signed within the framework of the Programme- Quality control of deliverables generated as part of the programme.- Assistance to beneficiary organizations in the process of identifying and formulating projects for grant applications.- Preparation of an operational manual for the evaluation and award of grants within the framework of the Programme- Institutional relations and programme representation at the corresponding fora and institutions: EU Delegation, Ministry of Industry as the line Ministry, donor coordination meetings and main local stakeholders. -
Senior Expert - Eu ProjectsDt Global Nov 2017 - Sep 2018ArgeliaSupport Program for Economic Diversification - Fishing Sector (DIVECO 2) for a period of 5 years (2013 - 2018) for an amount of 15 million EUR from the EU.- The Programme aims to increase the contribution of the fishing sector to the economic diversification of the country through the improvement of the institutional organization and the performance of operators in the sector making the Algerian economy more diversified and less dependent on hydrocarbons.- Senior expert in charge of quality assurance of the programme-estimates.- Identification and formulation of two program quotes.- Support for the design and implementation of programme-estimates in accordance with the guidelines.- Development of global and annual operational plans (POG and POA).- Design and implementation of a monitoring and evaluation system for grants signed withing the framework of the programme.- Quality control of deliverables generated as part of the program.- Preparation of tender documents in accordance with the Practical Guide (PRAG).- Preparation of a Manual of procedures for the management of the Programme.- Preparation of monitoring reports (operational and financial) for the EU Delegation and HQ. -
AdministratorEuropean Union Intellectual Property Office (Euipo) Jul 2014 - Oct 2017Aicante, SpainOverall purpose: administrator in charge of the financial management of the IP Key China project. A 7.5 M EUR international cooperation action in the field of intellectual property.- Responsible for the management of the project on a day-to-day basis on behalf of the programme manager.- Responsible for the management of the lifecycle of the project and the quality of its products.- Planning and risk management control.- Delivery of feasibility studies and process mapping.- Institutional relations with stakeholders and focal point for communication issues related to the project.- Supervision and management of tasks related to contracts and procurement, in particular contracts with experts implementing project activities, as well as contracts related to the procurement of goods or services for project implementation;- Quality management in compliance with EU operational, contractual and financial provisions.- Budget planning and execution, including cost-benefit analysis.- Design of monitoring schemes for project implementation, in terms of performance, resource use and delivery of results.- Drafting of contractual and legal documents (Memorandums of Understanding, Cooperation Agreements). -
Senior Expert - Monitoring And Evaluation Eu External ActionsEptisa Apr 2013 - Jun 2014Madrid, Comunidad De Madrid, EspañaOngoing EC Results Oriented Monitoring (ROM). On-site regular review to assess project progress in terms of resource use, implementation and delivery of results in order to help the project managers at Delegations and HQ achieve the final objectives. -
Public Procurement ManagerCommittee Of The Regions Of The European Union Nov 2010 - Mar 2013Brussels, BelgiumOverall purpose: Ensure the design, implementation, follow-up and completion of public procurement procedures undertaken by the Committee of the Regions in respect to the rules and procedures established by the Financial Regulation of the EU.- Ensure the correct completion of the tender documents.- Ensure the preparation of contract and award notices, as well as all other contractual documents related to the procedure.- Chair and coordinate the works of the opening and evaluation committees under the framework of call for tender procedures.- Guarantee the compliance of the works of the committees in accordance with the rules and procedures established by the Financial Regulation. -
Programme Manager - International DevelopmentEuropean Commission - Europeaid Cooperation Office Jan 2008 - Oct 2010Brussels, BelgiumOverall purpose: Programme manager - URB-AL Regional Programme for Latin America- Preparation, instruction and follow-up of operational and financial aspects of regional operations in the field of external aid.- Provide operational and contractual assistance to EC delegations in Latin America.- Identify and guarantee the correct coordination with other services of the European Commission and the relevant international organizations.- Assessment of operational plans regarding the implementation of regional operations, including the preparation of programming documents and action plans relevant to a centralized operations Unit.- Identification of new programmes and drafting of its corresponding procedural documents (Identification fiche, action fiche, call for proposal guidelines, etc).- Systematic monitoring and evaluation of on-going projects and guarantee procedural compliance of operations during all project cycle stages (identification and formulation; implementation and monitoring; closure, evaluation and audit).- Coordinator at HQ of the ROM exercise for URB-AL III. A regular review and assessment of the Programme´s performance in terms of resource use, implementation and delivery of results. - Preparation of the Terms of Reference for the final evaluation of URB-AL II and the mid-term evaluation of URB-AL III.- Preparation of guidelines and tender documents for the respective call for proposals and call for tenders.- Supervisor of the 50 M EUR call for proposals URB-AL III.- Total budget of the project portfolio: 102 M EUR. -
Team Leader - Middle East OperationsMovement For Peace (Mpdl) May 2007 - Jan 2008Amman, JordanOverall purpose: Expatriate Regional Coordinator based in Amman (Jordan) responsible for the implementation of development interventions in the region.- Drafting of the organization´s Regional strategy for the period 2008 – 2011 which aimed at the institutional strengthening of Civil Society in the Middle East.- Design and implementation of a monitoring and evaluation scheme for projects implemented by the organization in the region. - Coordination of the mapping exercise of civil society organisations operating in Jordan, Lebanon and Palestine with a special focus on those acting in the fields of advocacy and human rights.- Identification and design of new funding proposals.- Operational, administrative and financial monitoring of projects implemented in the region and drafting of monitoring and final reports for funding agencies.- Projects funded by EuropeAid Cooperation Office DG, European CommissionHumanitarian Office (ECHO) and the Spanish Agency for International Development and Cooperation (AECID).- Coordination of a team of five expatriate project managers, plus eight local implementing partner organizations.- Total budget of the project portfolio: 12 M EUR. -
Project Manager - International DevelopmentActionaid Spain Mar 2006 - May 2007Madrid, SpainOverall purpose: Project manager responsible for the management of all development cooperation projects funded by the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID).- Identification, design, monitoring and evaluation of development interventions.- Monitoring and audit field trips to project sites.- Projects implemented in Central America and Sub-Saharan Africa.- Management of external evaluations (coordination of the works of external evaluators).- Institutional relations with the funding agency and representation in networks. -
Project Manager - International DevelopmentInternational Institute For Justice And Development Jan 2005 - Dec 2005Boston, UsaOverall purpose: Quality management and grant proposal writing.- Search for government and private funding sources for international development projects.- Grant proposals wirting.- Monitoring and evaluation of ongoing projects.- Assist in the development and maintain a quality management system including the quality policy, the organization of the system, quality management process and procedures, and compilation and dissemination of relevant quality information.- Assist IIJD’s Managers in assessing country and context conditions for release of project’s disbursements whilst ensuring consistent application of accepted methodologies and guidelines.- Assist IIJD’s Managers during the programming phase in close cooperation with sectorial units with a particular focus of relevance and feasibility of identified development interventions.- Contribute with input into reviewing approaches and methodologies for developing partner organization capacity in managing development cooperation projects. -
Independent ConsultantRescate (International Rescue Committee Spain) Jan 2004 - Jun 2004Madrid, SpainOverall purpose: Production of an “Internal Evaluation Handbook” - Methodological guide designed for the evaluation of international projects implemented by IRC Spain in developing countries.- With a strong theoretical framework, the resulting document was adapted to the needs and particularities of an organization dealing with refugees like IRC.- The “Handbook” covered not only methodological aspects of how to conduct an evaluation but also the need to establish and evaluation annual plan and the mechanisms to incorporate the findings of the evaluations into the programming and implementation of new development interventions. -
Junior ConsultantRed2Red Consultores Oct 2002 - Oct 2003Madrid Y Alrededores, EspañaOverall purpose: Technical assistance to organizations implementing projects co-financed by the European Union’s Structural Funds in Spain for the period 2000 – 2006.- Production and execution of monitoring and evaluation methodologies for the implementation process of projects and programmes.- Assistance on operational, contractual, tendering and financial issues.- Drawing up of terms of reference for contracts and agreements. -
Project ManagerSpanish League For Education And Culture Jan 2001 - Oct 2002Madrid Y Alrededores, EspañaOverall purpose: Preparation, instruction and follow-up of administrative, financial and operational aspects of development projects implemented in South America and North Africa.- Design, execution, monitoring and evaluation of development cooperation projects.- Drawing up of financial and technical monitoring reports.- Visits to the sites where projects were implemented and liaison with local partners.- Projects funded by the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID).
Luis Esteire Skills
Luis Esteire Education Details
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Ortega Y Gasset Research InstituteInternational Development And Project Management -
Political Science And Government -
Foreign Language Teaching Assistant
Frequently Asked Questions about Luis Esteire
What company does Luis Esteire work for?
Luis Esteire works for Eyou Consulting
What is Luis Esteire's role at the current company?
Luis Esteire's current role is Team Leader - Eyou Consulting - Access and management of EU funds.
What schools did Luis Esteire attend?
Luis Esteire attended Harvard University, Ortega Y Gasset Research Institute, Universidad Complutense De Madrid, Wesleyan University.
What skills is Luis Esteire known for?
Luis Esteire has skills like European Union, International Relations, Development Cooperation, Project Cycle Management, Progress Monitoring, Program Evaluation, Ngos, Call For Proposals, Call For Tenders, Policy Analysis, Capacity Building, Civil Society.
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