Current
RAAS Division Manager
Leading the Risk Assessment and Adaptation Strategies Division, overseeing research initiatives and strategic planning for climate adaptation. Member of the Commission for Gender Equality (operational board).
Career History
Professional Experience
15+ years in international technical cooperation and climate policy
CMCC Foundation
Centro Euro-Mediterraneo sui Cambiamenti Climatici
Venice, Italy
January 2023 - April 2024
Senior Scientific Manager
Supported RAAS (Risk Assessment and Adaptation Strategies) and ECIP (Economic Analysis of Climate Impacts and Policy) divisions with scientific management and project coordination.
Eurecna
Eurecna S.p.A.
Venice, Italy
January 2022 - July 2025
Key Expert - OCT Youth Network
Technical Assistance for the development and implementation of the OCT Youth Network (OCT-YN), funded by the European Commission. Supporting initiatives to strengthen ties between young people in Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs) and the EU.
March 2021 - December 2022
Project Manager - ENI Region & Africa
Managed operations in European Neighbourhood Instrument region and Africa. Supervised long and short-term experts, ensured financial sustainability of projects, and handled contractual matters with clients and partners.
August 2019 - December 2022
FWC Manager
Managed the Framework Contract unit for Lot 4, coordinating technical assistance projects and ensuring quality delivery.
April 2016 - March 2021
Project Manager - ENI Region
Managed major EU-funded technical assistance projects including MSME development in Egypt, business environment enhancement in the Mediterranean, and Farm Advisory System establishment in Turkey.
March 2014 - April 2016
Project Manager - ENPI South, Turkey & Asia
Managed diverse portfolio of EU-funded projects across Palestine, Turkey, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Vietnam, covering capacity building, civil service reform, and business incubator development.
September 2011 - September 2013
Business Developer
Led business development for technical assistance opportunities funded by EU, DfID, World Bank, and UN agencies across Middle East, Turkey, and Asia. Managed consortia setup, partner relations, and tender preparations.
October 2008 - August 2011
Business Developer & Project Manager
Combined business development and project management in Africa, Middle East, Turkey, and Mediterranean Region. Managed significant EU-funded projects including TVET reform in Egypt and business environment simplification in Syria.
Union for the Mediterranean
Barcelona, Spain
August 2021 - December 2021
Expert on Gender and Women Empowerment
Provided expert guidance on gender mainstreaming and women's empowerment initiatives for the Union for the Mediterranean Secretariat.
Lattanzio KIBS
Italy
June 2007 - May 2008
Project Manager
Managed EU-funded projects including MAPRES (Marine Pollution Monitoring and Mitigation by Remote Sensing) and OBSIND (Interreg III MEDOCC). Also handled technical proposal preparation for local development projects.
Italian Department of Civil Protection
Italy
December 2006 - May 2007
Consultant - International Relations
Supported the International Relations Office in managing administrative procedures for international agreements and European Civil Protection Mechanism. Participated in international simulation exercises.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Italy
May 2006 - September 2006
Trainee - Multilateral Affairs
General Directorate for Multilateral Affairs and Human Rights. Assisted with disarmament and arms control matters.
Academic Background
Education & Certifications
2000 - 2005
Università degli Studi di Trieste
Master's Degree
International Relations and Diplomatic Studies
2018
MDF Training and Consultancy
Professional Certificate
Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)
2017
MDF Training and Consultancy
Professional Certificate
Programme Estimates
2004
Alliance Française - Trieste
DELF A6
French Language Diploma
2003
British Chamber of Commerce for Italy
IPEC
International Professional English Certificate
Expertise
Skills & Languages
Core competencies developed through years of international project management and climate policy work.
Core Competencies
- Project Management
- Business Development
- International Cooperation
- Climate Policy
- Technical Assistance
- Team Leadership
- Stakeholder Management
- EU Funding Mechanisms
- Strategic Planning
- Gender Equality
Languages
- Italian Native
- English Full Professional
- French Full Professional
- Spanish Limited Working
- German Limited Working
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