Aid modalities

member of the Finance-Contracts-Audit team covering the projects implemented in Haiti

As an individual with a deep-rooted passion for political science and a career spanning over two decades at the Swedish International Development Agency (Sida), I have continually sought opportunities to make a meaningful impact on governance, public administration reform, and humanitarian efforts around the world. My academic journey, culminating in a master’s degree in political science from the University of Stockholm, laid the foundation for my commitment to creating positive change through sustainable development practices. This academic achievement has provided me with a solid theoretical background, which I have diligently applied to practical scenarios during my extensive professional tenure at Sida. Since 2021, I´m seconded to DG ECHO and I´m currently working at the policy unit focusing on the humanitarian, development peace nexus as well as on social safety nets in humanitarian contexts.

Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working on diverse and complex projects, spanning continents, and encompassing critical issues such as public health administration, fiscal reform, anti-corruption initiatives, social protection, poverty reduction, and human rights-based approaches. My experiences in Bangladesh, Guatemala, Honduras, Afghanistan, Latin America and Brussels have not only broadened my horizons but have also underscored the significance of adaptable, innovative, and evidence-based policymaking to address the multifaceted challenges facing our world today.

Manuel brings over five years of experience in MEAL framework development, capacity building, and research, helping numerous non-profit organizations adopt an integrated approach to MEAL, Data, and Knowledge Management. He has worked as a MEAL professional in various countries, including Lebanon, India, Moldova, Ukraine, and Italy, with remote support operations in Afghanistan, Palestine, Syria, Tanzania, and Kenya. With expertise in grant monitoring and management systems, data analysis, and visualization, Manuel has worked with a range of donors, including ECHO, EU, AICS, UN OCHA, AFD, WFP, DANIDA. His technical skills and experience span a wide range of sectors, including Humanitarian Aid operations (WASH, Food Security, Education), as well as Development/Nexus interventions (Livelihoods, Water Governance, and Local Economic Development).