Evaluation criteria

I am currently working in the financial area of Ibercaja Bank as an economic analyst. We are responsible for studying and analyzing the economic and financial situation at the international, national, and local levels. I am a dynamic person with adaptability, self-discipline, and responsibility. My university years helped me develop strong organizational skills. I perform well under pressure and feel comfortable working in a team.

Cristina Costa, MD, MPH, is a Consultant Doctor in Public Health working at the Department of Health Promotion and Non-Communicable Disease Prevention at the Portuguese National Institute of Health (INSA), with a focus on HIA, health policy research, and the evaluation of public health programs and plans. She currently coordinates the Technical Working Group for the evaluation of the Portuguese National Health Plan (Plano Nacional de Saúde 2030) at INSA. She is also a guest lecturer in health evaluation at the University of Porto. She holds a Master’s degree in Public Health from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and is currently a PhD candidate in Epidemiology at the National School of Public Health (ENSP-NOVA). She has participated in national and international research projects funded by the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT), the European Commission, and the COST Association, particularly in the fields of impact evaluation and systems thinking. She is an active member of the Portuguese Association of Public Health Doctors (ANMSP), the European Public Health Association (EUPHA), and the European Evaluation Society (EES).

I’m a development professional with hands-on experience in international cooperation and programme implementation, most recently through my work with the UNDP’s Tax for SDGs Initiative. I supported coordination across 17 African countries, strengthened stakeholder engagement, and contributed to aligning tax systems with the Sustainable Development Goals.

With a Master’s in Development Studies and a background in International Relations and Economics, I bring strong analytical, organisational, and intercultural skills. My personal journey —from Morocco and Ghana to Palestine, Southeast Asia, and Latin America— has shaped my strong commitment to social justice and sustainable development.

I recently completed the Introduction to EU International Partnerships course and am currently pursuing the Google Project Management Certificate. I’m actively looking for opportunities to contribute to international cooperation through meaningful roles in institutions like the European Commission or the UN system, supporting the design and implementation of impactful, results-oriented programmes — particularly in Latin America.