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Oct 2017 – Present
International Labour Organization Geneva, Switzerland
head of Unit at the Research Department
Head of the Skills, ALMPs and Policy Evaluation Unit. The Unit conducts research exploring the skills necessary for effective transitions to decent work, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, mainly through the use of online data on vacancies and applications to labor portals.
The unit also investigates the effectiveness of labour market and social policies on job quality and social conditions, principally through impact evaluations, with views to providing governments with evidence-based policy advice.
MAR 2021 – Jan 2023
CENTER FOR EFFECTIVE GLOBAL ACTION at the University of California Berkeley
VISITING SCHOLAR
Aug 2008 – Present
International Labour Organization Geneva, Switzerland
Senior Economist at the Research Department
Leader of research projects aiming to shed light on the effectiveness of labor market policies and institutions implemented in different countries to better understand what works best and under which circumstances, mostly through impact evaluations.
Sep 2006–Jul 2008
International Organization for Migration Geneva, Switzerland
Research Officer in the Research & Publications Unit
I contributed to the World Migration Report 2008. I was also responsible of the research component of the project: “Migration in West and Central Africa: National and Regional Profiles for Strategic Policy Development”.
May 2004–Oct 2005
jan 2001–sep 2002
Multienlace Quito, Ecuador
Macroeconomic & Financial Consultant
In charge of developing macroeconomic and sectorial analyses; and preparing monthly statistical analyses of Ecuador’s main macroeconomic, financial and employment indicators. I also participated in various research projects commissioned by International Organizations, such as IADB and CAF.
Oct 2003–Apr 2004
SRI (Servicio de rentas internas) Quito, Ecuador
Project coordinator
Developed projects to increase individuals’ compliance with tax regulations.
May 2003–Jul 2003
Department of Economics, University of Oregon Eugene, ORegon, United States
Research assistant of Professor Bruce Bloningel
Elaborated a database, calculated indicators and assisted in the study of antidumping practices in the US.