english, environmental issues, development issues,What type of job are you looking for? Teaching, project planning, advisory services on develoment issues, advisory services on improving quality of bilingual schools. What nationality are you? Double: Colombian and German What languages do you speak (and at what level)? Spanish, English, German all fluently French, Portuguese 80% reading and 20% speaking What country or area are you looking to work in and why? Mexico. Because this is where my family lives and because I have 25 years of experience working here What countries have you worked in? Colombia, USA, Chile, Ecuador, Kenya, Mexico for several years in each one Costa Rica, Honduras, Equatorial Guinea, Brazil, Bolivia all short term What countries do you have a visa to work in? Mexico, Colombia, EU What field do you currently work in? Education management and teaching What fields have you worked in before? Development assistance, specifically project planning and implementation with UNDP, Interamerican Development Bank, Harvard Institute for International Development What qualifications do you hold? BSc in Agricultural Engineering National University of Colombia MSc in Agricultural Economics Cornell University 27 years economic development assistance and 15 years highschool management and teaching Artistic woodturning Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why? Formal education because it provides the theoretical basis upon which to build with creativity Describe the benefits of working with others Complement knowledge and experiences, and learn from others Describe the benefits of working alone I recommend working alone only when performing responsibilities assigned from teamwork such as specific research, report writing, interviews, What was your worst working experience? Final year (of 5) working with UNIFEM as a man in trying to empower women What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career? Negotiating opposing points of view in developing strategy What unique skills do you have? Teamwork, fluency in three languages, ability to develop and communicate ideas, strategic planning What would you consider as your 'dream job'? All those where I feel that I am contributing to the wellbeing of others in teamwork with others What are the most interesting aspects of your field? Through research and experience to continue learning Service to others in improving their wellbeing and knowledge What are the least interesting aspects of your field? Beaurocratic red tape | 
