WORK RECORD:
Community Development and Food Security Programs in the North of Department of Potosi -Llallagua - and O'Connor Province - Tarija - Bolivia - Duty stations: Llallagua and Tarija (EU funded)
Country: Bolivia 
Overall objectives:
- Improve production of traditional farming systems
- Strenghten rural infrastructures for agriculture
Main duties:
- Leading, assistance and training of local staff for the implementation of micro-projects at village level; such as the improvement of maize and potatoes crops.
- Capacity building: assist 6 local administrations (Concejos Municipales) in the preparation of Local Development Plans. Support local technical services to enhance the effectiveness of infrastructures in rural areas.
- Put in place the infrastructure and a grant scheme for small-scale agriculture: micro-irrigation schemes, store houses, public mills, and organic seed beds for potatoes production in the Bolivia highlands.
- Support and contribute to the organisation of two farmers' labour Unions in two different Departments (Norte Potosi and Tarija): carry out training sessions for Unions' members.
Collaboration with Fundacion PROINPA (Promotion and Research
on Products of Andes) - Headquarters Cochabamba
FAO: Proyecto Post-cosecha - Headquarters Tarija
Lama herd
Traditional farming on highlands (Potatoes sowing).
Potatoes production on highlands
(Norte Potosì).
Planning village development.
Lama herd.