ELPUNSEC

EVALUATION LEARNING SPECIALIST

i.arispe@unssc.org

Itziar Arispe is the Evaluation Learning Specialist at the Evaluation Learning Programme at the UNSSC, which focuses on the application of technology and innovation in the area of measurement, applied analytics and evaluation, fosters peer learning and offers UN personnel a portfolio of courses and on-demand services on core skills and management competencies in measurement and evaluation. Itziar has substantive professional experience in monitoring and evaluation at international development organizations, NGOs and academia. Her fields of expertise include evaluation capacity building, trends and approaches on evaluation, measurement, and qualitative comparative analysis. Before her current position at the UNSSC, Itziar has served in different monitoring and evaluation positions at the UN, at the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) from 2012-2019, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) from 2005-2012, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Nicaragua (2001-2003). She served as Associate Professor at the Central American University (UCA) in Nicaragua on topics related to projects formulation and evaluation. Itziar holds a PhD in Applied Economics and a Master of Science in Peace and Development from the University of Basque Country, and is author of a number of publications on evaluation capacity building, evaluation of interventions for countering and preventing violent extremism, and applied qualitative comparative analysis.

ASSOCIATE FELLOW, EVALUATION LEARNING PROGRAMME

m.villari@unssc.org

Maria Fernanda holds a Master in Politics and International Relations of Africa and Asia and a Bachelor’s degree in Political Sciences from the University of Naples L’Orientale. During her studies, she conducted researches at the Institute of International Relations of the University of São Paulo in Brazil. 

She has worked extensively on design, implementation and facilitation of online and residential training activities as well as researched on social policies collaborating with the International Training Centre of the ILO (ITCILO), HelpAge International, the UNDP International Policy Centre for Inclusive Growth (IPC-IG) and Development Pathways in countries as Italy, Thailand, Brazil and Angola. 

Her working experience ranges from, training, research, project management and logistical support.

Maria Fernanda speaks fluently Italian, English and Portuguese. She also has good knowledge of Spanish.

Xin Guan is an intern at the Evaluation Learning Programme Team of the United Nations System Staff College. She is a master’s student in Translation and Interpreting between Chinese and English, and had her Bachelor’s Degree in English Language and Literature at Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, China. Xin has been involved in Model United Nations activities and teaching for 5 years. She is always passionate about learning and education.