CRISTINA REPEDE
MONITORING AND EVALUATION AND PUBLIC POLICY EXPERT
Cristina is a dedicated and results-driven Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) and Public Policy Expert with over 10 years of experience in designing and implementing M&E systems for international development programs. Her expertise spans policy design, M&E system development, and the implementation of evaluations across sectors such as education and health, early childhood development, and entrepreneurship within the international development landscape. Her work is grounded in a solid methodological foundation, applying diverse evaluation approaches, including outcome harvesting, contribution analysis, theory-based evaluations, Theory of Change design, and both qualitative and mixed-method evaluations.
She has extensive institutional experience from her tenure with the European Commission and consultancy work with leading United Nations agencies such as WFP and UNICEF. During her time as an EU employee, Cristina developed a deep understanding of policy frameworks, institutional governance structures, and the intricacies of regulatory and compliance mechanisms. This role honed her skills in strategic planning, policy analysis, and program management within complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
Her evaluation consultancy engagements further enriched her expertise, providing hands-on experience in international development operations, evaluation methodologies, and evidence-based policy implementation. These experiences have equipped her with strong competencies in institutional functioning, ethical decision-making, results-based management, and stakeholder engagement. Moreover, she has developed a nuanced appreciation for inter-agency collaboration, multicultural communication, and the ability to navigate politically sensitive contexts while maintaining impartiality and objectivity.
Cristina navigates her professional journey with a speech impediment, which has strengthened her communication skills, adaptability, and determination to connect meaningfully across diverse contexts.
Her approach to evaluation and policy analysis is characterized by a holistic, comparative, and cross-cultural perspective. She thrives in diverse social contexts, leveraging her adaptability and resilience to foster empathy, trust, and meaningful relationships with stakeholders. Driven by a commitment to independence, impartiality, objectivity, and political and cultural sensitivity, these values are integral to her professional practice.
Cristina naturally gravitates towards exploring uncharted areas, uncovering new perspectives, and contributing innovative solutions. Her unwavering dedication to evidence-based decision-making and her focus on impact-driven results are at the core of her professional philosophy, fueling her commitment to driving sustainable change in global development.