Edison Calderón is a seasoned development sector expert with 16 years of experience primarily focused on socio-environmental projects. The expert's proficiency lies in climate adaptation, resilience, gender equity mainstreaming, and disaster risk reduction, evidenced by collaborations with eminent organizations like the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), World Bank, and UN World Food Programme (WFP). Currently, the expert contributes as an international consultant for socio-environmental projects, managing assignments for global firms such as Hydroconseil and DEUMAN.

Significant leadership roles have been undertaken in various capacities, including the position of Lead Project Coordinator at the WFP. In this role, the expert orchestrated the implementation of disaster risk reduction initiatives across multiple cities, working intricately with strategic stakeholders to meet deliverables. Similarly, as a Climate Change Adaptation Specialist, the expert successfully integrated gender strategies and liaised with national entities to advance regional projects significantly.

Working in diverse geopolitical landscapes such as Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, and Nicaragua, the expert's linguistic prowess in English, French, and Spanish has facilitated effective stakeholder engagement. Esteemed achievements highlight the facilitation of socioeconomic recovery in post-earthquake settings and contributions to the International Finance Corporation (IFC) guidelines during crucial social impact assessments.

The expert’s technical acumen encompasses social and environmental safeguards, gender policy formulation, socio-organizational strategies, and extensive socio-economic research methodologies. Exemplary skills in project reporting, stakeholder mapping, and systematic data collection have underscored the expert’s capacity to operationalize complex frameworks for substantive environmental and social outcomes.

In terms of measurable impact, the expert has notably contributed to the adaptation fund projects in both Colombia and Ecuador, pioneering strategies that integrate climate resilience into urban and semi-urban settings. Furthermore, the expert efficiently managed the environmental knowledge repository, significantly contributing to Ecuador’s national climate communication strategies.