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Yayoï BAGGIERI

Summary

Experienced French-Japanese consultant with over 17 years in Latin America. Graduated from a French Business School specializing in Marketing and Finance, holding an MS in Business Management and an MS in Project Management in International Cooperation. Skilled in diplomacy, marketing, governance, citizen security, public policies, and infrastructure projects including Monorail development, Public Private Partnerships, G2G initiatives, Social Impact Bonds, South-South Triangular and Regional cooperation efforts.

Now based in Abu Dhabi, I am eager to contribute to Japan–Middle East economic diplomacy by supporting strategic initiatives led by JCCME. My goal is to support Japan’s strategic vision abroad by facilitating dialogue, mapping opportunities, and providing actionable insights that bridge government, industry, and regional ecosystems.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Independent Consultant

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
04.2022 - Current
  • Consulting Services in international cooperation project for the Japanese government.
  • Expert in migration and South-South, triangular and regional cooperation of Mexico, Central America and Caribbean for JICA data collection study, strategic recommendations for international cooperation with/post Covid-19.
  • Project for Human Resource Development Scholarship in El Salvador (PMO)

Business development consultant and JICA Project Consultant

Nippon Koei Latin America-Caribbean (NKLAC)
08.2020 - 04.2022
  • Business development of public and private projects in Mexico (pipeline and bidding processes), and consultant for international cooperation projects.
  • Governance and Citizen security international expert mission in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean region for JICA data collection study, strategic recommendations for international cooperation with/post Covid-19.

JICA Coordinator

NKLAC
05.2016 - 08.2020
  • Line 3 Project of Metro de Panamá.
  • Management of the administrative team as well as coordination of the project between Panama and Japan, contract and budget management based on JICA procedures.

Consultant - Department of analysis, monitoring, consulting, and international projects

Ministry of Foreign affairs of Venezuela
03.2010 - 12.2012
  • Worked with the Executive Secretary of the African-South American Cooperation Forum (ASACOF)
  • Planned and organized high level meetings, events, press conferences, seminars

Independent Consultant

Self-employed
09.2007 - 01.2014
  • Activities and events to enhance cooperation between France, Japan and Venezuela
  • Interpreter (simultaneous and conference interpreting) for Venezuelan public institutions and international companies in Japanese, French and Spanish

Education

Master 2 - Project management in international cooperation (Project Cycle Management)

IRIS
France
01.2015

Master of science - management

Kedge Business School
France
01.2007

Higher national certificate - International Business, CCE Certificate

Brevet De Technicien Superieur
Paris, France
01.2003

Baccalauréat with honors - scientific major

French School in Tokyo
Japan
01.1999

Skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Word
  • Proficient in Excel
  • Proficient in PowerPoint
  • Intercultural communication
  • Management
  • Planning and coordination
  • Goal oriented
  • Marketing analysis
  • Marketing strategy
  • Project management
  • Bidding processes
  • International cooperation
  • Public policies
  • Infrastructure sector consultancy
  • Sustainability

Certification

  • DELE B2, Instituto Cervantes (Mexico), 02/2025
  • Diploma in Public–Private Partnerships and Blended Infrastructure Investment: A Pragmatic Approach, Anahuac University (Mexico), 02/2022
  • FIDIC Future Leaders Management Certificate, 08/2021 (Online)
  • Ms in Environmental Management, The Open University UK (Online), 2018

Languages

Japanese
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
Arabic
Beginner (A1)

Additional Information

Arabic: learning actively (Duolingo + upcoming courses in Abu Dhabi)

Timeline

Independent Consultant

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
04.2022 - Current

Business development consultant and JICA Project Consultant

Nippon Koei Latin America-Caribbean (NKLAC)
08.2020 - 04.2022

JICA Coordinator

NKLAC
05.2016 - 08.2020

Consultant - Department of analysis, monitoring, consulting, and international projects

Ministry of Foreign affairs of Venezuela
03.2010 - 12.2012

Independent Consultant

Self-employed
09.2007 - 01.2014

Master 2 - Project management in international cooperation (Project Cycle Management)

IRIS

Master of science - management

Kedge Business School

Higher national certificate - International Business, CCE Certificate

Brevet De Technicien Superieur

Baccalauréat with honors - scientific major

French School in Tokyo
Yayoï BAGGIERI