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Sandra Colindres

@sandracolindres

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Consultant economist specializing in impact evaluation, economic development, and social equity.

Honduras

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles using quantitative evaluation and MEAL systems to drive evidence-based policy, social inclusion, and sustainable development, with collaborative, learning-focused teams and opportunities to scale impact.

I am a consultant economist with over six years of experience in public policy, economic development, and impact evaluation across multilateral and national projects. I apply quantitative methods (R, Stata, Python) and AI tools to generate rigorous evidence that improves program design, optimizes budgets, and strengthens institutional learning.

I have led MEAL system implementation for World Vision’s THRIVE 2030, coordinated data collection and field teams achieving high coverage, and contributed technical inputs for regional competitiveness and policy reports used for strategic decision-making. I combine analytical rigor, stakeholder engagement, and a commitment to social inclusion and sustainable development in Latin America.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Research Economist

ERAK Consultores

Aug 2023 - Jul 2025 (1 year 11 months)

Led implementation of MEAL systems and impact evaluations for the THRIVE 2030 project, achieving a 63% budget optimization while maintaining operational quality and deploying AI tools to automate analysis across projects.

MEAL R Stata Monitoring & Evaluation Stakeholder Engagement Report Writing

Intern, Youth Employability Program

DAI Global/USAID

Jul 2022 - Jun 2023 (11 months)

Designed MEAL-aligned workshops and built a data management and tracking system to improve traceability between employers and candidates, strengthening evidence-based decision-making for youth employability.

MEAL Data Management Monitoring & Evaluation FRM Data Analysis Report Writing

Field Technician

Regioplan S.A. DE C.V

Feb 2023 - Feb 2023 (0 months)

Coordinated rural data collection achieving 95% coverage and 120% of survey targets, led a five-person field team, and authored progress and final study reports to inform contracting institutions.

Field Data Collection Report Writing Team Leadership SAF Metrics Survey Management

Field Technician

World Vision Honduras

Nov 2022 - Nov 2022 (0 months)

Supervised rural data collection using FAO evaluation tools, implemented real-time quality controls, and authored the final technical report to ensure data traceability for programmatic decisions.

Field Supervision FAO Evaluation Tools Data Quality Assurance Technical Reporting Accountability Monitoring

Junior Researcher

Institute for Economic and Social Research (IIES) - UNAH

Mar 2022 - Oct 2022 (7 months)

Conducted literature reviews and statistical analysis on corruption and regional development, producing 80% of technical content used in strategic public policy reports and contributing core inputs to the Satellite Account for Arts and Culture.

literature review Statistical Analysis R Data Visualization Report Writing

High School Math Teacher

Central Pointe Christian Academy

Feb 2022 - May 2022 (3 months)

Taught math courses (grades 6–11) in English, designed lesson plans and assessments for a hybrid model, and developed extracurricular activities to foster soft skills and study habits.

Curriculum Design Lesson planning Assessments Classroom Instruction

Professional Intern

IIES-UNAH Observación Económica y Emprendimiento

Jun 2021 - Mar 2022 (9 months)

Supported research on economics of corruption and regional competitiveness, contributed to statistical visualizations and data presentations for economic research reports.

Research Assistance Data Visualization literature review Data Presentation

Finance Intern

Police Disciplinary Affairs Directorate (DNDD)

Jan 2021 - Apr 2021 (3 months)

Conducted financial monitoring and reconciliations using SIAFI, produced statistical reports on institutional behavior, and supported payment processes to improve financial traceability.

Account Reconciliation Process Improvement

Student Tutor

UNITEC

Oct 2018 - Dec 2019 (1 year 2 months)

Provided undergraduate and graduate tutoring in economics, mathematics, and quantitative methods, developing study materials and adapting teaching strategies to diverse learners.

Tutoring Economics Quantitative Methods Study Materials Development Learning Adaptation