Alexa Scalchunes

Background

About Alexa Scalchunes

As an emerging professional in the field of International Development, I have built the foundation of my career on meaningful contributions and diverse experiences across sectors. Currently, I am leveraging my expertise as a People Development Analyst at UNDP’s Talent Development Unit, where I assist in designing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating learning and development initiatives for UNDP’s People Managers. This role has reinforced my passion for advancing global development through effective monitoring and evaluation, learning and people management, data analysis, and programme support. My professional journey is underpinned by thematic expertise gained through my background study Global Development, with a heavy focus on economics. With an interdisciplinary academic background encompassing economics, anthropology, and geography, my research explored critical areas such as democracy, conflict, education, and poverty measurement. These insights have been complemented by internships across sectors within global social-impact nonprofits, Danish youth organization work, and in the private sector in international development consulting. Having completed the Fulbright program in Denmark in support of my studies and research in global development, I am eager to continue my career in a global organization. I aim to leverage my diverse skills and experiences to drive innovative, sustainable, and climate-conscious solutions that tackle complex global challenges and create lasting impact. My current interests within international development include Monitoring & Evaluation, Programme Management, Data Analysis, and Talent Development.