Santiago Ayala

Social Assessment, Strategic Planning, Policy Development & Negotiation

Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines

About

Over 22 years of progressive and comprehensive experience in social, services and strategic planning with strong project management, capacity development and research skills enriched while working for international agencies, universities, governments, private sector, development sector and closely with NGOs, regional organizations and governments. Talent in establishing collaborative alliances with key stakeholders including: clients, organisations, colleagues, and the public. Global work experience in Oceania (Australia, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga and Vanuatu), Southeast Asia (Vietnam and Indonesia), Americas (Colombia) and the Caribbean (Cuba). Qualifications in Social and Strategic Planning, Project Management, International Relations -Peace & Conflict Resolution- and social research. Skills and experience in Policy development Socioeconomic impact assessment & management planning Strategic advice & planning Conflict resolution, negotiation & facilitation Community Development Effective translation of institution’s mission into practice in line with accepted social values Social planning Social safeguards assessment Stakeholder engagement & consultation Due diligence, Auditing, Review Formative research Gender action planning Project & program monitoring & evaluation

Experience

  • Social Safeguards Specialist at Asian Development Bank (ADB)
    Apr 2025 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos

  • Principal at Ayala Consulting
    Apr 2013 - Present · 13 yrs 4 mos

    - Social assessment and research -including social impact assessment and management planning - Policy Development - Stakeholder engagement and consultation - Social services planning - Strategic advice - Social safeguards for major infrastructure projects - Community Development - Facilitation, mediation and negotiation - Strategic advice to enhance social performance - Due diligence, Auditing, Review Our recent clients: Asian Development Bank (ADB), World Bank (WB), International Finance Corporation (IFC), Cardno, Cowater, SMEC, WSP, Finnish Consulting Group (FCG), PNG Power, PNG Department of Works, PNG Central Province Government, PNG Ports Corp. Ltd., Porgera Joint Venture (Barrick Gold), Tonga Power, Kiribati Government, Samoan Tourism Authority, Samoan Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Kiribati Ministry of Infrastructure and Sustainable Energy (MISE), Rep Marshall Islands Ministry of Works, Infrastructure and Utilities, New Zealand MFAT, Fundación Grupo Energía de Bogotá & UNDP/GEF. Locations where we have worked: Australia, Colombia, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands Nauru, Papua New Guinea (PNG), Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Indonesia.

  • Councillor Advisory Committee at Mater Health Services
    May 2016 - Oct 2022 · 6 yrs 6 mos

  • President - Parents and Friends Committee at St Peters Lutheran College
    Oct 2015 - Nov 2021 · 6 yrs 2 mos

  • Associate Social Scientist at EMM Consulting Pty Limited
    Feb 2020 - Jul 2021 · 1 yr 6 mos

    Social impact assessments for significant projects in the mining, energy, water and infrastructure sectors.