Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 24 years of experience in procurement, logistics, and supply chain management, the expert has developed significant expertise in both international and local initiatives. Key qualifications include procurement planning, contract management, and logistics coordination. Career highlights include leading procurement processes at organizations such as the United Nations FAO and the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, ensuring adherence to donor regulations. The expert has successfully managed complex supply chains, enhanced operational efficiencies, and crafted strategic sourcing strategies, showcasing strong leadership and negotiation skills across diverse sectors and geographic locations.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors, particularly in procurement and logistics roles for the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation. Responsibilities have included developing procurement plans, ensuring compliance with donor mandates, and managing procurement cycles. This work, primarily in the health sector at a national scale within Mozambique, involved enhancing operational procedures and ensuring the efficient delivery of medical and non-medical supplies, contributing significantly to the foundation's mission in the region.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across diverse projects involving key sectors such as logistics, procurement, trade, and transport. Previously held roles include Procurement Assistant, Senior Buyer, and Country Warehouse Manager, where responsibilities encompassed managing procurement processes, supply chain operations, and logistics coordination. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating supply chain management with logistics and procurement strategies. The geographic scope of work spans Mozambique and South Africa, involving both national and international projects, with a focus on improving operational efficiencies and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. This experience has provided a deep understanding of local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues in these countries.

Languages and education

With a background in professional settings across Mozambique and South Africa, the expert is fluent in English and Portuguese. These language skills have been instrumental in collaborating with multilingual teams and engaging with international and local stakeholders in procurement and logistics roles. Educational background includes an Executive Diploma in Procurement & Contract Management and a Diploma in Supply Chain Management from UniAthena. Additionally, the expert completed a Customs and Trade Tech Course at the Commercial Institute in Maputo, Mozambique, and pursued a course in Financial Management at UP Mozambique, reflecting a strong foundation in procurement, trade, and financial management.