Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 19 years of experience, the expert is highly skilled in marketing, communication, business management, stakeholder engagement, public relations, and fundraising. Proficiency in internal and external communications, social media management, and strategic marketing highlights their ability to lead projects effectively. Career highlights include collaborating with international donors such as USAID and UKaid, managing campaigns for behavior change across sectors like agri-food, energy, and water. Previously held roles such as Country Marketing and Communications Coordinator demonstrate their capability in donor communications and stakeholder engagement.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving international donors like USAID, UKaid, and the Netherlands, focusing on donor communications and marketing. Responsibilities have included managing communication campaigns for behavior change and coordinating demand activation campaigns. These initiatives have primarily been within the agri-food systems, energy, and water sectors at a national level in Mozambique. The expert has also facilitated conferences between the Mozambican government and international NGOs, contributing significantly to development cooperation projects.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in media and communications, marketing, advocacy, and fundraising, the expert has held roles such as Country Marketing and Communications Coordinator and Communications Manager. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes strategic communication, stakeholder engagement, and campaign management for behavior change and development. The expert's work has spanned national and international scopes, particularly in Mozambique, contributing to projects in agri-food systems, energy, and water sectors. Geographic experience includes Mozambique, the Netherlands, South Africa, the UK, the USA, and Brazil, where they have developed a deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics.

Languages and education

Fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, the expert utilizes these languages in professional settings across multiple countries, including Mozambique, Brazil, and the USA. Their multilingual capabilities support effective communication in diverse, international teams and facilitate cross-cultural stakeholder engagement. Additionally, they speak Afrikaans, further enhancing their ability to operate in multilingual environments. The expert holds an Undergraduate Degree in Marketing from ISCTEM – Instituto Superior de Ciências e Tecnologias de Moçambique, with studies focused on business management, finance, marketing management, and communication strategy. They also obtained a Bachelor Degree in Music from UEM – Universidade Eduardo Mondlane in Mozambique.