Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 20 years of experience in rural development, agriculture, and grant management, the expert possesses key skills in business strategic development, accounting, financial management, and stakeholder relations. Career highlights include leading international and local projects, such as managing grants for MSMEs affected by cyclones and implementing market system changes. Accomplishments encompass establishing operational offices and coordinating capacity-building initiatives. Responsibilities have included overseeing technical teams and managing environmental compliance programs, demonstrating expertise in project implementation and strategic planning.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors, notably the World Bank and USAID. In partnership with the World Bank, the expert led training, capacity building, and grant management for MSMEs impacted by cyclones in Mozambique. The collaboration with USAID involved managing environmental mitigation and monitoring programs under the AgriFUTURO project, focusing on agribusiness development and environmental compliance in the Nacala Corridor. These projects were regional in scope, targeting agricultural development and climate resilience in Mozambique.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in rural development, environment and natural resource management, food security, agriculture, finance, and accounting, the expert has held roles in project management, grant management, and market system development. Cross-cutting expertise includes integrating financial management and strategic business development within agricultural initiatives. The geographic scope of work has been primarily country-specific to Mozambique, with significant involvement in regions such as Nampula, Zambezia, and Cabo Delgado. This experience includes working on regional development issues, particularly in agriculture and climate adaptation, contributing to effective project implementation and stakeholder engagement.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in Portuguese and English, with excellent written and oral communication skills in both languages. These language competencies have been utilized extensively in in-country work within Mozambique and in multilingual teams, facilitating effective communication in diverse professional settings and international collaborations. The educational background includes a Master’s degree in Business Administration and Management from the Catholic University of Mozambique, completed between 2014 and 2016, and a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics from Eduardo Mondlane University in Mozambique, completed between 2001 and 2006.