Key skills and expertise

With 42 years of experience, the expert is a seasoned Project Manager skilled in technical and administrative management of large-scale infrastructure projects, particularly in roads, ports, and power plants. Known for problem-solving in high-risk environments, the expert has led international projects across Africa, managing relationships with donors and governments. Key roles include Branch Manager and Senior Project Manager, where responsibilities encompassed supervision, logistics, and staffing. The expert's leadership and organizational skills have driven successful project implementations and operational excellence.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) on humanitarian aid projects in Angola, focusing on the construction of hospital units, schools, and water wells. This collaboration involved project implementation and technical assistance in the infrastructure sector. The work was conducted on a regional scale within the Huìla region of Angola.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across key sectors including civil engineering, logistics, roads and bridges, water and sanitation, and marketing. Roles have included Project Manager, Branch Manager, and Technical Director, with responsibilities spanning project supervision, logistics management, and technical administration. The expert's interdisciplinary knowledge integrates infrastructure development with regional needs, demonstrated in projects across Africa, such as road renovations and hydroelectric power plant construction. This broad sectoral expertise supports successful management of complex, cross-cutting initiatives in diverse environments.

The expert has extensive geographic experience across Africa, having worked in Algeria, Angola, Cameroon, Djibouti, Madagascar, Mozambique, Rwanda, and Tanzania. This broad regional involvement has provided deep familiarity with local governance, cultural dynamics, and development issues, particularly in infrastructure projects. The expert's recurring engagements in these countries underscore a strong expertise in managing complex projects in diverse and challenging environments.

Languages and education

The expert is a native Portuguese speaker with superior advanced proficiency in French and upper intermediate proficiency in English. These language skills have been utilized in international project management roles across various African countries, facilitating communication in multilingual teams and interactions with local governments and international donors.

The expert holds a Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Milan, Italy.