Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 21 years of experience in environment and social development, program management, and emergency aid operations, the expert demonstrates strong leadership, negotiation, capacity development, and social mobilization skills. Career highlights include successfully managing local and international projects, notably integrating the UNV program into the UN Country Team in Somalia. Responsibilities have included program coordination, project evaluation, and collaboration with diverse stakeholders. Accomplishments include establishing effective monitoring and evaluation systems and enhancing government capacities to implement UNICEF-supported programs.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has worked extensively with international donors such as UNICEF, UNDP, and the African Development Bank, focusing on program implementation, project evaluations, and capacity building. Thematic areas have included health, education, infrastructure, and social development. Projects have been conducted at both national and regional levels across Mozambique, Angola, and Somalia. Previously held roles have involved managing UNV programs, conducting environmental and social impact assessments, and coordinating humanitarian aid and development initiatives.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across diverse sectors, including rural development, environment and natural resource management, humanitarian aid and emergency, poverty reduction, and social development. Roles such as program coordinator, project manager, and consultant have entailed responsibilities in project implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and capacity building. The expert possesses cross-cutting expertise in integrating environmental considerations into social development projects. Geographic scope includes regional work in Southern and East Africa and South East Asia, with a focus on Mozambique, Somalia, and Angola. Extensive geographic experience includes significant involvement in Mozambique, Angola, Somalia, Somaliland, Kenya, and India, with deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics, especially in Mozambique and Somalia.

Languages and education

With a background in languages, the expert is proficient in English, Portuguese, and Spanish. English proficiency was further developed through the First Certificate in English (EFL). These language skills have been utilized in various professional contexts, including in-country work in Mozambique, Angola, and Somalia, and collaboration with multilingual teams in international development projects. The expert holds an MA in Environmental Management from Centro de Crecimento Economico e Empleyo (CENCRE), Spain, and a BSc (Hons) in Social Science with Economics from The Open University of London, United Kingdom. Additionally, the expert has earned a Diploma in Economics and a Diploma in Environment from The Open University of London. The educational foundation is complemented by a High School Diploma from Josina Machel Secondary School, Mozambique.