Key skills and expertise

With 26 years of professional experience, including 22 years in international consulting, the expert is a seasoned environmental engineer specializing in environmental management, project management, and environmental impact assessment. Career highlights include overseeing more than 50 projects and holding key roles such as Managing Director at BioVision and Managing Consultant at Ramboll Africa. The expert has led major initiatives in Mozambique, focusing on EIA and resettlement, and has developed strategic permit planning for TOTAL Energies. Responsibilities have included environmental monitoring, capacity building, and audit support, demonstrating strong leadership and technical acumen in environmental and social projects.

Project experience and donor exposure

Bringing extensive experience in collaboration with international donors, the expert has worked with entities such as the European Union. They have been involved in environmental and social impact assessments for infrastructure projects, including the BRT Line 3 in Nairobi, Kenya. This work involved project implementation and stakeholder engagement, focusing on infrastructure and transportation at a national scale in Kenya, emphasizing the development of sustainable urban transport solutions.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked extensively in the environmental and natural resource management sectors, focusing on project management, environmental impact assessments, and resettlement projects. Previously held roles include Managing Director and Managing Consultant, overseeing operations and strategic planning. The expert's work spans infrastructure, energy, and sustainability, with cross-cutting expertise in circular economy and climate change. Geographic scope includes Mozambique and other African countries, where they have implemented projects with a focus on enhancing environmental and social governance and sustainability practices. Experience extends across Africa and Europe, with significant work in Mozambique, Angola, Botswana, Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Sao Tome and Principe, and Portugal. This includes deep familiarity with local governance and regional development issues, particularly in Mozambique.

Languages and education

With a background in multilingual environments, the expert is a native Portuguese speaker and fluent in English. These language skills have been utilized extensively in international consulting roles across Portuguese-speaking countries and in multilingual project teams, facilitating effective communication and collaboration in diverse professional environments, including project management and stakeholder engagement. Educational background includes a degree in Environmental Engineering from Universidade Lusófona de Humanidades e Tecnologias, Portugal, obtained between 1994 and 1999. Additionally, the expert completed an MBA in Business Administration through the Lisbon MBA program, a collaboration between MIT, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, and Universidade Católica de Lisboa, in 2010. Currently, they are pursuing a Master's in Environmental and Sustainability Education at Dom Bosco Institute, with studies commencing in 2024.