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Maputo, Maputo, Mozambique

Maputo, Cidade De Maputo, Mozambique

Maputo, Mozambique

Agribusiness and agri-invest focal point for project development and implementation, responsible for growing the knowledge base, guide the strategic direction and diversify the project portfolio of the Representation. Providing evidence-based policy advice, capacity strengthening and technical support to Government and other institutions for agribusiness and private sector development. Project officer for the agribusiness component and market systems approach within the EU-funded PROMOVE… Show more Agribusiness and agri-invest focal point for project development and implementation, responsible for growing the knowledge base, guide the strategic direction and diversify the project portfolio of the Representation. Providing evidence-based policy advice, capacity strengthening and technical support to Government and other institutions for agribusiness and private sector development. Project officer for the agribusiness component and market systems approach within the EU-funded PROMOVE Agribiz Project. Show less

Brussel

Provided strategic policy and political and analytical support to the Party Chairman and Ministers in order to develop the mid-to long-term policy capacity and strategic framework as well as ensure strict compliance with operational policies and legislation. Technical focus on trade policy, international affairs, digitalization, competition policy, and development/macro/micro-economics.

Leuven

Designed and developed the ecosystem for the high-tech industry association DSP Valley, with focus on digital technologies. Identified and built strategic relations with new international and top-tier members to the cluster network to accelerate the digital transformation. Attracted foreign direct investments to the region, based on profound market and business environment analysis as well as political climate reviews. Created multiple punctual economic-political reports, position papers, and… Show more Designed and developed the ecosystem for the high-tech industry association DSP Valley, with focus on digital technologies. Identified and built strategic relations with new international and top-tier members to the cluster network to accelerate the digital transformation. Attracted foreign direct investments to the region, based on profound market and business environment analysis as well as political climate reviews. Created multiple punctual economic-political reports, position papers, and consultation responses. Show less

Pretoria Area, South Africa

Prepared reports based on political-economic situations in South Africa and other countries of the jurisdiction (Mozambique, Botswana, Swaziland, Lesotho, and Zimbabwe) and presented to executives. Represented the Embassy of Belgium at bilateral and multilateral policy meetings and high-level events within South Africa.

Executive Education, Impact Investment In Africa

Master'S Degree, International Business Economics

Master'S Degree, International Relations And Affairs

Bachelor'S Degree, International Relations And Diplomacy

Bachelor'S Degree, Political Science And Government