Campos Ferro
Maputo
Summary
Dedicated Forest professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Versatile project implementer with a background in successfully executing diverse project tasks to meet deadlines. Skilled at communicating with colleagues, monitoring status, and achieving key milestones. Enthusiastic problem solver and talented team player with superior planning and decision-making skills.
Talented professional considered a knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings 10+ years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs, and improvements.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
PROVINCIAL PROJECT FACILITATOR
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Zambezia/Quelimane
10.2019 - 05.2022
- Supported and technically supervised all project activities which took place at provincial, district, and local levels;
- Ensured coordination with local government agencies and all similar activities taking place in the province, particularly in areas assisted by the project;
- Channeled information to/from project management and local partners;
- Contributed to the organization of the planning phase and promoted the development/implementation of plans and arrangements at the provincial level related to the MozFIP project, through a gender-sensitive approach and ensuring consultation and participation of local communities;
- Supported and organized capacity building to strengthen the staff capacity of the existing organizations in the areas covered by the
- FAO MozFIP, namely Provincial Forest technicians, forest concessions staff, and civil society on issues related to sustainable forest management;
- Helped to draft TOR for local partners and supported service providers;
- Created linkages between project activities and other activities being implemented, and financed by government or development partners, in particular the Word Bank
- Assessed, monitored, and reported on work progression
- Troubleshot and resolved non-technical issues using support documentation and training
- Assisted project manager in drafting schedules and related documentation
- Allocated resources and materials to government departments to accommodate needs.
Natural Resources Management Specialist
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Gaza/Chicualacuala/Mabalane/Guija/Chigubo/Massaingir, Mozambique
01.2014 - 12.2018
- Supported formulation of annual activity plan and budget;
- Coordinated and, together with local government, selected sites and communities for project activities implementation;
- Supported establishment of natural resource management committees and community-based organizations;
- Provided training and technical advice on sustainable forest management to community management committees (50% female members)
- Identified sustainable forestry economic activities;
- Supported and coordinated delimitation and demarcation of community lands in selected communities;
- Organized and coordinated training to community members in Sustainable Forest Management issues by providing water, soil, agriculture, animal production, and pasture management modules as part of an integrated approach to increase community resilience and adaptation to climate change;
- Conducted regular monitoring visits and supported selected communities to ensure maximum impact of interventions;
- Participated in the creation of mechanisms for collecting appropriate information for monitoring and evaluation systems related to project activities;
- Coordinated with Research Institutions in data collection for community management plans development
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines
- Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to products and services
- Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other
- Assisted communities in preparing simplified Natural Resources Management Plans
- Trained government and non-governmental agencies active in targeted districts to apply FFS (Farmer Field School) and NRM (Natural Resources Management) methodologies to promote further development
- Participated in district planning processes to promote NRM value to address food insecurity and nutrition issues in rural areas and thereby report resource allocation to NRM activities
- Prepared reports and other necessary documents (e.g., Letters of Agreement,
- Terms of Reference).
UT-REDD+ Senior Technical Assistant
MICOA (Ministry for Coordination and Environmental Affairs)
Maputo
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Supported National Coordinator in technical and administrative management;
- Prepared and implemented Annual Activity Plan;
- Prepared technical and financial reports;
- Supported staff management and ensured quality of technical products prepared by REDD+ consultants;
- Ensured participatory approach in REDD+ process by establishing regular contact with various partners
- Advised, strengthen capacity, and sensitized partners involved in REDD+;
- Kept project teams on-task with proactive control of budgets, schedules, and scopes
- Gathered, organized and distributed technical documentation.
Training Lead and Capacity Building
Kulima - Integrated Socio-Economic Development Organization
Gaza/Chokwe
09.2012 - 01.2013
- Identified training needs for farmers' associations,
- Produced training material (technical training documents, pamphlets, PowerPoint, etc.) intended for producers in the project area and followed different training topics envisaged;
- Created and offered additional materials to enhance training
- Documented training activities and changes to analyze program effectiveness
- Trained farmers in improved farming techniques;
- Established a monthly schedule for field training activities (field days) or group meetings;
- Organized training programs with field teams and assist them in preparing invitations to large-scale producers;
- Leveraged simulations, team exercises, and group discussions to increase training program engagement
- Monitored training costs and prepare budget reports justifying expenditures.
Community-Based Natural Resources Management Techn
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Gaza/Chicualacuala
11.2008 - 08.2012
- Prepared monthly/quarterly/semi-annual and financial reports
- Established and trained community-based organizations
- Conducted community Delimitation and their forests
- Conducted participatory forest inventories and developed management plans
- Trained and sustained technically sustainable forestry activities
- Trained Communities in Control and
- Firefighting
- Identified potential Agro-forestry species (AFs) and introduced/implemented Agro-forestry practices
- Trained communities in seed collection and processing
- Established strong working relationships with District Government and trained technicians in Sustainable Forest Management
- Supported consultants in various areas (Agriculture / Livestock / Forestry)
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships
Project Coordinator
Kulima - Integrated Socio-Economic Development Organization
Maputo- Cidade/Matola/Boane/Namaacha/Goba/Moamba/Matutuine/Marracuene/Magude
04.2008 - 11.2008
- Established and trained associations and Community-Based Organizations in issues related to Natural Resource Management (land, water, forests),
- Ensured agro-business and credit management
- Controlled funds disbursements by associations derived from agricultural or other activities and
- Developed business plans
- Assessed, monitored, and reported on work progress
- Assisted field technicians in drafting schedules and related documentation
- Created and maintained project documentation to drive transparency with stakeholders
- Collaborated with internal teams to develop project solutions resulting in on-time execution
- Used control tools to update and monitor project schedules
- Introduced change improvement plans to achieve goals, methodologies, and initiatives.
Team Leader
Kulima - Integrated Socio-Economic Development Organization & VETAID
Gaza/Mabalane & Chicualacuala
01.2006 - 03.2008
- Prepared monthly, quarterly, and half-yearly activity plans
- Controlled and managed project funds
- Prepared financial reports and made respective reconciliations
- Coordinated, supported, and supervised field team activities;
- Established working relationships with District Government and key partners;
- Represented Project Coordinator in district and provincial forums
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity
- Offered training and support to keep team members motivated and working toward objectives
- Delegated tasks to team members, maximizing unique strengths and skill sets
- Conducted inspections of equipment before, during, and after shifts to prevent project delays and resolve issues
- Allocated resources and organized processes within assigned areas of responsibility to drive efficiency and productivity
- Created and distributed monthly, quarterly and annual reports to management regarding performance
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance
- Assigned projects and distributed tasks to team members as per area of expertise
- Monitored team progress and enforced deadlines
- Reviewed staff work and gave comprehensive and constructive feedback
- Documented production levels and materials used to keep management informed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Forestry
Eduardo Mondlane University
Maputo2005
Skills
- Project Management/Coordination
- Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning
- Training
- Environmental Awareness
- Result-Based-Management
- Budgeting
- Attention to Detail
- Data Collection
Languages
Portuguese
Native language
English
Intermediate
B1
Portuguese
Advanced
C1
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
PROVINCIAL PROJECT FACILITATOR
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
10.2019 - 05.2022
Natural Resources Management Specialist
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
01.2014 - 12.2018
UT-REDD+ Senior Technical Assistant
MICOA (Ministry for Coordination and Environmental Affairs)
01.2013 - 01.2014
Training Lead and Capacity Building
Kulima - Integrated Socio-Economic Development Organization
09.2012 - 01.2013
Community-Based Natural Resources Management Techn
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
11.2008 - 08.2012
Project Coordinator
Kulima - Integrated Socio-Economic Development Organization
04.2008 - 11.2008
Team Leader
Kulima - Integrated Socio-Economic Development Organization & VETAID
01.2006 - 03.2008
Bachelor of Science - Forestry
Eduardo Mondlane University
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