CLODOALDO CASTIANO

• Contributed to national human rights monitoring, investigations, and institutional oversight, enhancing transparency and accountability.
• Supported policy dialogue and engagement with government institutions and civil society, fostering accountability and implementation of constitutional and international human rights standards.
• Advocated for human rights policies to enhance national compliance and protection measures.
• Led investigations into human rights violations, ensuring thorough documentation and reporting.
• Collaborated with governmental and non-governmental organizations to promote awareness of human rights issues.

• Provided executive leadership for Mozambique's national umbrella organization of persons with disabilities, steering strategy, programme delivery, institutional development, fundraising, financial stewardship, and external partnerships.

Selected achievements

• Provide executive oversight of multi-year donor-funded programmes, including strategic partnerships exceeding USD 5 million, ensuring programme quality, compliance, financial stewardship, and results.
• Lead development, humanitarian, and climate resilience programmes with an annual portfolio averaging USD 900,000.
• Recruited, supervised, mentored, and managed performance of more than 20 multidisciplinary staff, driving organizational restructuring, talent development, and performance management.
• Built strategic partnerships with government ministries, UN agencies, donors, academic institutions, and civil society organizations, enhancing public systems and mobilizing resources.
• Oversee organizational risk management, operational decision-making, and staff deployment in complex operational environments.
• Evaluated program effectiveness through data analysis, driving continuous improvement efforts.
• Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
• Led successful fundraising campaigns, securing critical resources for program development and expansion.
• Oversaw financial management, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability for the organization.
• Represent FAMOD in national policy dialogue, technical working groups, and high-level donor and government forums.

• Facilitated policy development, institutional planning, and stakeholder engagement to ensure alignment with international human rights standards.
• Guided government institutions and partners in implementing inclusive governance and enhancing public service delivery.
• Led strategic initiatives to promote human rights awareness and advocacy across diverse communities.
• Developed training programs for staff on human rights legislation and policy implementation.
• Collaborated with stakeholders to assess the impact of policies on vulnerable populations.

• Coordinated multi-stakeholder development programmes, enhancing collaboration in planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and partner coordination.
• Facilitated institutional strengthening of organizations for persons with disabilities in Mozambique, improving their capacity to advocate for rights and access services.
• Coordinated project timelines and deliverables to ensure alignment and accountability.
• Managed project documentation and reporting processes to maintain transparency and accountability.
• Led cross-functional teams in executing project plans, driving successful outcomes and adherence to deadlines.