Jose Da Graca

Supported the recruiting, onboarding, coaching, upskilling, and mentoring of the livelihoods team.

Prepared new and updated existing SOWs for contracting of Implementation Partners (IP) for the various livelihood programs committed under the Resettlement Plan.n

• Managed the overall implementation of resettlement livelihood re-establishment programs, including assessing household progress on livelihood re-establishment,

Develop livelihood re-establishment implementation schedule and budget, and undertake implementation monitoring.ng

Managed Implementing Partners contracts undder agricultural, fisheries, and diversified livelihood re-establishment programs.

• Supported internal and external resettlement livelihood performance reviews and audits

Coordinated communication between IPs, the Project, Government, affected households, and the wider community.

• Provided overall strategic direction to the Economic Development Program;
• Promoted employment opportunities for women and youth.
• Coordinated with UNOPS, Implementing Partners, and the Government in the implementation of NCRP (Northern Crisis Recovery Program) - Inclusive Economic Strengthening component, as well as the implementation of W4P Program in Cabo Delgado.
• Coordinated and managed the functioning of the W4P (Work4Progress) Platform, composed of various local and international partners.
• Monitored progress of projects or prototypes of the W4P Program, NCRP (Life Skills, Business, and Vocational Training)
• Advised for the scalability of projects.
• Participated in discussions with donors, government, and partners in all aspects related to Economic Opportunities Program initiatives at the regional, national, and international levels.
• Prepared new project proposals and budgets
• Conducted interviews with potential candidates for open positions within the organization.
• Managed day-to-day operations of the department including scheduling tasks and assigning duties.
• Coordinated with other supervisors, combining group efforts to achieve goals.
• Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.(

• Be the custodian and manage the implementation of the diversified livelihood programs;

• Identify eligible households that may participate in diversified livelihood restoration programs that develop and diversify nonnatural resource-based cash earning livelihood activities, provide training and capacity building in an on-going manner that is responsive to Project opportunities and associated development;

• Assist with identification of opportunities and potential partners to provide identified households with adult education (numeracy, literacy, financial planning), training, trade skills development and employment;

• Be the champion with social investment team, local content, Procurement regarding micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) development and capacity building, new business / enterprise partnerships to be created to provide goods or services for Project construction or operations and microfinance, savings and credit;

• Ensure that all DLR program activities promote the empowerment of women and inclusion of vulnerable people;

• Coordinate with contractors and other Project implementation partners to identify opportunities for synergies and compatible programming;

• Use tracking tools for monitoring that Project affected people receive adequately supported training, jobs and enterprise opportunities;

Maintain close coordination with the Community and Social Affairs (CSA) teams to identify changing community dynamics and impacts caused by progression of the Project and community security, as well as to monitor community responses to livelihoods restoration work being conducted

Assisted the project manager in the development of the training manuals of 'Mais Peixe' - a program funded by the World Bank.

Disseminate to business communities, rural community, government officers, traders, and other stakeholders the funding initiative to support the fish value chain in the provinces of Nampula, Zambezia, and Sofala.;

Identified partners for field implementation of activities in the three provinces of Nampula, Zambézia, and Sofala.

Supported the identification of beneficiaries in the selected districts of the three provinces.

Liaised with government authorities in the province and district for the implementation of the program.

• Provided training to Extension Officers and Community workers on Programme Objectives, Targets, Procedures, and Funding Mechanisms.

Disseminated to the business community (fishermen, transporters, traders, and fish processors) about the funding opportunities.

Supported field staff in the selection process of different alternatives of fish value chain-related activities that can get funding from the Programme.

Developed work plans, participate in the monitoring of field activities, and report on the program activities and achievements.

• Programme design:Worked with Project Managers, programme staff and support teams to develop new initiatives, involving stakeholdrs (partners, government) ensuring effective linkages between initiatives in the south

• Fundraising: Worked with the County Director (CD) , ACD-P, Programme Development Officer, and programme staff to identify and respond to new opportunities for funding

• Work-planning: Supported Project Managers to prioritise activities and design quarterly work plans to ensure projects achieve their objectives and contribute towards programme goals

• Review Project/Programme Progress: Supported Project Managers in the review of the progress, including timely monitoring, evaluation and learning activities such as baseline, mid-term and final evaluations;

• Reporting: Worked with each Project Manager and the ACD-P to coordinate and oversee the timely delivery of accurate project and programme reports to donors; ensuring that data are well presented and that reports fully describe progress, lessons learnt and challenges experienced as well as any recommendations for the future

• Donor Liaison: Liaised with Irish Embassy, European Commission Delegation and other donrs in issues related with respective project implementation, including other CARE Members

• Budget preparation, analysis and management: Supported the process of preparing budgets for projects and programmes, in collaboration with finance staff; as well as supported regular BvA (Budget versus Actual) analysis of all funds within the programme portfolio and took corrective steps and actions where fund utilization rates were significantly below expected burn-rates

• Coordination: Coordinated effective delivery of all projects and programmes based in Maxixe office and/or operating in the south; encouraging information-sharing, collaborative efforts and, where possible, joint operations to enable synergy and improve overall impact of different projects/funds

• Compliance: Understood and implemented programs according to compliance with donor and internal CARE policies and procedures, including on key standards of programme delivery and behaviour such as code of conduct, donor visibility guidelines, cost eligibility criteria, procurement regulations etc.

• Leadership during emergencies: Provided the teams working in Inhambane with strong leadership and guidance, including during times of distress or disaster. Represented as the focal point for CARE’s emergency preparedness capacity in the south, and lead for any initial Emergency Response (particularly for rapid onset)

• Stakeholder relations: Liaised effectively with government, partners/subgrantees, INGOs and CBOs, and other relevant stakeholders at local, regional and sometimes national level in a consistent, professional manner to ensure understanding of and commitment to CARE's programs and operations in Inhambane Province specifically and Southern Mozambique generally

Representation: Represented CARE Mozambique at the Provincial Multilateral foruns and Government meetings

• Contributed to the day-to-day management of Emergency and rehabilitation operations with particular emphasis on administrative matters, including follow-up of field activities;

• Supervised and followed the implementation of field activities related to agricultural and livestock interventions, such as Small scale irrigation, Conservation Agriculture, Family and School Gardens, Agriculture Inputs provision, JFFLS/ Income Generating Activities, Newcastle Disease Control, Trans-boundary Animal Disease Control.

• Supported FAO southern Africa Regional Emergency Coordinator in the preparation of project proposals; in particular, ensuring that the gender and HIV dimension is properly reflected in all project proposals;

• Contributed to the preparation of project terminal statements/reports;

• Facilitated liaison with all emergency and rehabilitation operations coordination unit partners and organize and participate in the meetings with Government, Donors, UN Agencies and NGOs;

• Carried out any other duties as requested by the Chief, Emergency Operations Service (TCEO) and FAO Representative.

• Coordinated Planning, Administration and Management of Human and Financial Resources;

• Supervised agriculture and rural development field activities in the districts;

• Monitored Public and NGO's Interventions on rural development and food security;

•Supervised implementation of programs related with Extension Services, Livestock Services, Forestry and Land Management ;

• Coordinated SETSAN (Nutrition and Food Security Secretariat) in Province;

• Promoted Private Sector investments on Agriculture;

• Implemented institutional reform and decentralisation process from Province to district level;

• Supervised activities jointly implemented by partners and DPA Manica and Maputo provinces such as SPFS/PAN I and II

(FAO/Italy), Food Security and Nutrition Project (GCP/MOZ/027/BEL), PIDA(KPMG/Italy), SG2000(USA/Japan) and other activities in Maputo Province;

• Other Government duties as requested by the Provincial Governor and the Minister of Agriculture;

• Collaborated with senior leadership to set long-term objectives for the company.
• Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
• Directed the organization's daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Established relationships with vendors and suppliers to secure favorable terms for materials or services.
• Negotiated agreements with external partners such as contractors or consultants.

• Prepared Plans and Annual Budget for project activities;

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• Resolved conflicts among team members by providing creative solutions that addressed all parties' needs.
• Facilitated meetings between stakeholders to discuss project requirements, objectives or outcomes.
• Drafted presentations outlining the current state of specific projects for review by senior managers.
• Supervised Field activities
• Provided Training of Veterinary Services;

• Monitored Rural Development Component of the project implemented under contract by GTZ/MARRP;

• Prepared Quarterly and Annual Project Reports for the Steering Committee and National Coordinating Committee (Ministries of Agriculture, Planning & Finance, Environment, Foreign Affairs & Cooperation,

European Commission and SADC Regional Office (Harare)

• Directed the organization's daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
• Managed budgeting and financial planning processes for the organization.
• Conducted regular meetings with department heads to review progress on strategic initiatives.
• Reviewed internal reports and identified areas of risk or potential cost savings.
• Analyzed customer feedback data to identify trends in product performance or customer service issues.
• Established relationships with vendors and suppliers to secure favorable terms for materials or services.
• Assessed employee performance against established benchmarks or targets.
• Monitored industry trends to identify opportunities for expansion and innovation.
• Coordinated with regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with laws and standards.