Julio Elvino Machava
Maputo ,Mozambique
Summary
Accomplished professional specializing in program management, budget oversight, and contract negotiation within HIV/AIDS and health systems. Proven ability in project planning, reporting, and stakeholder engagement, leading to successful project outcomes. Recognized for strong interpersonal skills and organizational leadership, with a history of agile project delivery. Expertise in collaborating with national and local entities to drive strategic initiatives.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Program Management Specialist
USAID
Maputo
07.2014 - 08.2025
- Provided programmatic and administrative oversight of assistance awards, ensuring prudent management by USAID.
- Managing high-impact development programs and millions of dollars in HIV and Health portfolios.
- Established clear goals and benchmarks to measure project success effectively.
- Aligned project activities with business goals for maximum impact.
- Executed risk assessment strategies to mitigate potential project threats.
- Coordinated initiatives across teams and offices for seamless project execution.
- Monitored project budgets, scrutinising expenditures and recommending cost-effective measures.
- Drafted detailed reports documenting project progress and overall effectiveness.
- Negotiated contracts with implementing partners, securing cost-effective solutions for optimal outcomes.
Senior Project Officer
FHI360
Maputo , Mozambique
02.2009 - 07.2014
- Support clinical and community HIV and health projects, by creating effective reporting systems to facilitate senior leadership decision making.
- Developed detailed budget forecasts, improved financial planning.
- Negotiated contracts with Implementing partners and sub awardees with government institutions to secure favorable terms and conditions and reach the intended program goal.
- Delegated tasks effectively with provinces, districts, Implementing partners in the Consorcio, for increased productivity.
- Led multidisciplinary teams (finance and contracts, programs, technical, clinical), driving high performance culture in the organization.
National AIDS coordinator
Save the Children International
Maputo, Cidade de Maputo
01.2007 - 02.2009
- Managed multiple HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment projects, ensuring organization and efficiency, with around $7Millions a year.
- Liaised comfortably and confidently with all levels of staff from national, provincial and district levels, using appropriate tact and diplomacy.
- Assisted in creating and updating project documentation templates, reports and train staff on use of the tools.
- Assisted in budget preparation and financial planning procedures.
- Coordinated project tasks for successful and timely completion.
- Organized Financial and Operational data to help with annual work plan and budget
Education
Master of Science - Rural Studies and Community Development
Eduardo Mondlane University
Mozambique, Maputo 02.2007 - 12.2008
Bachelor of Science - Psychology and Pedagogy
Psicology and pedagogy, UP Maputo
Maputo, Cidade de Maputo 08.1999 - 05.2004
Skills
- Program management
- Budget planning and monitoring
- Contract negotiation and sub awardees
- Project planning and reporting
- Team coordination and Stakeholder engagement
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Organizational leadership
- Agile project delivery
Languages
English
Advanced
Portuguese
Native
Certification
Maputo Leadership Academy (2023-2024) Trained on leadership skills, negotiation, interpersonal communication, presentation skills, etc.
Timeline
Program Management Specialist
USAID
07.2014 - 08.2025
Senior Project Officer
FHI360
02.2009 - 07.2014
Master of Science - Rural Studies and Community Development
Eduardo Mondlane University
02.2007 - 12.2008
National AIDS coordinator
Save the Children International
01.2007 - 02.2009
Bachelor of Science - Psychology and Pedagogy
Psicology and pedagogy, UP Maputo
08.1999 - 05.2004
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