Witness Sitole
Trade Advisor
Maputo
Summary
Trade Advisor with over three years of successful experience in International Trade & Account Management, combined with an additional two years of experience in Administrative Work & Marketing. I have consistently been recognized for my commitment to performance excellence and contributions to the success of various industries including agriculture, energy, mining, and infrastructure.
One of my key strengths lies in research and data analysis, which I have honed through my educational background in Economics from universities in both Mozambique and the United States of America. This training has provided me with a solid foundation to analyze market trends, identify opportunities, and make informed strategic decisions.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Trade Advisor
UK Department for International Trade
Maputo
12.2019 - Current
- Built, leveraged and maintained important client facing relationships with investors in the Agriculture, Mining, Energy and Infrastructure sectors.
- Engaged with UK affiliated companies operating in Mozambique to understand their needs and challenges to then provide assistance.
- Lobbied for key reforms after identifying high value investment barriers faced by UK Companies in country.
- Promoted relevant financing products offered by UK Export Finance Agency to support companies win contracts.#
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines while also managing pipeline worth of 74 million dollars.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
Prosperity and Economic Diplomacy Assistant
British High Commission
Maputo
07.2018 - 12.2019
- Worked closely with Prosperity Officer to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete projects.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and maintain up-to-date accurate information on projects being conducted.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources to feed ongoing projects and improve impact analysis.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Eduardo Mondlane University
Maputo 01.2014 - 12.2021
Exchange Program - Economics
Emporia State University
Kansas 07.2017 - 12.2017
High School Diploma -
Samora Moises Machel Secondary School
Chimoio 01.2009 - 11.2013
Skills
International Trade
undefinedAccomplishments
- Received Star Prize for Excellence awarded by the British Minister for Africa for successful organizing her visit to Mozambique in February 2019.
- Recognized as the Best Organizational Committee President at AIESEC UEM in 2017.
- Awarded with a certificate as the Best Student of Samora Moises Machel Secondary School in 2013.
Timeline
Trade Advisor
UK Department for International Trade
12.2019 - Current
Prosperity and Economic Diplomacy Assistant
British High Commission
07.2018 - 12.2019
Exchange Program - Economics
Emporia State University
07.2017 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Eduardo Mondlane University
01.2014 - 12.2021
High School Diploma -
Samora Moises Machel Secondary School
01.2009 - 11.2013
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