Nilza Conrado
Ismael Abdul
Maputo
Summary
Skilled Researcher enthusiastic about supporting advancements in Development, Management, Internal and External Relations Areas. Passionate about increasing knowledge to drive growth and needed improvements. Ready to apply knowledge and 14 years of experience in Public and Private Sector, Finances, Management and Research.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Researcher/Consultant
Forbes & Manhattan Resources
Kitwe
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Wrote research papers, reports, reviews, and summaries regarding Political and Social Impact of Mining Concession.
- Gathered and organized information for research purposes.
- Performed research into study topics to increase knowledge and to provide valuable contributions.
- Collaborated with leadership team to identify relevant questions and determine best methods of collection.
- Utilized statistical packages to analyze data and create visualizations.
- Interpreted data analysis results to draw inferences and conclusions.
Senior Program Manager
Program Management Unit
Maputo
11.2006 - 11.2021
- Collaborated with development teams, external recipients and product line management to verify delivery of desired quality requirements to distributors.
- Devised tools and benchmarks to improve team performance and monitor production.
- Collaborated with Administrative and Financial staff to define legal and operational parameters.
- Trained 2 teams in Management to accomplish set goals and benchmarks.
- Tracked and reported program results to the Ministry and Donors to facilitate change management activities.
- Performed program research and analyzed data collection to develop cost estimates and budgets.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
Protocol Officer
Minister Of Foreign Affairs - African Union
Maputo
07.2003 - 07.2003
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Optimized Governments experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
Education
MBA - International Development Studies
Higher Institute of International Relations
Maputo 06.2009 - 06.2011
High School Diploma -
Higher Institute of International Relations
Maputo 06.2000 - 06.2005
Skills
Data collection and organization
Data analysis
Research program planning
External Relations Analysis
Documentation expertise
Training and mentoring
Report generation
Microsoft Excel proficiency
Team Building
Research implementation
Data Collection
Quantitative analysis
Certification
Leadership: Foundational Principles
Timeline
Leadership: Foundational Principles
05-2023
Researcher/Consultant
Forbes & Manhattan Resources
02.2022 - 05.2022
MBA - International Development Studies
Higher Institute of International Relations
06.2009 - 06.2011
Senior Program Manager
Program Management Unit
11.2006 - 11.2021
Protocol Officer
Minister Of Foreign Affairs - African Union
07.2003 - 07.2003
High School Diploma -
Higher Institute of International Relations
06.2000 - 06.2005