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Osvaldo Zacarias
XAI-XAI,Gaza Province
Summary
Experienced and accomplished contracts manager with more than 9 years of success in program and project management in commercial and government contracting environments. Highly adept at defining and implementing best practices, standards, processes and tools to achieve objectives and goals. Proven track record of crafting and executing strategies that reduce costs, improve production, and increase profitability. Identify, prioritize, and resolve issues to optimize resources and time. Keen sense of business needs with exceptional aptitude for managing large-scale projects from inception to completion. Leverage strong analytical, collaborative and decisive leadership to capitalize on market opportunities and propel organizational growth.
Overview
10
years of professional experience
6
years of post-secondary education
1
Certification
Work History
AMOSTRA PROJECT (USAID FUND), Xai-Xai, Gaza Province
Contract Manager
2022.06 - Current (2 years & 3 months)
Job overview
- Worked directly with suppliers and local authorities to achieve fixed KPIs.
- Tack contracts for management and issue tracking reports covering current status and upcoming milestones;
- Mitigate 85% of business risks by analyzing contracts potential impacts and avoiding unfavorable terms;
- Analyze new laws and regulations to identify changes and proactively adjust system on contract thus avoiding unnecessary costs for the company;
- Managed team of 8 employees, overseeing the hiring, training, and professional growth of employees.
- Reported on site costs and quality and quantity of project output.
- Understood and delivered contracts within agreed conditions and timeframes.
- Owned full site management from set up to project completion.
AMOSTRA PROJECT(USAID FUND), Tete , TETE PROVINCE
Deputy Operations Manager
2021.10 - 2022.06 (8 months)
Job overview
- Implementation of the AMOSTRA project at a level in the province of Tete.
- Reduced costs and improved operations by analysing processes and customer feedback.
- Monitored and reviewed operational performance, aiding improved business strategy to maximise productivity.
- Minimised discrepancies by effectively training employees on best practices, policies and procedures.
- Aided senior leadership by recommending corrective actions and improvements to company operations.
TEREOS SUGAR MOZAMBIQUE , Marromeu, Sofala Province
Administrative and Social Director (Interim)
2021.05 - 2021.10 (5 months)
Job overview
- Oversee the administrative functional areas of finance and accounting, human resources, facilities, and medical provider claims processing. Utilize best practices to create a positive and trusting work environment for direct reports, for their teams.
- Coordinate and implement improvements to the administrative policies, procedures and business information systems to create efficiencies for administrative and program staff, and standardize activities, corporate culture and equity across departments.
- Serve as approval authority for position openings, to ensure organization-wide balancing of FTE.
- Ensure Controller provides complete and accurate financials to CEO and Finance Committee on a monthly basis.
- Perform analysis of Indirect and Fringe rates, administrative expenses, and variance to budget.
TEREOS SUGAR MOZAMBIQUE , MARROMEU, Sofala Province
Contracts Manager
2020.01 - 2021.05 (1 year & 4 months)
Job overview
- Create, analyze, negotiate, and execute an array of contracts for various transactions
- Build and maintain relationships with Supply's, clients, and other business connections
- Maintain contract-related documents and correspondence
- Present contract information to relevant parties, such as stakeholders
- Troubleshoot contract-related problems, such as breach of contract
- Keep track of contracts and extend, renew, or close them out
- Assist with the employer's compliance with mandatory standards
Stay informed about changes to relevant rules and regulations
Tereos Sugar Mozambique , Marromeu, Sofala Province
Manager of Quality, Health, Safety and Environment
2018.03 - 2020.03 (2 years)
Job overview
- Develop, implement and improve QHSE management systems, processes and procedures to support business operations in accordance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001& ISO 45001
- Communicates information on the QHSE Management System throughout the organization and promotes HSE awareness through various communication channels i.e. Inductions, training, campaigns, flyers, discussions, emails etc. in consultation with all relevant departments.
- Prepare QHSE documentation for clients/projects as per the requirements and in consultation with the Operations team.
- Undertake QHSE inspections internally and with third parties (contractors) as per the approved inspection program of the company. Follows up on the preventive and / or corrective actions identified during the inspections and monitors the timely closing of the actions in coordination with other departments.
- Develops, facilitate and review QHSE risk assessments for routine and non-routine activities in consultation with the operations team.
- Record QHSE key performance indicators on a monthly basis and issue reports as necessary. Suggest and advise changes to ensure continuous improvement on any additional effective KPIs to be added in the system as part of continual improvement.
AMOR, Beira, Sofala Province
Health, Safety and Environment Consultant (Part Ti
2019.03 - 2019.07 (4 months)
Job overview
- Provide routine health and safety and environment support in the workplace;
- Develop internal policies and procedures for environmental and social protection;
- Development and maintenance of internal security audit programs at the facility;
- Create an analytical dashboard of KPIs for health, safety and environment performance;
- Conduct on-site inspections for environmental and occupational safety compliance;
- Create the organization's emergency response group and evacuation planning.
Tereos Sugar Mozambique , Marromeu, Sofala Province
Superintendent de QSHE -Factory
2017.01 - 2018.03 (1 year & 2 months)
Job overview
- Ensure that the tank thickness test is carried out to ensure the integrity of the tank;
- Coordinate the process of receiving fuel and oil, transporting storage;
- Ensure that the tank thickness test is carried out to ensure the integrity of the tank;
- Interact with relevant entities such as: government agency, local structures and organizations and civil society;
- Monitor performance KPIs, and share them with the general management and government agencies;
- Develop and administer work safety training for workers, contractors and retraining workers to reduce incidents / accidents in the workplace;
- Conduct safety inspections in the workplace to identify unsafe conditions and dangerous practices;
- Perform document registration and daily, weekly and monthly issuance, site security instructions and audit reports;
SONASA.LDA, Beira, Sofala Province
Operations Manager
2013.10 - 2015.12 (2 years & 2 months)
Job overview
- Coordinate and supervise the security services on the premises;
- Coordinate the work of the secret security brigade on the premises;
- Write and/or analyze security-related documents, such as incident reports, proposals and tactical or strategic initiatives;
- Organize training for subordinate security professionals or other members of the organization on security rules and procedures;
- Plan security for special and high-risk events such as (transportation of products, values, salary payments, among others);
- Coordinate security operations or activities with public authorities in the sector;
- Develop security plans for facilities to be opened;
- Attend professional meetings, seminars, or conferences to stay current on changes in executive legislative directives or new technologies that affect security operations;
- Conduct risk assessments and implement risk mitigation measures.
Education
Universidade Isabel I, , Espanha
Master of Business Administration from Project Management
2022.10
UDM-Universidade Técnica de Mozambique , Maputo, Cidade de Maputo
Master of Science from Direitos Humanos, Desenvolmento Economico e Boa Governação
2015.03 - 2017.06 (2 years & 3 months)
Universidade Eduardo Mondlane , Quelimane, Provincia de Zambezia
Bachelor of Science from Oceanografia
2010.02 - 2013.10 (3 years & 8 months)
Skills
- Risk mitigation
- Production reporting
- Supply negotiation
- Contract management
- Employee scheduling
- Client account management
Languages
English
Advanced
Portuguese
Native
Spanish
Intermediate
Certification
- Biosafety Course (Serviços Provincial de Saúde Tete) - 2021
- BSAFE (United Department of Safety and security) -2019
- Risk Management course (International Business Management Institute) -2019
- PORT logistics - ABED -2021
- First Aid Course -EXTIN -2019
- Evacuation Course -EXTIN -2019
- Fire Fighting Course -EXTIN -2019
Biosafety Course
The management system establishes a company-wide policy for monitoring employee health and implementing workplace sanitary protocols to minimize contamination risk following an infectious disease outbreak.
Timeline
Universidade Isabel I,
Master of Business Administration from Project Management
2022.10
Contract Manager
AMOSTRA PROJECT (USAID FUND)
2022.06 - Current (2 years & 3 months)
Deputy Operations Manager
AMOSTRA PROJECT(USAID FUND)
2021.10 - 2022.06 (8 months)
Administrative and Social Director (Interim)
TEREOS SUGAR MOZAMBIQUE
2021.05 - 2021.10 (5 months)
Contracts Manager
TEREOS SUGAR MOZAMBIQUE
2020.01 - 2021.05 (1 year & 4 months)
Health, Safety and Environment Consultant (Part Ti
AMOR
2019.03 - 2019.07 (4 months)
Manager of Quality, Health, Safety and Environment
Tereos Sugar Mozambique
2018.03 - 2020.03 (2 years)
Superintendent de QSHE -Factory
Tereos Sugar Mozambique
2017.01 - 2018.03 (1 year & 2 months)
UDM-Universidade Técnica de Mozambique
Master of Science from Direitos Humanos, Desenvolmento Economico e Boa Governação
2015.03 - 2017.06 (2 years & 3 months)
Operations Manager
SONASA.LDA
2013.10 - 2015.12 (2 years & 2 months)
Universidade Eduardo Mondlane
Bachelor of Science from Oceanografia
2010.02 - 2013.10 (3 years & 8 months)
- Biosafety Course (Serviços Provincial de Saúde Tete) - 2021
- BSAFE (United Department of Safety and security) -2019
- Risk Management course (International Business Management Institute) -2019
- PORT logistics - ABED -2021
- First Aid Course -EXTIN -2019
- Evacuation Course -EXTIN -2019
- Fire Fighting Course -EXTIN -2019
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