Pedro Júnior Isaías Laíce
Partnership Coordinator
Maputo
Summary
Experienced with developing strategic partnerships that drive mutual growth. Utilizes strong negotiation and communication skills to foster productive relationships. Track record of enhancing collaboration through effective partnership management. My experience includes role such as Partnership Coordinator, Project Coordinator, International Relations and Cooperation Officer at National Association of Municipality of Mozambique and some local municipalities. I have organized and participated in research in matters related to global agendas at local level such as Localization of SDG, Addis Ababa Action Agenda.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Partnership Coordinator
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MUNICIPALITIES OF MOZAMBIQUE
01.2013 - Current
- Support the organization and associates in identifying, preparing and implementing programs, projects and project's components to address social development at local level.
- Identifie potential partners through thorough market research and networking events, resulting in new business opportunities.
- Liaise with different agencies and other partners including local government to form and strengthen decentralized international cooperation.
- Develop, strengthen and maintain the excellent relationships with our donors and key stakeholders.
- Communicate with relevant internal and external partners.
- Develop relationships with partner organizations in the field and encourage capacity building.
- Lead the Implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).
Project Coordinator
FONGO GALEGO (SPAIN)/ CITIES UNIES FRANCE
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Support local adaptation and resilience actions in Sofala Province.
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
- Resource mobilization to support action of mitigation of climate change in Sofala Province.
- Train local authorities and communities on disaster risk management and emergency situations.
- Maintain contact and partnership relations with Post-Idai Reconstruction Office to align activities.
Project Coordinator
LVIA/Italian Development Agency
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Participate in the planning and discussion of the Management Committee of the project, along with national and international partners.
- Develop monitoring and impact indicators for the success of the planning of activities.
- Creating the proposals and presentations to enable partnership opportunities.
- Provide feedback to partners/funders of the project and the strategies for achieving the goals.
- Ensure a good coordination between all partners and actors and ensuring the sharing of knowledge and information.
- Developed comprehensive project plans, outlining scopes, timelines, deliverables, and milestones.
International Relations Cooperation and Officer
MATOLA MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Implementation, monitoring and evaluation of national and international programs and projects.
- Monitor and report cooperation projects and partnership.
- Propose and establish national and international partnerships with entities of interest to the Municipality.
- Established effective relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally for increased collaboration opportunities.
Lecturer and research assistance
Jean Piaget University of Mozambique
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Subjects: Political Science; Social Mobility; International Organizations; Peace and Conflicts Studies; Political Economy.
Education
Bachelor degree - International Relations and Diplomacy
Instituto Superior de Relações Internacionais
01.2004 - 01.2008
Master degree - Public Adminstration and Develoment
Universidade Joaquim Chissano
Skills
- Planning & management
- Networking
- Staff management
- Adaptability
- Relationship building
- Relationship management
- Stakeholder management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Effective communication
Short Courses
- Training on Disaster Risk Management, Climate Resilience and Sustainability - Ghana
- Fundraising for Municipal Development - Morocco
- Territorial Management for African Cities - Morocco (online)
- Financing Local Government - South Africa
- Leadership and Communications - Eurosis - Maputo
- Gender Justice and Local Governance - Oxfam (online)
- Climate Change and Gender - Fondo Galego: Spain
- Communication for lobby development and partnership - Eurosis - Maputo
- Decentralized international cooperation - the University of Catalonia - online course
- Theory of Change in Social Projects - online course (DisasterReady)
- Monitoring and Evaluation in Development Projects (DisasterReady)
- Gender Based Violence in Emergency - online course (DisasterReady)
- Working in Partnership - Online Course (Save the Children/DisasterReady)
- Cooperation for Sustainable Development Goals - Portugal
- Methodologies for budgeting and participatory planning - GIZ: Dondo
- Development on strategy communication, lobbying and advocacy - Harare
Computer Literacy
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Outlook
References
- Placido Perreira, National Director of Municipality Development - Ministry of State Administration and Public Service, pplacido.perreira@gmail.com, 82 360 5540
- Manuel de Araujo, Mayor of Quelimane and Board Member of National Association of Municipality of Mozambique, alcutete8@gmail.com, 846793717
- Guilhermina Amurane, National Director of Environment, gamurane@gmail.com, +258844451972
- Adriaan Tas, Clime Finance Expert - Enabel, cristinamatusse72@gmail.com, +258 82 3078137
Other Information - Achievements
- Currently is Vice President of the Network of Decentralized Cooperation Managers in Africa, for Southern Africa.
- Is the focal point for urban resilience and mitigation initiative lead by the National Institute of Disaster Risk Reduction.
- 2022 - Part of consultant teams that conducted Baseline Study for Socio-Economic, Vulnerability and Market Analysis in Matutuine and Inhaca.
- Is part of the multilateral team (Led by Ministry of Environment) in charge of the proposal for a financial climate (NAMA FACILITY) which was approved.
- Led the socialization process of the NDC initiative at the local level.
- In 2017 led the organization of study visits for municipal technicians in urban planning and finance that led to the creation of professional networks for peer learning.
- From January to July (2020) led the preparation of the First Local Voluntary Review on the implementation of the SDGs.
- Focal Point of the Urban Task Force for the Prevention of COVID-19 led by UNHabitat in coordination with the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of State Administration and Public Service.
- From 2014 to 2022 supported different programs of municipal development funded by The World Bank, USAID, EU, SIDA, UNHABITAT.
Accomplishments
- Currently is Vice President of the Network of Decentralized Cooperation Managers in Africa, for Southern Africa
- Is the focal point for urban resilience and mitigation initiative lead by the National Institute of Disaster Risk Reduction
- 2022 – Part of consultant teams that conducted Baseline Study for Socio-Economic, Vulnerability and Market Analysis in Matutuine and Inhaca.
- Is part of the multilateral team (Led by Ministry of Environment) in charge of the proposal for a financial climate (NAMA FACILITY) which was approved;
- Led the socialization process of the NDC initiative at the local level
- In 2017 led the organization of study visits for municipal technicians in urban planning and finance that led the creation of professional networks for peer learning;
- From January to July (2020) led the preparation of the First Local Voluntary Review on the implementation of the SDGs.
- Focal Point of the Urban Task Force for the Prevention of COVID -19 led by UNHabitat in coordination with the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of State Administration and Public Service
- From 2014 to 2022 supported to different programs of municipal development funded by The World Bank, USAID, EU, SIDA, UNHABITAT.
Timeline
Project Coordinator
FONGO GALEGO (SPAIN)/ CITIES UNIES FRANCE
01.2019 - 01.2022
Project Coordinator
LVIA/Italian Development Agency
01.2015 - 01.2017
Partnership Coordinator
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MUNICIPALITIES OF MOZAMBIQUE
01.2013 - Current
International Relations Cooperation and Officer
MATOLA MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
01.2012 - 01.2013
Lecturer and research assistance
Jean Piaget University of Mozambique
01.2009 - 01.2013
Bachelor degree - International Relations and Diplomacy
Instituto Superior de Relações Internacionais
01.2004 - 01.2008
Master degree - Public Adminstration and Develoment
Universidade Joaquim Chissano
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