Custódio Gune
Maputo,MPM
Summary
Water and sanitation engineer with a civil engineering and infrastructure master’s degree, combining WASH infrastructure design, field supervision, and partner capacity building. Supports implementation quality, technical reporting, and compliance with standards while coordinating with communities, government, and project teams to deliver sustainable results.
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Water Engineer (Infrastructure & Capacity Building Specialist)
UNOPS
Pemba
05.2025 - 09.2026
- Led tailored WASH capacity-building initiatives for partners, focusing on training and institutional strengthening to enhance local capabilities.
- Provided technical oversight and advisory support to Implementing Partners on design, delivery, and quality assurance of WASH infrastructure interventions, ensuring compliance with UNOPS standards and alignment with project objectives and budget constraints.
- Develop user-centered conceptual designs and design briefs for water and sanitation works, integrating gender, inclusion, protection and life-cycle cost considerations.
- Review and validate budgets, support WASH procurement processes and conduct technical evaluations in line with UNOPS procedures.
- Monitored implementation through field visits and remote supervision, ensuring quality control, timely reporting, and documentation of lessons learned for continuous improvement.
- Represent UNOPS in WASH coordination fora and liaise with government, communities and partners on sector priorities.
WASH Consultant (Programme & Technical Oversight)
UNICEF
12.2022 - 04.2025
- Provide programme and technical oversight for WASH project implementation in Cabo Delgado, ensuring compliance with UNICEF policies and donor requirements.
- Led WASH needs assessments and contributed to program design for emergency and recovery interventions in Cabo Delgado.
- Developed project proposals, workplans, and budgets that aligned with donor priorities, enhancing project funding success.
- Coordinated daily meetings with implementing partners, including NGOs and government agencies, to ensure project goal alignment and strengthen collaboration.
- Strengthened collaboration between government institutions, implementing partners and humanitarian actors.
- Monitor quality, timelines, sustainability and programme risks across interventions.
- Support planning processes, budget tracking, procurement and technical reporting.
- Contributed to sector coordination and learning initiatives, enhancing knowledge management across programs.
- Contribute to sector learning and continuous program quality improvement.
WASH Specialist – Programmes & Advocacy
Save the Children International (SCI)
11.2021 - 12.2022
- Provided strategic and technical leadership to humanitarian and development WASH programmes (drought, floods, cyclones and conflict response).
- Led development and expansion of humanitarian WASH programmes targeting conflict-affected and displaced populations.
- Coordinated program implementation across districts and partners to enhance WASH service delivery.
- Integrated advocacy, learning and best practices across WASH programmes.
- Represented the organization in humanitarian coordination platforms and technical working groups.
- Led capacity building for program managers, officers, and partners, including consortium members, to strengthen WASH program effectiveness.
- Supported fundraising initiatives by developing proposals and engaging with donors to secure funding.
- Supported proposal development, operational planning, MEL and donor reporting.
WASH Programme Manager
Ayuda en Accin (AeA)
01.2021 - 10.2021
- Led WASH programming for humanitarian response and development interventions in Cabo Delgado.
- Managed multidisciplinary teams and coordinated with partners and government authorities to ensure effective implementation of WASH programs.
- Oversaw strategic planning, budget control, procurement, and monitoring of program indicators to align with organizational goals.
- Contributed to proposal development and growth of programme portfolio, enhancing funding opportunities for WASH initiatives.
- Represented the organization in the WASH Cluster and coordination forum.
WASH Consultant – Sanitation Market Systems
OXFAM
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Facilitated inclusive business models with local private sector actors to strengthen market engagement.
- Conducted market assessments, value chain analysis and feasibility studies.
- Incorporated behavior change, gender, and sustainability approaches to optimize sanitation project outcomes.
- Formulated strategies to enhance sustainable access to sanitation services in rural communities, improving community health.
WASH Officer
IFRC – International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
12.2019 - 01.2021
- Supported emergency WASH responses during cholera outbreaks, floods, and cyclones, ensuring timely assistance to affected communities.
- Managed and supervised field implementation of WASH projects in Tete Province.
- Coordinated with government institutions, partners, and community leaders to strengthen collaboration and drive project success.
- Conducted monitoring and evaluation, enhancing program reporting accuracy and effectiveness.
WASH Associate
FHI 360
05.2019 - 12.2019
- Led community mobilisation and sanitation initiatives, enhancing safe water access for vulnerable populations.
- Coordinated with the provincial WASH Cluster to align efforts and optimize resource allocation for effective program delivery.
- Implemented and monitored WASH interventions post-Cyclone Idai to restore community access to clean water and sanitation.
Hydraulic/Plumbing Works Technician (HVAC)
Soares da Costa – Bank of Mozambique Construction Project
01.2018 - 04.2019
- Oversaw water supply, drainage, and HVAC-related piping installations to ensure adherence to technical specifications.
- Supported the preparation and execution of hydraulic and HVAC installations according to technical drawings and project specifications.
- Coordinated and monitored installation teams and ensured compliance with technical requirements.
- Interpreted hydraulic layouts, technical drawings and installation details.
- Facilitated material quantity take-offs, measurements, and work planning to align project resources with installation needs.
- Coordinated hydraulic works with structural, architectural and electrical disciplines.
- Assisted in quality control, testing, inspections, and corrective actions to maintain project standards and compliance.
- Ensured compliance with site safety and construction procedures.
Education
Master's Degree - Infrastructure and Civil Engineering
FUNIBER- Fundao Universitria Iberoamericana
Maputo01-2027
Specialisation - Water & Sanitation
Global Humanitarian Institute
Kenia07-2026
Bachelor of Science - Rural Engineering – Specialisation in Water & Sanitation
Eduardo Mondlane University
Vilanculos05-2015
Skills
- WASH Cluster Coordination
- Budget tracking
- Technical reporting
- WASH system engineering
- EPANET
- ArcGIS
- MS Project
- Microsoft Office
- Google Docs, Sheets
- WASH systems
- Water supply design
- Project management
- Sanitation systems
- Civil engineering
- Water data analysis
- Water supply management
- Flood risk assessment
- Hydraulic modeling
- Stakeholder coordination
Personal Information
- Nationality: Mozambican
- Driving License: Valid Driving Licence (Category C)
- Marital Status: Married
- ID Type: Valid Passport
- ID Number: Valid Biometric Passport
Languages
Portugus, English, Spanish
Accomplishments
- More than 8 years of WASH programming experience in humanitarian and development contexts.
- Managed and technically supported WASH interventions funded by UNICEF, UNOPS and international donors.
- Led capacity strengthening initiatives for NGOs, government institutions and implementing partners.
- Extensive experience supporting displaced and host communities affected by conflict, cyclones, floods and droughts.
- Strong knowledge of the humanitarian architecture and coordination mechanisms in Mozambique.
Custom Section 0
PEMBA: Pemba, Bairro Eduardo Mondlane
Languages
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Spanish
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Portuguese
Native
Native
Certification
- WASH Especialist - Hummanitarian Global Institut
- Rural Engineering – Specialising in Water Supply – Eduardo Mondlane University
Affiliations
- Member of JOPA-AquaShare (Incubator for Young Water Professionals in Mozambique)
Timeline
Water Engineer (Infrastructure & Capacity Building Specialist)
UNOPS
05.2025 - 09.2026
WASH Consultant (Programme & Technical Oversight)
UNICEF
12.2022 - 04.2025
WASH Specialist – Programmes & Advocacy
Save the Children International (SCI)
11.2021 - 12.2022
WASH Consultant – Sanitation Market Systems
OXFAM
07.2021 - 10.2021
WASH Programme Manager
Ayuda en Accin (AeA)
01.2021 - 10.2021
WASH Officer
IFRC – International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
12.2019 - 01.2021
WASH Associate
FHI 360
05.2019 - 12.2019
Hydraulic/Plumbing Works Technician (HVAC)
Soares da Costa – Bank of Mozambique Construction Project
01.2018 - 04.2019
Master's Degree - Infrastructure and Civil Engineering
FUNIBER- Fundao Universitria Iberoamericana
Specialisation - Water & Sanitation
Global Humanitarian Institute
Bachelor of Science - Rural Engineering – Specialisation in Water & Sanitation
Eduardo Mondlane University