Zenaida Machado - Ezinteje
Maputo,MPM
Summary
Experienced human rights researcher, advocacy, and media professional with over 20 years of expertise in media management, strategic communications, women's rights, and sustainable development. Proven track record in conducting comprehensive research, analyzing data, and generating impactful insights for evidence-based decision-making. Skilled in developing and implementing effective advocacy strategies to promote social justice and equality. Adept at fostering collaborations with diverse stakeholders and leveraging media platforms to raise awareness of critical issues. Committed to driving positive change and advancing human rights globally.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Researcher
Human Rights Watch (HRW)
2020.10 - Current
- Conducted research and documented human rights abuses across Southern Africa, in particular Angola and Mozambique.
- Advocated for compliance with human rights law and international humanitarian law.
- Wrote and publicized reports, briefing papers, letters, news releases, op-eds, and submissions to international bodies based on research findings.
- Developed recommendations for rights improvements; designed and implemented local, regional, and international advocacy strategies to change abusive laws, policies, and practices.
- Developed communication strategies tailored for Angola and Mozambique; Responded promptly to queries from media and policy forums.
- Presented human rights concerns to government officials, parliamentarians, opinion leaders, inter-governmental agencies, media and think thanks organizations.
- Assisted Africa Division and HRWʼs Development and Outreach Department in conducting fundraising.
- Supervised and established work plans for consultants, associates, interns and fixers.
Founding Director
Papel Consultants
2019.04 - Current
- Created company's mission and vision statements for use by employees and consultants.
- Secured sufficient funds to cover business obligations by tracking expenses and budgeting accurately.
- Defined company roles and responsibilities to establish and enhance processes.
- Formed senior leadership and consultants network teams through rigorous interviews and extensive candidate research.
- Represented organization at conferences and events.
- Designed, led and implemented company's training and research projects.
Board Member
OSISA - Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa
2017.01 - 2023.02
- Analyzed political, economic and social trends in the region, and recommend areas for OSISA support in 11 Southern African countries: Angola, Botswana, DRC, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
- Formulated the programmatic strategy and corresponding budget of OSISA, the leading regional civil society donor
- Approved grants awarded by OSISA
- Evaluated the annual performance review of OSISA's Executive Director
- Oversaw institutional restructuring and transition processes, including workforce reduction and the transformation of OSISA and other regional Open Society Foundations teams into the 'One OSF Africa'.
Researcher
Human Rights Watch
2015.09 - 2020.10
- Conducted research and documented human rights abuses in Angola and Mozambique.
- Wrote and publicized reports, briefing papers, letters, news releases, op-eds, and submissions to international bodies based on the research findings.
- Promoted HRW work in Angola and Mozambique, using social media and by responding promptly to queries from the media and policy forums.
Senior Producer
BBC World Service
2011.08 - 2015.09
- Supervised a team that included multi-cultural, multi-diverse producers, presenters and correspondents.
- Worked closely with colleagues in various African cities and the team in London to ensure a seamless coverage of planned stories and breaking news.
- Edited flagship radio and television news and current affairs programmes and coordinated interviews with high profile figures including heads of state, ministers, etc.
- Oversaw coverage of major African and International events, including world summits, AU meetings, natural disasters, elections, etc.
- Worked alongside with other Editors and Senior Producers, to act as a point of editorial reference, providing editorial leadership as required
- Participated in the BBC management and editorial team to ensure that output conformed to the highest editorial and production standards.
Broadcast Journalist
BBC Portuguese Service
2010.01 - 2011.01
- Produced and presented radio current affairs shows transmitted to all Portuguese speaking countries.
- Conducted interviews with presidents, ministers, and policymakers of Portuguese speaking countries.
- Carried out research across the whole range of news and current affairs output.
- Prepared, wrote scripts, running orders, and presented Radio bulletins in Portuguese.
- Translated English interviews, radio shows into Portuguese.
- Covered events in Portuguese speaking countries for the different BBC platforms and languages services.
- Edited online content for the Website and Social Media.
Lead Website Coordinator
Radio Mozambique
2006.01 - 2009.12
- Set up the first website of Mozambique's largest broadcaster, Radio Mozambique, and its first online news desk team.
- Supervised the online desk team.
- Edited and approved all website content including text and multimedia.
- Participated in Radio Mozambique's senior management meetings.
- Advised the Radio Mozambique's CEO on matters related to Multimedia journalism.
Editor / Broadcast Journalist
Radio Mozambique
1999.01 - 2005.12
- Wrote and edited daily news and current affairs, scripts.
- Covered major events including elections, etc
- Integrated a team of correspondents for SABA News (Southern African Broadcasting Association) to which Radio Mozambique was a founding member. As part of this team, I worked and lived in Zimbabwe, in preparations for and during the coverage of 2002 elections.
- Oversaw, trained and developed writers and associates, assistants and junior editors to optimize production and quality of work.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Translations Studies - Foreign Languages And Literatures
Eduardo Mondlane University
Maputo, MPM11.2006
Associate Degree in Media Management - Digital Communications And Media
Rhodes University
Grahamstown06.2004
Masters in Media and Development - Media
University of Westminster
London11.2012
Skills
- Fieldwork experience
- Research presentation
- Research Planning
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Effective Multitasking
- Critical Thinking
- Project Management
- Team Supervision
- Interpersonal skills
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Monitoring and Evaluation
Languages
Portuguese
English
Spanish
References
- Alex Vines, +447827926636, AVines@chathamhouse.org, Chatham House
- Carine Kaneza Nantulya, +16466890003, kanezac@hrw.org, Human Rights Watch
Hobbies and Interests
- Playing Chess
- Dog Training
- Cooking
Affiliations
- Graca Machel Women in Media Network (GMWMN)
- Scientific Committee of the International Observatory on Participatory Democracy (IOPD)
- Observatorio das Mulheres, Mocambique (Women Observatory)
Timeline
Senior Researcher
Human Rights Watch (HRW)
2020.10 - Current
Founding Director
Papel Consultants
2019.04 - Current
Board Member
OSISA - Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa
2017.01 - 2023.02
Researcher
Human Rights Watch
2015.09 - 2020.10
Senior Producer
BBC World Service
2011.08 - 2015.09
Broadcast Journalist
BBC Portuguese Service
2010.01 - 2011.01
Lead Website Coordinator
Radio Mozambique
2006.01 - 2009.12
Editor / Broadcast Journalist
Radio Mozambique
1999.01 - 2005.12
Bachelor of Arts in Translations Studies - Foreign Languages And Literatures
Eduardo Mondlane University
Associate Degree in Media Management - Digital Communications And Media
Rhodes University
Masters in Media and Development - Media
University of Westminster
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