Summary
Livelihoods and Conservation Specialist with 8 years of experience in Community Engagement and natural resource management. Extensive background in conservation contexts and "Bush Life" operations (Niassa and Cabo Delgado), with full linguistic proficiency in Echuabo for immediate deployment in Zambézia. Expert in facilitating Conservation and Agriculture Agreements (FCAs), managing Human-Wildlife Conflict (HWC), and fire monitoring. Hands-on experience with KoboToolbox/QGIS and professional technical reporting in English.
Public Profile url: Goi Luis Francisco
Professional Data
Industry
Experience: 8 years
Education
Education
Universidade Eduardo Mondlane (UEM), Fundação Universitária – Centro de Educação Contínua
Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Economics (UEM, 2017).
Experience
Natural Resource Programme Officer
We Effect
● Led the strengthening of Natural Resource Management Committees (CGRNs), Cooperatives, and farmers' unions, promoting Non-Timber Forest Product (NTFP) value chains and regenerative agriculture. ● Managed 4 Implementing Partners (IPs) and provided thematic advisory on the sustainable use of natural resources in the Northern Region. ● Provided technical advisory for the expansion of community businesses, with proven success in increasing fish farming and beekeeping units in Niassa. ● Structured Cooperatives and Producer Associations focusing on internal governance and climate finance readiness, ensuring community transition to value markets and resilience models.
Project Supervisor
JFS - Sociedade Algodoeira do Niassa
● Led livelihood restoration in 27 communities (Palma and Mocímboa da Praia), managing in-situ logistics and the integrity of 1,600 binding Household Agreements, demonstrating resilience and adaptability to the "Bush Life" context. ● Served as focal point for conflict mediation under the "Do No Harm" principle, ensuring social and HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) compliance. ● Coordinated the transition from technical assistance to market integration, using community feedback mechanisms to validate family income sustainability.
Project Assistant (Volunteer)
Kosmoz Catalisadora de Sustentabilidade
● Eco-Conservation and Biodiversity: Provided technical support in ecological restoration and community tourism, aligned with biodiversity conservation goals.
Project Manager and Technical Coordinator
IPERMO
● Coordinated the transfer of sustainable technologies to over 150 rural families through Agroforestry System (AFS) demonstration units. ● Established market channels and strategic partnerships, ensuring economic viability and a real increase in income for producers and assisted communities.
