Denise Calado
Headline
Program Management Assistant
Summary
Accomplished Administrative and Project Management professional with over 25 years of experience supporting complex international development initiatives across public health, energy, and governance sectors. I’ve contributed to the success of high-impact projects for organizations such as USAID, Anadarko Petroleum, the Royal Norwegian Embassy, Millennium Challenge Corporation, and more.
My core strengths include procurement and contract management, financial oversight and budgeting, project coordination, and the end-to-end organization of large-scale events and conferences. I’m fluent in Portuguese and English and proficient in global systems like SAP, GLAAS, and Microsoft 365.
I thrive in multicultural, results-oriented environments where integrity, detail, and collaboration are key. My track record speaks to my ability to ensure compliance with donor requirements, drive efficiency, and deliver quality support to cross-functional teams and government partners.
Professional Data
Industry
Clerical & Administration
Experience: 12 years
Industry
NGO & Non-profit
Experience: 15 years
Industry
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
Experience: 5 years
Education
University, Honors
Education
Universidade Tecnica de Moçambique
Honors, Administração Pública
2024-02-01 - 2024-02-01 - Attending
Mozambique, Maputo
Experience
Program Management Assistant
USAID/Maputo
Medical & Healthcare
2014-06-01 - Present
Mozambique, Maputo
SENIOR EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
ANADARK
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
2013-12-01 - 2014-06-01
Mozambique, Maputo
Program Assistant
US Embassy - Millenium Chalenge Corporation
NGO & Non-profit
2009-07-01 - 2013-12-01
Mozambique, Maputo
Administrative Assistant
ICAP - Columbia University Mozambique
Clerical & Administration
2007-11-01 - 2009-11-01
Mozambique, Maputo
Program Assistant
Royal Norwegian Embassy
NGO & Non-profit
2005-10-01 - 2007-10-01
Mozambique, Maputo
Communications Coordinator
Mozal
Engineering & Manufacturing
2004-06-01 - 2005-08-01
Mozambique, Maputo
Office Administrator/Personal assistant
Mozal Aluminium Smelter
Engineering & Manufacturing
2001-03-01 - 2003-04-01
Mozambique, Maputo
Personal Assistant to Mozal General manager
Funcionaria Bancaria
Standard Bank Mocambique
Banking & Financial Services
1995-07-01 - 2001-09-01
Mozambique, Maputo
Executive assistant and Public relations