Summary
Programme and Project Manager with extensive experience in governance, decentralization, sustainable development, and multi-stakeholder project coordination. Skilled in policy analysis, strategic reporting, stakeholder engagement, and project monitoring and evaluation. Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives in education, health, gender, child protection, and community resilience. Fluent in Portuguese and English, with strong leadership, negotiation, and strategic communication skills.
Public Profile url: Aura Nelson
Professional Data
Industry
NGOs, Development and Volunteering
Experience: 6 years
Experience: 6 years
Education
University, Honors
Education
CPRD
Medium, Conputing
2017-03-01 - 2018-04-01 - Concluded
Mozambique, Sofala
Catholic University of Mozambique - Faculty of Economics and Management
Honors, Political Science and International Relations*
2016-02-01 - 2020-07-01 - Concluded
Mozambique, Sofala
Professional Training Institute
Elementary, Administration and Public Relations
2016-02-01 - 2018-05-01 - Concluded
Mozambique, Sofala
Experience
Consultant - Government Liaison & Project Implementation
Embassy of Japan
NGOs, Development and Volunteering
2024-06-01 - 2025-03-01
Mozambique, Maputo
Liaised with government institutions and community-based organizations to implement and monitor development projects in education, health, and WASH, ensuring alignment with national policies. Conducted monitoring and evaluation visits, producing strategic reports with actionable recommendations for decision-makers. Drafted briefing notes, reports, and strategy documents for senior officials and international stakeholders. Coordinated high-level events and project inaugurations, ensuring protocol adherence and effective stakeholder engagement.
Communications & Partnerships Officer – Humanitarian Programmes
Embassy of Ireland
NGOs, Development and Volunteering
2023-07-01 - 2024-03-01
Mozambique, Maputo
• Managed €10M+ humanitarian portfolio with ICRC, UNICEF, UNOCHA, IOM, ensuring effective project implementation and compliance with donor policies. • Coordinated emergency responses, supporting 5,000+ beneficiaries in alignment with local governance and operational procedures. • Developed communication strategies, producing policy briefs, newsletters, and digital campaigns to enhance visibility and stakeholder engagement.
Project Manager – Community Development & Policy Engagement
Associação de Mulheres Desfavorecidas- AMUDEIA
NGOs, Development and Volunteering
2023-04-01 - 2024-05-01
Mozambique, Maputo
• Designed and implemented programs promoting women’s empowerment, governance participation, and community resilience, increasing girls’ school participation by 30%. • Mobilized community and church leaders to advocate for women’s rights and local governance initiatives. • Facilitated workshops with 200+ participants to strengthen policy engagement and community-driven solutions.
Project Coordinator – Education & Child Protection Programmes
Associação de Jovens Empreendedores Culhula- AJEC
NGOs, Development and Volunteering
2019-11-01 - 2022-06-01
Mozambique, Maputo
Implemented donor-funded projects impacting 600 women and 370 girls, integrating community-based protection and participatory governance structures. Facilitated training of local partners, community leaders, and teachers on GBV, human rights, child safeguarding, and inclusive governance. Developed monitoring frameworks and progress reports to inform policy and programmatic decisions.