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Afonso Chibalo

Summary

Dear HR Afonso Pedro Chibalo, Mozambican, MSc in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security by the Royal Agricultural University (www.RAU.AC.UK) and BSc in Agricultural Science by the Catholic University of Mozambique, with more than 15 Years work experience. I’m applying for this position as it is suitable for me as I have been working in a related work in a similar position strengthening community to manage Natural Resources available in such manner that can sustain their livelihood whilst ensuring that future generation will have to source their life from it. I have more than 15 Years working with Communities on capacity building to respond to their current Livelihood need and to fight against Climate Change and its effects on the food system. More recently (2018-2021) I worked as Livelihood Restoration Program Administrator for Total LNG Project in Afungi (Cabo Delgado Province) and the aim was to ensure that all resettled Households get their livelihood restored. And before that I have worked since 2009 as Project Manager with different ONGs (GAPI, SNV, and CLUSA). I have successfully completed training in Agri-finance in South Africa with Standard Bank headquarters in 2013. I have a lot of working experience in Project management for farmers’ development and incomes generation, aimed for food security as well as farmers capacity building in different matter of rural development and technology transfer on agricultural knowledge. As a professional on Rural Development with extensive work experience, and giving my ability to lead development projects, I am eager to contribute to reach the expected results.

Public Profile url: Afonso Chibalo

Professional Data

Industry

Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Experience: 16 years

Education

University, Master

Education

Royal Agricultural University/ United Kingdom

Master, MSc In Sustainable Agriculture & Food Security
2012-06-01 - 2014-07-01 - Concluded
United Kingdom

Impacto de Agro dealer na Seguranca alimentar na regiao Centro de Mocambique (Tese de MEstrado)

Catholic University of Mozambique

Bachelor, Agricultural Science
2003-07-01 - 2008-12-01 - Concluded
Mozambique, Niassa

Estudo de variedades de Soja no Distrito de Gurue na Zambezia

Instituto Agrario de Boane

Medium, Agricultura e Extensao Rural
1996-06-01 - 1999-06-01 - Concluded
Mozambique, Maputo

Estudo das modalidades de Negocio de produtos agricolas com enfoque nos precos de venda na porta da empresa e na porta do comprador

Experience

Country Program Manager

ForAfrika(JAM Internacional)

NGOs, Development and Volunteering
2023-03-01 - 2024-04-01
Mozambique, Maputo

1. Manage Emergency projectects in Mozambique. - Emergency WASH project, Coordinate General Food Distribution - Emergency Food Security projects (Seeds and Tools distribution) and Demonstration farms for Good Agricultural Practics uptake. - Engege and Coordinate with Donors, Govern-ment Authorities and Communities. - Proposal development and Fundrising 2. Support the preparation and revision of the annu-al/quarterly work plans for projects and programs, including proposal for corrective actions. 3. Support the execution of tasks of organization and follow-up of travel/missions of staff. 4. To Ensure compliance with donor requirements (WFP, UNICEF, GFFO, and others)

Resettlement and Livelihood Restoration Program Administrator

Anadarko/Total LNG Project

Energy and Natural Resources (Oil, Gas, Mining, Renewables)
2018-05-01 - 2021-07-01
Mozambique, Cabo Delgado

In my recent role as Country Program Manager at ForAfrika, I led emergency WASH and food security initiatives, coordinated general food distribution, and managed donor relations with WFP, UNICEF, and GFFO. I was responsible for proposal development, fundraising, and ensuring full compliance with donor requirements. Prior to that, I served as Resettlement and Administrator for Land Acquisition and Livelihoods Restoration Programs at TotalEnergies, where I oversaw resettlement livelihoods restoration projects, which included and not limited to design, implementing partner’s recruitment for agricultural, Alternative livelihoods and fisheries projects, and facilitated stakeholder engagement across both public and private sectors. Throughout my career, I have remained committed to inclusive development, technical excellence, and strategic leadership. Whether coordinating with government authorities, training field staff, conducting training orientation to the implementing partners and developing KPIs for monitoring and evaluation, I consistently strive to deliver impactful results that improve lives and strengthen communities. I would welcome the opportunity to bring my experience and dedication to your team. Thank you for considering my application. I am available at your convenience for an interview and look forward to the possibility of contributing to your mission.

Gestor Rgional

NCBA/CLUSA

Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
2015-03-01 - 2017-09-01
Mozambique, Tete

Cassava Project Manager

SNV

Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
2014-01-01 - 2015-04-01
Mozambique, Inhambane

Training coordinator

IFDC/Mozambique

Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
2010-03-01 - 2012-04-01
Mozambique, Manica

Date: February 11, 2022 To: HR Dear Afonso Pedro Chibalo, Mozambican, MSc in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security by the Royal Agricultural University (www.RAU.AC.UK) and BSc in Agricultural Science by the Catholic University of Mozambique, with more than 15 Years work experience. I’m applying for this position as it is very suitable for me as I have knowledge on strengthening smallholder farmers through managing projects that to their ultimate goal is to provide training services to teach farmers on fighting Hunger by using friendly Soil management techniques for better yield and incomes generation, I started my career in 1999 and gained full experience on working with smallholder’s farmers, organizing them in group and associations and developing market linkages model. I gathered experience since 2009 working as Project Manager with different ONGs (GAPI, SNV, and CLUSA. My last Position was Livelihood Restoration Programs Administrator with Anadarko/Total LNG Project in Cabo Delgado. I have successfully completed training in Agri-finance in South Africa with Standard Bank headquarters in 2013. I have a lot of working experience in Project management for farmers’ development and incomes generation, aimed for food security as well as farmers capacity building in different matter of rural development and technology transfer in agricultural knowledge. As a professional on Rural Development with excellent managing projects, and giving my experience on training farmers in Beira corridor and Southern part of Mozambique, including working as Livelihood Restoration Programs Administrator at Oil and Gas Company in Cabo Delgado, I’m eager to collaborate with my abilities and experience to Organization in Mozambique to reach the expected results. Please find enclosed my resume and list of my references. Please feel free to contact me by email apedrochibalo@gmail.com or phone +258847612522/8480524