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Zacarias Filipe Chicuio

Summary

Solutions-driven individual with experience in solving complex problems, working with cross-functional teams, and building project plans in Asana and Microsoft Office. Completed the Google Project Management Career Certificate - a rigorous hands-on program that covers traditional and Agile project management approaches throughout the life cycle of a project. As a graduate in Education, I have engaged in volunteering efforts to promote access to education for underprivileged children in Mozambique. As an environmental activist, I seek innovative solutions to mitigate the impact of climate change.

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Professional Data

Education

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Education

Associate of Arts, KC College, Central, ILv

Medium, Gestão de Projectos
2022-12-01 - 2023-12-01 - Concluded
United States of America

Micosoft powerpoint Microsoft excel Microsoft Office Project management Project scoping and planning Risk management Proficient in work management software and digital tools Effective stakeholder communication Budgeting and procurement

University of Washington

Medium, Civic Engagement
2020-01-01 - 2020-02-01 - Concluded
United States of America

I attended a leadership and project implementation training led by the US Department of the State Exchange Program Alumni of the Study of the US Institute (SUSI) - Seattle (USA)

Licungo University

Bachelor, English language teaching as a foreign language and Translation
2017-03-01 - 2022-10-01 - Concluded
Mozambique, Sofala

I graduated from Universidade Licungo - Beira.

Escola Secundária do Búzi

Grade 11 to 12, 12
2015-02-01 - 2016-11-01 - Concluded
Mozambique, Sofala

I studied in Buzi secondary school for my secondary education

Experience

Gestor de Projectos / Project Manager

Mozambique United States Alumni Association

NGO & Non-profit
2020-05-01 - Present
Mozambique, Maputo

Collaborate with the Project Manager, overseeing 3 nationwide projects by taking expertise courses in proposal writing; Took on the role of Alumni coordinator guiding and supporting them in developing and executing grant plans for their respective projects Managed an annual program budget of $100.000 USD+ Fostered a culture of robust and comprehensive documentation through technology use; Ensured compliance with the Federal Grant and Cooperative Agreement Act standards, guidelines, and regulatory requirements Managed electronic documents and files in Microsoft SharePoint and reduced search time by 25%. Assisted in the development and monitoring of project budgets, tracking expenses, and resource allocation and plan to ensure cost-effective project execution within Maputo, Sofala, and Nampula where projects took place.

Gestor de Projectos

AJAP

NGO & Non-profit
2020-03-01 - Present
Mozambique, Sofala

Translator

Reaching Souls International

NGO & Non-profit
2019-07-01 - 2019-08-01
Mozambique, Sofala

I worked as volunteer in translation i.e. interpreting in religious conference and translating documents either in English or Portuguese.

Gender and Youth Development Specialist,

Associação Unida no Apoio à Criança (AUAC)

NGO & Non-profit
2018-06-01 - 2021-12-01
Mozambique, Sofala

Provided regular status updates to steering committees, stakeholder groups, and executive leadership on the Language Learning project Oversaw program changes from inception to successful implementation, resulting in a 15% beneficiary satisfaction improvement and an increase in annual retention of 11% from students who have disabilities in public school Led a team of 3 project management professionals and conducted semi-annual performance evaluations in Beirain place Participant Engagement and Support Building positive relationships with youth, facilitating group activities, and providing guidance and mentorship Evaluation and Reporting Collect data, measure program outcomes, and assess the impact of the program on the participants' development as well as utilize appropriate evaluation methods, such as surveys, interviews, or observation, to gather feedback and measure progress

Teacher

Cantinho Americano - Rosa Park

Education & Academia
2017-04-01 - Present
Mozambique, Sofala

I work as a teacher and meeting promoter. I promote meetings with other volunteer teachers in regarding to the daily activity and development

Teacher

Instituto de Formação Profissional Mazano -Beira

Education & Academia
2017-01-01 - 2019-10-01
Mozambique, Sofala

I worked as English Language teacher and activity mentor at the Institute. I dealt with different kind of people and help them to learn English.

Peace Corp volunteer

Peace Corp- Mozambique

Community & Voluntary
2010-05-01 - Present
Mozambique, Sofala

I am a social activist and playwright. I serve as a volunteer in Peace Corps in different areas like judge in the events related to competitions, organize seminaries.