Resumo
A multidisciplinary professional with over 5 years’ experience in community development, emergency response and humanitarian interventions. Has expertise in Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and climate change resilience, Education in Emergencies (EiE) and Child Protection in Emergencies (CPiE). Possesses strong skills in establishing and strengthening community committees, developing early warning action plans, promoting safe schools and implementing inclusive and sustainable projects. Experience in cross-sectoral coordination, capacity-building for local stakeholders, and social mobilisation for social and environmental well-being. He has a solid academic background, holding a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences and is currently studying for a Master’s degree in Climate, Natural Resources and Risks. He has completed several international training courses in risk management, nature-based solutions and project management. He is the founder of ECOGREEN SPACES, a company dedicated to sustainable solutions for communities.
Perfil Público link: Saraiva Neves Achia
Dados Profissionais
Educação
Educação
University of Cape Verde
Universidade Lurio-Pemba
Experiência
Consultant – Development of a technical leaflet for the Early Warning System-Mozambican Association for the Promotion of Modern Cooperatives
Mozambican Association for the Promotion of Modern Cooperatives – AMPCM
• Collected, analysed and organised technical information on climate-related risks to support community awareness-raising. • Coordinated consultations and content validation with disaster risk management institutions. • Developed climate literacy content in language accessible to communities. • Designed and produced IEC materials, including leaflets and posters on disaster risk prevention and reduction.
Deputy Coordinator / Specialist in Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation
WeWorld-GVC
• Carries out risk assessments in vulnerable communities and institutions, identifying threats, vulnerabilities and response capacities. • Develops and implements disaster risk reduction strategies and plans, strengthening community preparedness and resilience. • Coordinates the implementation of early warning systems, pre-emptive measures and risk management awareness-raising activities. • Promotes coordination between government bodies, humanitarian organisations and communities to ensure an integrated response to disasters. • Builds the capacity of communities, local authorities and risk management committees in preparedness, response and adaptation to climate change. • Organises and facilitates training sessions, workshops and technical exchanges at provincial, national and international levels.
Acting Disaster Risk Reduction Coordinator
Save the Children International
• Led the design, development and implementation of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) strategies for the province of Cabo Delgado. • Co-ordinated the drafting, dissemination and implementation of Early Action Protocols (EAPs), strengthening community and institutional preparedness for extreme weather events. • Promoted the integration of Disaster Risk Reduction and climate resilience into the local education system through Safe Schools approaches. • Coordinated the planning, monitoring and reporting of project activities, ensuring that programme objectives were met • Developed technical materials and facilitated training on disaster risk management, climate resilience and emergency preparedness. • Established and strengthened strategic partnerships with government institutions, including the National Institute for Disaster Risk Management and Reduction (INGD) and the Provincial Directorate of Education, as well as district authorities and humanitarian partners.
Disaster Risk Reduction and Safe Schools Officer
Save the Children International
• Monitored the implementation of project activities and carried out regular follow-up and field monitoring visits. • Conducted risk assessments and identified threats, vulnerabilities and emerging risks in communities and schools. • Established and trained School Disaster Risk Management Committees (CEGRD) and environmental committees in risk analysis, emergency preparedness and response and Supported schools and communities in the development and implementation of Basic School Emergency Plans (PBEE), promoting resilience to climate change. • Developed and implemented Early Action Plans (PAA), strengthening local disaster preparedness and response mechanisms
Regional Emergency Education Officer
Save the Children International
• • Provided technical support to education facilitators, teachers and School Councils to ensure the effective implementation of educational activities. • Co-ordinated the implementation of Education in Emergencies (EIE) activities in the northern region of Cabo Delgado, ensuring that programme objectives were met. • Developed and oversaw plans for the distribution of school supplies, ensuring their efficient allocation in line with identified needs. • Monitored and strengthened the capacities of facilitators in delivering reading and learning recovery activities, contributing to the improvement of children’s educational outcomes.
Community Mobilisation Officer
We World GVC
• • Provided technical assistance and support to beneficiaries, ensuring the effective implementation of project activities in the target communities. • Facilitated the establishment and strengthening of Peace and Social Cohesion Committees, promoting conflict resolution and harmonious community relations. • Coordinated and supported consultancy missions and field activities, ensuring that programme objectives were met. • Planned, monitored and reported on project activities, ensuring that results were tracked and implementation was of high quality.
Team Leader for EiE and DRR Facilitators
Save the Children International
• • Led the distribution of humanitarian kits (hygiene and dignity) to displaced populations, ensuring efficient and timely assistance to beneficiaries. • Trained and supervised community facilitators, ensuring the quality and effectiveness of activities implemented on the ground. • Coordinated the planning, monitoring and evaluation of activities, drawing up work plans and periodic reports to track the project’s results
