Project Management, Donor Coordination, Multi-Stakeholder Engagement
Resume:
Handya Romão João Manuel
Benevento, Italy
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www.linkedin.com/in/handya-manuel-mba-123b78106 Dynamic international development professional with 9 years of experience leading project management, donor coordination, monitoring and reporting, and multi-stakeholder engagement across government institutions, development agencies, and financial organizations. Proven ability to manage complex programs, strengthen operational systems, improve organizational performance, and deliver high-quality results in fast-paced environments. Skilled in supporting strategic decision-making, driving accountability, and enabling effective implementation at national and sub-national levels. Core Competencies
Project Management Donor Coordination Multi-Stakeholder Engagement Monitoring & Reporting Strategic Planning Operational Strengthening Capacity Building Knowledge Management Grant Management Data Quality & Performance Tracking Risk Analysis Process Optimization Digital Transformation Communication in Multilingual Environments Professional Experience
Acasus,Senior Associate
Mozambique Jul 2023 – Present
Supporting government-led development initiatives with project management, partner coordination, and system strengthening.
● Coordinated with senior ministry officials and development partners to enhance planning, implementation, and accountability across complex national programs (EPI, Malaria, HIV, Tuberculosis, Health Systems Strengthening, Covid Mechanism Response).
● Led the design and rollout of multi-province interventions funded by the Gates Foundation, covering strategic planning, activity execution, and performance oversight.
● Conducted rapid assessments of major donor-funded portfolios to identify implementation challenges and inform targeted operational improvements.
● Strengthened organizational capacity by supporting grant management systems, compliance processes, and leadership decision-making routines.
● Designed performance monitoring tools, dashboards, and templates that improved data quality, reporting accuracy, and transparency.
German Development Cooperation - GIZ, Advisor
Mozambique Jun 2019 – Jul 2023
Led program management and operational support for multi-sector development initiatives, including EU- and Swiss-funded decentralization programs across two provinces.
● Supported programme planning, results monitoring, and reporting to ensure alignment with strategic objectives and donor requirements.
● Coordinated with provincial teams to track progress and produce high-quality outputs for donors and government partners.
● Led digital transformation efforts during COVID-19, introducing tools and workflows that strengthened coordination among decentralized teams.
● Designed onboarding processes and delivered training on technical tools, organizational procedures, and project workflows.
● Managed communication processes rooted in inclusivity and gender-sensitive approaches.
● Contributed to operational guidelines and standardized procedures that improved internal efficiency and program delivery.
● Contributed to the development of district-level financial decentralization frameworks, enabling more responsive and locally owned implementation. Investment Global Bank (BIG),Risk Analyst
Mozambique Jun 2017 – May 2019
● Developed strategic risk assessments and reporting for the Asset and Liability Committee, supporting capital planning and risk mitigation.
● Conducted macroeconomic and corporate risk analyses to support major lending decisions.
● Improved data accuracy and reduced reporting delays through strengthened performance monitoring processes.
● Collaborated on the creation of analytical tools for financial asset evaluation, enhancing risk visibility and portfolio management.
Counterpart, Part-time Translator
Mozambique Feb 2017 – May 2017
● Translated and digitized financial proposals for civil society organizations applying for USAID funding, improving clarity and accessibility.
● Managed referral tracking and compliance processes, increasing proposal approval efficiency.
Barclays Bank Mozambique, e, Graduate (January 2016 - Dec 2016) Mozambique Jan 2016 – Dec 2016
● Supported business banking, operations, and risk teams to improve service delivery and process efficiency.
● Designed a complaints management model later adopted as a formal bank policy.
● Conducted macroeconomic analysis to support high-value business lending decisions.
● Strengthened compliance systems to accelerate enterprise loan approval timelines. Professional references available upon request
Education and other qualifications
● Master in Business Management
Swiss School of Business and Management — Geneva, 2024
● Honors Bachelor in Economics
Eduardo Mondlane University — Mozambique, 2017
TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS
● Climate Change Negotiations & Health — UNITAR (2025)
● Capacity Works — AIZ (2019)
● Effective Presentations in International Contexts — AIZ (2019)
● General Computable Equilibrium — UNU-WIDER (2018)
● Measuring Inequality — UNU-WIDER (2017)
● Social Accounting Matrix — UNU-WIDER (2017)
Languages and proficiency
Portuguese (Native) · English (C2) · Italian (C1) · French (B1) · Spanish (B1) · German (A1)· Russian (A1)
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