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Frederic Mbassa

Frederic Mbassa

Praia, Santiago,Praia

Summary

  • Multi-talented offering 10 years of professional experience. Familiar with developing policies and sustainable growth and enthusiastic about further developing acquired skills. Diligent learner dedicated to attaining skills, knowledge and abilities.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Specialist

Joint Office UNDP, UNFPA and UNICEF Cabo Verde
Praia, Santiago Island
02.2024 - Current
  • Thorough analysis of the political and economic situation in the country.
  • Knowledge of the governance system in Cabo Verde, and identification of opportunities and challenges to which the advisory support and program need to respond.
  • Coordination of program implementation within UNDP, UNFPA, and UNICEF mandates.
  • Effective application of gender equality approaches in governance.
  • Identification of sources of information related to policy-driven issues.
  • Coordination of the development of policies and institutions that will address the country’s problems and needs in collaboration with the government and other strategic partners.
  • Operationalization of the Common Country Assessment (CCA) and UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF), as well as the Common Country Programme Document (CCPD), Integrated Work Plan (IWP) in collaboration with the main partners and other UN agencies.

Resource Mobilization Department

Ministry of Finance and Business Development - National Directorate for Planning
Praia, Santiago Island
08.2022 - 02.2024
  • Co-Chaired the organization of the International Conference of Partners of the Government of Cabo Verde at Boa Vista Island - April 2023
  • Part of the Local Team for the 2023 World Bank and IMF African Caucus Meeting at Sal Island - July 2023
  • Portfolio of public investments for development
  • Liaison with Development Partners on the Resource Mobilization Service for Strategic Plan for Sustainable Development 2022 - 2026 (PEDS II)
  • Engage on the preparation and applications grant and loan proposals to initiate new sustainability efforts for business sustainability upon the main sectors for Cabo Verde's Development.
  • Technical focal point for Climate Funds at the Department

Chairman of the Board

Sports and Youth Public Institute
Praia
06.2020 - 08.2022
  • Thoughtfully contributed to committee plans and strategic decision making on Sports and Youth Programme
  • Prepared and oversee the implementation of the Youth Connect Programme in Cabo Verde 2020-2023 with the Joint Office of UNDP, UNICEF and UNFPA in Cabo Verde
  • Prepared and oversee the design of the International Platform for Sports included in the Strategic Plan for Sustainable Development 2022 - 2026 (PEDS II)
  • Prepared and oversee the launching of the first ever Sports Census in Cabo Verde
  • Cultivated favorable stakeholder relationships for strategic progress and mutually beneficial business agreements.
  • Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies and company policies.

Chief of Staff

Vice-Prime-Minister and Minister of Finance
Praia, Santiago
02.2017 - 06.2020
  • Built strong relationships with key internal and external parties to support strategic communications and advocacy.
  • Prepared meeting agendas, notes and briefing materials.
  • Monitored assignment timelines to accomplish projects by established due dates.
  • Coordinated inter-departmental workflow and operations, managing relationships and projects.
  • Supported development of materials for legislative hearings, meetings and briefings.
  • Worked with management team to improve workflows and eliminate unnecessary tasks.
  • Created and implemented administrative processes and procedures to prioritize job tasks and establish personnel responsibilities.

Officer at Resource Mobilization Service

Ministry of Finance
Praia, Santiago
03.2016 - 02.2017
  • Prepared partners/donors project reports.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our projects.
  • Follow the portfolio of public investments for development
  • Liaison on the Resource Mobilisation Service for Strategic Plan for Sustainable Development
  • Assist the National Directorate for Planning in everything needed

Manager

City Hall of Praia
Praia, Santiago
08.2014 - 03.2016
  • Chief of the Front-Office and the Technical Building
  • Responsible for the client relationship on matters as accounting urbanism, topography, treasury and any information demanded on the Municipal relation aspects
  • Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
  • Enhanced team member performance through use of strategic and tactical approaches, motivational coaching and training.
  • Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
  • Minimized staff turnover through appropriate selection, orientation and training.
  • Applied continuous improvement program in daily activities to boost productivity, improve quality and reduce costs.

Intership

City Hall of Praia
Praia, Santiago, Santiago Island
01.2013 - 07.2014
  • Worked alongside senior team members to learn related job tasks and roles for the Cooperation Department.
  • Assisted with administrative tasks to better understand the department of Cooperation processes.
  • Grasped new materials, processes and programs quickly to maximize performance.
  • Identified areas for potential agreement between municipalities domestic and abroad and gave feedback to trainer.

Education

College Graduated - International Relations and Affairs

Political And Social Sciences Superior Institute
Lisbon

Skills

  • Judgement and Decision Making
  • Operational Analysis
  • Integrity, Team Spirit and Transparency
  • Investor Relations
  • Budget Planning and Fundraising
  • Strategic Planning and Execution

Languages

Portuguese, English, French
First Language
Portuguese
Proficient
C2
English
Advanced
C1
French
Upper Intermediate
B2

Timeline

Program Specialist

Joint Office UNDP, UNFPA and UNICEF Cabo Verde
02.2024 - Current

Resource Mobilization Department

Ministry of Finance and Business Development - National Directorate for Planning
08.2022 - 02.2024

Chairman of the Board

Sports and Youth Public Institute
06.2020 - 08.2022

Chief of Staff

Vice-Prime-Minister and Minister of Finance
02.2017 - 06.2020

Officer at Resource Mobilization Service

Ministry of Finance
03.2016 - 02.2017

Manager

City Hall of Praia
08.2014 - 03.2016

Intership

City Hall of Praia
01.2013 - 07.2014

College Graduated - International Relations and Affairs

Political And Social Sciences Superior Institute

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