Helena Valente
About Helena Valente
Helena Valente serves as the Chief Operating Officer at CESO Development Consultants, where she has worked since 2008, overseeing projects across multiple continents. She has a strong educational background in economics and management, complemented by extensive experience in public policy and business development.
Work at CESO Development Consultants
Helena Valente has served as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at CESO Development Consultants since 2008, marking 16 years in this role. Her responsibilities include supervising projects and operations across America and Africa, which enhances the company's international presence. Prior to her current position, she held various roles within the organization, including Director from 2006 to 2008, Deputy Director from 2002 to 2005, and Project Manager from 1999 to 2001. Her extensive experience at CESO highlights her commitment to the company's mission and growth.
Education and Expertise
Helena Valente has a strong educational background in economics and management. She earned a Degree in Economics from Nova School of Business and Economics from 1991 to 1995. She also completed a Licence Spéciale (Master) in Economie Européenne at Université libre de Bruxelles in 1996. Additionally, she participated in an Executive Program in Advanced Management at Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics from 2021 to 2022. Her training includes a course on Monitoring and Evaluation for Results from the World Bank Institute in 2009 and a program on public financial management at The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy in 2011.
Background
Before her tenure at CESO Development Consultants, Helena Valente worked as an Advisor for the Delegation to UNICE and the European Commission at AIP | Associação Industrial Portuguesa in 1996. This role took place in the Brussels Area, Belgium, and lasted four months. Her diverse professional experiences have contributed to her expertise in public policy and financial management, allowing her to effectively engage in business development activities and consultancy.
Consultancy and Project Management
In her role at CESO Development Consultants, Helena Valente participates as a consultant in various phases of public policy interventions. She employs the Project Cycle Management (PCM) and logical framework approach to ensure effective project execution. Her work involves applying rules and procedures from major financial institutions, including the World Bank, Regional Development Banks, and the European Union, which enhances the quality and compliance of her consultancy projects.