Vasco Pessoa Jorge
About Vasco Pessoa Jorge
Vasco Pessoa Jorge is a Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist at CESO Development Consultants, where he has worked since 2019 in Guinea-Bissau. He has a background in industrial engineering and has contributed to the Ianda Guiné! programme, focusing on enhancing its effectiveness and impact.
Work at CESO
Vasco Pessoa Jorge has served as a Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist at CESO Development Consultants since 2019. In this role, he focuses on assessing the effectiveness of various development initiatives in Guinea-Bissau. His responsibilities include designing evaluation frameworks and analyzing data to ensure that programs meet their objectives. His work contributes to the overall impact of CESO's projects in the region.
Previous Experience in Monitoring and Evaluation
Before joining CESO, Vasco Pessoa Jorge worked as a Monitoring and Evaluation Officer at FEC - Fundação Fé e Cooperação from 2018 to 2019. In this position, he was responsible for monitoring project outcomes and evaluating their success. His prior experience also includes a role as a Consultant at Actio Lean Consulting from 2015 to 2018, where he provided insights and strategies to improve organizational performance.
Involvement in Ianda Guiné! Programme
Vasco Pessoa Jorge has been actively involved in the Ianda Guiné! programme since its inception in 2019. This initiative, supported by the European Union, aims to enhance the quality of life for individuals in Guinea-Bissau. His role focuses on monitoring and evaluation, ensuring that the program achieves its intended outcomes and has a measurable impact on the community.
Educational Background
Vasco Pessoa Jorge studied at Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto, where he earned a Master's degree in Industrial Engineering and Management. His academic journey spanned from 2008 to 2014, providing him with a solid foundation in engineering principles and management practices that inform his professional work in monitoring and evaluation.
Early Career Experience
Vasco Pessoa Jorge began his career as a Junior Controller at Rangel from 2014 to 2015, where he gained experience in financial oversight and analysis. He also worked briefly as a Warehouse Assistant at Nature & Découvertes in 2011, which provided him with early exposure to operational processes in a retail environment. These roles contributed to his diverse skill set in management and evaluation.