Nilton Zandamela
About Nilton Zandamela
Nilton Zandamela is a Programme Policy Officer at the World Food Programme in Maputo, Mozambique, with a strong academic background in economics and social psychology. He has held various roles in project coordination and management across multiple organizations, including Huawei and the International Trade Centre.
Work at World Food Programme
Nilton Zandamela has been serving as a Programme Policy Officer at the World Food Programme since 2022. In this role, he is based in Maputo, Cidade de Maputo, Mozambique. His responsibilities involve developing and implementing policies that address food security and nutrition challenges in the region. His experience in policy development and project management contributes to the organization's mission of eradicating hunger and improving nutrition.
Education and Expertise
Nilton Zandamela holds multiple degrees from various institutions. He achieved a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Natural Resource Economics from Universidade Eduardo Mondlane, where he studied from 2021 to 2023. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Social Psychology from the same university between 2008 and 2011. Additionally, he completed a Bachelor's degree in Economics and International Trade at Jilin University from 2012 to 2016. He furthered his education with a Master in Development Administration (M.D.A) focused on Sustainable Development Projects from Instituto Superior de Gestão, Administração e Educação in 2019.
Professional Background
Prior to his current role, Nilton Zandamela held various positions that enhanced his expertise in policy and project management. He worked as an Account Manager/HR Manager at Huawei from 2016 to 2018. He then served as a Local Project Coordinator at Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB) from 2021 to 2022. His experience also includes a three-year tenure as a Liaison Consultant at the International Trade Centre from 2018 to 2021, where he contributed to international trade initiatives.
Previous Roles and Responsibilities
Throughout his career, Nilton Zandamela has taken on diverse roles that have equipped him with a broad skill set. At Huawei, he managed accounts and human resources, focusing on client relations and team management. His role at the International Trade Centre involved consulting on trade policies and strategies, which he continued as a Liaison Consultant. His work at PTB as a Local Project Coordinator involved overseeing project implementation and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.