Ana Rodrigues
About Ana Rodrigues
Ana Rodrigues is a Programme Policy Officer specializing in School Feeding at the World Food Programme in Maputo, Mozambique. She holds a Master's degree in International/Global Studies and has extensive experience in child protection, social protection, and policy development related to food security and education.
Work at World Food Programme
Ana Rodrigues currently serves as a Programme Policy Officer (School Feeding) at the World Food Programme in Maputo, Mozambique. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the development and implementation of school feeding programs aimed at enhancing educational outcomes through nutrition. Prior to her current role, she worked at the World Food Programme from 2019 to 2020 as a Programme Policy Officer in Zambezia, Mozambique, where she focused on similar initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Ana Rodrigues holds a Master's degree in International/Global Studies from Ritsumeikan University, where she studied from 2016 to 2018. She also earned a Bachelor's degree in International Relations and Affairs from Instituto Superior de Relações Internacionais, completing her studies from 2011 to 2015. Her educational background supports her expertise in school feeding programs and social protection, enabling her to develop policies that address food security and education.
Background
Ana Rodrigues has a diverse professional background in humanitarian work. She began her career as a Protection Assistant intern at UNHCR in 2015 for four months in Maputo, Mozambique. She later worked as a Child Protection Officer at UNICEF from 2020 to 2021 for ten months in the same city. Her experiences in various international organizations have equipped her with skills in policy negotiation and analysis.
Achievements
Ana Rodrigues has demonstrated a strong ability to negotiate and analyze policies, which is essential for her work in improving school feeding initiatives. She possesses skills in strategic planning and leadership, crucial for managing and executing large-scale humanitarian projects. Her contributions to school feeding programs reflect her commitment to enhancing educational outcomes through nutrition.