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Andre Melo

@andremelo

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Public policy and program consultant with 15+ years in health, education, development.

Angola

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What I'm looking for

I seek senior roles where I can lead policy and program design, secure funding, build partnerships, and drive measurable impact in health and development.

I am a dynamic public policy and program consultant with over 15 years of cross-regional experience in health, education, and development across Africa, Europe, and the USA. I have led high-impact research, policy formulation, program planning and evaluation, and resource mobilization—successfully developing a $500,000 UNAIDS concept note and contributing to over $20 million in project bids and savings.

I combine stakeholder engagement, business development, and project management expertise to design pragmatic, evidence-based solutions that align with national priorities. I am agile, resilient, and a quick learner committed to driving positive social change through strategic consultancy, capacity building, and collaborative partnerships.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Independent Policy Consultant

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Independent

Jan 2017 - Present (8 years 9 months)

Provided policy and program consultancy across Angola, Zambia, and Mozambique, led development of a $500,000 UNAIDS SRHR concept note, and conducted PHC HIV program evaluations to inform national priorities.

Policy Development Program Evaluation Proposal Writing Stakeholder Engagement Resource Mobilization Research Design

High School Subject Teacher

Ministry of Education

Jan 2016 - Feb 2023 (7 years 1 month)

Planned and delivered English, Portuguese and Literature lessons, implemented innovative teaching methods and assessments, and mentored students to improve academic performance and discipline.

Assessment Design Classroom Management Mentoring

Business Development Manager

Global Eagles Corporation

Jan 2017 - Dec 2019 (2 years 11 months)

Spearheaded growth strategies that increased the client base by 30%, negotiated high-value contracts, and expanded revenue through market research and strategic partnerships.

Business Development Market Research Client Acquisition Partnership Management Sales Strategy Revenue Growth

Quality Administrator

General Electric

Jan 2015 - Dec 2015 (11 months)

Managed quality assurance processes for GE Oil & Gas operations, ensured compliance with standards, and supported systems improvements that reduced audit discrepancies.

Quality Assurance Compliance Process Improvement Audit Management Documentation

Research and Policy Manager

Development Workshop

Jan 2012 - Dec 2014 (2 years 11 months)

Designed and led research projects to inform social and financial policy, managed partnerships with the Central Bank and UN agencies, and delivered evidence-based policy recommendations.

Research Management Policy Analysis Partnership Management Financial Inclusion Stakeholder Engagement Report Writing Project Management

Research Consultant

Ludwig Maximilian University

Aug 2011 - Dec 2013 (2 years 4 months)

Conducted field research and qualitative analysis on innovation and technology transfer for projects in Angola and Mozambique, producing actionable findings for international partners.

Qualitative Research Fieldwork Data Analysis Report Writing Research Design Cross Cultural Research

Programme Officer

Angolan Civil Society Platform for Elections

Oct 2007 - Jun 2009 (1 year 8 months)

Coordinated multi-province election monitoring, liaised with international donors including UNDP and USAID, and supported civil society electoral observation activities.

Program Coordination Election Monitoring Donor Liaison Field Operations Reporting Training