Sandra Manuel
@sandramanuel
Experienced administrative coordinator with international NGO and management background.
MozambiqueWhat I'm looking for
I am an experienced administrative professional with a strong background in international organizations, project support, and operations management. My career spans roles in embassies, non-profits, and multilateral health agencies, culminating in my current Administrative Coordinator position at WHO Mozambique.
I founded and led a private housekeeping company as Founder Director and CEO, gaining hands-on leadership, business operations, and client-management experience from 2015–2020. Prior roles include receptionist, transcriber, youth coordinator, and junior bookkeeper, reflecting adaptability across sectors and functions.
My academic development includes ongoing Bachelor of Commerce studies in Economics at UNISA and short programmes in project management, marketing, and finance, supplemented by professional diplomas and certifications. I bring multilingual communication skills and practical administrative systems knowledge to support teams and projects effectively.
I am professional, dependable, and ready to contribute immediately to organisations seeking operational excellence, stakeholder coordination, and reliable administrative leadership.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
WOAdministrative Coordinator
World Health Organization
Jan 2021 - Present (4 years 10 months)
Served as Administrative Coordinator (G-5) for WHO Mozambique managing office administration, coordination of local contracts and logistical support to programs since 2021.
Founder Director & CEO
Clean Everything Pty (Ltd)
Jan 2015 - Dec 2020 (5 years 11 months)
Founded and led a commercial housekeeping company from 2015–2020, overseeing operations, client acquisition and financial management to grow service delivery in Cape Town.
Transcriber
On Time Transcribers
Jan 2010 - Dec 2014 (4 years 11 months)
Provided audio transcription services for legal and commercial clients in Cape Town from 2010–2014, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of transcripts.
Receptionist / Secretary
Mozambican Embassy
Jan 2002 - Dec 2006 (4 years 11 months)
Served as Secretary/Receptionist for the Mozambican Embassy in Harare (2002–2006) handling front-desk duties, consular correspondence and visitor coordination.
WCJunior Bookkeeper
World Council of Churches
Jan 2000 - Dec 2000 (11 months)
Worked as Junior Bookkeeper for the World Council of Churches in Maputo handling basic bookkeeping, financial recordkeeping and support to accounting processes in 2000.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UUUniversity of South Africa (UNISA)
Bachelor of Commerce, Economics
2024 -
Part-time distance learning Bachelor of Commerce in Economics (currently studying at UNISA).
Emlalatini Development Center (in collaboration with Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate)
EG CSE, Commercial Subjects
2023 - 2023
Completed EG CSE commercial subjects including Economics, Accounting, and Business Studies through Emlalatini Development Center in collaboration with Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate.
Zetaweb Institute
Certificate in Housekeeping, Housekeeping
2014 - 2014
Completed a Certificate in Housekeeping at Zetaweb Institute Cape Town City Center.
International English College (IEC) - Maputo
University of Cambridge International Diploma (module certificates), Marketing and Business Finance
2008 - 2008
Completed University of Cambridge International Diploma module certificates in Marketing and Business Finance at IEC Maputo.
YWCA of Mozambique (capacity building programme)
Certificate, Capacity Building
2007 - 2007
Attended capacity building programme for new and affiliated associations of YWCA of Mozambique held in Nairobi.
SHSpeciss College Harare
LCCI Level 3 Diploma (module certificates), Public Relations and Sales
2004 - 2004
Completed LCCI Level 3 Diploma module certificates in Public Relations and Sales at Speciss College Harare.
Josina Machel Secondary School
Grade 12, Humanities
Completed Grade 12 in the Humanities section including Mathematics and French at Josina Machel Secondary School.
Providence Academy
Grade 11, Humanities
Completed Grade 11 in the Humanities section with Religious Studies/Bible and Afrikaans at Providence Academy, Johannesburg.
Mbuluzi High School
Junior Certificate (Grade 10), Bookkeeping, Commerce, and Computer Science
Completed Grade 10 Junior Certificate with Bookkeeping & Commerce and Computer Science at Mbuluzi High School.
DTDamelin College Cape Town
Short Programme, Project Management
2013 - 2013
Completed a short programme in Fundamentals of Project Management at Damelin College Cape Town (part time).
BMBritish Council - Maputo
Upper Intermediate English, English Language
Completed Upper Intermediate English course at the British Council in Maputo.
Availability
Location
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Website
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