PROVIDING SUSTAINABLE KNOWLEDGE
Providing sustainable knowledge is the aim of IMPACTE. We believe that growth and learning are linked, and that economic, social and organizational development can be achieved through knowledge sharing. We believe we can enable this process in a more impactful, honest and transparent way. We plan, we adapt, we communicate, we help you make it happen.
The Team
We are a development consulting company, dedicated to providing technical assistance services to private and public organizations in the areas of economic, social and organizational development.
We propose a new approach to consulting, which is defined by its sustainable and innovative contribution to the organizations with which it works and the promotion of economic and social development at national and international level.
We intend to create value in the consultancy sector, through participatory and innovative methodologies, fully adapted to the needs of each organization and each project.
Patrícia has a Master’s degree in Political Science from the Université Libre de Bruxelles, and received training on Project Evaluation at the University of Oriental and African Studies in London. She has extensive experience in the design, monitoring and evaluation of projects, studies, and technical assistance. Most of her professional activity since 2010 has been related to aid development programs in the PALOP countries, Timor-Leste, Sudão, Tanzânia, Malawi, and Zambia, while working with several UN agencies, the European Union and the World Bank. She has also worked for international NGOs, such as the Global Reporting Initiative in Amsterdam as a Public Policy Affairs Coordinator, as well as for the Consortium for Street Children and StreetInvest in London, and UNITEE in Brussels. Her experience includes working for the Environmental Department of the Permanent Representation of Portugal to the European Union in Brussels.
Miguel has a degree (Pre-Bologna) in Mechanical Engineering from Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa and attended a Master’s degree in the field of Maintenance. Has over 15 years of experience in Management and Development Consulting, having already carried out dozens of projects in Portugal and in the PALOP countries, with a focus on Cape Verde, Mozambique and São Tomé and Príncipe. Has extensive experience in designing and implementing management systems (according to ISO standards), developing Strategic Plans, Business Plans, Communication and Marketing Plans, Business Valuation, Financing and Incentive Systems, Market and Sectoral Studies, among others. He has developed projects for a variety of sectors of activity and types of organizations, governments, international organizations from the public and private sectors and bilateral cooperation actors (for example, In Cape Verde: UGPE, Lux Development, IOM, ERIS, ARAP, IGQPI, Cabeólica, INPHARMA and MOAVE, in Mozambique: MOPHRH, AURA, INCM, UNICEF and BVM, and in São Tomé and Príncipe: AFAP, UNICEF and PNUD).
Gonçalo has a Master’s Degree in Management (ISCTE), a Post-Graduation in Business Management (INDEG-ISCTE), and a Degree in Engineering & Industrial Management (ISCTE).
He is currently responsible for IMPACTE’s operations in Mozambique and has specialized in providing technical assistance services, being certified as a Consulting Services Provider accredited by the Ministry of Economy and Finance of Mozambique.
Besides the in-depth knowledge of the Mozambican market, he also has relevant experience in other markets such as Portugal, Spain, France, India, Cape Verde and Sao Tome and Principe.
During more than 15 years of professional experience, where we highlight more than 10 years of experience in consulting services, he has developed projects for prestigious clients such as World Bank, United Nations, USAID, Aga Khan Foundation, Mozambique Stock Exchange, Ministry of Health of Mozambique, Ministry of Transport and Communications, Ministry of Public Works, Housing and Water Resources, Moza Banco, Mozambique Chamber of Commerce, among others.
Rita Coelho is currently finalizing her Master’s Degree in Development Studies at Iscte – Instituto Universitário de Lisboa and has a degree in Languages and International Relations from Universidade do Porto. She works as a Project Manager at IMPACTE, where she is responsible for the technical, logistical and administrative management of projects in the PALOP and Timor-Leste, also providing support in primary data collection and report writing. She has experience in project evaluation in the PALOP and Timor-Leste, having supported the evaluation of several projects and programs of international organizations such as United Nations agencies (UNDP, ILO and UNICEF) and NGOs such as SNV and Interpeace.
Manuel Mujovo has a degree in Economics from Eduardo Mondlane University, and a graduate in Accounting from the Commercial Institute of Maputo. He is currently a Project Manager at IMPACTE, where he is responsible for project management, development of proposals and applications for the public and private sectors, and non-governmental organizations. He has worked with Mazars in Mozambique as a Consultancy and Project’s Assistant. He has experience in the execution of consultancy projects with public institutions in Mozambique such as Ministério das Obras Públicas, Habitação e Recursos Hídricos (MOPHRH), Instituto Nacional de Irrigação (INIR) and Fundo Nacional de Desenvolvimento Sustentável (FNDS), and with non-governmental organizations such as the Aga Khan Foundation. He has also received professional training in Effective Communication and Effective Time Management.
João holds a Master’s degree in European Policies and Territorial Cooperation and a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations from Universidade do Minho. He has extensive experience providing research, analysis, training, and evaluation of development cooperation projects/programmes services for a variety of clients, including The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies (HCSS), the Portuguese Institute of International Relations (IPRI-NOVA), the Research Centre in Political Science of the University of Évora (CICP), and IMPACTE. João is a published author and contributor to more than 20 publications, including policy reports, scientific articles, studies, and evaluation reports. He is also a speaker at scientific conferences, expert panels, and university classes. João has acquired field work experience in Cape Verde and São Tomé and Príncipe.
WHAT WE DO
EXPERIENCE
United Nations Development Programme; International Labour Organization
Portugal
Voltamos agora de São Tomé e Príncipe, onde demos início à recolha de dados para a Pesquisa Qualitativa sobre a Perspectiva da População em relação ao Estado Civil, Identificação e Privacidade, em parceria com a Direção De Registos e do Notariado no contexto do Projeto STP Digital. Este projeto visa a reforma do ecossistema do Registo Civil e Identidade Digital em São Tomé e Príncipe, o desenvolvimento da estratégia nacional e o envolvimento público. No âmbito do Projeto Empoderamento de Raparigas e Educação de Qualidade para Todos (PEREQT), com o Ministério da Educação, a IMPACTE está a realizar uma Assistência Técnica, tendo feito presencialmente a formação de formadores em WASH, atelier de trabalho com equipa de implementação, workshop para apresentação da Estratégia de Mudança de Comportamento e a Estratégia de Advocacia e formação piloto para os beneficiários finais para a promoção de um ambiente escolar mais sustentável, seguro e inclusivo.
A IMPACTE, em mais uma ação de formação promovida pela CCB – Camara de Comércio do Barlavento, esteve nos dias 25, 26 e 27 de Março, em Cabo Verde, a apoiar o INMG em mais uma importante etapa do seu processo de Certificação segundo a norma ISO 9001. Depois de já ter ministrado a formação “A Norma ISO 9001:2015” nos dias 16 a 23 de Outubro (formato online), tivemos o privilégio de poder estar presencialmente a apoiar a equipa do INMG neste importante projeto para o Instituto. No dia 25 de Março ministramos a formação para os futuros auditores internos do INMG, “Auditoria Interna, segundo a norma ISO 19011”, e nos dias 26 e 27 de Março, realizamos uma Auditoria interna nas Instalações do instituto na ilha do Sal (Sede e Centro Aeronáutico Principal – CMAero-P). Manter-nos-emos juntos a acompanhar o INMG a alcançar esta importante Certificação!
Estamos a realizar a recolha de dados para a Avaliação Meio-Termo do Projeto "Toda a Rapariga é Capaz", implementado pela World Vision em consórcio com as organizações Homens Pela Mudança (HOPEM) e Action Aid em Moçambique, no distrito de Nampula. O Projeto visa melhorar a igualdade entre os sexos e a concretização do direito de viver sem violência e discriminação sexual e baseada no género entre as raparigas adolescentes e as mulheres jovens com idades compreendidas entre os 8 e os 24 anos. Poderão saber mais sobre a ação da World Vision em Moçambique aqui: https://www.wvi.org/mozambique