Esmeraldo Ricardo Jaime Nicumua

PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO Esmeraldo Nicumua Field Manager | Humanitarian & Development Programmes Profile Summary I am a results-oriented professional with over 8 years of experience managing field operations, coordinating humanitarian and development programmes, and supporting crossfunctional teams in complex and emergency contexts. My core strengths lie in narrative reporting, proposal development, project implementation, logistics and finance coordination, and team leadership. I have worked with respected organizations such as Johanniter International Assistance, World Vision International, CARE International, and UNICEF, contributing to multi-sectoral interventions including WASH, food assistance, shelter, child protection, and public health. I bring strong analytical, operational, and interpersonal skills, as well as a deep understanding of donor compliance, community engagement, and performance-based reporting. I am fluent in Portuguese, professionally proficient in English, and comfortable working with multicultural, remote teams. Key Skills & Competencies • Narrative Report Writing: Successfully prepared high-quality reports for internal and donor use (USAID, ECHO, BHA, UNICEF), integrating field data, financial summaries, and programme outcomes. • Proposal Writing & Project Design: Contributed to the design of project proposals aligned with donor priorities and local needs, including technical inputs, budgets, and logical frameworks. • Project & Implementation Management: Led the planning and coordination of emergency and long-term interventions in hard-to-reach areas, ensuring timely delivery, accountability, and impact. • Finance & Budget Monitoring: Oversaw field-level budget execution, procurement approvals, and compliance with financial protocols and donor regulations. • Supply Chain & Logistics: Supervised procurement processes, warehouse management, transport, and distribution of relief items (e.g., hygiene kits, shelter materials, food). • Team Management: Managed cross-functional field teams (engineers, logistics officers, community mobilizers), providing technical support, supervision, and performance feedback. • Operations Management: Coordinated administrative functions, HR support, and internal controls across multiple project sites. • Office Administration: Maintained effective office systems and ensured smooth field office operations, including document filing, travel authorizations, and logistics tracking. • Data Entry & Information Management: Collected, verified, and entered data for assessments, monitoring activities, and progress tracking. Professional Experience Highlights Field Manager – Johanniter International Assistance (2025 – Present) • Led emergency field operations in Cabo Delgado. • Developed procurement and logistics workflows to meet donor timelines. • Authored detailed field reports and provided inputs to strategic plans. Field Coordinator – World Vision International (2021 – 2023) • Coordinated programme implementation and DME processes. • Supported community engagement and district-level advocacy. • Drafted narrative reports and contributed to funding proposals. WASH Emergency Specialist (UNV) – UNICEF (2021) • Verified borehole reports and monitored field activities. • Analysed partner data and contributed to sector reports. Field Supervisor – CARE International (2025) • Managed rapid emergency responses under Start Fund and CERF. • Led assessments and planning of WASH and shelter interventions. Field Coordinator – World Vision (2019 – 2020) • Coordinated food assistance and protection programming. • Led reporting and documentation of project outcomes. Agronomist – SDAE Murrupula (2017 – 2020) • Promoted agricultural technologies and food security initiatives. • Supported MSMEs and community nutrition programmes. Education & Certifications • BSc in Agronomic Engineering, Eduardo Mondlane University • MSc (in progress) – Public Health, Atlantic International University • Training: o WASH in Emergencies o Monitoring & Evaluation o Nonprofit Strategy o Fundraising o Safeguarding & Security o Procurement & Logistics