João Henrique Sidrim Passos
Brasília - DF, Brazil
International Project Manager
Professional Summary
Project Manager with a background in International Relations and expertise in strategic management, process
optimization, and cross-sector collaboration. Certified ScrumMaster® experienced in supervising teams,
implementing KPIs and SLAs, and ensuring compliance with quality, productivity, and efficiency standards. Skilled
in Lean and continuous improvement practices, digital tools, and remote management.
Professional Experience
Project Analyst | Abrace
09/2024 - Current.
● I manage over 10 social impact projects, benefiting 842 families, applying both Agile methodologies
(Scrum) and traditional frameworks (PMBOK), with a strong focus on data monitoring and analysis and
alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Achieved 175% of the annual project
funding target within the second semester.
● Secured over R$2 million in grants and strategic partnerships through stakeholder mapping, project
development, cross-sector negotiations, and participation in national awards that recognized Abrace as the
Best NGO in the Federal District for two consecutive years.
● Implemented performance and transparency systems using KPI dashboards and financial reports,
strengthening accountability, transparency, and investor confidence.
● Optimized workflow efficiency and implemented remote project management systems through Trello, Jira,
and cloud-based collaboration, increasing team productivity and satisfaction by 44%.
Operations Manager | Morcego de Fruta Editora (Independent Publisher)
Freelance.
● I managed the operations of Projeto Monstro!, a 100% Brazilian comic book successfully funded through
crowdfunding that exceeded its financial goals. I was responsible for promoting the campaign and later
overseeing all logistics, including supplier coordination, packaging, shipping, and customer service. My
role required problem-solving, attention to detail, and efficiency to ensure timely delivery and client
satisfaction.
Business Consultant | ANNERI - International Consultancy 12/2022 - 12/2023
● Provided strategic business consulting focused on internationalization, green globalization, and
sustainability, as a member company of the UN Global Compact. Led sustainable internationalization
projects, advising clients on green globalization, compliance, and global governance, enabling market entry
within six months and achieving high stakeholder satisfaction.
● Developed ESG-aligned supply chains through supplier certification and international policy monitoring,
increasing corporate transparency and global credibility.
● Conducted market analyses and M&A projects, identifying sustainable investment opportunities that
expanded client portfolios and enhanced positive environmental impact
Intern | Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil 12/2019 - 12/2021
● General Coordination of Privileges and Immunities (CGPI), providing operational and administrative
support to diplomatic missions. I managed compliance workflows, documentation, and communication
between departments to ensure procedural efficiency and accuracy.
● Supported legal and administrative processes for diplomatic missions, assisting in the development of the
ARCOS accreditation system and training consular staff in its use, reducing processing times and
improving inter-institutional efficiency.
● Mapped and reorganized CGPI processes during the pandemic to implement remote work protocols,
identifying bottlenecks and improving workflows, which reduced CGPI response time by 32% and
facilitated onboarding for new diplomats and interns.
● Collaborated with the Foreign Consular Network Division, facilitating the authorization and establishment
of consular offices, issuing exequatur for career consuls, and approving honorary consul appointments.
● Supported the organization of multilingual official events at the Itamaraty Palace, including the Amazon
Summit, Diplomat’s Day, ECOSOC Forum, BRICS meetings, Mercosur summits, and official government
visits. Responsible for translation, cultural mediation, and ensuring protocol adherence and effective
communication among international delegation
Communication Intern | ARPI -International Psychoanalytic Refoundation Association
03/2019 - 10/2019
● Served as communications and client relations intern, handling scheduling, public outreach, and social
media management for patients, students, and instructors of the Psychoanalysis Training Program.
● Produced graphic design materials and audiovisual content for social media and print campaigns, edited
video lessons, translated documents, and organized lectures, meetings, and institutional events.
● Increased digital visibility and audience engagement by 20% by developing targeted communication
strategies and mental health awareness campaigns.
● Assisted in accounting, administration, and translation of key documents and reports, ensuring operational
efficiency and professional communication standards.
Education
Post-Graduate Degree - Strategy and Contemporary International Relations | Universidade
Federal do Rio Grande do Sul - UFRGS - 2024
Application of Strategic Management for International Relations and International Security.
Bachelor's Degree - International Relations | Centro Universitário de Brasília - UniCEUB 2022
Academic League of International Security. Research member in Defense Foreign Trade and Defense Budget.
Director of Communication.
Certifications and Skills
Project Management - Google Project Management
Development Project Management – Inter-American Development Bank
Agile Management (Scrum,Kanban) - Certified ScrumMaster®
Advertising Creation Course (2019) (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Canva, Video Editing)
Problem Solving, Team Facilitation & Conflict Resolution
Microsoft Office Suite
Process Improvement & Workflow Optimization
Roadmap & Backlog Management
Stakeholder Communication & Engagement
Data-Driven Analysis and Reporting
Languages
Portuguese
English
Spanish
Mother Tongue
Fluent
Fluent
Casa Thomas Jefferson (2015)
DCE UniCEUB e Espanhol Instrumental para Rel. (2018)