N. M. Paulo

N. M. Paulo is an experienced professional in project management and infrastructure development, currently serving as the Head of Programme at UNOPS since September 2020, with responsibilities that include overseeing project management activities and stakeholder engagement across multiple countries including Angola, Cabo Verde, and São Tomé e Príncipe. Prior experience includes roles as Associate Projects Director at COWI, where key responsibilities involved airport project management and PPP advisory, and as Supervision Team Leader at NIRAS for a resettlement project in Limpopo National Park. N. M. Paulo has a diverse background in managing infrastructure projects at Mota-Engil across various sectors, such as railways, roads, and dams, holding positions from Project Manager to Infrastructure Programme Manager between 2002 and 2018. Educational qualifications include advanced degrees from Harvard University, the University of Cambridge, and a Master's in Civil Engineering from Universidade da Beira Interior.