Zibia Lessida
International Relations Professional
NJ
Summary
Accomplished international relations professional with expertise in dynamic agenda oversight and strategic planning. Proven ability to coordinate high-level delegations through strong international communication skills and a detail-oriented approach. Committed to fostering collaboration in fast-paced environments, ensuring successful project execution and effective problem-solving.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant to the Ambassador
Embassy of Mozambique in France
Paris
01.2016 - 08.2022
- Assisted Ambassador with secretarial, administrative, protocol, and public relations matters.
- Scheduled meetings, managed communications, and organized Ambassador’s agenda.
- Documented Ambassador’s meetings, visits, and seminars.
- Composed speeches, talking points, minutes, and various official correspondence.
- Translated documents to facilitate communication with delegations.
- Coordinated logistics for presidential and ministerial delegations during visits to France.
Human Resources Assistant
Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD)
Paris
09.2016 - 10.2016
- Advised OECD and Delegations staff on immunities and privileges matters.
- Collaborated with French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Prefectures, Customs Office, and consulates in Paris.
- Informed new staff on obtaining special residence permits for themselves and families.
Research Assistant
The Permanent Delegation of Mozambique to UNESCO
Paris
01.2011 - 01.2016
- Assisted Permanent Delegation and Ambassador with UNESCO-related matters, including education and culture.
- Drafted speeches, minutes, verbal notes, and translated official documents.
- Supported Mozambican delegation during UNESCO General Conference and Executive Board sessions.
- Represented Mozambique in Executive Board meetings and UNESCO African Group activities.
- Facilitated communication between Mozambique Delegation in Paris and Mozambican National Commission for UNESCO.
- Participated as voting member of UNESCO Executive Board in 2015 and General Conferences from 2014 to 2020.
- Coordinated preparations for all delegations from Mozambique to engage in international forums.
Electoral District Adviser – United Nation’s Volunteer
United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor Leste (UNMIT)
Dili
02.2007 - 09.2007
- Supported STAE national counterpart in planning and preparing for electoral activities in districts.
- Assisted in identifying registration centers and optimal routes for registration teams.
- Facilitated finalization of voter register while providing logistical support and advice.
- Collaborated with UNMIT Field Coordinator on recruitment, training, and payment of registration personnel.
- Implemented training programs and voter education campaigns to enhance civic engagement.
- Supervised polling centers to ensure adherence to operational plans and procedures.
- Reported field situation and coordination activities to UNV Logistics and Operations Adviser as needed.
International Relation’s Officer
University of Eduardo Mondlane
Maputo
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Established partnerships with international faculty, enhancing collaboration and outreach.
- Managed demands of international students for enrollment in Master’s programs.
- Assisted Master coordinator in planning curriculum for Masters of Law International Trade.
- Organized international seminars, selecting facilitators from partner universities and the WTO.
- Oversaw management of student scholarships, ensuring compliance with requirements.
- Coordinated faculty dean’s agenda on issues related to international relations.
- Developed engaging course information for new Master’s program, attracting over ten international applications within one year.
- Contributed to launch of new program as part of pioneering team, participating in strategic partnership activities.
Education
Master II - Political Sciences: International Relations
IEP Toulouse
FranceHuman Resources Management Certificate -
Point Formation
FranceLicenciatura - International Relations and Diplomacy
ISRI
Skills
- Dynamic agenda oversight
- Strategic planning and organizing
- Scheduling
- Travel planning and coordination
- Professional and mature
- Problem-solving
- Project execution, development, and monitoring
- Effective interpersonal skills & flexibility
- Team work
- Arrange meetings, workshops and conferences
- Detail-oriented
- Strong International communication
- Administrative support
- Conflict resolution
- Cultural sensitivity
- Human resources support
Languages
Spanish
Professional
French
Native/ Bilingual
Portuguese
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Interests
Family life, biking and swimming
Travel (visited more than 30 countries)
History of foreign countries, cultures and music
Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Software
Microsoft Office
Google Chrome
VLC
Adobe
Certification
- Human Resources Management
Accomplishments
* Successfully participated and organised the logistics, reception and follow-up of presidential/Ministerial delegations for international conferences in Paris such as COP21(30 November to 12 December 2015), 25th Summit France-Afrique (31 June to1 July, Nice 2010); 26th Summit France-Afrique (6-7 December, Paris 2013)
* I was proud to be part of a team that successfully planned and conducted the elections in the district of Manatuto, in Timor Leste.
* Aroused interest on this new Master’s program by assisting the development of the course at the Faculty of Law Eduardo Mondlane. I was proud to be part of the pioneer team of this new program and participated in strategic activities such as establish partnerships with other universities (universities of South Africa and Brazil).
Timeline
Human Resources Assistant
Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD)
09.2016 - 10.2016
Executive Assistant to the Ambassador
Embassy of Mozambique in France
01.2016 - 08.2022
Research Assistant
The Permanent Delegation of Mozambique to UNESCO
01.2011 - 01.2016
Electoral District Adviser – United Nation’s Volunteer
United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor Leste (UNMIT)
02.2007 - 09.2007
International Relation’s Officer
University of Eduardo Mondlane
01.2004 - 01.2005
Master II - Political Sciences: International Relations
IEP Toulouse
Human Resources Management Certificate -
Point Formation
Licenciatura - International Relations and Diplomacy
ISRI
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