Mariam Umarji

mariam umarji

Founder and Director at MB Consulting

Mozambique

Bio Summary

Mariam is an international development consultant with over 15 years of experience in delivering high-level strategic policy advice, technical assistance, and capacity building in Africa. She has a strong background in finance, management, and fiduciary risk and has served as an executive director in several companies, overseeing the areas of finance, administration, HR, and operations. In addition to her work in the private sector, Mariam has also founded and managed several small and medium enterprises in developing countries.

Mariam has a strong knowledge of the legal and institutional framework of Mozambique and other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, as well as a good understanding of the region's political economy and public policies. She has experience working in various sectors, including health, agriculture, industry and trade, education, and more.

Employment History

World Food Programme

Innovative Finance For Nutrition Coordinator

World Food Programme

October 2021 - present

Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome, Italy

Programme Manager

World Bank

Public Financial Management Expert

World Bank

March 2021 - present

Mozambique

Programme Management, Coordination and Implementation

MB Consulting

Founder and Director

MB Consulting

March 2010 - present

Mozambique

Founder and Managing Partner; Principal Expert

Certificates

Chartered Accountant

Education

masters in Behavioral and Policy Sciences

MIT - Sloan School of Management

2020

masters in

TSINGHUA UNIVERSITY

2020

bachelors in Aeronautical Engineering

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

2016

bachelors in engineering

2016

Country Experience

Angola Brazil Cape Verde Guinea-Bissau Malawi Mozambique Portugal Sao Tome and Principe South Africa Tanzania, United Republic of United Kingdom

Skills

Economics, Policy, and Social Studies

Policy Development

Finance

Budgeting,

Cost Management,

Financial Analysis,

Financial Planning,

Investment Strategy

Industry Experience

Agriculture

Public Sector

Education

Healthcare

Social Sector