Nationality	Angolan
Education	Bachelor’s degree in Education Sciences, with a major in French Linguistics
Position	Second Secretary, Angola Embassy in Switzerland - Bern
Languages	Kimbundu, Portuguese, French, English and Spanish
Hobbies	Reading, cooking, hiking and travelling

Could you describe your current position?
As the Second Secretary in charge of the economics and Consular Affairs, I am responsible for all matters concerning economic cooperation between Angola and Switzerland including trade agreements and market analysis. As for my duties in the Consular Section, I am required to serve the Angolan community living in Switzerland in the capacity of mayor. As such, I am required to issue birth, marriage and death certificates.

How do you think the ExecutiveMaster INP will be beneficial to your career plans and projects?
The opportunity of advancing my knowledge and skills beyond my present level is most appealing. This Master's programme allows me to develop my understanding of the procedures involved in policy-making. This, in turn, may well help me advance my career.

Why did you choose the Graduate Institute?
The Graduate Institute is one of the best and most well-known specialised schools for International Relations. Moreover, this programme is excellent for those who work and also want to pursue graduate studies.

How was your participation experience?
Being part of the Master's programme is really a great privilege. Surely my cultural, linguistic and educational backgrounds are being enhanced. It also provides me with the opportunity to have an overview of the world of international public and private administration.

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