Paulo Siqueira

An experienced advisor to electoral management bodies in the implementation of modern management and information communication technologies. Several years work experience in the field of electoral assistance and electoral analysis, as part of EU Election Expert Mission and as supporting Election Technical Assistance project of the UN, EU, IFES and other international organizations. Possess expertise in electoral and operations management and planning, voter and civil registration systems, electoral results audit, integration of biometric systems, database development and management, formulation of ICT plans and familiarity with election related legislation. Working knowledge of social networking platforms, mobile and SMS development, and mobile phone interaction with the web. Also has experience supporting electoral programs in transitional and post-conflict countries including Moldova, Kenya, Nepal, Angola, Somaliland, Nigeria, Timor Leste, Mozambique, Guinea-Bissau, Palestine, Tonga, Sao Tome & Principe, Cape Verde, Pakistan, and Malawi. Experience with UN, governments, donors, non-government and international development organizations. Native Portuguese speaker and fluent in English and Spanish, working knowledge of French, is an experienced technical trainer and has expertise in the procurement, evaluation, specification of hardware & software, development of Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans. Specialties: - Electoral assistance and electoral analysis. - Electoral Needs Assessment - Voter Registration and data analyses. - Management of international operations/organizations. - Administration and project manager. - Development of strategic planning. - Consultancies for transitional and post-conflict countries. - Technical evaluation/speciation of the HW & SW Infrastructure - Assessment of ICT projects. - Management of outsourced projects, including procurement of ICT goods and services. - Development and management of projects for social networking platforms, Mobile & SMS development. - Technical trainer. Publication: Handbook on Technology and Electoral Registration. The handbook is a compilation of two years experience working in the field for the EU/UNDP ProPALOP-TL project. Countries covered are Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, Sao Tome & Principe, Cape Verde and Timor-Leste. The handbook was published by UNDP and is now available for download at: http://goo.gl/ss6PQn (English) http://goo.gl/zI9Q1y (Portuguese)

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