André Dinis
Luanda,Angola
Summary
A highly accomplished professional with a reputation for maintaining composure under duress and for having outstanding communication and problem-solving abilities. Shows a great ability to handle difficult situations with composure and effectiveness. Devoted to using these skills to propel success in upcoming projects.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Head of Short-term Projections Sector
Central Bank of Angola
Luanda, Angola
2019.01 - Current
- Conducted analyses of GDP and inflation data to inform economic strategies.
- Examined determinants affecting GDP and inflation for precise forecasting.
- Monitored oil industry developments, assessing impacts across various sectors.
- Led research team to enhance productivity and collaboration.
- Provided assumptions for long-term forecasting in Forecasting and Policy Analysis System (FPAS).
- Created short-term models for macroeconomic indicators.
- Produced comprehensive reports on current economic conditions for Monetary Policy Committee.
- Developed presentations for Monetary Policy Committee meetings to effectively convey findings.
Real sector expert
Central Bank of Angola
Luanda, Angola
2015.12 - 2018.12
- Conducted analyses of GDP and inflation data to inform economic strategies.
- Examined determinants affecting GDP and inflation for precise forecasting.
- Monitored oil industry developments, assessing impacts on various sectors.
- Produced comprehensive reports for Monetary Policy Committee members on current economic conditions.
- Developed presentations for Monetary Policy Committee meetings to effectively convey findings.
Administrative volunteer
Church of Evangelical Mission Light of Christ
Luanda, Angola
2012.01 - Current
- Established new record-keeping protocols alongside enhanced organisational structure.
- Arranged Palm Sunday events to facilitate community engagement.
- Trained new volunteers on church policies, goals, and principles effectively.
- Provided administrative support to ministry teams during outreach initiatives.
- Improved coordination through effective communication between departments.
- Generated reports and presentations to aid strategic decisions.
- Oversaw budgeting processes for better financial management.
- Optimised volunteer schedules to enhance manpower utilisation.
Education
Bachelor - Economics
Agostinho Neto University
Luanda, Angola 2001.04 - 2014.09
Skills
- Calmness under pressure
- Problem solving
- Verbal, written, and public speaking
- Mathematics and statistics
- EViews and R proficiency
- Multilingual communication
- Diligence and resilience
- Research and analysis
- Critical thinking
- Leadership and teamwork
- Adaptability and creativity
- Confidence and precision
- Time management
- Instructional skills
Languages
Portuguese
Native
English
Upper intermediate
French
Intermediate
Affiliations
- Reading and creative writing
- Research
- Meditation
- Model building
- Foreign languages
- Travelling
Certification
- Monetary Policy Analysis and Forecasting, International Monetary Fund, 2026.
- Thinking through Central Bank Digital Currency, International Monetary Fund, 2024.
- Introduction to data requirements for macroeconomic analysis: Advanced features, Macroeconomic and Financial Management Institute of Eastern and Southern Africa, 2024.
- Financial Market Analysis, International Monetary Fund, 2023.
- Financial Programming and Policies, Part 1: Macroeconomic Accounts & Analysis, International Monetary Fund, 2023.
- Financial Programming and Policies, Part 2: Program Design, International Monetary Fund, 2023.
- Foundations of Central Bank Law, International Monetary Fund, 2023.
- Public Financial Management, International Monetary Fund, 2023.
- Macroeconomic Diagnostics, International Monetary Fund, 2022.
- Nowcasting, International Monetary Fund and Macroeconomic and Financial Management Institute of Eastern and Southern Africa, June 3, 2022.
- Macroeconomics of Climate Change: Mitigation Strategies, International Monetary Fund, 2022.
- Macroeconomic Modeling and Forecasting, Macroeconomic and Financial Management Institute of Eastern and Southern Africa, 2018.
- Fundamentals Monetary Policy, Macroeconomic and Financial Management Institute of Eastern and Southern Africa, 2017.
- Economic Analysis and Short-Term Forecasting, Central Bank of Portugal, 2016.
Timeline
Head of Short-term Projections Sector
Central Bank of Angola
2019.01 - Current
Real sector expert
Central Bank of Angola
2015.12 - 2018.12
Administrative volunteer
Church of Evangelical Mission Light of Christ
2012.01 - Current
Bachelor - Economics
Agostinho Neto University
2001.04 - 2014.09