Bartolomeu Milton
Luanda
Summary
Analytical Research Fellow with 3 years in designing, conducting and sharing results of complex research. Selected to represent institution at prominent academic events. Partnered with faculty and students to achieve excellence in preparation and performance of research related tasks, including women's rights, freedom of expression and digital rights.
Committed human rights advocate with 7 years of experience using cutting edge technology to generate and share important information with academic community. Networked with elite research teams from several higher education institutions to develop and improve research protocols for field. Conducted complicated research with integrity and great attention to detail.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Fellow
MILTON
01.2016
- Mandela Washington, Alumnus -, Estrada Lar do Patriota, sentido Via Expressa, Rª V, Talhão n.º 584-A, Distrito Urbano do Benfica, Município de Talatona – Luanda, Angola | Postal Box: 10196
President
ASSOCIACAO PRO BONO ANGOLA
01.2021 - Current
- Here are just few of some of his main roles:
- Vision planning and goal-setting:
- He is responsible for organisational vision/goal development
- Plays an essential role in guiding the vision-planning process
- Strategy and risk analysis:
- Identifies the skills needed for a particular management role
- Outlines major challenges and visualizes the big picture to overturn those challenges
- Analyses the risks in the operational context and draws a plan to mitigate those risks
- Budgets and resource distribution:
- Puts in place adequate regulations for management of financial resources
- Makes financial assessment and planning
- Relationship-building:
- Builds relationships with his team members
- Ensures team members well-being and provide adequate support
- Connects with other managers and NGO leaders outside his organization
- Team motivation and communication:
- Encourages his team, celebrate their successes, and help them through challenging times
- Responsible for setting the tone for good communication
- Model good communication, seeks feedback from collaborators, helps facilitate conversations, and helps navigate conflicts.
President and founder
Associacao Pro Bono Angola, Luanda
01.2021 - Current
- Non-government organization
- After completing the Study Program in the US, Bartolomeu Milton founded the Pro Bono Angola Association
- He is responsible for conducting all the activities of the association related to the definition of vision, mission, values, strategies, design, and preparation of project proposals for fundraising and management of the entire assets of the association
- Mr Milton advocates for strong public policies and strong institutions based on principles of good governance and transparency and democracy.
Lawyer
LAW FIRM – BARTOLOMEU MILTON ADVOGADOS
01.2020 - Current
- This legal firm is specialised in the following areas of legal practice:
- Human Rights Law;
- Immigration Law;
- Criminal Law;
- Dispute Resolution;
- Family Law;
- Employment Law;
- Media Law
- Corporate Law;
- Public Sector and Local Government Law; and
- Tax law.
Observer
Jesuit Refugee Service, NGO, Rescue Mission, Needy
01.2016 - Current
- Bartolomeu Milton joined JRS in January 2016 and is serving as Lawyer and legal protection officer assisting refugees and asylum seekers in their trials
- Part of his job consists of organizing workshops in partnership with government agencies responsible for migration and family affairs for refugees and asylum seekers
- Bartolomeu embraced and stands loyal to JRS’ mission statement – Accompany, Serve and Advocate
- Miami, – Serving the Homeless and, Community service delivery in Miami in helping man, women and children with meals and safe shelter
- Member of the Interviewing Committee at US Embassy in Angola | Luanda, 2017
- Upon completion of studies in the US under the Mandela Washington Fellowship, Bartolomeu Milton participated in the interviews conducted by the US Embassy in Angola to help screen future fellowship beneficiaries based on their leadership profiles
- Electoral, - 2022
- Worked as Angola elections observer in August 2022
- Coordinated 33 members of his organisation who volunteered to monitor the election day in 28 polls of 9 out of 18 provinces
- Master of Ceremony – 2022
- Launch of the study on statelessness.
Angolan Ecological Youth NGO
01.1998 - Current
- Bartolomeu Milton’s first volunteer service was at the student’s union association where he served as vice president while attending high school
- Afterward, he joined the local non-profit environmental association in which he lectured topics on the environment and played arts in theatre to high school and university students
- He then moved to managerial positions as he currently heads the department for cooperation development at Angolan Ecological Youth, which he joined in 1998 at the fall of the environmental Olympic Games in Luanda
- He participates on a regular basis on television and radio programs building awareness on issues such as climate change, drought, desertification, nature preserve, hunger, and poverty versus environment.
Head
Angolan Ecological Youth NGO
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Established institutional cooperation with similar environmental organizations at local and international levels
- Spokesperson of the Organization and environmental educator;
- Representative of the organization in many legal disputes.
Trainee lawyer
ACPC ADVOGADOS ASSOCIADOS
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Gained quality experience across a broad range of legal practices and worked across various practice groups with national and international clients
- Assisted lawyers with materials preparation for internal and external training events
- Researched and wrote contracts, agreements, and proposals
- Developed relationships among lawyers to facilitate knowledge-sharing and expertise
- Completed research, compiled data, and assisted in timely reporting
- Took meeting notes and compiled paperwork to support the department
- Communicated with clients and collected information to research cases and prepare settlement offers
- Analysed probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents
- Interpreted laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals and businesses
- Researched, wrote, and filed motions, writs, and briefs for each case
- Drafted motions, petitions, and waivers
- Interviewed witnesses and gathered public record research relevant to each case
- Apprised clients of potential risks and costs associated with each course of action
- Questioned and cross-examined witnesses throughout the course of trials.
Legal Protection Officer – Legal Assistant
Jesuit Refugee Service NGO
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Provided legal assistance to refugees and asylum seekers
- Established an institutional approach with migration authorities
- Organize workshops and conferences on issues related to refugees and asylum seekers; Focal point to the Ministry for women empowerment.
Legal Adviser
Government ICT Agency
01.2005 - 01.2014
- Used to be charge of all legal issues
- Delivered training and support to staff
- Coordinated a project on institutional branding and marketing
- Used to be a customer care supervisor for the Government Electronic Mailing System and e-Gov’t portal Project
- Used to deliver Staff training and general supervision on e-Gov’t portal project.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Public Management
Florida International University
Miami, FloridaLL. B -
African Centre For Democracy And Human Rights Studies
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American Bar Association
Training Certificate in Storage and Document Management System. - undefined
Huawei University
Training Certificate in Refugee Status Determination (RSD-LP). Training Certificate in Legal Protection to Refugees, Asylum Seekers and Domestic Violence. - undefined
UN High Commissioner for Refugees
Certificate in English, ICT and Business Communication Skills. - undefined
Tata Consultancy Services
New, Electric, Florence, Delhi2004 Training Certificate in Turbo Compressor and Gas Turbines for Field Service Engineers. - undefined
Training Certificate in Elaboration of the National Biodiversity Strategic Action Plan. - undefined
Master’s Degree - Constitutional Law and Human Rights
Universidade Lusíada de Angola
2023
LL. M - undefined
2023
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African Union
2022
Graduate Certificate and Diploma - Law
Universidade Lusíada de Angola
2016
Skills
- Software:
- Intermediate end-user for Windows and Mac OS (Intermediate proficiency)
- COMMUNICATIONS – WORKSHOPS AND CONFERENCES
- Bartolomeu Milton has a record of participation in several events (workshops, conferences, seminars and forums) as a speaker and spokesperson at national and international level
- Leadership and teamwork
- Written and oral report creation
- Research procedures
- Project Management
- Classroom presentations
- Grant writing
- Academic research
Websites
Accomplishments
- Bartolomeu Milton is a Human Rights Lawyer and Defender with experience in public and private sectors
- He founded Associacao Pro Bono Angola and completed the Public Management Leadership Institute as part of the Mandela Washington Fellowship
- Bartolomeu speaks on democracy, human rights, law, and politics
- He advocates for freedom of expression, access to information, and media freedom
- He has attended specialized training on Refugee Status Determination and follows African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights meetings
- Author of the booklet entitled “Guidelines for Youth Active Engagement in Addressing Environmental Problems”
- Finishing his book which tells his experience as a Mandela Washington Fellow in the United States
- Expecting to publish it soon.
Affiliations
Member of the Angolan Bar Association (O.A.A) | |Member of the Southern African Lawyers Association for Migrants, Refugees and Asylum Seekers | | Member of the SADC pro bono lawyers’ Association.
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Additional Information
- AWARDS AND HONORS ", Outstanding Professional" at the fall of the Angola IT Forum 2007. Nov. 2007 by the National Commission on Information Technologies (CNTI). Received the Prize for Outstanding Professional for his good quality work and outstanding team coordination to bring prominent delegates such as Dr Cheick Modibu Diarra former Microsoft CEO for Africa and other top CEOs all over the world to attend the 2nd edition of the Angolan IT Forum.
Watching movies, reading and jogging
I pretty much like reading and watching action movies. My favorite exercise that keeps me in fit is jogging.
Languages
Portuguese
Native language
English
Upper intermediate
B2
Spanish
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
President
ASSOCIACAO PRO BONO ANGOLA
01.2021 - Current
President and founder
Associacao Pro Bono Angola, Luanda
01.2021 - Current
Lawyer
LAW FIRM – BARTOLOMEU MILTON ADVOGADOS
01.2020 - Current
Head
Angolan Ecological Youth NGO
01.2019 - 01.2020
Fellow
MILTON
01.2016
Observer
Jesuit Refugee Service, NGO, Rescue Mission, Needy
01.2016 - Current
Trainee lawyer
ACPC ADVOGADOS ASSOCIADOS
01.2016 - 01.2018
Legal Protection Officer – Legal Assistant
Jesuit Refugee Service NGO
01.2016 - 01.2017
Legal Adviser
Government ICT Agency
01.2005 - 01.2014
Angolan Ecological Youth NGO
01.1998 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Public Management
Florida International University
LL. B -
African Centre For Democracy And Human Rights Studies
undefined
American Bar Association
Training Certificate in Storage and Document Management System. - undefined
Huawei University
Training Certificate in Refugee Status Determination (RSD-LP). Training Certificate in Legal Protection to Refugees, Asylum Seekers and Domestic Violence. - undefined
UN High Commissioner for Refugees
Certificate in English, ICT and Business Communication Skills. - undefined
Tata Consultancy Services
2004 Training Certificate in Turbo Compressor and Gas Turbines for Field Service Engineers. - undefined
Training Certificate in Elaboration of the National Biodiversity Strategic Action Plan. - undefined
Master’s Degree - Constitutional Law and Human Rights
Universidade Lusíada de Angola
LL. M - undefined
undefined
African Union
Graduate Certificate and Diploma - Law
Universidade Lusíada de Angola
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