JOAQUIM TANDALA
Luanda,LUA
Summary
Experienced legal consultant and lawyer, with a focus on public tender, civil aviation, and litigation. Led the development of Angola's first National Civil Aviation Security Program, showcasing proficiency in contract negotiation and regulatory compliance. Notable for improving procurement processes and operational efficiency in demanding settings.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Consultant
Sociedade Gestora de Aeroportos SA
Luanda
07.2019 - Current
- Participated in international tender and contract negotiation for Lobito sea port terminal as evaluation commission member.
- Advised on legal matters covering contract law, corporate governance, and civil aviation regulations, and examined legal data to determine advisability of defending or prosecuting lawsuits.
- Streamlined public procurement procedures to comply with Public Contracts Law and standards, and drafted a contract for the airport management company ("SGA SA"), adhering to Presidential Decree No. 207/19.
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies to collect necessary evidence for legal hearings.
- Performed thorough research to support proposal and contract drafting processes.
- Attended depositions with clients to take notes on testimony given by witnesses involved in lawsuits.
Executive Assistant to the Chairman and CEO
Airport Management and Air Navegation Corporation ("ENANA-EP")
Luanda
12.2013 - 06.2019
- Managed Office of Chairman, delivering technical and executive guidance throughout demerger process.
- Facilitated effective communication between executives and staff across all levels.
- Drafted internal and external correspondence representing executive leadership.
- Provided administrative support through report preparation, note transcription, and document filing.
- Maintained confidentiality by managing sensitive information during data management project.
- Coordinated executive schedules through meeting arrangements and travel planning.
- Advised management committee on spin-off of Angola Airport Management per Presidential Decree No. 207/19.
LAD Airport Security Manager
Airport Management and Air Navegation Corporation ("ENANA-EP")
Luanda
12.2009 - 12.2013
- Coordinated operational project implementation for Luanda International Airport ("LAD"), reducing incidents and accidents on the tarmac.
- Evaluated daily activities, documenting incidents, irregularities, equipment damage, theft, and unauthorized personnel presence.
- Developed and implemented Angola's first National Civil Aviation Security Program, published through Presidential Decree No. 130/10 as a team member of the legal and technical teams of the task force.
- Developed and implemented the LAD Airport Security Program to align with the National Civil Aviation Security Program requirements.
- Implemented ICAO Aviation Security Training methods to enhance officer performance in Angola.
- Implemented ICAO Aviation Security Training methods to enhance officer performance in Angola, and providee security awareness training to all employees, enhancing the overall security culture within the organization.
- Established crisis management and emergency response plans, conducting regular preparedness drills.
- Reviewed security policies and procedures, adapting to emerging threats and aviation regulatory changes.
Education
Master's Degree - Legal, Economic and Development Sciences.
Universidade Agostinho Neto
Luanda12.2017
Juris Doctor Degree -
Universidade Independente de Angola
Luanda12.2014
Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Legal drafting and research
- Legal software proficiency
- Judicial procedures
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Creative and critical thinking
References
- Manuel Agostinho Filipe Júnior, Chairman, SGA, S.A
- Manuel Maria de Barros Gomes, CEO, SGA, S.A
- António Cristóvão Manuel, Executive Director, SGA S.A
- Marcelino Cristóvão Bonzela Franco, Member of the Board of Directors, SGA SA
- Emanuel Vieira Candengue, Executive Director, Angola Civil Aviation Authority
- Francisco Isaac Jacob, PhD, Full Professor, Former Deputy Dean of Angola Independent University
- Valencio Manoel, PhD, Assistant Professor at Agostinho Neto University, Faculty of Economics
Languages
- Portuguese
- English
- French
- Spanish
Affiliations
- Martial arts and combat sports
- Reading and walking,
- Go to the cinema
- Play Football
Accomplishments
- 2 nd place in the last National Pro Master Karate Championship, hosted in Dec. 2024
- 3rd Dan, JKA Shotokan Karate.
- Awarded with high honors in January 2025 for presentation and public defense of his dissertation on "The Economic Regulation of Civil Aviation in Angola: Analysis and Perspectives - 2019" on January 24th, 2025 for Master's Degree in Legal, Economic and Development Sciences
Certification
- Pedagogical Aggregation and Teacher Development Course, Metropolitan Polytechnic Higher Institute of Angola, February 2023
- Forensic Legal Practice for Lawyers, Training Center of the Angolan Bar Association, May 2015.
- Member of the Angola Bar Association since June 2015.
- Advanced Management Program for Executives, Catholic Lisbon University, Business & Economics School, September 2018.
- Specialization Course in Legistics and Legal Advice, Agostinho Neto University, Law School.
- ICAO Avsec National Instructor Course, ICAO Aviation Security Training Center, Johannesburg, November 2019.
- ICAO Avsec National Inspector Course, East African School of Aviation, ICAO Aviation Security Training Center, 2008.
- Aviation Security Management Course, East African School of Aviation, ICAO Aviation Security Training Center, 2002
- Aviation Security Supervisor Course, East African School of Aviation, ICAO Aviation Security Training Center
Languages
Portuguese
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
French
Elementary (A2)
A2
Spanish
Beginner (A1)
A1
Timeline
Legal Consultant
Sociedade Gestora de Aeroportos SA
07.2019 - Current
Executive Assistant to the Chairman and CEO
Airport Management and Air Navegation Corporation ("ENANA-EP")
12.2013 - 06.2019
LAD Airport Security Manager
Airport Management and Air Navegation Corporation ("ENANA-EP")
12.2009 - 12.2013
Master's Degree - Legal, Economic and Development Sciences.
Universidade Agostinho Neto
Juris Doctor Degree -
Universidade Independente de Angola
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