Key skills and expertise

With over 18 years of experience, the expert is a proficient Program/Project Manager skilled in program design, management, and implementation across sectors like governance, health, education, and social accountability. Bringing technical expertise in strategic planning, performance management, and organizational capacity development, the expert has led significant international and local initiatives. Career highlights include managing budgets up to $6 million and collaborating with partners like UNICEF and USAID. Responsibilities have included leading multi-thematic programs, enhancing child rights, and fostering interdisciplinary teamwork, demonstrating strong leadership and strategic partnership development abilities.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as the Embassy of Sweden in Zambia, SIDA, European Union, UNICEF, and USAID. Involvement includes project implementation, grant management, and capacity building in governance, child protection, health, education, social accountability, climate change, and gender. The projects have been national in scope, primarily located in Zambia, focusing on advancing children's rights and development goals through multi-thematic programs.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked extensively in sectors including civil society, education, social development, human rights, and information and communication technology. Previously held roles such as Program and Project Manager involved responsibilities in program design, implementation, and stakeholder management. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating digital solutions in education and promoting social accountability. The geographic scope primarily focuses on Zambia, where they have led national and regional initiatives to enhance governance and children's rights. Extensive experience working in Zambia has provided deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics, instrumental in advancing regional development initiatives.

Languages and education

Fluent in English, the expert utilizes this language extensively in professional settings, including managing international development projects and leading multilingual teams. This language competence supports effective communication and collaboration with diverse stakeholders across various cultural and organizational contexts. The expert holds a Master of Policy Studies Degree from the Southern African Regional Institute for Policy Studies, an associate institute of the University of Fort Hare, South Africa. Additionally, a Bachelor of Arts with Education was earned from the University of Zambia. The educational background also includes a Post Graduate Diploma in Project Management from Cavendish University Zambia and a Diploma in HIV&AIDS Innovative Management and Care from Galilee International Management Institute, Israel.