Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 11 years of experience, the expert is proficient in law, international trade, and business management. Career highlights include leading significant projects such as drafting Zambia's 2019 National Budget Proposal and conducting legislative audits. With a background in academia, responsibilities have included developing course modules and mentoring students as a lecturer. The expert has also collaborated internationally, working with organizations like GIZ on legal reforms and representing entities in trade discussions. Leadership roles have encompassed heading policy departments and serving on disciplinary committees. Skills include legal research, policy analysis, and project management, with a proven track record in publishing and stakeholder consultation.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert's experience includes collaboration with the German government (GIZ) on a project focused on reviewing and recommending amendments to key legislation affected by Zambia's 2016 constitutional changes. This national-level project involved legislative auditing and centered on governance and legal reform, contributing to international development cooperation through legal research and policy analysis.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across diverse sectors such as community development, education, law, and international trade. Previously held roles include lecturer, policy analyst, and trade researcher, with responsibilities encompassing curriculum development, policy advocacy, and legal research. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise spans trade policy and legal frameworks, contributing to national projects and international collaborations. Geographic experience is primarily focused on Zambia, with additional academic exposure in the United Kingdom and Italy, enhancing understanding of regional and global trade dynamics. Extensive experience in Zambia involves local governance and legal reform, including collaboration on national projects and policy development.

Languages and education

The expert possesses full professional proficiency in English, facilitating effective communication in diverse professional settings. This competence supports roles in lecturing, legal research, and international trade discussions, enabling collaboration with multilingual teams and contributing to publications and stakeholder engagements. The educational background includes a Master in Business Administration (MBA) in International Business from the University of Greenwich, United Kingdom, completed in 2022. Additionally, a Master of Laws (LLM) in International Trade Law was earned from the International Training Centre of the International Labour Organisation and the United Nations, hosted by the University of Turin, Italy, in 2016. The expert also holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Lusaka, Zambia, completed in 2015.