Experience

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  March Associates Consulting

  • Lusaka, Zambia

  • Managing Consultant/Senior Consultant-Economic Dev., Agriculture and Agribusiness

    • Jan 2017 - Present
    • Lusaka, Zambia

    • Responsible for all operations of MARCH Associates (technical, financial and administrative);• Responsible for all research and training assignments at MARCH Associates; • Responsible for ensuring that MARCH Associates meets all its obligations on all contracted research and training assignments; and • Taking a leading role on all other organizational/service activities.

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  Zambia Open University (ZOU)

  • Lecturer (Part-time)

  • Lecturer

    • Mar 2016 - Present
    • Lecturer (Part-time)

    • Teaching undergraduate students (Project Management & Introduction to Agricultural Economics); • Administering and marking tests and examinations scripts; and • Taking an active role on the assigned service activities

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  Kudu Consulting

  • Lusaka Zambia

  • Head-Research and Training

    • Apr 2016 - Dec 2016
    • Lusaka Zambia

    1. Lead research activities and projects within the firm, frequently acting as 'Principal Investigator’2. Develop proposals for significant research projects which increase the knowledge understanding and discovery of new explanations, insights, concepts and processes3. Develop own or group work, interpret research findings, generating high quality publications and disseminating results through appropriate media4. Contribute to the development of research strategies within the firm5. Prepare reports and present information to research groups, steering groups, etc. – particularly progress reports, overseeing similar activities of research assistants when appropriate6. Identify sources of funding and lead the process of application7. Manage research project budgets and other resources8. Lead upon research governance issues9. Line manage and support colleagues working in the Kudu Consulting as appropriate, contributing to their development through the appraisal scheme, mentorship and coaching10. Lead the planning process of the research team, including the generation of ideas for investment and application11. Lead and develop internal and external networks, and collaborative groups, representing the Kudu Consulting in a professional manner at all times, including links with professional bodies, research funding streams, etc12. Undertake continuous personal and professional development which contributes to knowledge and skills within the subject area

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  Palm Associates (Zambia)

  • Lusaka, Zambia

  • Research Associate

    • Jul 2013 - Mar 2016
    • Lusaka, Zambia

    Research: Proposal development, enumerator training, data collection, fieldwork management and supervision (quality control), analysis and report writingCommunication: Liaison with clients and stakeholders Training: Trainer or trainers

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  Institute of Economic and Social Research (INESOR), The University of Zambia

  • Lusaka, Zambia

  • Consultant-Research Fellow

    • Oct 2013 - Mar 2014
    • Lusaka, Zambia

    • Conducting applied research to help public and private institutions within the country and region make informed during planning, implementation and monitoring. Activities involved proposal development and planning, enumerator training, coordinating data collection activities, and taking a leading role in analysis and report writing. • Presenting findings in stakeholder dissemination workshops to the public. • Projects liaison with stakeholders and public.

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  Institute of Economic and Social Research (INESOR), University of Zambia (UNZA)

  • Lusaka, Zambia

  • Consultant-Research Fellow

    • Jan 2013 - Jun 2013
    • Lusaka, Zambia

    • Conducting applied research to help public and private institutions within the country and region make informed decisions during planning, implementation and monitoring. Activities involved proposal development and planning, enumerator training, coordinating data collection activities, and taking a leading role in analysis and report writing. • Presenting findings in stakeholder dissemination workshops to the public. • Projects liaison with stakeholders and public.

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  University of Makerere

  • Kampala, Uganda

  • Fredskorpset Exchange Participant and Teaching Assistant

    • Jan 2010 - Jan 2011
    • Kampala, Uganda

    Research: Proposal development data collection, analysis and report writing Monitoring & evaluation of implemented programme activities Academic Assistance: Marking test and examination scripts

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  Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Zambia)

  • Mongu, Zambia

  • District Farm Management Officer

    • Nov 2008 - Jan 2010
    • Mongu, Zambia

    • Training field and section staff in farm management and related activities. • Monitoring and evaluating farm management and related activities. • Financial planning and accounting for the Department of Agriculture at district level. • Implementation of the EU funded Agricultural Diversification Project. Activities included coordinating and monitoring all project activities within the district and monthly retirement of project expenditures. • Reporting of department and project activities