Experience

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  University Of Lusaka

  • Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia

  • Part time lecturer and researcher

    • Jan 2016 - Present
    • Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia

    Conducts lectures to postgraduate students undertaking Public sector Economics, Public Sector Financial Management and Public Finance and Taxation. This role includes supervision of research for both undergraduate and postgraduate including marking of dissertations

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  Independent Consultant

  • Zambia

  • Monitoring & Evaluation, Research, Analytics, Knowledge Management Expert

    • Aug 2021 - Present
    • Zambia

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  WWF Zambia

  • Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia

  • Monitoring, Evaluation and Research Expert

    • Jun 2023 - Sep 2023
    • Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia

    Provided Review of WWF Zambia 2022 – 2026 Strategy using OECD/DAC evaluation criteria to provide lessons learnt, recommendations and guide the implementation of the next phase. The consultancy also included data analysis, report writing for 2023 Baseline Survey conducted in all WWF Zambia operation areas in Zambia. Furthermore, the outputs from both Strategy review and Baseline Survey, were used as an input in the development of Research and Learning Agenda for WWF Zambia.

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  FSD Zambia

  • Zambia
  • Financial Services
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Agricultural Finance Policy Analysis Expert

    • Sep 2022 - May 2023

    This consultancy was a two-in-one assignment. The first part involved further data analysis and report finalization for Rural and Agricultural Finance (RAF) Report; validation and editing of the 5 deep dive reports ; and developing results summaries. On the other hand the second part focused on the supply-side and involved desk review/deep dive of available literature on smallholder agricultural finance issues in Zambia; primary data collection; policy mapping and analysis; data analysis and synthesis; report writing; and dissemination of findings and recommendations.

  • Research Expert

    • Sep 2021 - Aug 2022

    Provided focused technical expertise to selected research projects for FSD Zambia which include:• Annual impact assessment survey;• Impact of Covid-19 on small holder farmers in Zambia; • Impact of Covid-19 on operations of Savings Groups in Zambia; and • Women and youth in Financial Inclusion Baseline survey.

  • Director - Analytics

    • Mar 2019 - Aug 2021

    The Director - Analytics is a senior management position reporting to the FSD Zambia Chief Executive Officer. The Director - Analytics leads and oversees:a) Monitoring and Results Management (MRM) by supporting the implementation of FSD Zambia activities through a strong MRM system as well as measuring and communicating results, itself contributes to the delivery and communicating of improved results and impacts. The FSD Zambia MRM system applies a Making Markets Work for Poor People (M4P) approach and is designed to manage the ambitious systemic-change objectives of the programme; b) Management of all aspects of FSD Zambia research. This involves managing a cross-cutting research agenda (which includes but is not limited to the FinScope demand side survey, geospatial mapping of the locations of financial services access points, and market access reviews), as well as engaging with external researchers, encouraging national research agendas which relate to FSD Zambia work, and providing overall leadership and support for thematic area research projects (at times taking on a direct research role); andc) Management, development and implementation of a wide range of knowledge management activities, building market capacity to collect quality data, access and analyse it, use information to spur innovation in supply, demand, and policy change, and bring rigor to the way FSD ZAMBIA measures long-term outcomes and impact.

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  Non-Governmental Organizations Coordinating Council

  • Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia

  • Public Financial Management and Governance Consultant

    • Dec 2022 - Jan 2023
    • Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia

    The overall purpose of the assignment was to carry out an analysis of capacity gap of selected Local authorities in five districts on engaging with and oversight of Public Financial Management systems, particularly budgeting process. The activity was conducted to generate information to determine appropriate training and support to councilors, communities’ leaders and the councils to enhance their role in budget oversight at district and ward levels.

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  Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

  • Lusaka, Zambia

  • National Agricultural Finance and Research Expert

    • Nov 2021 - Oct 2022
    • Lusaka, Zambia

    Provide support to Zambia National Commercial Bank in the review and evaluation of the Loan a Cow and Mechanization products. This was conducted as a market research with the main focus on challenges identification and making suggestions on areas of improvement and recommendations.

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  Millennium Challenge Account - Zambia

  • Zambia

  • Director Monitoring & Evaluation and Economics

    • Feb 2018 - Mar 2019
    • Zambia

    Lead all M & E and Economics efforts for the Compact in order to measure results andinformed decision making based on evidence.Responsible for the overall M&E strategy and implementation, to periodically measure,report and communicate the performance, results and impacts of the Compact, which willinform implementation decisions and help the Compact achieve its objectives;

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  Millennium Challenge Account Zambia

  • Lusaka

  • Implementation Monitoring Specialist

    • Sep 2014 - Jan 2018
    • Lusaka

    •Management and the implementation of the Compact’s M&E Plan.•Management of data collection for M&E, including design of surveys of implementing entities, and ensure that any feasibility or similar studies take M&E data needs into consideration.•Preparation of periodic reports for the MCA-Zambia, Board of Directors, and MCC (including the Quarterly and Annual Performance Reports). Assist M&E Director and Economist in the write up of quarterly and annual reports, data analysis and studies.•Regularly review M&E data with appropriate decision makers to ensure that projects a reaching their targets and objectives and, if changes are needed, that timely decisions on corrective actions are made and implemented.•Collaborate with MCA-Zambia counterparts, including the Environmental and Social Assessment Director, the Director for Social and Gender Assessment and others, to ensure that appropriate considerations are incorporated into M&E and economics activities.•Respond to MCC requests for information on data sources, data measurement methods, frequency of data collection, and disaggregation.•Assist in disseminating timely and relevant information to the GRZ, civil society, the private sector and the donor community. Ensure the periodic reports are made publicly available on the MCA’s web page.•Ensure that the MCA-Zambia web page contains all up-to-date relevant reports for public access by the program stakeholders.•Participate in the planning and execution of annual project reviews.•Organize regular data quality reviews and oversee the process for selecting independent reviewers.•Support the Economist with analysis and the development of the evaluation plan and schedule.• Regularly liaison with sector and implementation staff to keep abreast of implementation timeline and coordination of M&E activities based on that timeline.

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  Community Markets for Conservation

  • Zambia, Lusaka

  • Monitoring and Evaluation Manager

    • Apr 2012 - Aug 2014
    • Zambia, Lusaka

    Duties and Responsibilities: The Monitoring and Evaluation Manager is responsible for monitoring and evaluation of the COMACO technical and programmatic activities in Central, Eastern, Muchinga and Northern Zambia and reports to Country Director/Chief Executive Officer: Specifically the Monitoring and Evaluation Manager handle the following tasks: 1. Lead, design, and implement monitoring and evaluation activities carried out under COMACO program. 2. Develop monitoring and evaluation framework and tools (e.g. Performance Management Plan, Program Indicators) in accordance with USAID (and other donor) regulations.3. Assure timely collection of data for the program indicators and their submission to donors. 4. Coordinate development of data collection and analysis systems with other COMACO Regional and field staff.5. In collaboration with the Compliance Officer and Program Coordinator, prepare COMACO’s quarterly, annual reports, and any other required reports, work plans, or proposals. 6. Monitor and evaluate the implementation of selected Partner activities:

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  UNDP

  • Programme Associate - Pro poor policy and MDG formulation project

    • Oct 2010 - Jan 2012

    Programme adminitration/management and carrying out analytical work of the programme

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  NATIONAL PENSION SCHEME AUTHORITY

  • INSPECTOR

    • Apr 2010 - Oct 2010

    compliance management

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  ZATAC Ltd

  • Investment Analyst/Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

    • Feb 2009 - Apr 2010

    Project/program development, setting up the M&E system, indicator selection, performance management plan and capacity building for grantees

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  World Vision Zambia

  • Lusaka, Zambia

  • Monitoring and Evaluation Officer - Operations Research

    • Feb 2008 - Feb 2009
    • Lusaka, Zambia

    Coordinating the process of planning and conducting holistic appraisals/assessments which lead to the development of integrated program and project strategies which address the root causes of poverty and social injustice. Where the Area Development Plan (ADP) is already established, the M&E Officer is responsible for coordinating the process of conducting micro assessments which are used design any new projects under the ADP.