Experience

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  ZAMACE

  • Executive Director

    • Oct 2015 - Present

    Implementation of Warehouse Receipt System, Certification of Storage Sites, Trading Platform, Commodity Exchange & Zambian Futures Grain Contract with Johannesburg Stock Exchange

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  Grain Traders Association of Zambia (GTAZ)

  • Lusaka,Zambia

  • EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    • Jul 2005 - Sep 2015
    • Lusaka,Zambia

    GTAZ is a self-regulating member driven traders association devoted exclusively to representing the business interest of the grain traders, commodity brokers and their partners in the agricultural industry. My responsibility Included:-High level work with national and international organizations on ensuring and enabling business and economical environment for the benefit of members .-Focus on agricultural markets, public and private sector collaboration, policy analysis and trade.-Small and Medium Trader enhancement so that thy advance their business to higher levels.

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  Zambia Association for Fertilizer and Plant Nutrition

  • Executive Secretary

    • May 2010 - Dec 2013

    Coordinating the Industry business entities that are members of the association import, manufacture and import plant nutrition.To enhance a favorable business environment for members of the association and consumers.Work closely with Government and various state agencies to ensure the fertilizer Industry’s continued growth and security of crop nutrition supply.Keep members informed of developments important to the agriculture industry.Facilitate members operate efficiently by assisting them in the pursuance of competitive and expanding markets through reduced trade barriers.

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  Zambia Trade Investment Enhancement

  • Agribusiness Trade and Policy Analyst

    • Dec 2003 - Jun 2005

    Served as principal advisor to the Chief of Party on trade and investment issues relating to agriculture and agribusiness.

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  Agriflora Limited

  • Lusaka,Zambia

  • Deputy Director

    • Sep 2000 - Nov 2003
    • Lusaka,Zambia

    Responsible for strategic planning and execution of the Outgrower Scheme involving exports of Fresh Vegetable and Flowers to Europe. Was also responsible for credit management, input supply, production, marketing, resource mobilization and project administration. Also Developed working relationships with diverse collaborating partners which included the private sector, International NGOs, government agencies and cooperating partners. Evaluated and granted credit line for inputs and irrigation equipment which lead to increased irrigated area by 100% from 80 to 160hectares within a year include area under a pilot IDE treadle pump irrigation facility.

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  Program Against Malnutrition

  • Finance and Administration Manager

    • Dec 1993 - Aug 2000

    Managed the complete treasury function for the principal local NGO. Accounting for materials, financial and human resources.