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Lillian Mhango is a seasoned professional with expertise in agribusiness, cooperative development, and international development. She has extensive experience in program management, having worked with organizations such as World Renew, Mary's Meals, and Caritas Czech Republic In Zambia. Her experience spans over 8 years, with a focus on agricultural development, rural marketing, and microfinance. She has held various positions, including Program Advisor, Programme Manager, and Agribusiness Manager, and has demonstrated her ability to coordinate and implement projects that promote sustainable agriculture and food security. Lillian holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Development Studies with Sociology from the University of Zambia and a Diploma in Agri-business Management and Cooperative Development from Cooperative College. She is fluent in multiple languages, including English, and has a strong understanding of the local market and culture.

Experience

  • World Renew
    • Lusaka Province, Zambia
    • Program Advisor
      • Nov 2023 - Present
      • Lusaka Province, Zambia

  • Mary's Meals
    • Eastern, Zambia
    • Programme Manager
      • Apr 2021 - Nov 2023
      • Eastern, Zambia

    • Project Coordinator
      • Jan 2019 - Apr 2021
      • Zambia

      Coordinating an Agriculture and Nutrition integrated Project, called ''Promoting the production and Consumption of nutritious foods among smallholder farmers supported by SIDA and Scaling Up Nutrition via Zambia's Private sector; integrating & supporting business in fight against malnutrition through an integrated multi-sectoral approach in Zambia'' .The project focuses on two components which includes;1.Integrated Nutritional Support2. Smallholder SupportThe programme is designed to address nutritional gaps, promotion of good feeding practices, promoting diversified agriculture, Post-harvest management and facilitating access to viable and functional markets. The programme also contributes to enhanced production and distribution of healthier foods, enhanced knowledge and practices on healthier diets and generating evidence.

    • Germany
    • Food and Beverage Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Outgrower Field Supervisor
      • Jan 2018 - Jan 2019

    • Outgrower Field Supervisor
      • Jan 2018 - Jan 2019

    • Agribusiness Manager
      • Jan 2011 - Dec 2017
      • Isoka

      •Facilitating workshops and training of trainers (TOT)•Designing programme for providing capacity and business development services to the farmers•Coaching & mentoring of farmers in selected areas, •Identification, negotiation and securing signed contracts for markets•Developing and implementing procedures and system for crop purchases•Negotiating and purchasing raw materials from farmers at a reasonable price•Management of crop purchase •Provide leadership and coordination in extension services to farmers•Facilitation and coordination demonstration plots•Conducting and coordinating of farmers field school•Conducting field days and shows•Facilitate organic certification of farmers •Provide the executive committee with information it needs for its governance responsibilities including strategic options and information as well as information for monitoring performance and measuring strategic results•Present to the executive committee tactical plans and draft budget to guide the daily operation in the manner consistent with the approved strategic plan•Develop and implement a plan to secure and increase the financial resources needed to support the agreed plans•Manage and monitor the implementation of the plan and budget expenditure•Ensure delivery of the agreed services and provide regular narrative and budget reports to the executive committee •Act as an Ex-official spokesperson on the management issues and promote its best interests to stakeholders and the public Provide leadership including encouragement, supervision and direction .to support partners in building capacity of farmers in village saving and credit Cooperative and also to manage their programme in a well-coordinated and harmonized markets •Monitor and ensure quality of support & consistency in approach in relation to food security.•Coordinate the mainstreaming of Climate smart Agriculture CSA (climate change adaptation

    • Programme Assistant
      • Jan 2009 - Jun 2009
      • Lusaka

Education

  • 2013 - 2017
    The University of Zambia
    Bachelor of Arts - BA, Development Studies with Sociology
  • 2013 - 2017
    University of Zambia
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Development Studies/Sociology
  • 2007 - 2009
    Cooperative college
    Diploma, Agri-business Management and Cooperative Development

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