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• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Nov 2020 - Present

• Program Manager

  • Jan 2016 - Nov 2020



Folkekirkens Nødhjælp (DanChurchAid)

• Denmark
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Program Officer (Right to Food)

  • Apr 2015 - Dec 2015

  •Participate in the crafting of the DCA Country Programme document for Malawi.•Represent DCA in relevant activities.•Facilitate coordination and collaboration with other stakeholders at all levels and among the food security team.•Ensure effective implementation of programme activities such as partner programme meetings, reporting and capacity building and other cross-cutting activities.•Ensure strong partnerships and high-quality projects and activities under the Food Security programme including assisting partners in project development and implementation, frequent field visits to projects activities, budget monitoring and coordination of external evaluations.



Catholic Development Commission (CADECOM)

• National Programs Coordinator

  • Jun 2012 - Feb 2014

  •To facilitate designing, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Agriculture & Food security, Nutrition & Education, Water & Sanitation, Relief & Recovery, Disaster Risk Reduction and sustainable livelihood projects & programs and other National Coordinated programs.•Document and disseminate success stories for learning and advocacy purposes.•Coordinate research and advocacy activities at national level.•Conduct monitoring and evaluation of programmes implemented by Diocesan staff.•Resource mobilisation through proposal development and Emergency Appeals.•Networking, collaboration and linkage with other stakeholders.•Budgeting and budget tracking.•Monthly, quarterly, biannual and annual report writing.



Christian Service Committee of the Churches in Malawi

• Regional Manager (C) / Team Leader-Agriculture & Food Security Project

  • Nov 2004 - Jun 2012

  •Responsible for management of an Agriculture & Food Security Programme that include planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of activities.•Responsible for overall administration of the Regional Office including human resources.•Responsible for management of project funds.•Liaising with CSC member churches, Government departments/ ministries and other Non Governmental Organizations on matters related to food security and other programs in the region.•Oversee the formation and capacity building of local management committees at different levels in project management, advocacy, HIV/AIDS and gender with focus on Rights Based Approaches.•Resource mobilization through proposal and project write ups.•Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, biannual and annual project reports.



Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Food Security

• Food and Nutrition Officer

  • Jun 2004 - Oct 2004

  •Planned, implemented, monitored and evaluated food and nutrition programs and interventions in conjunction with other subject matter specialist at the Rural Development Program (RDP) level.•Planned and conducted in- service training for extension staff in food security and nutrition programs.•Liaised with the Ministry of Health and Population, Community Services and Non- Governmental Organizations on matters relating to food security and nutrition programs.•Developed and disseminated Food and Nutrition Technical messages for use by staff and farmers on regular basis.•Facilitated the identification of model villages.•Monitored nutritional problems in the village through regular field visits and provided technical advice on the same.•Trained farmers in food, nutrition and other related subjects.•Prepared and submitted monthly, quarterly and semi-annual reports.•Prepared monthly, annual work plans and budgets.•Implemented food and nutrition surveillance programs.



Malawi Industrial Research and Technology Development Centre (MIRTDC)

• Research Officer (Food Technology)

  • Jun 2000 - Apr 2003

  •Planned and implemented research and technology development programs in the food and agro- processing sector by: - Conducted from time to time and in conjunction with the Technology Assessment and Transfer Department, studies of the food and agro-processing sector; Identified problems that hindered growth of the sector focusing on raw material development; Designed research and technology development programs to solve identified problems and Identified and developed new products to encourage diversification of the food and agro-processing sector.•Provided technical consulting services to the food and agro- processing sector by: - Conducting food processing diagnostic work intended to:-improve processing efficiency; improve total product quality; address environmental impact; Advised food and agro- processing industries on technological improvements in the sector and provided specialized training courses intended to improve the sector.•Prepared Interim and Final project reports and submitted as per the donor’s requirement.•Facilitated the procurement of project material and equipment.•Supervised and trained staff from the Food Technology Department.•Properly managed food security and nutrition project funds.•Prepared work plans and budgets for program components.•Attended relevant program co-ordination meetings and training workshops.



Universal Industries Ltd

• Research and product Development Officer

  • Apr 1999 - Jun 2000

  •Improved processing efficiency.•Improved total product quality through on- line quality control.•New product development.•Conducted market research for biscuits, confectionery and savory snacks.•Performed any other duty as assigned by the Quality Assurance Manager and the Managing Director. •Improved processing efficiency.•Improved total product quality through on- line quality control.•New product development.•Conducted market research for biscuits, confectionery and savory snacks.•Performed any other duty as assigned by the Quality Assurance Manager and the Managing Director.