Valerie Chanda Chibuye

Economic Strengthening Advisor at John Snow Health Zambia
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Lusaka Province, Zambia, ZM

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Experience

    • Zambia
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Economic Strengthening Advisor
      • Jan 2023 - Present

    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 100 - 200 Employee
      • Oct 2020 - Dec 2022

      • May 2017 - Oct 2020

      I was responsible for resource mobilisation from institutional donors to support We Effect Southern Africa work in Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Zambia. This involves donor mapping, engagement, looking for and responding to funding opportunities. Leading project proposal development and submission. Providing quality assurance in long term programme development and strategic planning. Maintaining relations with donors. Providing training for We Effect staff and partner organisation staff.

    • Writing and Editing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Consultant
      • Jan 2017 - Apr 2017

    • Norway
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 400 - 500 Employee
      • Jan 2016 - Dec 2016

      I was responsible for management of the Economic Empowerment Programme for the Norwegain ChurchAid, DanChurchAid, Christian Aid Joint country programme in Zambia. This involved:-Development of the programme-Identification of implementing partners-Assessment of potential partners and assessment of funding applications-Managing the programme partner platform-Allocating funds to partner projects and administering disbursement of funds based on agreements-Monitoring partner projects in the field and through assessment of narrative and financial reports-Preparing programme and project reports for back donors-Assessment of partner capacities and providing capacity building for partners-Developing funding application and grant management-Preparing baselines and external evaluation terms of reference (ToR) Show less

      • Jan 2011 - Dec 2015

      I am managing the livelihood and trade programme in the joint country programme for NCA, DCA and CA in Zambia. This includes the following key tasks:-Developing and revising the 5 years thematic strategy-Appraising and approving local partner projects in the programme-Fund raising for the programme from back donors-Organisational capacity assessment of partners and development of capacity building initiatives-Project desk (including assessment and approval of narrative and financial reports) and field monitoring-Providing technical assistance on project management to local partners including on grant management Show less

    • Denmark
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Food Security Programme Officer
      • Mar 2005 - Dec 2010

      I was responsible for managing the 5 years food security and relief programme. My key tasks involved: -identification of programme partners -development of 5 years strategic plan -monitoring implementation of the strategy -appraisal and approval of partner project -fund-raising -grant management -monitoring partner project -partner capacity assessments and facilitating capacity building -creation and running of programme partner platform -communication I was responsible for managing the 5 years food security and relief programme. My key tasks involved: -identification of programme partners -development of 5 years strategic plan -monitoring implementation of the strategy -appraisal and approval of partner project -fund-raising -grant management -monitoring partner project -partner capacity assessments and facilitating capacity building -creation and running of programme partner platform -communication

Education

  • University of London
    MSc in Agriculture Economics, Agriculture Economics
    2013 - 2018
  • University of Zambia
    Master of Communication for Development, Communication, development
    2007 - 2009
  • University of Zambia
    Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences, Crop Science
    1996 - 2004

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