Programme Officer - Sustainable Finance

• Mar 2023 - Present

The African Climate Foundation (ACF) aims at unlocking opportunities at the nexus of climate change and development. Essentially, my role at ACF involves providing technical support to Prof. Carlos Lopes. My role also extends to supporting the sustainable finance programme with the view to unlock, mobilize and scale catalytic and alternative financing for climate action and 1.5-degree-aligned development pathways in energy, agriculture and land use and urban landscapes. The African Climate Foundation (ACF) aims at unlocking opportunities at the nexus of climate change and development. Essentially, my role at ACF involves providing technical support to Prof. Carlos Lopes. My role also extends to supporting the sustainable finance programme with the view to unlock, mobilize and scale catalytic and alternative financing for climate action and 1.5-degree-aligned development pathways in energy, agriculture and land use and urban landscapes.

• Nov 2021 - Mar 2023

• Apr 2021 - Nov 2021

Working in the Emerging Themes (ET) Unit focusing on environmental sustainability, climate change, and sustainable development. I am currently involved in the following core projects: -Greening the Economic and Social Recovery in Ghana and Zambia. -Innovative Green Finance Schemes: International Lessons for Zambia. -Energy Democracy and the Politics of Energy Transition in Africa. My roles include conducting literature reviews, data collection, analysis, etcSome key achievements:-Co-published a policy brief for CoP26 in Glasgow -Participated in the review and validation of updated Zambia's Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) of 2021. Show less

Research Assistant

• Jul 2020 - May 2021

Worked as a Research Assistant to Prof. Carlos Lopes, the 8th Executive Secretary (2012-2016) of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) and professor in the Mandela School of Public Governance. Area of research includes industrialisation, value chain development, trade, and governance. Worked as a Research Assistant to Prof. Carlos Lopes, the 8th Executive Secretary (2012-2016) of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) and professor in the Mandela School of Public Governance. Area of research includes industrialisation, value chain development, trade, and governance.

Graduate Research Assistant

• Jan 2020 - Feb 2020

While working with Prof. Anthony Black, director of the Policy Research in International Services and Manufacturing (PRISM) in the School of Economics, I: • Conducted and designed the interview protocols • Carried out data collection, cleaned, and analyzed results • Contributed to the writing and co-authorship of a United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER) publication under the South Africa-Towards Inclusive Economic Development (SA-TIED) programme Show less

Economic Governance Programme Assistant

• Jun 2017 - Dec 2017

• Co-designed survey instruments, data collection, data cleaning, and report writing • Organized 2 town hall meetings in mining communities to educate residents on natural resource governance • Assisted in writing a successful application for a 3 year US$210,000 grant for Tobacco Taxation Project funded by Melinda and Bill Gates Foundation • Co-trained 30 political party officials and parliamentarians on Zambia’s mining legislation and policy framework • Trained over 60 Zambia Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) members; equipped participants with knowledge on Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs) and its ramifications on development • Prepared project narrative reports; ensured quality and accurately document the impact • Liaised with media houses on press queries; prepared policy positions and responses to enhance advocacy Show less

Economics Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

• Jan 2017 - Jun 2017

• Taught over 285 students of Introduction to Microeconomics and 110 students of Intermediate Microeconomics • Prepared study materials, conducted tutorials, and graded test scripts; improved students experience by promoting participatory learning, which led to increased performance and consistent attendance to classes • Coordinated and offered assistance to students during and after course registration; captured database for students to help the department maintain student records • Offered advice and mentorship to students on developing economics as their career of choice Show less

President

• May 2015 - Sep 2016

According to student feedback, it’s the most productive and innovative UNZA Association. As president, i • Met and collaborated with commercial bank managers and senior company officials; provided 20 internships through created links with partner organizations • Served as a representative on meetings with cooperating partners; led over 100 registered members to strengthen the vision of the Association • Supervised financial flows and fundraising activities; reconciled the negative balance inherited from my predecessor and expanded the coffers by over 300% through increased membership subscription, donations, and fundraising events. • Organized and oversaw all academic, recreational, and charitable projects; organized CV screenings and tours at the Central Bank to expose and prepare students for industry Show less

Executive Committee Member

• Jun 2014 - May 2015