Experience

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  Standard chartered bank

  Jul 2014 - Oct 2014

  Banca

  Marketing Insurance products to Standard Chartered Bank Account holders.

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  Evangelical fellowship of zambia

  Nov 2014 - Jan 2015

  Project assistant

  Educating and providing Psychosocial support to Orphans and Vulnerable Children, monitoring projects, providing technical support to partners implementing the education program and report writing.

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  Food and agriculture organization of the united nations, lusaka zambia

  Jan 2015 - Feb 2016

  Farmer editor, invoice validator and data entry technician

  Entering Data and Validating organization’s Invoices. Verify entered farmer data by reviewing, correcting, deleting, or reentering data, and making changes in the system by putting new data when account information is incomplete. Communicating with Agro-dealers and farmers regarding the redeeming of farming inputs and issuing out PIN numbers to farmers as well as other relevant assistance. Show less

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  Ministry of health of zambia-chainama hills college hospitals

  Feb 2016 - Jul 2016

  Assistant forensic/clinical psychiatrist

  Assessing and evaluating psychiatric patients who have committed criminal offences to determine their state of mind at the time of the commission of an alleged offence and their current state of mind for competency to stand trial, malingering/confabulation on either detention or court order . Also conducting other psychological assessments such as mini-mental state examinations on psychiatric patients among others. Also assisting in determining whether a patient is fit to be released that he/she is less likely to cause harm to the community after treatment. Show less

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  Unhcr

  Jul 2016 - Mar 2017

  Resettlement intern

  Ensuring the criteria for durable solutions in line with the standard operating procedures is applied to Persons of concern to UNHCR in need of a durable solution. Also interviewing and assisting refugees during their interviews for the Refugee status determination. Preparing and scheduling for profiling, resettlement and counselling cases. Providing logistical and programming support to the department Assisting the Resettlement Unit in re-organizing the filing system and systematization of the archived individual casesUpdating the status records based on the information received from the Regional Office, resettlement countries and prescreening entities;Providing information to and attending interviews and counselling sessions with asylum-seekers and refugees in order to address their needs; Following up and liaising with partners and UNHCR staff on individual cases referred for resettlement; Assisting in monitoring and providing support to the implementation of the Urban Refugee Project;Organizing and assisting in internal and external meetings and workshops;Performing other duties as required. Show less

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  Harvard university school of public health and human rights

  Oct 2016 - Jan 2017

  Research assistant

  Study summary: Measuring the Impact of UNHCR’s Child Protection System on Adolescent Well-Being.UNHCR and Harvard University’s FXB Center for Health and Human Rights conducted a study to measure the prevalence of violence, exploitation, abuse, neglect, and psychosocial wellbeing of refugee youth (15-19 years) living in urban Lusaka.Specifically, the study assessed:- School Attendance, Perceptions of Safety, and Violence in School- Psychosocial Well-being - Exposure to Violence- Knowledge and Use of Protection Services and Activities - Demographic Characteristics - Youth Rights and Safety - Knowledge of Services for youths- Symptoms of Emotional Distress Duties and responsibilities:  Conducting individual interviews with urban refuges youths in Lusaka Zambia. Conducting focus group discussions with urban refuges youths in Lusaka Zambia.  Coordinating study implementation activities, including location for study visits, the recruitment, screening and informed consent procedures, documentation of participant eligibility. Administering the quantitative and qualitative surveys.  Ensuring participant confidentiality and appropriate referrals-with the assistance of UNHCR and the implementing partner.  Data collection conducted via electronic tablets.  Introducing the study to each participant, thoroughly informing them about the study and answered any question regarding their participation, before requesting to sign an individual consent form.  Ensuring private space was available to conduct interview.  Assessing the participant for signs of distress, and offered referral for counseling or psychosocial services if required. Show less

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  Caritas czech republic

  Mar 2017 - May 2024

  •Assist leading the process of selection of new DAFI students.•Assist facilitating students’ registration and payment of all required educational expenses.•Monitoring of students’ attendance and performance and provision of psycho-social support to students when appropriate, case management and report writing. •Establishing professional linkages and networks for future collaborations with relevant institutions to support students internships, attachments and employment opportunities.•Assist drafting and submission of reporting (financial and narrative) to UNHCR and other activities of liaison with UNHCR relating project activities.•Assist organizing and holding meetings with students to review progress and provide opportunities for sharing of experiences and counselling. •Assist ensuring visibility of the DAFI program in Zambia.•Assist ensuring resources are utilized for the intended purposes and in accordance with project agreements. •Informing supervisors of risks and major variances in the execution of projects.•Bringing to the attention of supervisors and program officers any significant variances. •Leading the implementation of other education related programs and activities, such as education support program for primary and secondary pupils and to represent the Office in meetings with relevant stakeholders. Show less Responsible for securing implementation of the project activities as perproject Document.Mentoring and improving livelihoods activities to refugees through the Graduation Approach Program and integrated Vocationaland entrepreneurship training and support of income generating activities to improve self relianceand livelihoods of urban refugees, former refugees under local integration and otherpersons of concern through improving access to education, vocational training andlivelihoods opportunities. Mobilization of persons of concern and communities in the project areas; Creating awareness about project activities in the communities; Support project implementation of graduation approach project components by organization,facilitation and follow-up, capacity building, workshops and case management of beneficiaries(extremely vulnerable households in compounds); Act as a professional mentor, providing participant expert advice on development of aroadmap, selection of a business idea or job opportunity, implementation of a developedbusiness plan, savings mechanisms, financial managements, life skills, including careercounseling and entrepreneurship guidance; Provide support and advice on business linkages including private sector engagementopportunities; Support trainings and community meetings by arranging necessary logistics andadministration; Follow-up and monitor the communities and beneficiaries on the implementation of projectactivities; Lead, mentor and supervise livelihoods outreach community volunteers; Participates on baseline, evaluations, assessments, data collection, processing and analysis; Prepares weekly action plans for day-to-day project implementation. Continuously monitor implementation of livelihoods activities in order to ensure the timelyachievement of set plans, indicators and targets within allocated budget; Show less

  • DAFI Scholarship Education Officer

    May 2019 - May 2024

  • Livelihoods Associate

    Mar 2017 - May 2019
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  Caritas czech republic in zambia

  Apr 2024 - now

  Dafi scholarship coordinator

  Program Design, Implementation, and Coordination:• Develop a structured plan outlining eligibility criteria, selection processes, and support services.• Implement the program with a focus on fairness, transparency, and donor compliance.Financial Management:• Oversee the budget, forecast expenses, and monitor spending to ensure alignment with donor requirements.• Prepare financial reports and maintain documentation in line with organizational and donor guidelines.Scholarship Administration:• Manage the full spectrum of scholarship activities including enrollment, fund disbursement, and recipient tracking.Partnership Development:• Build and sustain relationships with academic institutions, government agencies, NGOs, and collaborate with other stakeholders to pool resources and share best practicesMonitoring and Evaluation:• Develop monitoring systems to track academic performance, retention, and graduation rates of scholarship recipients.• Analyze program data to evaluate effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.Selection Process Management:• Ensure a rigorous, transparent selection process through thorough application reviews and interviews.Academic Support Services:• Provide ongoing academic support, including course selection guidance, study skills assistance, counseling, language training and academic planning.Advocacy and Outreach:• Raise awareness of the importance of higher education for refugees and the DAFI program's role.• Engage in outreach to promote the program visibility, recruit candidates, and foster community support.Compliance and Risk Management:• Ensure adherence to relevant laws, regulations, and policies governing scholarship management and refugee education.• Identify and mitigate potential risks, including financial, operational, and reputational risks.Documentation and Reporting:• Ensure timely and accurate fulfillment of reporting requirements in accordance with agreements and policies. Show less