Project Coordinator Lecturer

CURRICULUM VITAE - KONDWANI SHABA

Address : C/O University of Hebron, Golden Peacock, City Centre.

Phone : 099*-***-***

E-mail : ***************@*****.***

Date of Birth : 26 October, 1984

Nationality : Malawian

Marital Status : Single

KEY EXPERIENCE

Programs Coordination:

I consider my experience as a Lecturer, Head of Department, Research Chairperson and Quality Assurance Chairperson, for Department of Community Development at University of Hebron. Lecturer and Research and Project Coordinator in School of Social Work at DMI St John the Baptist University, a Project Support Officer for 4 years with Concern Worldwide, a United Nation, World Food Program (FFA a UN Funded project) and Graduation Model Program. Having worked in academia and International Organization.

I have 14 years of work experience in academia and working with various organizations, and I have been a member of management team, through which I have gained a broader understanding, skills and experience of business management, strategic management of diverse projects, social protection and financial management. I also have a track record in Research Methodologies, Monitoring and evaluation, Human Resources, Psychology, Entrepreneurship and Community Development.

I have strong interpersonal and analytical skills with an acknowledged ability to communicate, understand internal and external client’s requirement, a visionary leader with a passion, optimism and an entrepreneurial personality.

Proposal Development:

I have exceptional experience and skills in concept and proposal development for donor funding using my in-depth understanding of local and international development issues, and my skills in aligning issues and strategies to global and national development frameworks such as Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Malawi Growth and Development Strategy III (MGDS III), and sector development policies such as the 2017-2021 Health Strategic Plan, and others.

I am also well versed with major national socio-economic issues from the 3 priority areas in the MGDS III, of; (i) Health & population, (ii) Education & skills development, (iii) Agriculture, water development & climate change, which need complementary efforts from NGO projects. This knowledge is very critical for development of winning proposals.

Effective Project Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation:

I have vast experience and skills in leading and directing the planning, monitoring and evaluation functions of projects and organizations in designing of log frames, effective data collection tools and development of measurable targets and indicators.

I have also assisted organizations in consolidating master work plans for all projects being implemented, which are further broken down to quarterly and monthly activity plans.

Furthermore, I have vast experience in producing and submission of high quality progress reports to donors in accordance to their reporting requirements. I’m also very good in planning, organizing and leading in technical monthly, quarterly and annual review and planning meetings for projects and organizations.

Financial Management:

In liaison with the accountant, I formulate annual budgets and submit fund requisition and utilization templates to the donor, and ensure that timely fund liquidations are submitted to the donor as required.

I also have experience in ensuring that financial management standards are followed in all project expenditures which includes adherence to proper procurement procedures, effective internal controls, and ensuring allowable and reasonable expenditures.

Effective Staff Management:

I have very important skills in staff management in the areas of supervision, mentoring, coaching and development of relevant performance improvement plans. I’m also skilled in development of participatory performance appraisal systems.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Lecturer & Dean of Student: University of Hebron

Reporting to : Director of Academics and Research

Period : December 2020 to - date

Responsibilities and Duties:

Preparing schemes and records of work

Preparing course plan and course material.

Supervision of students.

Assessing and Evaluating students’ performance

Participating in making strategic plans for progress to the Registrar.

Supervising departmental research

Helping students with different research skills

Mobilizing resources for research activities

Guiding students on research proposal

Project Manager : Concern Worldwide

Reporting to : National Programs Coordinator

Period : From January 2017 to May 2019

Responsibilities and Duties:

To Support Plan and Delivery

To Support lead delivery staff

Monitoring and Evaluate work at all times collecting comments.

Ability to work effectively as a team member and independent

To review progress and to discuss future steps

To ensure plan activities are implemented

Lecturer & Research Coordinator: DMI-St John the Baptist University

Reporting to : The Head of Department

Period : May 2013 to June 2017

Lecturing

Preparing schemes and records of work.

Preparing course plan and course material.

Supervision of students, participating in making strategic plans for progress to the Registrar.

Supervising departmental research

Helping students with different research skills

Mobilizing resources for research activities

Guiding students on research proposal

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

1.Master of Arts Community Development Degree. (2015-2017)

2.Bachelor of Arts Community Development Degree. (2011-2013)

3.Malawi School Certificate of Education from. (2004)

OTHER TRANINGS

2016 : Environmental and Social Safeguards

2017 : Geographical Information Systems (GIS)

2017 : Water Shed Management Approach

2015 : Principles of Lobby and Advocacy Skills

2012 : Project Management

2014 : Negotiation Skills

2014 : Financial management for projects

2017 : Public Procurement Procedures

COMPUTER EXPERIENCE:

Word processing : Microsoft Word and Works

Data analysis and storage : SPSS, SAS, Microsoft Excel

Presentation tool : PowerPoint.

Electronic mail : Outlook, gmail, yahoo.

REFEREES

Professor I.S. FOWOWE

Paul Chipeta

Donald Manda

THE DEAN OF ACADEMICS

The Director of Academic & Research

Resource Development and Partnership Coordinator

Blantyre International University

University of Hebron

Habitat for Humanity

P/Bag 98

P.O Box 1376

P.O Box 1638

BLANTYRE

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LILONGWE

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