Strategic Human Resources Leader and Partner

KAPALEPALE MUSSA RESUME

P.O.BOX *****,

Mzuzu Malawi

Email **********.*****@****-*************.*** or ***********@*****.*** Phone 265-*********/888123373

Summary: Strategic Project Development Manager with 10 years of experience in driving innovative project solutions and enhancing operational efficiency. Expert in leading cross- functional teams to deliver complex projects on schedule and within budget. Committed to fostering strong stakeholder relationships and leveraging data-driven insights to achieve impactful project outcomes.

Recipient of Outstanding Management Award in 2010, 2016.

Specific areas of expertise include:

Project Management Employee/Labor Relations •

HRIS/People Software, Human Resources Planning • Policy Compliance Compensation/Benefits

•Health, Safety, • Conflict Resolution

Skills: Micro soft Word and Effects Analysis, Advanced Quality Planning, Excel, Management Description:

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

WORLD VISION INTERNATIONAL MALAWI. Northern Part

Project Development Officer 2014 to December 2025

Directed full range of PDM functions for 1,500 employees in locations of 4-state region. Provided direction, advice and counsel to all levels of executive and line management. extensively involved in development interventions, employee relations, labor relations, employment and regulatory issues, and wage and benefit

plan administration. Managed $1M budget and 7 direct / 10 indirect reports. Reported to Area Project Manager

Operations:

• Coached line and executive management in best practices, resulting in improved employee relations, 22% reduction in employment litigation and minimal grievance activity.

• Created and implemented succession planning and performance-management strategy resulting in more timely and relevant feedback to 1,500+ employees and 23% increase in productivity in 10 months.

Mergers & reorganizations:

• Directed all HR activities for 3 business-unit reorganizations and staffing alignments over 2- year period that involved 600 employees in 4 regions. Directed completion of all legal requirements and counseled employees on outplacement services, benefit plans, severance payments and retirement options, resulting in smooth transitions with zero litigation. PLAN INTERNATIONAL MALAWI. Northern Part of Malawi Project Development Coordinator ((2001 – 2014))

Spearheaded the development of a standardized project management framework that improved project delivery timelines by 25%.

Implemented cost-saving measures that reduced project expenses by 15% while maintaining quality standards.

Introduced innovative process improvements that enhanced product quality and reduced waste by 20%.

Led a cross-departmental initiative that resulted in the successful launch of three new product lines within budget.

Coordinated with vendors and stakeholders to ensure successful project execution, resulting in a 30% increase in client satisfaction.

Conducted thorough risk assessments to identify potential project challenges and develop mitigation strategies.

Facilitated regular project reviews to ensure alignment with organizational goals and stakeholder expectations.

EDUCATION

BS: Community Development, Human Resource, Business Administration, Blantyre International University, Malawi

CERTIFICATIONS

• Safeguarding Essentials (SE)

• Data Privacy (DP)

• Anti-Terrorism and Money Laundering Policy (ATMLP)

• Harassment, Bullying and Discrimination Policy (HBDP)

• Work Place Safety

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

National Theater Association of Malawi

Lobbyist for Peace Justice and Transparency Organization Board Chair (LPJTO) REFEREES to be shared upon request

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