Associate Project Officer with 10+ Years Rural Development Experience
Resume:
Faith Themba P/ Bag ** Zomba ********@*****.***
SUMMARY
Ms. Themba is a highly conscientious project coordinator with a record of providing exceptional management, facilitation, guidance and service to people of diverse backgrounds. Adept at functioning well in a high-pressure work environment. Flexible work shift availability to accommodate unpredictable schedules as needed. Able to explain, foster and promote a wide variety of programmes and activities to people of all ages and ethnic backgrounds. Motivated by ambition, steadfast in personal satisfaction and willingness to help move a team forward in order to meet set aims and objectives. Currently just completed my masters in Education Theory at Malmo University in Sweden. In search for a growth oriented, progressive and stable organization where I can be streamlined to apply my experiences and knowledge to a stimulating environment where I will make significant impact and also enhance my capacity.
An experienced team player and proactive leader, Ms Themba thrives in collaborative environments and takes initiative in leadership roles. Known for excellent written and verbal communication skills, she effectively conveys complex ideas in a clear and accessible manner, fostering engagement and understanding across diverse audiences.
COMPETENCIES AND ATTRIBUTES
Professionalism: Knowledge of, and ability to apply all development and project management procedures and processes in a professional and objective manner. Excellent programme development and implementation skills and experience.
Excellent Communication Skills: Able to speak and write clearly and effectively; listen to people, correctly interpreting messages and responding appropriately; asking questions to clarify and exhibiting interest in having two-way communication. Good spoken and written communication skills in English, Chichewa. Proven track record in carrying out effective advocacy with partners and in networks.
Teamwork and Leadership: Able to work collaboratively or lead colleagues to achieve organisational goals. Experience of working through partnerships.
Planning and Organising: Able to develop clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifying priority activities and assignments; foreseeing risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitoring and adjusting plans and actions as necessary.
Accountable: Ensuring that all responsibilities and commitments are completed to the best of my ability in line with both operational objectives and organisational rules and regulations.
Creative: Able to think outside the box and suggests when necessary improvements in processes and procedures.
Commitment to Continuous Learning: Keeping abreast of new developments in own occupation/profession; actively seeking to develop oneself professionally and personally.
Technological Awareness: Abreast of available technology; understanding applicability and limitation of technology within the field of development and/or programmes management. Highly conversant with SPSS, EPI INFO, Microsoft Office applications, internet among others.
KEY EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES
Project coordination and management
School Management and governance
Partnership and stakeholder management
Strong customer service
Educating and teaching
Community Mobilization
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Field Integration Officer- March 2020 to July 2023, Titukulane project, Emmanuel International —Mangochi District
Provide technical guidance on day to day running of field activities
Spearheading the planning, organization and implementation of USAID funded Titukulane Project on Child care, Education, Youth empowerment, WASH, Nutrition and gender programming activities.
Managing implementation of women, youth child protection, WASH, health disaster response project at district level
Working with vulnerable young people in economic strengthening initiatives like VSLs, small-scale crop and livestock production, value-chain development, business development, entrepreneurship, financial services.
Conducting research for Social and Behavior Change among the AGYWs to identify counterproductive traditional beliefs and practices to effect personal development
Supporting and managing the technical implementation of the economic strengthening and education
Managing community based participatory planning and joint advocacy initiatives,
Spearheading development and implementation of sustainable livelihood and education program among AGYWs and youth
Conducting Capacity Building for community Empowerment, implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation
Facilitating the development and implementation of community plans, interventions and budgets
Reporting to program manager through Consolidate monthly, quarterly financial and activity report
Networking with other NGOs, local government officials and other relevant stakeholders
Representing the organization in different stakeholders meetings
Teacher, Jan 2018 to August 2019, Bishop Auneau - Zomba
Teaching geography, life skills, social studies, home economics as well as:
Mentored pupils in various aspects of life through our contact
Offering psychosocial and spiritual support to children
Participated in extracurricular activities
Program Coordinator (Community Mobilization, Sponsorship Project), August 2015 to February 2017, ZARDD /Save The Children
Conducted regular meetings with community members
School management and governance
Working hand in hand with the Education Manager in keeping girls in school
Mobilized community participation and acted as a mentor throughout the planning and implementation processes
Conducted community mobilization capacity building activities
Enhanced overall project management
Participated in community monitoring and evaluation of project activities
Collected, compiled and submitted project reports, Annual, Bi annul, Quarterly
EDUCATION
Malmo University (Malmo Sweden) Aug 2023 – Aug 2025 MSc. ( Education Theory)
University of Malawi, Chancellor College ( Zomba, Malawi) Jan 2010 – March 2015
BSc. ( Education Social Studies)
Stella Maris Secondary ( Blantyre, Malawi) Jan 2005 to Dec 2008
MSCE
REFEREE RELATIONSHIP PHONE EMAIL
Vincent Gama Education Director 088******* *************@*****.***
Charles Mukiwa Emmanuel international 088******* *************@**-******.***
Matheews Tsirizeni Emmanuel International 099******* **********@**-******.***
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