Alfred Banji
Choma
Summary
Results-driven project support specialist experienced in overseeing project deliverables and facilitating effective communication among stakeholders. Adept at schedule management, documentation preparation, and milestone tracking. Capable of supporting risk management and resource allocation in complex projects. Proficient in Excel and SPSS, with strong report writing and analytical skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Monitoring Assistant
World Food Programme
Lusaka, Zambia
11.2025 - Current
- Supported the agricultural input distribution in Kazungula District to 3,514 beneficiaries.
- Stopping the distribution of cow peas due to it not being a pure variety.
Programme Trainee
World Food Programme
Mazabuka, Zambia
07.2024 - 05.2025
- Supported the planning and implementation of drought recovery and nutrition projects in 6 districts, overseeing distributions that benefited over 34,000 people, including cereals, legumes, vegetables, and sweet potato vines.
- Maintained precise beneficiary records by collecting, correcting, and verifying data for 3,454 individuals across 12 wards, ensuring data integrity for M&E and reporting.
- Prepared and maintained project documentation, including over 10 Payment Release Notes (PRNs), workshop registers, and distribution sign-in sheets, to ensure financial and operational compliance.
- Managed logistics and communications for trainings and rollouts (SheCan, SUN II, ELSAM), secured quotations, and helped draft concept notes to facilitate rollout planning.
- Monitored activity progress and risks during the mechanisation pilot (including drip irrigation and solar pump installation) and created business registers to ensure operational continuity and support maintenance planning.
- Represented the field office at stakeholder meetings such as DDMCs and DDCC, providing clear updates for provincial and district partners to aid decision-making and quarterly planning.
Crop Protection Supervisor
Zambeef
Chiawa, Zambia
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Supervised crop protection activities across 34 fields (ranging from 40 to 78 hectares), leading a team of 8, including boom sprayer operators, pest scouts, and chemical mixers, to adhere to spraying schedules and safety protocols.
- Conducted daily field inspections and analysed pest-scout reports to prioritise interventions, thereby minimising rework and guaranteeing timely crop protection applications.
- Provided training to staff on chemical handling and equipment calibration, enhancing safety and chemical efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - in Agricultural Business Management
Mulungushi University
Kabwe, Zambia10-2026
Professional Diploma - in Programme Planning, Monitoring And Evaluation
Mulungushi University
Kabwe, Zambia11-2025
Diploma - in General Agriculture
Zambia College of Agriculture
Monze, Zambia03-2022
Skills
- Project coordination and schedule management
- Progress tracking and M&E support
- Documentation and reporting
- Issue, risk, and dependency support
- Stakeholder and resource coordination
- Data analysis
- Analytical mindset
- Multitasking capacity
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Monitoring Assistant
World Food Programme
11.2025 - Current
Programme Trainee
World Food Programme
07.2024 - 05.2025
Crop Protection Supervisor
Zambeef
01.2024 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - in Agricultural Business Management
Mulungushi University
Professional Diploma - in Programme Planning, Monitoring And Evaluation
Mulungushi University
Diploma - in General Agriculture
Zambia College of Agriculture