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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Besa Joackim Sichizya

Tajiri Investments Limited
Lusaka
Besa Joackim Sichizya
11
years of professional experience
1
Certification
2
years of post-secondary education

Strategic leader with 10+ years' experience driving organizational growth, operational excellence and stakeholder engagement across finance, consultancy and enterprise management. Proven ability to mobilize resources ,strengthen governance and compliance framework and lead diverse teams to deliver sustainable results. Skilled in fund raising, policy development and external representation with various private and community stakeholders. Experienced in building scalable systems , reducing risk and developing high performing teams - expertise directly transferable to NGO programs and development sectors.

Work History

Head Business Development

4 Years 8 Months
Tajiri Investments Limited | Lusaka | 01.2022 - Current

- Supporting clients in resource mobilization. Writing of resource mobilization and utilization proposals.

- Conducting Contract reviews, risk assessments, compliance audits and strengthening organizational governance.

- Development of code of conduct and operational frame works enhancing staff accountability and ethical practices.

- Design and implementation of marketing and business strategies enhancing growth and sustainability.

- Design of quantitative frame works to enhance and excelarate decision making

Chief Executive Officer

4 Years
Kwacha Loans | Lusaka | 01.2018 - 01.2022

- Provided strategic leadership, overseeing business operations, financial management, team performance and brand quality Management.

- mobilized funding through investor engagement and proposal development.

- Introducing risk assessment frameworks, Monitoring tools and compliance systems.

- Introduction of client engagement strategies.

Manager

2 Years 11 Months
Afinco Trading Limited | Lusaka | 01.2016 - 12.2018

- Onboarding of new employees and staff training.

- Daily management and evaluation of staff performance.

- Ensuring business was compliant with legislation.

- Contributing into business strategy for long term results.

- Monitoring and evaluating sales performance.

- Resolution staff member conflicts.

Manager Corporate Strategy

1 Year 11 Months
SendIt Transport and Courier Services | Lusaka | 01.2015 - 12.2016
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Education

MBA - Bussiness Administration

University of Lusaka | Lusaka | 01.2024 - Current

Through my career , i have identified my passion for entrepreneurship. The diversity required has led me into pursuing academic accolades in various fields ranging from Law, Finance , Business Administration , Accounting and Production management. In this MBA , i particularly channel my interest on enriching my knowledge of Fund Sourcing and Entra-prenuership within an organization.

Bachelors Degree - Law) - Law

University of Lusaka | Lusaka , Zambia | 12.2016
  • Awarded Publishing of My dissertation

https://www.amazon.com/analysis-corruption-during-electoral-process/dp/6202069074

Certificate - Forensics And Audit

Global Forensics Expert | Nairobi Kenya | 06.2022

Skills

Business Development
Entrepreneurship
Marketing
Sales
Administration
Legal Research
Operational Efficiency
Sales Statistics Analysis
Industry Analysis
Advertising Campaigns
Lead Generation
Corrective Actions
Enterprise Sales
Budgeting and Expenditures
Data Analysis

Accomplishments

- Successfully Spearheaded the growth and sustainability of three Start-ups

- Authored A published Book

Affiliations

- Zambia Institute of Directors

- Zambia Chartered Institute of Transport and Logistics

Certification

  • Associate Director (Zambia Institute of Directors) - Till Date
  • Associate (Zambia Chartered Institute of Transport and Logistics)
  • Human Rights Based Approach Training (Action Aid Denmark) - April 2022
  • Introduction to organizing (Action Aid Denmark) - March 2022

Languages

English
Native language
Swahili
A1
Beginner
French
A1
Beginner

References

Elvin Nasilele (Managing Director)

Zambia Institute of Directors

+260976282313

zambiainstituteofdirectors.zambia@gmail.com

Geoffrey Charles Wolf (Board Chairman)

Kwacha Loans Limited

+27829202852

wolfenrol@icloud.com

Timeline

University of Lusaka

MBA from Bussiness Administration
01.2024 - CurrentRead More

Head Business Development

Tajiri Investments Limited
01.2022 - CurrentRead More

Chief Executive Officer

Kwacha Loans
01.2018 - 01.2022Read More

Manager

Afinco Trading Limited
01.2016 - 12.2018Read More

Manager Corporate Strategy

SendIt Transport and Courier Services
01.2015 - 12.2016Read More

University of Lusaka

Bachelors Degree from Law) - Law
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Global Forensics Expert

Certificate from Forensics And Audit
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Besa Joackim Sichizya