Caroline Chimba
Kitwe
Summary
Dedicated programme and administrative coordinator with over 8 years of experience managing projects, logistics, and team operations in the education and nonprofit sectors. Proven expertise in budgeting, resource management, and implementing safety protocols, with a strong focus on delivering impactful educational programs. Collaborative approach in working with government and community stakeholders to achieve organizational goals. Skills include leading teams, improving operational processes, and supporting monitoring and evaluation (M&E) efforts. Actively seeking opportunities to leverage knowledge and expertise in project management with a key focus on monitoring evaluation adaptability and learning.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Coordinator
The Book Bus
11.2015 - Current
- Managed logistics for reading programmes across 20 schools, coordinating resource distribution, event scheduling, and volunteer activities
- Led budgeting and financial reporting efforts, aligning spending with programme objectives while negotiating with vendors to reduce costs by 10%
- Supervised a team of 10 volunteers and 6 staff members, ensuring compliance with safety and operational guidelines
- Collaborated with community leaders and schools to support programme expansion, contributing to a 10-fold increase in school reach within two years
- Produced risk assessments and ensured safety compliance during large-scale events involving children, parents, and teachers
- Key achievements: Successfully aired 26 children's radio programmes to support literacy during the COVID-19 lockdown
- Helped over 30 disadvantaged children improve reading skills, contributing to their academic success.
Business Credit Officer
Finca International (Zambia)
04.2012 - 12.2014
- Managed a portfolio of 120 clients, evaluating creditworthiness, monitoring loans, and ensuring repayments were made on time
- Trained and mentored a trainee officer, who progressed to become a full-time loan officer
- Consistently exceeded client acquisition targets and maintained a Portfolio at Risk (PAR) >1 day at 0.1% for nearly two years.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Development Studies -
Skills
- Project Management & Logistics Coordination
- Budgeting & Financial Reporting
- Procurement & Vendor Management
- Safety Protocol Compliance
- Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication
- Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Support
- Team Leadership & Development
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Project Management Tools (Asana, Trello)
Certification
- Certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation, Keno Institute, Lusaka, 2019
- Tactical Management, Udemy, Online, 2019
- Basic First Aid Training, Red Cross Society, Ndola, 2015
- Advanced Certificate in Social Work (II), University of Zambia, Kitwe, 2007
References
- Mweya Mwamba, Literacy Lead and Gender Specialist, The Book Bus Zambia, mwambamweya@gmail.com, +260 975 22 20 42
- Tikambenji Tembo, Former Senior Credit Officer, Citizen Economic Empowerment Commission, tikambenjitembo.tt@gmail.com, +260 977 224 838
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Bemba
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Cinyanja
Intermediate (B1)
Timeline
Project Coordinator - The Book Bus
11.2015 - Current
Business Credit Officer - Finca International (Zambia)
04.2012 - 12.2014
University of Zambia, Lusaka - Bachelor of Arts in Development Studies,
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