Chakachaza Mavis Sakala
Lusaka
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented individual with a strong interest in democracy, governance, and electoral processes. Proficient in research, analysis and communication, with a passion for supporting free and fair elections, and dedicated to contributing to the success of democratic initiatives.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Political Analyst assistant
European Union Election Observation Mission Zambia 2016
08.2016
- Assisted in undertaking political analysis of the electoral process and gain broad understanding of the political context in which the elections are being held (political history, socio-cultural issues, political parties, previous election results.
- Assist in organizing meetings with political parties, candidates and political analysts.
- Assist in maintaining close relations with domestic observer groups and other non-governmental organizations related to election process.
- Assist in providing assessment and background knowledge and material on a wide range of interlocutors including candidates, political parties, state authorities, military, media groups, journalists and decision makers in the political spheres.
- Assist in producing regular reporting on political developments for core team and observers and provide oral briefing as required.
- Participate in the analysis of information sent by the fielded observers and produce consolidated reports on the elections campaign and polling.
- Assist in developing a culture awareness in the mission and briefing material for mission staff taking into consideration; religious, customs and practices in relation to the electoral process. In conjunction with the operations and security experts, brief mission members about culturally sensitive issues and the appropriate behaviour to be adopted by observes in the course of their activities.
- Participate as required in observer briefings, debriefings and team meetings.
Heineken Sales Representative
Kazuma Enterprises Limited
09.2018 - 09.2022
- Present, promote and sell products/services using solid arguments to existing and prospective customers.
- Implemented improved selling techniques as a result of continuous feedback from customers.
- Achieved agreed upon sales targets of selling 100 cases monthly and exceeding the target by selling 400 cases.
- Performing cost-benefit and needs analysis of existing/potential customers to meet their needs.
- Developed and maintained positive business and customer relationships.
- Resolving customer problems and complaints to that has maximized satisfaction.
- Coordinating sales effort with team members in the field and other departments.
- Analysed the territory/market’s potential, track sales and status reports.
- Writing detailed reports about customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities and potential for new products and services for management.
- Key Achievements
- Maintained a productive working relationship with customers, amplified customer base by 30 per cent.
- Expanded additional sales by 20 per cent through innovative selling techniques.
National Technical Committee Member (part-time consultation)
National Technical Committee of the Youth Development Fund, Ministry of Youth and Sport
07.2012 - 12.2016
- Managed and coordinated the Youth Development Fund Loan Facility.
- Approved funding of screened applications for youths between the ages of 18 years to 35 years from different provinces of the country.
- Trained 30 youths about entrepreneurship in different areas of the southern province.
- Performed presentations and equipped the youths with basic entrepreneurship skills that were conducted through workshops.
- Facilitated workshops in rural areas in different Provinces where the youths were trained about basic entrepreneurship skills which were translated from English into local languages.
- Introduced applications forms that were translated from English into local languages for youths with business ideas in rural areas upon observing the rising need and challenges.
- Coordinated with Youth Development Fund (YDF) secretariat (Ministry of Youth, Sport and Child Development) to organise the handover Ceremony (funding) for all successful applicants at the end of the basic skills training.
- Reviewed the institutional Arrangement and Guidelines for the utilization of the Youth Development Fund.
- Provided policy and legal advice on the Youth Development Fund.
- Assessed the Youth Development Fund’s performance through desk and field appraisals.
- Key Achievements
- Served on the team of YDF committee members who worked with Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) to design the Basic Entrepreneurship Skills Training used for successful YDF applicants.
- Played a key role in a team that designed the documentation that was used for the Youth Development Fund (Ministry of Youth, Sport and Child Development), successfully designed the Youth Development Fund Loan and Grant Application Form, the YDF Operational Guidelines and the Letter of Guarantee.
Project Manager
Wallnut Zambia limited
03.2012 - 12.2015
- Support project planning, coordination, documentation and communication all aimed at ensuring.
- Trained a team of 6 college graduates about the Youth Empowerment Programme and how to persuade potential funders to fund the project.
- Featured on ZNBC television in an interview to promote the Youth Empowerment Programme.
- Created a detailed work plan which identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete the Project.
- Evaluated the outcomes of the project as established during the planning phase.
- Monitored the progress of the project and made adjustments as necessary that ensured successful completion of the project.
- Established a communication schedule that updated stakeholders including appropriate staff in the organization progress of the project.
- Reviewed the quality of the work completed with the project team on a regular basis that ensured that it met the required standards.
- Wrote detailed reports about the project for management and funders.
- Key Achievement
- Successfully organised the launch of Youth Empowerment Programme under Wallnut Zambia Limited which was held at the Golden Bridge Hotel.
Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Political Science and Public Administration
University Of Zambia
01.2010
School Certificate - Grade 12 (O levels)
Matero Girls High School
01.2001
Skills
- Word processing (Microsoft word)
- Spreadsheets
- Database (Microsoft Access)
- Microsoft Power point
- SPSS
Timeline
Heineken Sales Representative
Kazuma Enterprises Limited
09.2018 - 09.2022
Political Analyst assistant
European Union Election Observation Mission Zambia 2016
08.2016
National Technical Committee Member (part-time consultation)
National Technical Committee of the Youth Development Fund, Ministry of Youth and Sport
07.2012 - 12.2016
Project Manager
Wallnut Zambia limited
03.2012 - 12.2015
School Certificate - Grade 12 (O levels)
Matero Girls High School
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Political Science and Public Administration
University Of Zambia
References
Lee, Habasonda, President, +26 0977 858482, Transparency International Zambia, Lusaka
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