Chipokota Mwanawasa
Lusaka,
Summary
Experienced Policy Advisor to the President of Zambia with a robust background in law and public policy. Demonstrated expertise in delivery by driving strategic initiatives through the Presidential Delivery Unit as Deputy Head and also leveraging experience having worked at one of Africa’s largest copper mines. Renowned for problem solving and tackling policy issues as a results driven individual with a persuasive style and reputation for efficiency, data gathering ans analysis. Authored articles on elections, policy and legal reform on enhancing educational participation for girls across Africa. Honored as a Chevening Scholar and selected as an Amujae Fellow by former Liberian President, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Policy Advisor to the Republican President of Zambia, Mr. Hakainde Hichilema and Deputy Head - Presidential Delivery Unit
Government Republic of Zambia
10.2021 - Current
- Advising the Republican President of Zambia on various national policy-related matters particularly on new reform policies.
- Developing policy briefs and conducting research to inform policy decisions.
- Analyzing current and proposed policies, identifying potential issues, and consequently designing solutions.
- Organizing meetings between government officials and external stakeholders to discuss and reach consensus on policy-related matters before implementation.
- Gathering data from various sources to identify trends that could impact policy decisions.
- Tracking the implementation of Presidential developmental priorities by breaking down common obstacles such as siloed departments, insufficient project management expertise, and plans containing unclear targets or objectives in order to achieve efficient and effective public service delivery.
Founder, Board Member & Executive Director
Cattle Wealth Management Firm and Nyamayatu
02.2017 - Current
- Founded a meat processing butchery company which boasts of stores in Lusaka’s low income and poor – high density areas.
- Offers affordable quality meat and protein products to improving the nutrition in poor households.
- Pioneered Zambia's first online butchery.
- Provided an innovative e-commerce meat online shopping service has also helped support COVID-19 pandemic measures by providing doorstep delivery services to encourage social distancing and avoid crowded places.
Law Lecturer
University of Zambia
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Developed and conducted training courses for law students specifically focus on directed research for thesis for close to 100 students.
- Analyzed and evaluated student performance in order to improve course content and delivery methods.
- Organized, planned, and facilitated lectures, seminars, workshops, and other instructional events.
- Created lesson plans and instructional materials utilizing various teaching techniques.
- Provided guidance to students regarding career paths in the field of law enforcement.
- Assisted in developing assessment criteria for evaluating student progress throughout the program.
Special Assistant to the President Hakainde Hichilema
United Party for National Development (UPND)
01.2015 - 01.2021
- Spearheaded innovative strategies on youth participation and engagement ahead of the elections
- Developed youth specific - attainable policy appeals
- Designed and facilitated political trainings and workshops for youth wing leaders in the party
- Mobilized and sensitized the youth electorate through music and entertainment in various road shows and concert events
- Contributed to the UPNDs public policy and governance blueprint with specified time frames
- Assisted in the development of executive briefing materials for President's meetings both domestically and internationally.
- Organized and coordinated logistics for Presidential trips, including travel arrangements and itinerary planning.
- Strategized and found innovative ways of engaging with the electorate ahead of the election
- Developed and delivered trainings on youth participation in decision making, the role of youth in preventing and resolving election conflict, as well as in building and maintaining peace.
- Prepared complex reports summarizing key issues facing the President.
Communications Assistant
School of Public Policy (SPP) at London School of Economics
09.2019 - 09.2020
- Lead editor and manager of SPP Blog
- Sourcing, commissioning and tracking of blog contributions
Legal Officer
Konkola Copper Mines Plc (KCM)
07.2017 - 02.2020
- Lead on designing and conducting various compliance and legal trainings across the business as lead
- Advised and researched on legal matters in the interest of KCM that supported decision making and strategy formulation
- Tracked legislative and statutory changes plus carried out sensitisation workshops on mining, environmental & labour law
- Drafted, reviewed and executed commercial and employment contracts
- Prepared heads of argument for litigation
Lead HR Strategy & Analytics Internal Communications & Executive Assistant Vice President Human Capital (VP HCM)
Konkola Copper Mines
04.2017 - 05.2018
- Developed and implemented strategic internal communications programs and initiatives in support of KCM's overall business objectives and company's vision
- Provided quality analytic HR compliance and administrative support which supported VP's interdisciplinary decision making
Education
Advanced Course in Natural Resource Governance & Development - Policies and Practice
ETH Zurich
02.2021
MSc Masters in Public Policy - Chevening Scholarship
London School of Economics & Political Science
01.2020
Leading in Public Life Fellowship for Young African Leaders -
Mandela School of Public Governance, University of Cape Town
03.2017
LLM Masters in Commercial Law - Distinction
University of Cape Town
01.2016
LLB Bachelor in English & French Law -
University of Kent
01.2013
Skills
- Writing policy briefs
- Conducting assessments
- Improvement strategies
- Research and data oversight
- Policy analysis
- Multitasking Abilities
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Negotiation
- Government relations
- Strategic Planning
- Data Interpretation
Boards and Affiliations
- Board Member, Africa Harvest Biotech Foundation International
- Board Member, Open-Ag Foundation
- Board Member, Med-Or International
- Board Member, Levy Mwanawasa Foundation
- Member, Zambia National Farmers Union - Agribusiness Chamber
- Member, Law Association of Zambia
- Amujae Fellow, Ellen J Sirleaf Foundation
Awards and Prizes
- Chevening Scholarship, 2019, Awarded to pursue a Master of Science Degree in the United Kingdom at the London School of Economics and Political Science.
- Best E-commerce Innovation Award, 2019, Zambia E-commerce Awards.
- Young Entrepreneur of the Year, 2018, Zambia Annual Quality Awards.
- LLM degree in Commercial Law with Distinction, 2016, University of Cape Town, South Africa.
- Young Farmer of the year, 2014, Zambia National Farmers Union.
- International Mediation Competition, 2013, Represented the University of Kent.
- Robinson History Prize, 2008, Trinity College, University of Cambridge, Notable Mention.
Publications
- Somaliland: The Power of Democracy, Greg Mills, John Githongo, Chipokota-Maymaba Mwanawasa, Tendai Biti, John Steenhuisen, Abbasaili Haji, 06/01/21, Daily Maverick Newspaper, https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2021-0601-somaliland-the-power-of-democracy/
- Elections in Africa: Preparing a democratic playbook, Terence McNamee, Nchimunya Hamukoma, Chipokota-Mayamba Mwanawasa, 2017, Archives of Brenthurst Foundation, https://www.thebrenthurstfoundation.org/bookspublications/elections-in-africa-preparing-a-democratic-playbook/
- A case analysis of the viability of the current regulation and enforcement mechanisms of corporate governance in Zambia, Chipokota Mwanawasa, 2016, University of Cape Town, https://open.uct.ac.za/bitstream/handle/11427/20789/thesis_law_2016_mwanawasa_chipokota.pdf?sequence=1
Teaching and Research
- Law Lecturer, University of Zambia, 03/01/21, Current
- Regional Researcher - Sub-Saharan Africa, KAMARA, 06/01/21, 08/31/21
- Research Assistant, Department of Government at London School of Economics, 09/01/19, 09/30/20
- School of Public Policy (SPP) Communications Assistant, London School of Economics, 09/01/19, 09/30/20
Languages
English
First Language
French
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Policy Advisor to the Republican President of Zambia, Mr. Hakainde Hichilema and Deputy Head - Presidential Delivery Unit
Government Republic of Zambia
10.2021 - Current
Law Lecturer
University of Zambia
03.2021 - 03.2022
Communications Assistant
School of Public Policy (SPP) at London School of Economics
09.2019 - 09.2020
Legal Officer
Konkola Copper Mines Plc (KCM)
07.2017 - 02.2020
Lead HR Strategy & Analytics Internal Communications & Executive Assistant Vice President Human Capital (VP HCM)
Konkola Copper Mines
04.2017 - 05.2018
Founder, Board Member & Executive Director
Cattle Wealth Management Firm and Nyamayatu
02.2017 - Current
Special Assistant to the President Hakainde Hichilema
United Party for National Development (UPND)
01.2015 - 01.2021
Advanced Course in Natural Resource Governance & Development - Policies and Practice
ETH Zurich
MSc Masters in Public Policy - Chevening Scholarship
London School of Economics & Political Science
Leading in Public Life Fellowship for Young African Leaders -
Mandela School of Public Governance, University of Cape Town
LLM Masters in Commercial Law - Distinction
University of Cape Town
LLB Bachelor in English & French Law -
University of Kent
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