Governance Specialist
Chitundu Bwalya
Anti-Corruption Commission
Lusaka,lusaka
15
years of professional experience
Resourceful officer with experience in risk assessments, compliance, investigations, and governance support. Specialize in strategic planning, conflict resolution, and risk management, ensuring smooth operations and safety protocols are always followed. Excel in leadership, communication, and problem-solving, bringing value to teams by fostering collaboration and driving positive outcomes.
Work History
Senior Corruption Prevention Officer
5 Years 1 Month- Conducted Corruption Risk Assessments for public institutions to assess vulnerability to corruption, evaluate adherence to statutory requirements, policies, regulations, and governance standards, and recommend mitigation measures.
- Developed and implemented strategies aimed at strengthening accountability systems and improving organizational adherence to legislative requirements.
- Supervised and spearheaded establishment and operationalization of Integrity Committees to integrate corruption prevention in public and private institutions.
- Supervised officers and coordinated multidisciplinary teams in delivering compliance and prevention programs.
- Developed, implemented, and reviewed corruption prevention interventions to enhance compliance with anti-corruption standards.
- Provided technical assistance to both private and public institutions on prevention of corruption.
- Studied procedures, processes, and systems of private and public institutions in order to recommend specific anti-corruption prevention measures.
- Coordinated development of best practice policies on anti-corruption to promote good governance in public and private institutions.
Corruption Prevention Officer
9 Years 7 Months- Conducted effectively high-profile and complex investigations in order to obtain evidence for the prosecution of offenders.
- Received, processed, and investigated complaints on corruption and other crimes in line with the Anti-Corruption Act.
- Conducted Corruption Risk Assessments for public institutions to identify vulnerabilities to corruption.
- Developed targeted anti-corruption intervention measures for public and private institutions to mitigate identified risks.
- Facilitated discussions with public institutions to enhance corruption prevention measures and recommended specific interventions to address identified weaknesses.
- Liaised regularly with relevant institutions (Police, Financial Intelligence Centre, DEC, etc.) on matters relating to investigations in order to facilitate effective operations.
- Conducted research into advanced forms of corruption.
- Reviewed statistics on corruption in order to develop Anti-Corruption Interventions.
- Facilitated the development of code of ethics and other best practice documents for various institutions.
- Conducted trainings on ethics/integrity issues to public officers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Economics, Demography
School Certificate 'O' Level
Examinations Council of Zambia.
Skills
Risk assessment
Compliance expertise
Legal compliance
Investigative reporting
Evidence collection
Report analysis
Report writing
Documentation skills
Strategic planning
Problem solving
Communication skills
Microsoft Office proficiency
Committee oversight
Stakeholder relations
Training skills
Team collaboration
Leadership skills
Case management
Language:
English, Bemba and Nyanja
Timeline
Senior Corruption Prevention Officer
Anti-Corruption Commission
09.2021 - CurrentRead More
Corruption Prevention Officer
Anti-Corruption Commission
01.2012 - 08.2021Read More
University of Zambia
Bachelor of Arts Degree from Economics, Demography
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Kalulushi Secondary School
School Certificate 'O' Level
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