Conrad Muyaule
Conservation Practioner
Sesheke,01
Summary
Accomplished Development Practitioner with tested team leadership spanning over 20 years. I have specifically worked in areas of Food systems and Livelihoods, wildlife and habitat conservation, Community based natural resource management, partnership and grants management. I have managed partnerships with government departments, NGOs, CBOs and traditional leaders in promoting development and ensure active participation especially for communities that are excluded from national decision-making processes due to barriers caused by structural arrangements and harmful gender norms in society. I also have been involved in policy analysis and engagement across different programmatic areas such as environment, agriculture, gender, social and economic issues. I have a very good understanding and appreciation of the national context across the different areas of the economy, political and cultural. Over the past 20 years, I have worked in different settings with different development organisations and private sector such as Dunavant Zambia Ltd (Private sector), Programme Against Malnutrition (PAM), International Development Enterprise (IDE), Catholic Relief Services (CRS), Worldfish (Research organisation) and now Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF) (conservation organisation). Through my work, I have provided results-oriented leadership in designing, implementing and managing various projects that contribute to creating enabling environment to improve livelihood, build resilience for smallholder farmers and empowering marginalised communities to participate in decision making processes. I have also played a key role in sustaining the resource base through strategic fundraising initiatives of the organisation. I am currently providing oversight to projects with funding from KFW, USAID, EU, WWF networks focusing on conservation Agriculture, CBNRM Livelihood Initiative Enterprises, wildlife management and restocking specifically around within and surrounding areas (GMA) of Sioma Ngwezi and Kafue National Parks. I have in my work gained extensive experience in project management, demonstrated Strong conceptual, analytical and critical thinking, monitoring and evaluation, regulatory compliance, and grant management to meet various donor requirements.
Project management professional with track record of delivering high-impact projects in diverse environments. Adept at driving project timelines and ensuring quality outcomes through strategic planning and execution.
Diligent Project Manager with background in managing complex projects across various disciplines. Known for successfully leading cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within scope. Demonstrated ability to manage project lifecycles and implement process improvements.
Experienced with planning and executing comprehensive project plans. Utilizes strong leadership and organizational skills to guide teams and ensure project milestones are met. Track record of implementing efficient processes and achieving project goals.
Skilled in strategic planning, budget management, and risk assessment. Strong focus on team collaboration, fostering results-driven environment, and adapting to changing needs.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
KAZA ARISE PROJECT MANAGER
WWF
11.2022 - Current
- As the Project Manager I lead project level development and implementation of work plans in collaboration with WWF staff, various stakeholders and the local communities.
- I am a supervisor of 7 direct staffs ensuring efficiency and effective implementation of project activities and monthly reporting updates to the donor.
- I work with the team and stakeholders to develop the training materials on Agroecology, herding for health (H4H), value chain, Conflict to Coexist ( C2C).
- Working together with the KAZA ARISE Regional office I have taken a leading role to supervise and ensure validation, review and getting feedback from the community on the draft grievance reporting structure developed by the ESSF consultant and facilitating the selection of ombudspersons.
- I act as the WWF Zambia focal point person on the food practice and represent WWF Zambia at local and international food systems scientific forums that include the KAZA Agroecology Working Group (AE_WG) Food Think Tank (FTT), Food4Transformation, Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA) among others.
PROGRAMME TEAM COORDINATOR
WWF
11.2016 - 11.2022
- As Field Program Coordinator, I was responsible for programme coordination and implementation in line with the organisation’s approach.
- I was responsible for designing local level initiatives to promote empowerment of local communities in food security, management of natural resources and advocacy efforts aimed at strengthening responsiveness by government to the problems of the local people.
- I have delegated authority to provide oversight and co-ordination of all project activities within the Silowana Complex, including technical support, financial management, organization of meetings, and representation of WWF Zambia at meetings and forums where necessary and managing partnerships and provide capacity building at local level.
- I was leading in the planning of project activities and setting high quality performance targets, adherence to technical standards, best practices and donor guidelines.
- I was responsible for facilitating good working relations with partner organizations that include Government departments, NGOs and CBOs.
- I was responsible for facilitating planning, budgeting and setting targets for implementing partners and monitoring their performance.
- I act as the primary point of contact with donors that include USAID, EU TFCA, WWF Germany and WWF Norway projects being implemented in Silowana.
- I was responsible for preparing and submitting required donor project narrative reports, quarterly performance indicator tracking tables, baseline and final evaluation reports, as well as other reports needed/required by the donors, partners and the SARO region or headquarters.
- I was responsible for managing, supervising, and mentoring 8 field staff continuously supporting their professional development by providing clear orientation, feedback and learning opportunities.
VALUE CHAIN COORDINATOR
WORLDFISH CENTER
01.2014 - 12.2016
- At WorldFish I worked for the CGIAR Research Program on Aquatic Agricultural Systems (AAS) which seeks to empower local communities through food security and poverty reduction.
- I worked with government and traditional leadership to review policies on natural resource management and local governance to create an enabling environment for people participation in decision making and management of their resources.
- Within the Aquatic Agricultural System (AAS) program I was also responsible for facilitating value chain analysis to ensure increased participation of vulnerable groups of famers/fishers in the fish and rice value chains and enhancing the chains equitability and improving availability and use of market information; and better linkages with service providers.
- I worked closely with Ward Development Committees, DDCC, Fisheries Department and Barotse Royal Establishment to promote livelihoods among local people by harnessing productivity and linkages to markets through the value chain approach.
- I was responsible for designing and leading the monitoring and evaluation and impact assessment of pro-poor, gender transformative and sustainable value chain initiatives and market development.
- I facilitated the emergence of innovation platforms by brokering alliances among value chain actors and stakeholders: bringing partners together and negotiating working relationships.
- I supported implementing partners and Community Facilitators in community engagement and ensuring designing of impactful programmes that address the needs of most vulnerable households especially the women, the aged and vulnerable young people.
- I also worked as Gender Focal Person for the programme and was instrumental in undertaking research on barriers affecting women and girls’ empowerment.
- I trained community facilitators partners staff in Gender Transformative approaches that included facilitating and modelling GTA sessions that challenge harmful gender and social norms and promoting positive norms among SILC participants.
- I have also been instrumental in promoting SILC as a way of enhancing women economic empowerment and documenting and analyzing field reports on how the community and SILC participants are benefiting from the GTA sessions.
PROJECT MANAGER - FOOD SECURITY AND LIVELIHOODS
CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES
11.2008 - 12.2013
- While working as PM at CRS I was overseeing and guiding project design, planning, implementation, budget development/management, monitoring, and reporting of activities in Agriculture and microfinance (Savings and Internal Lending communities).
- I was responsible for ensuring overall grant management, reporting, and partner compliance for the FRB grants, CRS private funds and USAID funds.
- I contributed to the designing and planning of programmes; ensuring that nutrition, Gender and HIV and AIDS are adequately addressed with effective implementation strategies in line with CRS Zambia Country Programme strategy.
- I worked in collaboration with the Program Manager and Head of Programs in developing policy papers, concept notes, budget preparation and cash flow forecast, and donor report writing (monthly, quarterly, interim and annual) and developing quarterly plans for the project.
- I was responsible for conducting and facilitating training for field officer, partners and project beneficiaries in Agriculture, agro enterprise, community early warning systems and disaster preparedness.
- I worked with partner’s organizations in facilitating Sustainable Livelihood Assessments (SLA) and the Development of Relief Action plans (DRAPs) in the 30 project communities under the C-FAAM and PRFS programs.
Education
MBAPM -
University of Zambia
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture Sciences (BSc. Ag)
University of Zambia
Certificate - Community Biodiversity Management
MS Swaminathan Research Institute
Grade 12 certificate - undefined
Hillcrest Technical Secondary school
Skills
- Partnership Management
- Donor Management and Compliance
- Reporting
- Community Engagement
- Capacity Building
- Research
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Organizational development
- Relationship building
Timeline
KAZA ARISE PROJECT MANAGER
WWF
11.2022 - Current
PROGRAMME TEAM COORDINATOR
WWF
11.2016 - 11.2022
VALUE CHAIN COORDINATOR
WORLDFISH CENTER
01.2014 - 12.2016
PROJECT MANAGER - FOOD SECURITY AND LIVELIHOODS
CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES
11.2008 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture Sciences (BSc. Ag)
University of Zambia
Certificate - Community Biodiversity Management
MS Swaminathan Research Institute
Grade 12 certificate - undefined
Hillcrest Technical Secondary school
MBAPM -
University of Zambia
References
- Agness Chinyama, Acting Conservation Manager, WWF Zambia, Plot 4978, Los Angeles Boulevard, Longacres, Ridgeway, Lusaka, +260975991531, 0960426303, achinyama@wwfzam.org
- Mr. Phelim Mwimana, Project Manager, Isdell Flowers – Cross border Malaria initiative, National Assembly Building, Sesheke, +260976162464, phelimmwimana@yahoo.com
- Mr. Bwendo Kabanda, Provincial Technical Lead, USAID Family Health & Nutrition, Plot 285, off airstrip road, Kapwepwe area, Chinsali, 0977505964, bwendokabanda@gmail.com
Summary Of Experience
Accomplished Development Practitioner with tested team leadership spanning over 20 years. I have specifically worked in areas of Food systems and Livelihoods, wildlife and habitat conservation, Community based natural resource management, partnership and grants management. I have managed partnerships with government departments, NGOs, CBOs and traditional leaders in promoting development and ensure active participation especially for communities that are excluded from national decision-making processes due to barriers caused by structural arrangements and harmful gender norms in society. I also have been involved in policy analysis and engagement across different programmatic areas such as environment, agriculture, gender, social and economic issues. I have a very good understanding and appreciation of the national context across the different areas of the economy, political and cultural. Over the past 20 years, I have worked in different settings with different development organisations and private sector such as Dunavant Zambia Ltd (Private sector), Programme Against Malnutrition (PAM), International Development Enterprise (IDE), Catholic Relief Services (CRS), Worldfish (Research organisation) and now Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF) (conservation organisation). Through my work, I have provided results-oriented leadership in designing, implementing and managing various projects that contribute to creating enabling environment to improve livelihood, build resilience for smallholder farmers and empowering marginalised communities to participate in decision making processes. I have also played a key role in sustaining the resource base through strategic fundraising initiatives of the organisation. I am currently providing oversight to projects with funding from KFW, USAID, EU, WWF networks focusing on conservation Agriculture, CBNRM Livelihood Initiative Enterprises, wildlife management and restocking specifically around within and surrounding areas (GMA) of Sioma Ngwezi and Kafue National Parks. I have in my work gained extensive experience in project management, demonstrated Strong conceptual, analytical and critical thinking, monitoring and evaluation, regulatory compliance, and grant management to meet various donor requirements.
Relevant Short Courses
- Capacity Development workshop to integrate Gender Transformative Approach (GTA) in programs, Promundo-US
- Certificate of completion for the Agricultural market information systems and ICT platforms for business management across the value chain training, International Fertilizer Development Centre (IFDC), Arusha, Tanzania
- Certificate in Value Chain Development, International Training Centre (ITC) for the International Labor Organization (ILO)
- Savings and Internal Lending Communities (SILC), Catholic Relief Services
Accomplishments
- Developed and managed 7 projects worth USD 7 million over a period of 4 years for Silowana landscape that include, USAID, EU, and WWF network funding resulting in over 400 wildlife translocate , 8000 Agroecology farmers supported (including 100 seed growers), 4 value chains developed
Publications
- Value chain transformation: taking stock of WorldFish research on value chains and markets, Kruijssen F, Audet-Belanger G, Choudhury A, Crissman C, Dalsgaard JPT, Dawson C, Dickson M, Genschick S, Islam MM, Kaminski A, Keus HJ, McDougall C, Banda LE, Muyaule C, Rajaratnam S, 2016, Penang, Malaysia, Working Paper, AAS-2016-21
- Capturing views of men, women and youth on agricultural biodiversity resources consumed in Barotseland, Zambia, Baidu-Forson JJ, Chanamwe S, Muyaule C, Mulanda A, Ndiyoi M, Ward A, 2015, Penang, Malaysia, Working Paper, AAS-2015-17