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Corrita Chitendwe

Ndola

Summary

Experienced business consultant with 10 years of experience advising profit and not-for-profit organizations on business plan development, proposal creation, and market analysis. Expertise in project management and leadership, managing projects funded by USAID, FCDO, EU, and SIDA. Skilled trainer and mentor with strong management capabilities, achieving results in organizations of all sizes. Proven professional grant specialist, securing funding and managing grant applications with a focus on collaboration and impactful outcomes.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Jaymark Business Ventures
09.2019 - Current
  • Registered over 20 non governmental organisations with the Ministry of Community Development
  • Collaborated with 25 businesses to understand requirements, and successfully provided suggestions that improved processes, reduced costs, increased revenue by 40%, and enhanced overall customer experience.
  • Created donor reporting templates for over 20 NGOs for monitoring and reporting on project status, which improved donor reporting.
  • Coached and aided a team of 50 representatives on USAID rules and regulations
  • Collaborated with local NGOs and successfully won $8M worth of funding from UK, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).
  • Introduced the development of business plans for 5 local businesses in Zambia
  • Created and implemented a strategic plan for Non governmental which increased client retention rate from 20% to 86% in three months.

Grants Specialist

PEAS/EPG
09.2021 - 12.2023
  • Leading on the development of quality and accurate donor reporting with complex requirements, including developing templates, assigning tasks to the correct individuals and reviewing the quality of input to ensure it is clear, professional and concise.
  • Communicating clear grant reporting roadmap to ensure colleagues are aware of their reporting responsibilities, and championing strong report writing skills within the organizations.
  • Regularly follow-up with colleagues to remind them of deadlines and ensure they are aware of their report writing responsibilities.
  • Coordinate monthly grant Steering Committee and additional meetings to ensure all activity and milestone owners are aware of their milestones, understand what is required to fulfill the requirements and have a realistic deadline for delivery.
  • Strengthen colleagues’ understanding of their responsibilities under donor running contracts and how this aligns with their work plans.
  • Review inputs from colleagues to prepare and submit high quality programmatic reports in a timely fashion.
  • Assist with donor relations, including participating in meetings and calls with select donors, representing the PEAS/EPG team at USAID/FCDO meetings and ensuring timely response to donor requests.
  • Communicate and monitor compliance with donor contract rules and regulations, and advise team members on compliance across PEAS Zambia and EPG’s grant delivery.
  • Actively work with in-country colleagues to ensure delivery of programmatic activities is on-track, discuss challenges
  • Build capacity of colleagues through trainings to reinforce grant management on the USAID Edu finance Catalyze project and FCDO EDGE project
  • Work with ZM/UK fundraising team to agree on targets, strategies and tactics for fundraising from bi-lateral donors, multi-lateral donors, corporate foundations and private foundations.
  • Develop and refine fundraising process, defining activities, responsibilities and key milestones.
  • Work with program leaders to brainstorm, discuss, develop and summarize project ideas for funding and provide input into project outline documents.
  • Research funding sources in the form of grants, loans, investments or prizes.
  • Conduct initial screening and assessment of opportunities against project ideas.
  • Present recommendations of go/no-go decision for each funding opportunity.
  • Develop proposal and budget according to proposal guidelines, undertaking further research into the funder’s priorities and drawing insight from types of projects funded in the past.
  • Take the lead in writing compelling proposals with clear narrative, logical structure and emphasis according to donor priorities.
  • Network with potential funders through personal connections or introductions, seeking to learn more about the funder’s priorities, how proposals are reviewed and decisions are made

Senior Finance & Administration Manager

Send A Cow Zambia
08.2017 - 03.2021
  • Oversee all administration and procurement coordination and ensure an effective and efficient operating platform for the EU, SIDA and DFID project program.
  • Responsible for oversight of both projects and activity budget in conjunction with the relevant program managers, including the development and review of relevant standard costs and scales for the programs. Track expenditures and justify allocations and reclassifications, when required.
  • Worked closely with Country Director to address any financial or performance issues to ensure smooth implementation, financial and technical reporting, and tracking of the individual partner activities against work plans.
  • Designed and implemented financial and procurement procedures to conform to the EU standards.
  • Worked with the Programs, Fundraising and M&E, on integrated management of all project finances to ensure effective use of resources to achieve program objectives in compliance with all donor requirements.
  • Trained and mentored 30 staff on good financial management practices as per the EU and SIDA programs’ grant agreements.
  • Supported financial management of 8 sub-grantees including processing advances/liquidations, monitoring/compliance visits, and close-out procedures.
  • Tracked program cost-share ensuring it is compliant with donor requirements. Provide technical assistance to all employees on administrative policies of SACZ and procedures for grants management in terms of donor regulations, procurement requirement as per donor requirement.
  • Conducted quarterly site visits to monitor project implementation, provide financial management support and capacity building to field staff on donor rules and regulations.
  • Participated in Country Integrated Group (CIG) meetings chaired by UK to plan on Country level projects.
  • Maintained SACZ, FINANCE HR Manual and ensure all HR policies are in-line with Government of Zambia requirements.
  • Supported staff recruitment, leave management and annual performance reviews
  • Facilitated enrolment in benefit programs such as medical and life policies and ensure new employee paperwork was complete and personnel files where properly maintained.
  • Prepared and submitted PAYE & NAPSA Returns

USAID Project Accountant

Mariestopes Zambia
08.2016 - 07.2017
  • Provided effective financial and accounting support to Mariestopes Zambia Ndola Office for ZCHHP/DREAMS USAID funded Project.
  • Contributed to the overall functioning of finance department at Mariestopes and ensured that finance transactions were timely and accurately captured in SUN System to effectively facilitate production of USAID and other financial reports.
  • Ensured all USAID documents relating to finance department were properly filed and well secured for audit purposes.
  • Collaborated with the team in the development of strong internal controls project Assist with monthly feedback on submitted financial reports
  • Prepared and presented management accounts to Senior management team financial i
  • Prepared USAID Bank reconciliation on a monthly basis
  • Represented Marie stopes on several USAID high level and programmatic meetings

USAID Project Accountant

Catholic Diocese of Ndola
01.2013 - 01.2016
  • Provided effective financial and accounting support in Program Unit project implementation.
  • Contributed to the development of the chart of Accounts for the Diocese
  • Provided financial oversight and support to 8 Subgrantees to ensure that finance transactions were timely and accurately captured to facilitate timely production of USAID financial reports.
  • Effective and efficient use of corporate systems for financial transactions i.e., Pastel.
  • Ensure all documents relating to finance department are properly filed on timely basis and well secured for audit purposes and other use.

Education

MBA - Accounting And Finance

University of Zambia
Lusaka
06-2021

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Finance

Northumbria University
Newcastle-United Kingdom
07-2012

Skills

  • Compliance reviews
  • Editing and proofreading
  • Proposal development
  • Budget preparation
  • Grants management
  • Budget development
  • Teamwork
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Excellent communication
  • Strategic thinking
  • Analytical thinking

References

  • Bonaventure, Mulenga, Senior Partnerships and Advocacy Manager, bonaventure.mulenga@peas.org.uk, 0972768183, Promoting Equality in African Schools(PEAS)
  • Chitalu, Kaite, Programs Manager, chitalu.epg@epg.org.uk, 0975282365, Educational Partnership Group(EPG)
  • Charles, Silungwe, Financial Controller, musonda_silungwe01@yahoo.com, 0966789925, LML CH, AZICA, ACIMA

Accomplishments

  • Proven record of providing technical oversight and leadership to numerous large programmes focusing on Education, Health, Agriculture, Nutrition and maternal, child and adolescent health funded by agencies such as FCDO, USAID, PEPFAR, SIDA, EU
  • Over 10 years of experience overseeing the procurement administration and financial management and reporting of USAID-funded activities.
  • Skills in developing and managing large budgets, including proficiency in relevant computer applications and databases, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Skype, Teams, Salesforce, SharePoint etc.
  • Working knowledge of U.S. Government, UK, and EU financial and procurement rules and regulations.
  • Excellent supervisory experience, interpersonal skills, and team-building experience.
  • Excellent written, presentation, communication, and organizational skills in English.

Timeline

Grants Specialist

PEAS/EPG
09.2021 - 12.2023

Jaymark Business Ventures
09.2019 - Current

Senior Finance & Administration Manager

Send A Cow Zambia
08.2017 - 03.2021

USAID Project Accountant

Mariestopes Zambia
08.2016 - 07.2017

USAID Project Accountant

Catholic Diocese of Ndola
01.2013 - 01.2016

MBA - Accounting And Finance

University of Zambia

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Finance

Northumbria University

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