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Dean Lubilo

Dean Lubilo

Lusaka

Summary

A dynamic and multidisciplinary development professional with a strong foundation in tropical ecology, biodiversity management, and sustainable governance of natural resources. Holds advanced academic training from the Copperbelt University and the University of Florida, blending scientific knowledge with practical field experience in human-wildlife coexistence, agroecology, and value chain development. Demonstrates a solid track record in leading and supporting community-based initiatives, designing monitoring systems, facilitating training sessions for rural stakeholders, and collaborating with national and international partners. Highly skilled in project planning, institutional representation, multi-stakeholder engagement, M&E system development, and capacity building. Adaptable, analytical, and committed to participatory development approaches that prioritize community empowerment, sustainability, and resilience. Fluent in English and conversant in Bemba, with strong cultural awareness and experience working in remote rural landscapes.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager

Glapan Tourism Services
LUSAKA
02.2024 - Current
  • Supported community-based tourism development projects aimed at promoting sustainable livelihoods through wildlife conservation and natural resource management.
  • Engaged with traditional authorities, cooperatives, and producer groups to strengthen partnerships around eco-tourism value chains and cultural heritage products.
  • Contributed to participatory mapping and planning exercises for tourism zoning, resource access, and conflict mitigation between tourism operators and local land users.
  • Provided field-level coordination for product development and market linkages between rural enterprises and SMEs in tourism and crafts sectors.
  • Supported the monitoring of socio-economic benefits from tourism and facilitated storytelling, marketing, and documentation of community impact.
  • Managed project timelines and ensured adherence to schedules.
  • Coordinated logistics for client travel and accommodations.
  • Facilitated communication between team members and stakeholders.

Monitoring and Information Officer

Resource Africa
LUSAKA
01.2022 - 07.2025
  • Contributed to the development and implementation of a Regional Monitoring and Information System (MIS) designed to enhance data-driven decision-making among Community-Based Natural Resource Management (CBNRM) stakeholders.
  • Supported community institutions and CRBs in Zambia to strengthen their capacity for data collection, analysis, and reporting on conservation and livelihood indicators.
  • Facilitated regional knowledge exchange workshops and technical sessions for civil society, government departments, and local communities.
  • Played a central role in organizing training sessions for village scouts and enumerators, focusing on biodiversity monitoring, human-wildlife conflict reporting, and socio-economic data collection.
  • Collaborated with international donors and technical partners to ensure compliance with reporting standards and data quality assurance protocols.
  • Authored and contributed to quarterly and annual reports submitted to donors, providing insights into community livelihood trends and ecological outcomes.

Education

Diploma - Sustainable Governance of Wildlife

University of Florida
Gainesville, USA
01.2024

Certificate - Monitoring and Evaluation

Handsworth Institute
Lusaka, Zambia
01.2022

Master of Science - Tropical Ecology and Biodiversity Management

Copperbelt University
Kitwe, Zambia

Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering and Landscape Architecture

Zhejiang A&F University
Hangzhou, China

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Institutional Representation
  • Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Training and Capacity Building
  • Participatory Planning
  • Value Chain Development
  • Communication
  • Software
  • Sustainable tourism development
  • Community engagement
  • Data analysis
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Report writing
  • Conflict resolution
  • Technical training
  • Knowledge transfer
  • Logistics coordination
  • Data review
  • Presentations
  • Cost reduction and containment
  • Project planning and development
  • Budget administration
  • Financial administration
  • Performance evaluations

References

  • Dr. Shylock Muyengwa, Regional Director, Resource Africa, shylock.muyengwa@resourceafrica.net
  • Prof. Brian Child, Professor, University of Florida / Specialist in Community Conservation, bchild@ufl.edu
  • Alstone Mwanza, Technical Advisor - Glapan Tourism Services, alstonemwanza5@gmail.com
  • James Mwanza, Director - Glapan Tourism Services, mwanzajames9@gmail.com

Languages

  • English, Fluent (Written and Spoken)
  • Bemba, Intermediate (Conversational)
  • Chinese (Mandarin), Intermediate (Conversational)

Timeline

Project Manager

Glapan Tourism Services
02.2024 - Current

Monitoring and Information Officer

Resource Africa
01.2022 - 07.2025

Diploma - Sustainable Governance of Wildlife

University of Florida

Certificate - Monitoring and Evaluation

Handsworth Institute

Master of Science - Tropical Ecology and Biodiversity Management

Copperbelt University

Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering and Landscape Architecture

Zhejiang A&F University

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