Dexter Chesekela
Lusaka
Summary
I am a motivated professional with 5+ years of experience in field-based research across various sectors, including nutrition, agriculture, and community health. Proficient in using various research tools such as ODK, KOBO Collect, CS Entry, Microsoft Excel, Comcare, Survey CTO,Survey Solutions, and Mwater. I possess strong communication and computer skills, with a proven ability to work effectively in dynamic environments.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
Nomalanga enterprise limited
01.2025
- Core Responsibilities:
- (HIV and Aging for people over 50 years) | 2024
- Collected data in health facilities, focusing on their health and HIV-related issues.
- Research development and Implementation.
Research Assistant
Hydrangea Enterprise Ltd
03.2024
- Organizational Capacity Assessment for women groups) |
- Collected data on the kapenta value chain in Mpulungu
- Conducted focus group Discussions.
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Deputy supervisor
Hydrangea Enterprise Ltd
02.2024
- (Kobold metals & Mingomba Mining) | 2024
- Collected, Managed and reviewed questionnaires
- Conducted focus group discussions (FGDs).
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Research Assistant
Indaba Agricultural Policy Research Institute (IAPRI)
07.2023
- Core Responsibilities:
- Inclusive Family Strengthening Program. End-line Evaluation
- Collected data focusing on children with disabilities and their families.
Research Assistant
Indaba Agricultural Policy Research Institute (IAPRI)
06.2022
- GIZ. scaling up Nutrition Learning and Evaluation (SUNLE)
- Collected data on nutritional status of children and districts paying attention the 1000 critical days.
Research Assistant
Indaba Agricultural Policy Research Institute (IAPRI)
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Core Responsibilities
- USAID Alternatives to Charcoal Project | 2021–2022
- Collected data on the different alternative cooking energies
Education
Diploma - Environmental Health Technology
Lusaka school of health sciences (UNZA)
01.2024
Craft certificate - general Agriculture
Nkumbi International College
01.2017
Skills
- Computer skills acquired; Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word Experienced in data collection tools (ODK, KOBO, Survey CTO, Mwater)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Skilled in report writing, data analysis, and research
- Excellent interpersonal skills, team player, and client management
Language skills
English: Reading 1, Speaking 1, Writing 1
Bemba: Reading 2, Speaking 3, Writing 1
Nyanja: Reading 1, Speaking 1, Writing 1
Lunda: Reading 1, Speaking 1, Writing 1
Luvale: Reading 2, Speaking 2, Writing 2
Kikaonde: Reading 1, Speaking 4, Writing 2
References
Miyanda, Milambo, Business Development Assistant, miyanda_malambo@yahoo.com, Indaba Agricultural Policy Research Institute, Lusaka
Affiliations
Health professions council of Zambia
Other survey relevant training & courses
- Organizational capacity assessment
- Assessment and Evaluative research
Timeline
Research Assistant
Nomalanga enterprise limited
01.2025
Research Assistant
Hydrangea Enterprise Ltd
03.2024
Deputy supervisor
Hydrangea Enterprise Ltd
02.2024
Research Assistant
Indaba Agricultural Policy Research Institute (IAPRI)
07.2023
Research Assistant
Indaba Agricultural Policy Research Institute (IAPRI)
06.2022
Research Assistant
Indaba Agricultural Policy Research Institute (IAPRI)
11.2021 - 06.2022
Diploma - Environmental Health Technology
Lusaka school of health sciences (UNZA)
Craft certificate - general Agriculture
Nkumbi International College
Specific country experience
Country: Zambia, Date from - Date to: 2021 - Present
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