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Easton  Mhango

Easton Mhango

Lundazi

Summary

As a dedicated professional in the field of Nutrition, I bring extensive experience in strategic leadership and technical guidance, ensuring the effective implementation of nutrition programs. My expertise encompasses the development and dissemination of training materials that integrate critical themes such as agriculture, gender, and WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene). I am adept at collaborating with various stakeholders, including project officers and technical advisors, to design curricula and training resources based on the latest evidence and guidelines.
I possess strong skills in monitoring and evaluation (M&E), facilitating the identification of best practices and innovative strategies to enhance program effectiveness. My approach emphasizes continuous learning and adaptation, as I actively engage in documenting practices and coordinating research efforts to inform future initiatives. With a commitment to quality assurance, I oversee the technical objectives of projects, ensuring compliance with established standards.
Additionally, I have a proven track record of supervising and mentoring project teams, fostering an environment of growth and accountability. My experience includes representing projects in donor meetings and collaborating with partners to enhance training strategies, ensuring that all activities align with overarching program goals. My passion for promoting nutrition and health, coupled with my strategic leadership skills, positions me well to drive impactful change in this field.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

District Senior Project Officer

Catholic Relief Services
Kawambwa, Mwense And Mwansabombwe, Zambia
10.2023 - Current
  • Oversaw comprehensive technical strategies for the FANSER Project, ensuring alignment with CRS agency strategy and providing leadership to Project Officers.
  • Collaborated with Regional Program Coordinator and Project Officers to develop and revise technical materials, training agendas, and resources, integrating key messages on agriculture, nutrition, savings, WASH, and gender.
  • Monitored and coordinated technical objectives and results with Project Officers and Field Supervisors, ensuring alignment with FANSER strategy and quality standards through periodic reviews and evaluations.
  • Provided strategic leadership and technical guidance to Project Officers, ensuring timely training and supervision according to developed work plans.
  • Coordinated with partners and stakeholders to plan, monitor, and evaluate technical training strategies, ensuring alignment with FANSER project objectives.
  • Provide inputs to the design and utilization of project information-gathering tools and project activity manuals throughout project implementations, as well as participate in project food security data collection, including rapid needs assessments and joint assessments, such as KAP and FUZ surveys.
  • Monitored and coordinated technical objectives with Project Officers and Field Supervisors, ensuring achievement of technical quality standards and integration of cross-cutting themes.

DEVELOPMENT OFFICER-HEALTH/ NUTRITION

CARE INTERNATIONAL IN ZAMBIA
Mpika
02.2017 - Current
  • Developed and maintained close relationships with District and Ward Nutrition Coordinating Committees, representing the project at community meetings on WASH and agriculture/food security.
  • Led the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of health, nutrition, agriculture, and WASH field activities, strengthening the capacity of community agents and field staff through regular training sessions.
  • Led IYCF training for health staff and community volunteers in collaboration with district-level MoH and NFNC, supporting coordination between agricultural and nutrition/health activities.
  • Facilitated the planning, budgeting, implementation, and monitoring of community-based field activities, ensuring direct liaison with relevant ministries and supporting Partner NGOs in executing community-level nutrition activities.
  • Oversaw the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of health, nutrition, agriculture, and WASH field activities, strengthening the capacity of community agents and field-based staff through regular training and collaboration with district-level stakeholders.

Nutrition Project Officer

Catholic Relief Services
Mwansabombwe
01.2022 - 02.2024
  • Supervised district-level programming activities and oversaw project officers to ensure effective implementation.
  • Ensure conduct robust community and beneficiary mobilization and registration, as per the procedural standards, while engaging effectively with community structures, including village committees, to maintain good working relations.
  • Provided timely leadership and guidance in alignment with developed work plans.
  • Organized and facilitated trainings for implementing partner staff and Field Supervisors on essential nutrition actions and integrated health topics, enhancing their capacity for effective service delivery.
  • Organized and facilitated essential nutrition and integrated health trainings for partner staff and Field Supervisors, ensuring effective knowledge transfer through the Care Group methodology.
  • Provided timely leadership and guidance according to developed work plans, staying updated on national policy discussions and quality standards.
  • Organized and facilitated training sessions for partner staff and Field Supervisors on essential nutrition actions and integrated health topics, including WASH and gender.
  • Conducted supervisory visits with local partners to Health Promoters, providing feedback to enhance quality service delivery and support project implementation.

DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

CARE INTERNATIONAL IN ZAMBIA
Isoka
03.2021 - 01.2022
  • Developed and maintained close relationships with District and Ward Nutrition Coordinating Committees, representing the project at community meetings on WASH and agriculture/food security.
  • Led the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of health, nutrition, agriculture, and WASH field activities, strengthening the capacity of community agents and field staff through regular training sessions.
  • Led IYCF training for health staff and community volunteers in collaboration with district-level MoH and NFNC, supporting coordination between agricultural and nutrition/health activities.
  • Facilitated the planning, budgeting, implementation, and monitoring of community-based field activities, ensuring direct liaison with relevant ministries, and supporting partner NGOs in executing community-level nutrition activities.
  • Oversaw the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of health, nutrition, agriculture, and WASH field activities, strengthening the capacity of community agents and field-based staff through regular training and collaboration with district-level stakeholders.

Nutrition Field Supervisor

Caritas Chipata
Lundazi, Zambia
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Developed comprehensive selection criteria and successfully participated in the recruitment and training of community intermediaries, including Promoters and SILC Field Agents, ensuring a well-equipped team to supervise Nutrition Volunteers and Gender Champions.
  • Implemented the Care Group Model to train and coach Health Promoters and SILC Field Agents on essential nutrition actions, resulting in improved health and hygiene knowledge among community members, and ongoing skill development through refresher trainings.
  • Fostered synergies between various program components, including agriculture, income/assets, gender, WASH, and health/nutrition, to create a holistic approach to community health and development.
  • Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
  • Facilitated training sessions for new hires, promoting a culture of continuous learning.
  • Resolved operational problems by analyzing data; identifying solutions; recommending corrective actions.
  • Reviewed reports from subordinate supervisors regarding the status of projects or other matters related to the field operations department.
  • Supervised and coordinated daily activities of field personnel to ensure efficient operation

Education

Master of Science - Public Health

University of Lusaka (UNILAS)
Lusaka
11-2026

Bachelor of Science - Food Science And Nutrition

Chalimbana University
Chongwe
11-2024

Associate of Science - Food And Nutrition

Natural Resources Development College
Lusaka
09-2014

GED -

Lundazi Day Secondary School
Lundazi
11-2006

Skills

  • Technical Guidance
  • Policy awareness
  • Curriculum Development
  • Training and Development
  • Trainer Coordination
  • Community mobilizer
  • Performance monitoring
  • Best Practices Identification
  • Research Coordination
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Report preparation
  • Staff supervision
  • Mentorship
  • Cross-Cutting Themes Integration

Languages

English
First Language

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

District Senior Project Officer

Catholic Relief Services
10.2023 - Current

Nutrition Project Officer

Catholic Relief Services
01.2022 - 02.2024

DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

CARE INTERNATIONAL IN ZAMBIA
03.2021 - 01.2022

DEVELOPMENT OFFICER-HEALTH/ NUTRITION

CARE INTERNATIONAL IN ZAMBIA
02.2017 - Current

Nutrition Field Supervisor

Caritas Chipata
01.2015 - 01.2017

Master of Science - Public Health

University of Lusaka (UNILAS)

Bachelor of Science - Food Science And Nutrition

Chalimbana University

Associate of Science - Food And Nutrition

Natural Resources Development College

GED -

Lundazi Day Secondary School
Easton Mhango