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Enala Tembo (Psychosocial Counsellor)

Enala Tembo (Psychosocial Counsellor)

Lusaka

Summary

Accomplished professional with expertise in dataset analysis, project support, and data analytics proficiency. Demonstrates proficiency in SPSS and the Microsoft Office Suite, coupled with strong organisational development strategies and resource allocation skills. Known for proactive initiative, leadership effectiveness, and ethical judgement. Adept at interpersonal and persuasive communication, personnel interviews, report-writing, and time-management. Committed to leveraging analytical skills to drive organisational success and development.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Gender Analyst

Zambia Statistics Agency [ZamStats]
Lusaka
10.2024 - Current
  • Undertook effective and efficient distribution of statistical products to disseminate statistical information to users.
  • Ensured effective and efficient distribution of reports and other statistical products to different users at all times.
  • Undertook dissemination activities to meet user needs and improve use of statistics.
  • Provided data on time as requested by client immediately when data is asked for or within 3 working days for some requests.
  • Enhanced decision-making by analyzing complex data sets
  • Participated actively in professional training to maintain updated analytics tools and data collection knowledge.

Survey enumerator

Zambia Statistics Agency [ZamStats]
Choma
01.2025 - 02.2025
  • Improved data collection skills by 20% via training
  • Navigated different communication channels to arrange and conduct interviews to 15 households per day.
  • Reported on enumeration activities to maintain progress records.
  • Followed scripts, questionnaires, and survey templates to ask specific questions.
  • Recorded, handled, and processed data for accurate analyses.
  • Notified researchers of difficulties obtaining valid data to help improve future survey designs.
  • Kept information stored and recorded securely to meet confidentiality requirements.

Zonal Census Coordinator

Zambia Statistics Agency [ZamStats]
Lusaka
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Trained and managed over 50 enumerators per day
  • Identifying and facilitating modes of transport for hard-to-reach areas with ward-to-reach census coordinators and supervisors
  • Ensuring e-inventory management system for handling assets and logistics is implemented.
  • Identifying and facilitating modes of transport for hard-to-reach areas within ward.
  • Documenting relevant information on all enumeration areas.
  • Liaise with supervisors to ensure that field data collected by enumerators is synchronised daily to server at head office.
  • Ensuring that appropriate modes for publicity are implemented, education, and advocacy on all aspects of census.
  • Streamlined team communication by implementing effective coordination strategies.
  • Adapted to unforeseen challenges with proactive, flexible approach.

Counsellor (Intern)

Zambia Tuberculosis and Leprosy Trust [ZATULET]
Lusaka
01.2021 - 04.2021
  • Collaborated with 5 medical professionals for comprehensive patient care such as HIV testing & counselling and TB screening.
  • Completed all case notes after each session and collated feedback forms filled by clients at beginning, middle, and end of counselling.
  • Ensured ethical practices at all times adhering to counselling standards.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.
  • Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and clear communications.
  • Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.

Volunteer

Child Fund
Lusaka
12.2020 - 03.2021
  • Spearheaded campaigns on Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Project involving adolescents and youth issues of ages between 15 and 19 years.
  • Provided support to over 15 young girls and boys on issues relating to adolescence.
  • Tackled gender inequality and violations of rights through education for young/adolescent girls, women’s economic empowerment, women’s political participation, and balancing of reproductive and productive roles.
  • Completed duties to deliver on targets with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Displayed energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.

Community Development Facilitator (Intern)

Chongwe Community Development Agency with Child Fund
Chongwe
12.2019 - 02.2020
  • Provided support to programs and operations departments in designing, monitoring, and evaluating all project interventions.
  • Worked with direct supervisor in coordination and/or implementation of project baselines and evaluations, as well as implementation of standardised processes and tools for projects at field level.
  • Increased work efficiency by 20%.
  • Data collection and data entry for pre-post tests.
  • Supported project in implementing functional monitoring systems used to plan and monitor project activities.
  • Helped develop project-specific frameworks in consultation with project staff.
  • Facilitated children’s letter-writing to their sponsors.
  • Made over 10 home visits and verified children to be sponsored.

Temporal Clerk

Examinations Council of Zambia
Lusaka
11.2017 - 02.2018
  • Scanned more 50 exam papers per day
  • Receiving exam papers and filling out exam results from all provinces
  • Coordinated with Production Manager and performed all general duties as required.
  • Handled all emergency and difficult situations efficiently and investigated all issues to provide resolution.
  • Performed all work according to work orders and loaded and unloaded materials as per requirement
  • Prepared documentation, ensuring all files were up-to-date and readily available.
  • Managed appointments to facilitate efficient meeting schedules.
  • Sorted and organised different types of information by document type, personnel, or location.
  • Photo copied files, scanned records and filed documents by alphabetical order.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree - Social work (merit)

University Of Zambia
Lusaka
01.2018 - 04.2022

Certificate - Data Management and Analysis Using SPSS

UNZA Centre for ICT Consultant and Training Unit
Lusaka
01.2019 - 02.2019

Certificate - Psychosocial Counselling

UNZASWA
Lusaka
04.2019 - 05.2019

Certificate - ICT

UNZA Centre for ICT Consultant and Training Unit
Lusaka
08.2019 - 09.2019

Grade 12 Certificate - GSCE

Chelston Secondary School
Lusaka
01.2013 - 12.2015

Skills

  • Dataset analysis
  • Project Support
  • Proficient in SPSS
  • Proficient in Office Suite
  • Proactive initiative
  • Data analytics proficiency
  • Resource allocation
  • Organisational development strategies
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Persuasive communication
  • Ethical judgement
  • Leadership effectiveness
  • Personnel interviews
  • Report-writing
  • Time-management
  • Problem solving

Accomplishments

  • Led the formulation and management of campaigns meant to support the awareness of Sexual Reproductive Health.
  • Coordinated the implementation of various humanitarian projects.
  • Part of the technical team carrying out assessments leading to the design and implementation of various programs.

Bio Data

  • Ethnicity: Black
  • Marital Status: Single
  • Gender: Female
  • Nationality: Zambian

Languages

English
Fluent
Bemba
Upper intermediate
Chinyanja
Advanced
Tonga
Intermediate

Affiliations

  • Sewing
  • Watching TV Series
  • Surfing the Internet
  • Gyming
  • Listening to Music
  • Adventure

Certification

Certificate in Data Collection and Analysis |The Bedrock Research Consultant |01/2025 - Current

References

Name: Ms. Precious Chanda

Designation: Senior Statistician

Employer: Zambia Statistics   Agency [ZamStats]

Email: chanda.precious@yahoo.com

Cell: +260964959401

Name: Mr. Ackim   Banda

Designation: Senior Project   Officer

Employer: German   Sparkassenstiftung

Email: banda.ackim@gmail.com

Cell: +260977313631

Name: Mr. Ackson Mvula

Designation: Lecturer

Employer: University of Zambia

Email: ackson.mwale@unza.zm

Cell: +260977446474

Timeline

Survey enumerator

Zambia Statistics Agency [ZamStats]
01.2025 - 02.2025

Gender Analyst

Zambia Statistics Agency [ZamStats]
10.2024 - Current

Zonal Census Coordinator

Zambia Statistics Agency [ZamStats]
01.2022 - 12.2022

Counsellor (Intern)

Zambia Tuberculosis and Leprosy Trust [ZATULET]
01.2021 - 04.2021

Volunteer

Child Fund
12.2020 - 03.2021

Community Development Facilitator (Intern)

Chongwe Community Development Agency with Child Fund
12.2019 - 02.2020

Certificate - ICT

UNZA Centre for ICT Consultant and Training Unit
08.2019 - 09.2019

Certificate - Psychosocial Counselling

UNZASWA
04.2019 - 05.2019

Certificate - Data Management and Analysis Using SPSS

UNZA Centre for ICT Consultant and Training Unit
01.2019 - 02.2019

Bachelor’s Degree - Social work (merit)

University Of Zambia
01.2018 - 04.2022

Temporal Clerk

Examinations Council of Zambia
11.2017 - 02.2018

Grade 12 Certificate - GSCE

Chelston Secondary School
01.2013 - 12.2015
Enala Tembo (Psychosocial Counsellor)