Faith Kasamba Chintele
Lusaka
Summary
Detail-oriented Urban and Regional Planning graduate with research expertise in climate resilience and greenhouse gas inventory systems. Experience includes mixed methods research and data documentation for national climate initiatives in Zambia. Focus on sustainability transitions in circular economy systems and governance in developing countries.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Climate Change Officer
Zambia Snow Systems
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Contributed to national greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory compilation across Agriculture, Forestry and Other Land Use (AFOLU), Energy, Waste, and Industrial Processes and Product Use (IPPU) sectors using Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Inventory Software.
- Supported Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) processes by consolidating data, documenting assumptions, and preparing reporting tables and annexes.
- Assisted with carbon stocktake exercises through systematic collection, validation, and organisation of sectoral activity and emissions datasets.
- Facilitated technical reviews with stakeholders to enhance Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) reporting frameworks.
- Conducted gap assessments and developed technical documentation for nature-based solutions and environmental restoration initiatives.
INTERN
Lusaka Provincial Administration (Provincial Planning Unit)
Lusaka
11.2021 - 05.2023
- Analyzed sectoral performance indicators and compiled evaluation summaries to inform strategic decision-making.
- Prepared analytical briefs aligned with Medium-Term Expenditure Framework planning processes, facilitating informed resource allocation.
- Consolidated structured data for provincial monitoring of Eighth National Development Plan, enhancing visibility of progress.
INTERN
Ndola Provincial Administration (Provincial Planning Unit)
Ndola
12.2020 - 07.2021
- Compiled district-level socio-economic data to support provincial monitoring and reporting efforts.
- Monitored field activities and documented programme implementation to track programme progress.
- Contributed to preparation of technical briefing notes to inform inter-ministerial review meetings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Urban and Regional Planning
The Copperbelt University
Kitwe 04-2020
Skills
- Document and policy analysis
- Environmental data consolidation and validation
- Basic quantitative data analysis
- Technical documentation and structured reporting
- Qualitative interviewing and survey administration
- Mixed methods research design
- Technical reporting
- Survey administration
- GHG inventory compilation
- Monitoring and reporting
Tools
- Kobo collect
- Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change software
- Basic-Intermediate GIS
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 02/17/95
- Nationality: Zambian
References
- Mr. Hartley Walimwipi, CEO, Snow Systems Zambia, World Bank & UNDP Climate Change Expert Consultant, +260 977 797 906, hartleykabunda@yahoo.co.uk
- Noel Muchimba, Project Coordinator, Zambia Integrated Forestland Project, +260 977 402 661, noelmuchimba@gmail.com
- Mr. Patrick Banda, Assistant Director, Department of Provincial Planning Unit (Lusaka), +260 750 187 181, patrickbnd@yahoo.co.uk
Languages
English
Native
Native
Tonga
Proficient (C2)
C2
Russian
Elementary (A2)
A2
Certification
Voluntary Review of Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation under Article 7 of the Paris Agreement (UNFCCC, 2025).
Timeline
Climate Change Officer
Zambia Snow Systems
08.2023 - 05.2025
INTERN
Lusaka Provincial Administration (Provincial Planning Unit)
11.2021 - 05.2023
INTERN
Ndola Provincial Administration (Provincial Planning Unit)
12.2020 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Urban and Regional Planning
The Copperbelt University