Francis Sakala

• Provision of on ground assistance and monitoring of Community Based/Organisations/ Institutions such as CRBs, CFMGs and VAGs
• Participation in facilitation of institution development and building of capacity of CBOs such as CFMGs, CRBs, VAGs and other related CBO/CBIs to respond to changes in responsibilities and operational mandates.
• Ensure that community finances are properly kept monitored and reported on.
• Assist community to manage their projects
• Help communities establish wildlife and other natural resources management systems
• Monitor and ensure community performance in Natural Resource Management.
• Participation in and facilitation of Civic engagement in Wildlife Quota-setting.
• Assist communities in Natural Resource and Problem Animal Management Plans.
• Compile projects Orientation monitoring system Progress Orientated Monitoring System (POMS)
• Monitor and ensure the policy procedures are followed at community meetings.

Assist community establish committees to liaise with other stakeholders, line ministries, private sector and NGOs

• Increased awareness of available resources by creating and distributing informative materials about programs and services offered.
• Improved public safety within the community by coordinating programs and resources that address crime prevention and intervention.
• Strengthened community relationships by organizing and hosting regular meetings, workshops, and events..

• Lead project work planning, ensuring that annual and monthly plans align with project objectives and the overall project work plan while adopting an adaptive approach to modify plans where necessary.
• Coordinate the implementation of work plans ensuring that the different activities are implemented as planned and are well aligned with activities of partners and collaborators at site and national levels
• Manage the project budget–lead the development of annual budgets, monitor expenditure versus the budget, identify and resolve any concerns in consultation with the Forum through the Board Chairperson (Dr. Rodgers Lubilo) and IIED through Phil Franks.
• Act as lead facilitator for GAPA and SAGE assessments and for all planning and review meetings at the 6 target GMAs
• Contribute to the development of reports and other materials to be led by IIED.
• Manage contracts with national consultants to ensure they have a clear TOR and that they deliver as intended.
• Prepare the narrative for progress reports as required by the donor and liaise with finance staff to ensure the financial report is prepared on time.
• Ensure close collaboration of this project with other initiatives in Zambia that have an interest in CBNRM in GMAs, learning from them and sharing learning of our project to maximise the impact of our project beyond our 6 target GMAs
• Represent the project at relevant national and regional meetings, including regional meetings of the BIOPAMA programme, and at global level meetings if requested
• Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
• Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
• Enhanced team collaboration through regular meetings, fostering a positive work environment for increased productivity.
• Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
• Take control of all project asserts and make sure that the asserts list is always updated.
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• Conduct all organizational activities on behalf of the Board
• Ensure close collaboration of the organizational with other initiatives in Zambia that have an interest in CBNRM in all the GMAs in Zambia
• Provide technical oversight of the forum to ensure that all projects activities are implemented in the appropriate way and to a high standard, consulting with the forum through Board Chairperson
• Prepare narrative organizational progress reports as required by the forum
• Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
• Oversaw financial management, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability for the organization.
• Guided staff through periods of organizational change, maintaining morale and engagement during transitions.
• Forge strong relationships with board members, providing regular updates on organizational progress and soliciting their expertise when needed.
• Manage the all projects budgets, monitor expenditure versus the budgets, identify and resolve any concerns in consultation with the organizational through the Board Chairperson
• Represent the organizational at relevant national and regional meetings, including regional meetings of the organizational programme, and at global level meetings if requested.
• Take control of all project asserts and make sure that the asserts list is always updated.

• Assist and implement community work programs.
• Co-operate and Co-ordinate with community development personnel.
• Carry out needs assessment with grass root institutions VAGs and develop Participatory Action Plans
• Work closely with Forestry Department at district level in the communities living in or adject the Game Management Areas (GMAs).
• Initiation and strengthening collaboration with local communities, the private sector, NGOs and Donors to ensure CRBs proactive role in taking on responsibilities for the activities in the GMAs.
• In liaison with planning unit and other relevant stakeholders, facilitate the formulation of sound Land Use Plans for GMAs and resolution of settlement related disputes and conflicts for effective sustainable resource utilization and improved livelihoods.
• Coordination and participation in the development of training materials for Community Resources Boards (CRBs), Village Action Groups (VAGs) and Community Based Organisations (CBOs) institutional capacity building and updating of all sensitisation materials with their participation.
• Establishment of Community Resources Boards (CRBs) and development of Co-management plans for each individual CRB in the GMA.
• Facilitating participation of local communities in GMAs in the appraisal, planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of various development interventions.
• Provision of Advisory support to CRBs on organisational development matters, income generation activities, financial accounting procedures and their roles and responsibilities in the Co- management programme
• Provision of institutional building support to CRBs in project identification, quota setting, project implementation and management, financial management and effective leadership and governance towards increased devolution for effective GMA management
• Monitoring performance of CRBs, Safari Hunting and Photographic outfitters in compliance with set guidelines, regimes and within the context of the Zambia Wildlife Act. 12 of 1998.
• Production of Community Sensitisation materials and formulation of Community Education programs and activities and implementation of programs thereof in partnership with stakeholders stressing the link between Development and Natural Resources Management Particularly Wildlife
• Develop and maintain close working relationship with relevant NGO and GRZ departments to ensure pro-active role in taking on responsibility for activities in the community.
• Budgetary responsibility
• Advise communities on legal and sustainable land use practices
• Organize community Trainings, workshops and seminars with VAGs and CRBs
• Monitor and evaluate projects activities and provide management DDCC with feedback on gaps.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly biannual and annual reports and monthly activity plans

• Supervised facility upgrades to ensure a safe and modern learning environment for all students.
• Navigated challenging situations with diplomacy while maintaining open lines of communication between diverse groups within the college community.
• Spearheaded collaboration with local businesses to create internship opportunities for students that enriched their learning experience.
• Established clear communication channels between administration, teachers, parents, and the community.
• Coordinating all training activities in liaison with Zambia Wildlife Authority (ZAWA) HQ and the Regional Manager-Eastern
• Take stock and account for all ZAWA asserts at the college
• Supervise all members of staff at the college
• Prepare college monthly, quarterly, biannual and annual reports and monthly activity plans and submit then to the Director Game Management Areas