GIDEON TEMBO
Lusaka
Summary
Results-driven Social Worker and Development Practitioner with experience in community development, social services, and disability advocacy. Expertise includes Social Protection programming, Project Management, and Monitoring and Evaluation, supported by a strong foundation in Social Work and Development Studies. Committed to fostering inclusive community solutions and delivering impactful social justice initiatives across diverse environments.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
Rehabilitation Officer
Zambia Agency for Persons with Disabilities (ZAPD)
07.2025 - Current
- Conducted inquiries into welfare, employment, habilitation, and rehabilitation of persons with disabilities to identify needs and improve service delivery.
- Monitor the implementation of services under the Persons with -Disabilities Act and national disability strategies.
- Developed and implemented awareness programs on disability rights, inclusion, and accessibility to enhance community understanding and support.
- Engaged stakeholders to coordinate disability initiatives and foster collaboration for improved resource sharing and program effectiveness.
- Facilitate registration of and for Organizations and Persons with Disabilities (OPDs)
- Ensure functionality and regular updates of the Disability Management Information System (DMIS).
- Collaborate with ZAMSTAT to produce disability-related statistics for planning and evaluation.
- Establish and maintain strong networks with relevant stakeholders and disability-focused organizations.
- Participate and submit reports to the National Development Coordinating Committee (NDCC).
Assistant Provincial Coordinator
Zambia Agency for Persons with Disabilities (ZAPD)
05.2023 - 06.2025
- Coordinated registration and support for persons with disabilities, enhancing access to resources across the province.
- Assisted OPDs with legal and operational guidance.
- Conducted accessibility assessments and recommended improvements.
- Conducted accessibility assessments, identifying key areas for improvement to promote inclusivity.
- Facilitated community sensitization activities, strengthening stakeholder engagement and collaboration.
- Provided individual and group counseling sessions.
- Managed administrative records and compiled programmatic reports
- Prepared quarterly and annual reports.
- Engaged stakeholders to foster collaboration and support.
Data Collection Officer (Part-Time)
IPSOS Market Research
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Conducted phone calls to gather data from participants.
- Collected data through surveys and field interviews to inform project decisions.
- Compiled and submitted field reports to support analysis and evaluation efforts.
Direct Sales Representative
Kazang Telecommunications
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Identified and converted new business opportunities through prospecting, cold-calling, and market outreach.
- Identified and converted new business opportunities through prospecting and cold-calling, contributing to increased client acquisition.
- Promoted and sold Kazang point-of-sale (POS) machines to MSMEs.
- Built and maintained a pipeline of active leads, driving consistent sales growth.
- Managed distribution and inventory of till rolls to clients, ensuring uninterrupted operations.
- Provided after-sales support and troubleshooting, enhancing client satisfaction and retention.
- Maintained accurate sales records, reports, and client databases.
Child Protection Specialist Intern
Alliance for Children Everywhere Zambia
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Conducted family assessments for foster care and reunification.
- Supported child placement and developed care plans while coordinating court processes.
- Provided direct care and development support to children in residential settings.
- Monitored child well-being and documented progress to inform care strategies.
- Facilitated training for guardians and adoptive families on childcare responsibilities to enhance child support.
Community Development Intern
Ministry of Community Development & Social Services
10.2020 - 05.2022
- Mobilized and trained youth in self-help livelihood projects, enhancing community economic resilience.
- Offered psychosocial support to vulnerable populations.
- Assisted in establishing village banking systems to promote savings and financial management. and agricultural projects.
- Facilitated community dialogue sessions on development priorities, documenting key activities to inform future initiatives.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work -
The University of Zambia
Certificate - Pig Production
Ukwimi Trade Training Institute
Master of arts - Development Studies
The University of Zambia
Skills
- Disability Inclusion
- Disability Advocacy
- Disability Program Reporting
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Policy Implementation
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Data collection tools
- Development analysis tools
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Remote collaboration tools
- Child Protection
LANGUAGES
English (Fluent, official language), Chinyanja (Native), Bemba (Native), Nsenga (Native), Chewa (Native)
HOBBIES & INTERESTS
English (Fluent, official language), Chinyanja (Native), Bemba (Native), Nsenga (Native), Chewa (Native)
Affiliations
- Secretary General – UNZA Social Workers Association
- Academic Prefect – Mtumbata Day Secondary School
- Librarian Prefect – Merwe Basic School
Certification
- MEAL Certification – 2024
- Business Start-Up Development – Institute of Public Policy and Diplomacy Research, 2024
- Gender Equality and Good Governance Advocacy – Millennium Fellowship, 2022
- Climate Change and Environmental Advocacy – Oxford School of Climate Change, 2021
- Strategic Planning for Social Ventures – Youth
RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS
English (Fluent, official language), Chinyanja (Native), Bemba (Native), Nsenga (Native), Chewa (Native)
Timeline
Rehabilitation Officer
Zambia Agency for Persons with Disabilities (ZAPD)
07.2025 - Current
Data Collection Officer (Part-Time)
IPSOS Market Research
06.2023 - 12.2023
Assistant Provincial Coordinator
Zambia Agency for Persons with Disabilities (ZAPD)
05.2023 - 06.2025
Direct Sales Representative
Kazang Telecommunications
11.2022 - 04.2023
Child Protection Specialist Intern
Alliance for Children Everywhere Zambia
10.2021 - 05.2022
Community Development Intern
Ministry of Community Development & Social Services
10.2020 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Social Work -
The University of Zambia
Certificate - Pig Production
Ukwimi Trade Training Institute
Master of arts - Development Studies
The University of Zambia