JOHN PHIRI
MONGU
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. Hardworking and reliable [Job Title] with strong ability in [Task]. Offering [Skill] and [Skill]. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Planning Assistant
Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development
Mongu
03.2018 - Current
- Updated databases with information related to projects and processes.
- Ensured compliance with relevant regulations throughout the planning process.
- Facilitated communication between different teams working on a single project.
- Inspected sites to asses validity and feasibility of submitted development plans.
- Processed zoning and project permits, verifying information against established standards to make accurate approval or denial judgments.
- Updated [Software] database detailing information about land use, population and other factors important for planning decisions.
- Helped outline population, land use and zoning requirements using polished visual representations.
- Utilized database and other tools to manage, track and forecast event jobs.
- Produced maps and diagrams using [Software] for use in planning and implementation.
- Applied planning strategies using tools to manipulate data, assess scenarios and perform project analysis.
- Analyzed alternatives to evaluate impacts and benefits of projects and make recommendations.
- Developed and wrote content for long-range planning documents, area plans and subcommunity plans.
- Implemented methodologies and technical solutions for planning projects.
- Assisted in the development of project plans, budgets and timelines.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure timely completion of tasks within a project plan.
- Drafted memos, letters and emails related to project activities.
- Contributed ideas for new initiatives during brainstorming sessions with the planning team.
- Organized internal events such as training sessions or team-building activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Land And Water Resource Management
Mulungushi University
Kabwe11-2024
Diploma - Urban And Regional Planning
Zambia College of Te Built Environment
Lusaka10.2016
Skills
- Feasibility Reviews
- Field Surveying
- Presentation Delivery
- Design Management
- Land Utilization
- Zoning
- Land Use Planning
- Site Inspections
- AutoCAD
- Data Management
- Community Education
- Data Gathering and Documentation
- Presentation Skills
- File Maintenance
Languages
English
First Language
Bemba
Advanced (C1)
C1
Nyanja
Proficient (C2)
C2
Nsenga
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Certification
- Fundamentals of GIS
- GIS for Climate Action
- Going Places with Spatial Analysis
- Member of the Zambia Institute of Planner
- Make an Impact with Modern Geo Apps
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Planning Assistant
Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development
03.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Land And Water Resource Management
Mulungushi University
Diploma - Urban And Regional Planning
Zambia College of Te Built Environment
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