Joseph Innocent Nkhowani
Ndola
Summary
Experienced Project Officer who is able to adapt to complete projects with confidence and skill. History of performing well under pressure and accomplishing successive assignments with high accuracy. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adapts well to changing situations. Accomplished Project Officer adept at coordinating documentation, spreadsheets, presentations, and supporting materials. Detail-oriented and methodical professional with an analytical approach. Prepared to apply extensive knowledge and experience to challenging new roles.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Officer
USAID -John Snow Inc
06.2019 - Current
- SAFE Project
- Developed and implemented detailed project implementation plans for the facilities-basedproject and in the communities
- Supported the Ministry of Health in implementing strategic ways of combating
- HIV/Aids
- Led community sensitization and mobilization and facilitated the formation of
- Facility based Inventory management systems (Asset Guard)
- Formed and lead district and facility multi-sectoral teams to ensure accountability of assets in the facilities
- Networked and liaised with all GRZ line Ministries and Civil Societies during the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the project
- Led the multi-sectoral project monitoring and evaluation teams in 9 districts on
- Copperbelt as well as offered technical support to other Provinces
- Generated and disseminated project progress reports, success stories, and lessons learned to all various project stakeholders
- Coordinated and participated in strategic Multi-sectoral meetings in the targeted districts and provided support in planning, budgeting, and monitoring of USAID- procured equipment and consumables across project programs
- Reviewed travel advances and assisted in preparing monthly reports
- Heavily involved in Supply chain management and end-user checks and monitoring analysis
- Responsible for thedistribution of logistics and supplies to all targeted districts and ensured all districts met their targets
- Maintained accurate project records as well as tracked project finance expenditure and ensured cost control measures were adhered to at all times
- Developed and deepened relationships with key stakeholders.
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Kept senior management well-informed by preparing and presenting project status reports.
- Identified and resolved project issues and mitigated risks, reducing challenges and improving project results.
- Monitored deadlines and milestones to keep team on track with project schedule.
Assistant Economist
Ministry of Commerce and Trade Industries
01.2017 - 06.2019
- Successfully supported the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry, coordinated the implementation and monitoring of a project that focused on the nationwide introduction of the formalizing marketers’ jobs into a formal database for easy tax collection
- Participated in collecting data from marketers in various markets in Lusaka
- Aimed at capturing trade-related statistics in the Informal sector using the
- Simplified Registration System in order to form Government policies and strategies
- I participated in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of the online simplified registration system for all trade-related statistics
- Active member of the economics association of Zambia (EAZ) multi-sectoral
- Technical Working Group meetings and attended Business Regulatory Review
- Agency (BRRA) meetings to foster sustainable business growth in the Country
- Provided general and basic online system training, mentoring, and support to district and provincial trade teams
- Responsible for the implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting on project activities to Chief Economist
- Contributed to the development of presentations for national, regional & international meetings
- Provided oversight and mentorship and reparation of progress reports as requested by funding agencies and the Permanent Secretary
- Prepared and submitted activity and financial reports to the supervisor
Research Assistant
United Nations Economic
10.2015 - 12.2016
- Commission for Africa Directorate Office
- Supported the work of the Sub-regional Office by carrying out research, andanalytical studies and helping organize regional conferences, workshops, and seminars
- Prepared reports, concept notes/aide memos, and terms of reference and service meetings
- Contributed to technical and policy reports, and the preparation of Country
- Profiles
- Monitoring, tracking, and analyzing global economic trends as well as their implications on economic and social conditions in the Member States in
- Southern Africa
- Liaison with the Ministries of Finance, and Economic Development, as well as
- Central Banks in member States to help facilitate ECA programs
- Developed and implemented detailed project implementation plans for the SADC
- Country Profiles
- Supported the Ministry of Finance and National Planning of the Host Nation (Zambia) in implementing industrialization policies and data improvement (central statistics)
- Worked with the Central Bank (Bank of Zambia) to review and recommend monitory policy direction based on consultative meetings with stakeholders
- Carrying out various administration tasks that include; photocopying, filing, and scanning.
Education
Masters of Science - Economics and Finance
University of Lusaka
2022
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Belgorod State University
2015
Certificate - undefined
Serenje Boys Technical School
2009
Skills
- Budget Management
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Basics of Compliance
- Operational Reporting
- Internal Audit
- Accounting Systems
- Teamwork Problem-Solving Customer Service Leadership
- Result-Oriented Handling Conflict Office Admin Reporting
- Driver’s license Class B and Ability to perform routine work with Integrity and honesty
- Project Support
- Document Coordination
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets for each facility
- Supervised a team of 4 Inventory Consultants and 2 staff members during the physical verification exercise.
- Achieved effective use of Assets by effectively helping with Asset verification and end-user checks
- Achieved less than 5% Asset loss/ damage by completing Asset Guard and Asset branding with accuracy and efficiency.
Affiliations
Economics Association of Zambia (EAZ)
Institute of Internal Auditors Global (IIA)
Certification
Teaching Methodology
Monitoring and Evaluation
Project Management
Ethics
Basics on Compliance
Languages
Bemba, Nyanja
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Russian
Upper intermediate
B2
French
Elementary
A2
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Project Officer
USAID -John Snow Inc
06.2019 - Current
Assistant Economist
Ministry of Commerce and Trade Industries
01.2017 - 06.2019
Research Assistant
United Nations Economic
10.2015 - 12.2016
Masters of Science - Economics and Finance
University of Lusaka
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Belgorod State University
Certificate - undefined
Serenje Boys Technical School