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Kalaluka Mubu

Summary

Motivated development management specialist with 16 years’ experience working in the NGO sector with specific focus on Education, Health, Governance, Water and Sanitation. Energetic self -starter and team builder able to navigate high- stress situations. Well versed in public policy processes, WASH Management, NGO Management, Project management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Financial Management, Human Resources Management, Research and methods.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

WASH Manager

Reformed Open Community Schools (ROCS)
01.2010 - 01.2013
  • Manage implementation of the WASH project, including hygiene education, water and sanitation infrastructure rehabilitation and construction; Develop a targeting strategy to identify potential beneficiary households
  • Engage community members and local partners in the verification of beneficiary households that promote accountability; Manage the distribution of hygiene kits that are an integral part of the project; Oversee the successful implementation of project activities, ensuring that teams are following work plans, that activities are on schedule, and that project deliverables are completed as promised; Identify priorities in term of assessments, designing and overseeing Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices(KAP) and other surveys; Conduct field assessments, makes recommendations about the needs and vulnerabilities of the target populations concerning water, sanitation and hygiene issues, and develop and implements feasible yet sound technical solutions; Conduct regular monitoring of project activities and project impact
  • Actively participate in preparation of tender and contracts, including technical specifications of works to be performed by contractors; Write monthly reports and other donor based reports or organizational based notes
  • Participate in proposal / concept note development and report writing
  • Attend WASH sector meetings.

WASH Project Coordinator

Zambia Water and Sanitation Alliance (ZWASA)
01.2007 - 01.2010
  • Actively participate in writing WASH strategies, and operational plans for ZWASA WASH programme at the country level
  • Jointly with technical staff of implementing partners and other WASH actors, update detailed needs and resource assessments and revise designs of technical plans as necessary, taking into account practical aspects of implementation, long-term sustainable solutions, and relevant technical specifications and guidelines
  • Advise and assist the ZWASA programme staff and management on WASH trends, policies and opportunities
  • Attend NGO WASH forum meetings and other WASH related meetings at all levels
  • Manage WASH budget and conduct trainings in policy and advocacy.

Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Manager

Reformed Open Community Schools (ROCS)
01.2014
  • In liaison with Program Managers, review M&E plans for various projects and other monitoring, evaluation, research and learning tools for consistency with M&E needs
  • Review and design logical frameworks, indicator matrices, Performance Measurement Frameworks (PMF) and develop data collecting schedules for projects
  • Observing the M&E Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and using appropriate M&E tools, travel to project sites and support M&E teams, collect data and capture it in appropriate databases
  • Program data collection forms in Kobo, help maintain data management systems, develop data analysis templates
  • Manage data verification and analysis and process evaluations to ensure that learning is a central element of the project; update, maintain and manage databases for projects
  • Participate in the development of survey protocols for baseline, midterm and end line surveys, research and evaluations of projects
  • Document best practices and lessons learned and share with program managers and relevant stakeholders to maximize impact of the projects; foster a productive relationship and lesson-learned sharing culture among field office staff and within the M&E Unit
  • Prepare M&E reports according to project demands
  • Conduct capacity building training and/or coaching for M&E field staff especially in data collection, conducting interviews and data capturing
  • Perform other duties as requested by the supervisor.

Programme Manager

Reformed Open Community Schools (ROCS)
  • Provision of strategic direction, leadership, and management to ROCS programmes
  • Ensuring the development and successful implementation of high-quality interventions ROCS that benefit the poor and vulnerable
  • Responsible for the delivery and overall success of ROCS programme
  • Responsible for: planning and designing the programme and proactively monitoring its progress, resolving issues and initiating appropriate corrective action
  • In liaison with the Executive Director, overseeing the achievement of larger ROCS organizational goals; Coordinate efforts between different projects and lead the overall program with strong attention to strategy, implementation, and delegation
  • In liaison with the Executive Director, maintain timely implementation of ROCS policies, participate in the review and development of new policies consistent with the objectives and purpose of ROCS
  • Provide guidance on effective advocacy for and networking of community schools
  • Attend to any matter as assigned by the Executive Director.

Education

Masters of Science Project Management -

Texila American University

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Governance and Public Administration -

Zambia Open University

University of Zambia

Danish Institute of Human Rights

University of Zambia

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Result oriented and time conscious
  • Willing to learn
  • Enthusiastic and creative
  • Committed and responsible team player

Additional Information

I am one of the founder members of the NGO WASH Forum in Zambia and participated in various Water and Sanitation reforms at national level., Some of works I have participated include:, - The Drafting of the Sanitation and Hygiene component of the NRWSSP(2006-2015), - WASH rights campaigns that led to the establishment of the Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Environmental Protection as well as the enshrinement of the WASH rights in the Bill of rights of the 2016 Constitution of Zambia., - RWSS O&M Implementation Manual (2010), - Sanitation and Water for All(SWA) CSO Country representative(2012-2016), - Co-Chairman for End Water Poverty(EWP) Global Steering Committee(2014-2018), - Chairman Policy and Advocacy Sub-Committee of the NGO WASH Forum in Zambia(2012-2017), - ANEW-WASH Advocacy and Policy Trainer of trainers, - Water and Sanitation Association of Zambia(WASAZA) member

Contacts

+260 974064496, kalalukamubu22@yahoo.com, Kalaluka.mubu@rocsedu.org

Personal Information

  • Age: 45
  • Gender: Male
  • Marital Status: Married

References

  • Mr. Marlon Phiri, Executive Director, Reformed Open Community School, P.O Box 38255, Lusaka, +260 971010683, marlon.phiri@rocsedu.org
  • Dr. William Zulu, General Secretary, Reformed Church in Zambia, P.O Box 38255, +260 977 811090, mbusazulu@gmail.com
  • Mr. Auditor Mazuba, Grants and Agreements Manager, PATH (PAMO PLUS), Mikwala House, Lusaka, Long Acres, Zambia, +260 966 227 879, amazuba@path.org

Timeline

Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Manager

Reformed Open Community Schools (ROCS)
01.2014

WASH Manager

Reformed Open Community Schools (ROCS)
01.2010 - 01.2013

WASH Project Coordinator

Zambia Water and Sanitation Alliance (ZWASA)
01.2007 - 01.2010

Programme Manager

Reformed Open Community Schools (ROCS)

Masters of Science Project Management -

Texila American University

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Governance and Public Administration -

Zambia Open University

University of Zambia

Danish Institute of Human Rights

University of Zambia
Kalaluka Mubu