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Certification
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Leya Tembo

Lusaka

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience at World Vision, excelling in Monitoring & Evaluation and data management. Proven ability to analyze complex data using advanced statistical tools while fostering strong interpersonal relationships. Committed to enhancing program effectiveness and driving impactful community initiatives through meticulous research and evaluation.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Program Facilitator

World Vision
Lusaka
11.2024 - 12.2024
  • Conduct community orientation meeting on the World Food Program emergency relief eligibility
  • Facilitate the Registration process
  • Conduct nutrition assessment for some community members

M&E Assistant (Part-time)

World Vision
Lundazi
04.2024 - 05.2024
  • Monitoring schools programs under the Urban and Rural Program for Learner’s Inclusion, Foundation and Transformation (UPLIFT) through Education Action project
  • Prepared detailed monitoring reports
  • Managed and analysed program data

Technical Research Assistant

University of Zambia
02.2024 - 03.2024
  • Supported the Gender Equality and Social Inclusion project in Meheba Refugee Settlement
  • Programmed data collection tablets and trained local research assistants
  • Conducted key informant interviews and transcribed qualitative data

Research Assistant

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
04.2023 - 10.2023
  • Collected real-time data for the EU-SADC Trade Facilitation Programme (TFP) at border posts
  • Captured clearance process data using WCO TRS software
  • Maintained data quality and management

M&E Assistant (Part-time)

World Vision
Lundazi
11.2022 - 02.2023
  • Monitored educational initiatives under the UPLIFT project
  • Produced reports and managed data systems

Zonal Census Coordinator

Zambia Statistical Agency
08.2022 - 09.2022
  • Coordinated 2022 Census activities in Lumezi District
  • Trained and supervised census enumerators

Research Assistant and Data Entry Clerk

Care International
04.2022 - 05.2022
  • Conducted data collection and processing for the SOAR Nyenyezi project
  • Ensured accurate data management and entry

District Planner Intern

Lumezi Town Council and District
Lumezi
12.2019 - 02.2020
  • Company Overview: Eastern Province Zambia
  • Assisted in socio-economic planning and development of Integrated Development Plans (IDP)
  • Conducted land-use data collection for regional planning
  • Eastern Province Zambia

Research Assistant

Telos Consult
10.2021
  • Company Overview: in partnership with World Vision
  • Collected baseline data for the UPLIFT project in Lumezi and Lundazi District
  • In partnership with World Vision

Education

Master of Arts - Population Studies

University of Zambia
12.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Demography, Minor in Development studies

University of Zambia
12.2020

Skills

  • Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)
  • Data management & Analysis
  • Research & Program Evaluation
  • Advanced Statistical Analysis using STATA
  • Advanced Statistical Analysis using SPSS
  • Advanced Statistical Analysis using R
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • CSPro
  • Kobo collect
  • IDELA
  • STAR software
  • Proposal and Report writing
  • Strong Interpersonal and Organizational Skills

Certification

  • Certificate in Kobo Toolbox, 2025
  • Certificate in Essential, Intermediate, and Advanced R, 2023-2024
  • Advanced Research Methodology, University of Zambia, 2024

References

  • Dr. Vesper Chisumpa, Head, Department of Population Studies, University of Zambia, vchisumpa@gmail.com, +260-966-766-643
  • Ms. Betty Njobvu, Project Assistant, Japan International Corporation Agency, bettynjobvu3@gmail.com, +260-978-748-282
  • Ms. Chibuye Mwila, Project Manager, World Vision, Chikomeni Area Development, chibuyemwila@gmail.com, +260-974-319-008

Timeline

Program Facilitator

World Vision
11.2024 - 12.2024

M&E Assistant (Part-time)

World Vision
04.2024 - 05.2024

Technical Research Assistant

University of Zambia
02.2024 - 03.2024

Research Assistant

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
04.2023 - 10.2023

M&E Assistant (Part-time)

World Vision
11.2022 - 02.2023

Zonal Census Coordinator

Zambia Statistical Agency
08.2022 - 09.2022

Research Assistant and Data Entry Clerk

Care International
04.2022 - 05.2022

Research Assistant

Telos Consult
10.2021

District Planner Intern

Lumezi Town Council and District
12.2019 - 02.2020

Master of Arts - Population Studies

University of Zambia

Bachelor of Arts - Demography, Minor in Development studies

University of Zambia
Leya Tembo