Lloyd Kalumba
Chinsali
Summary
Team-minded Community Development Officer known for promoting socioeconomic activities. Highly trained professional with passion for working with people. Personable Community Development Officer promoting exemplary talents in project management, policy development and social needs assessments. Energetic and detail-oriented with 14-year background shaping experiences to foster community growth. Caring professional prepared to deliver case management and client advocacy. Dedicated to helping others achieve progress toward goals and meet specific needs appropriate for clients. Attentive social service specialist with background providing professional observation, assessment and individualized services. Seasoned at teaching skills to boost quality of life and promote positive interactions.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Director of Community Services
GRZ-Ministry of Community Development
Shiwang'andu District, Muchinga Province
12.2022 - Current
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Increased access to essential services for underprivileged populations through targeted initiatives.
- Managed budgets effectively while ensuring optimal allocation of resources towards priority projects and services.
- Proactively sought feedback from clients, incorporating valuable insights into continuous improvement efforts across programming.
- Collaborated with non government agencies to leverage resources and maximize impact on community wellbeing.
- Cultivated strong relationships with local organizations, fostering a collaborative approach to community development.
- Developed comprehensive volunteer training programs, ensuring consistent quality of support across all community services.
- Promoted skill-building opportunities for staff members through professional development workshops and mentorship programs.
- Launched new initiatives aimed at addressing emerging needs within the community, demonstrating adaptability and responsiveness to shifting priorities.
- Advised organizational leadership on best practices for community engagement, shaping policy decisions that positively impacted vulnerable households and individuals.
- Participated in community events to promote services and engage with public.
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Spearheaded fundraising efforts to support social and community service initiatives.
Senior Community Development Officer
GRZ-Ministry Of Community Development And Social Services
Chinsali,Provincial Administration, Muchinga province
02.2016 - 02.2022
- Communicated effectively with all different personalities and people in various job positions by being courteous, enthusiastic and offering clear feedback.
- Developed short- and long term community development strategies to draw funders to rural areas.
- Conducted online and in person research to identify community development opportunities.
- Reviewed current procedures, identified areas of potential enhancement and implemented changes to improve overall effectiveness by 96%.
- Developed and maintained relationships with community organizations and agencies.
- Facilitated outreach activities to build community awareness.
- Developed and maintained accurate records of programs and services.
- Improved clients' coping with routine life activities such as food budgeting and rental payments.
- Developed and implemented programs to engage and empower underserved populations.
- Monitored and evaluated impact of social services on community.
- Implemented and developed programs to address poverty and inequality.
- Coordinated with local government to provide resources to clients.
- Spoke with senior citizen groups to expand community engagement and program outreach.
- Assisted in developing grant proposals to support social service initiatives.
- Collaborated with various stakeholders to promote social services.
- Administered and tracked client service payments.
District Community Development Officer
GRZ-Ministry Of Community Development And Social Services
02.2013 - 11.2015
- Communicated effectively with all different personalities and people in various job positions by being courteous, enthusiastic and offering clear feedback.
- Developed short- and long term community development strategies to draw businesses and consumers to rural areas.
- Conducted online and in person research to identify community development opportunities.
- Reviewed current procedures, identified areas of potential enhancement and implemented changes to improve overall effectiveness by [Number]%.
- Coordinated and managed volunteer activities for community service projects.
- Led group discussions and activities to meet different community needs.
- Approached issues proactively to best meet current and future community needs.
- Facilitated community outreach to expand participation and support.
- Helped clients navigate social services system and access needed resources.
- Built partnerships with related organizations to develop support and gain greater attention for important issues.
- Coordinated with different service providers to meet clients' individual needs.
- Tracked service activities and outcomes against outlined plans and goals.
- Supported clients through development of new life skills, obtaining resources and transitioning back to society.
- Intervened in crisis situations to obtain support for clients and reduce escalation or recurrence risks.
Tutor
University Of Zambia
02.2008 - 04.2013
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence and build important learning skills.
- Used personalized learning plans to guide students to deeper understanding of course material and learning styles.
- Enabled underachieving students to reach target attainment levels by providing individualized coaching and activities.
- Conducted group tutoring sessions to help students engage active learning and critical thinking skills.
- Assisted students in developing study skills and strategies.
- Developed methods to motivate and engage students in learning.
- Facilitated small group and one-on-one tutoring sessions focusing on academic subject areas.
- Assessed student learning needs and provided relevant instruction to close knowledge gaps.
- Supported students in development of critical thinking skills and perseverance to persist with challenging tasks.
- Created personalized lesson plans to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Administered standardized tests to assess student strengths and weaknesses.
Research Supervisor
Society For Family Heath (USAID)
01.2008 - 03.2012
- Established strategic goals for broad-scale research through acquisition of appropriate funding and program support.
- Built institution's research portfolio in accordance with long-term strategic plan.
- Established connections with liaisons to industrial and commercial stakeholders, allowing industry trends to inform research and vice versa.
- Analyzed findings and reports from researchers in program and interpreted for supervisory staff.
- Conducted risk assessments for research where applicable.
- Developed data collection strategies and monitored data quality for optimal research results.
- Performed research into study topics to increase knowledge and to provide valuable contributions.
- Wrote research papers, reports, reviews, and summaries regarding [Area of expertise].
- Developed research proposals, identified research objectives and created research plans.
- Analyzed and interpreted patterns and trends.
- Utilized statistical packages to analyze data and create visualizations.
- Collected data and followed research protocols, operations manuals, and case report form requirements.
Education
Master of Arts - Community Development And Social Work
The University of Zambia
Lusaka,Zambia 2021.Jan - 2023.Jul
Bachelor of Arts - Development Studies ,Demography And Sociology
University of Zambia
Lusaka,Zambia08.2008
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Corporate Reporting
- Creative Solutions
- Instructional Strategies
- Recreational Activities
- Administrative Support
- Feedback Gathering
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Partnership Development
- Psychosocial Assessments
- Closing Procedures
- Development Activities
- Professional Development
- Civic Participation Improvement
- Cultural Development
- Program and Services Promotion
- Policy Enhancements
- Project Management
- Project Tracking
- Grant Writing
- Community Engagement
- Community Development Processes
- Team Collaboration
- Client Needs Assessment
- Community Partnerships
- Community Organization
- Policy Creation
Timeline
Director of Community Services
GRZ-Ministry of Community Development
12.2022 - Current
Master of Arts - Community Development And Social Work
The University of Zambia
2021.Jan - 2023.Jul
Senior Community Development Officer
GRZ-Ministry Of Community Development And Social Services
02.2016 - 02.2022
District Community Development Officer
GRZ-Ministry Of Community Development And Social Services
02.2013 - 11.2015
Tutor
University Of Zambia
02.2008 - 04.2013
Research Supervisor
Society For Family Heath (USAID)
01.2008 - 03.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Development Studies ,Demography And Sociology
University of Zambia
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