Maneya Ntalasha
Ndola
Summary
Community-oriented programs Officer comfortable working in high-stress situations and coordinating emergency responses. Seasoned team leader with unrelenting dedication to keeping community safe and secure. Proactive about using proper protocols while on duty and interacting with community contacts.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Program's Officer
Korea Food for the Hungry International -Zambia
04.2021 - Current
- Utilizing best practices standards, and coordinated action plans as a program officer in-charge of programs under the Child focused community transformation by accommodating responsible goals, needs, and resources to effectively contribute to the professional competence in achieving the most desirable Key performance indicators and providing formidable solutions
- Develop and implement HIV/AIDS and TB related programs in the community.
- Conducting of capacity needs assessment for project partners and stakeholders in order to foster understanding and integration
- Coordinating of the savings group program for women in the rural area of Masaiti district in order to promote financial independency
- Conducted a research in order to determine the causes of HIV/AIDS among teenagers in the target community
- Monitoring and evaluating of programs in order to identify potential issues or risks that may hinder project progress, and take the effective steps to ensure risks are limited and reduced
- Coordinated and facilitated community engagement initiatives, collaborating closely with community advisory boards (CABs) to ensure their readiness and effective participation in health research projects
- Orchestrated culturally sensitive community sensitization programs, targeting diverse demographics and ensuring a nuanced approach to health-related studies
- Conducted training sessions for community group volunteers, enhancing their understanding of study objectives and their roles within the research framework
- Documented comprehensive records of all project activities, ensuring accountability and facilitating seamless workflow
- Collaborated with stakeholders, including community leaders and key influencers, to mobilize community members and generate enthusiasm for participation in health-focused studies.
- Mentored 60% of the promoter, community volunteers to improve program management.
- Negotiated with local and state officials to secure additional resources, enhancing program offerings 30% without exceeding budget.
Productivity Development Officer- Intern
Ministry of Labour and Social Security
01.2020 - 07.2020
- Drafted concept notes and proposals that aimed at improving productivity in Zambia.
- Participated in consultative meetings on what can be done to improve productivity in many sectors of Zambia.
- Attended weekly team building meetings with in-house staff to maintain and boost morale and wide ongoing training to keep track current with policies and procedures.
- Among members of secretariat during validation meeting of draft National Productivity Policy.
- Facilitated monthly meetings to maintain client awareness and accuracy of database.
- Compiled monthly statistical data, entered information performed clerical duties and typed reports and forwarded them to appropriate heads of departments.
- Defined and integrated roles, responsibilities, and processes for business team and data management organization.
- Streamlined internal processes for improved efficiency in prospect research, donor management, and event planning.
- Maintained accurate records of all financial transactions related to donations, grants, and sponsorships for compliance purposes.
- Completed and submitted monthly and yearly reports to support executive decision making.
- Planned and organized special events, solicited corporate sponsorships, and set up matching gift donations to reach financial targets.
- Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
Youth Development - Intern
Ministry Of Youth, Sport and Child Development
12.2018 - 06.2019
- During urban Attachment, worked as a student youth development officer under the department of youth
- Project Planning: Administered the Kaizen approach in planning the project lifeline by coming up with strategies on how to go about the fieldwork process and also planning for anticipated challenges with the view to strategizing how to avert them
- I conducted a qualitative study on the impact of youth empowerment programs in Zambia
- Ensured that the Planning, organizing and implementation of youth and adolescent community services programs were administered in a professional and efficient manner
- Monitoring and evaluating of program progress: daily and monthly reports
- Facilitating workshops in schools and community settings Monitoring and evaluating of some of the recipients of youth empowerment funds.
- Enhanced youth development by implementing engaging and interactive programs for participants.
- Collaborated with community partners to secure resources necessary for program success.
- Assisted in planning and execution of workshops, leading to improved communication skills among youths.
- Led presentations at conferences showcasing successes achieved through innovative youth development strategies.
- Maintained thorough documentation of program activities, providing valuable insights into areas needing improvement or expansion opportunities.
- Spearheaded volunteer recruitment initiatives that increased community involvement in youth development programs significantly.
Data Analyst -intern
Keembe Child Development agency Zambia
09.2017 - 12.2017
- In-charge of data collection in program in order to determine ways of improving program that organization was implementing
- Conducted data quality improvements and made recommendations for improvements
- Conducted monitoring and evaluation to track program improvement
- Mobilized community members for nutrition program.
- Responded to reports of environmental issues by Zambia wildlife authority.
- Enhanced data visualization capabilities for better decision-making with use of advanced BI tool.
- Conducted thorough data validation and cleanup, ensuring accuracy and reliability of datasets used for analysis.
- Participated in weekly meetings to discuss project progress and address any roadblocks, ensuring timely completion of deliverables.
- Trained fellow interns on best practices for data manipulation, fostering collaborative work environment where skills are shared amongst peers.
- Attended workshops and seminars to remain current on computer applications.
- Developed detailed documentation outlining project methodologies, providing clear guidance for future analysts working on similar projects.
- Completed data cleaning and data validation of existing spreadsheets to promote robust data management platform, resulting in accurate data analysis and entry.
Education
Master of Science in Project Management - Project Management
The Copperbelt University
Kitwe07.2025
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
University of Zambia
Lusaka 10.2020
Skills
- Excellent Communication skills
- Gender Mainstreaming at all project cycles
- Proficient in providing data quality assurance
- Excellent report writing skills
- Training and capacity building: skilled in providing participatory trainings
- Collaboration skills: Ability to work with diverse stakeholders
- Resilient – able to work well under pressure and take responsibility
- Quality assurance and improvement
- Great time management skills
- Strategic Planning
- Report Writing
- Work Coordination
Trainings Certifications Seminars
- Seminar on the validation meeting of the national productivity policy, Ministry of youth, sport and child development, 2018
- Malaria youth army champions training, African leaders malaria Alliance, 2021
- Certificate of completion on the Introduction to human rights and the environment, United Nations institute of training and research, 2022
- Statistical package for social sciences and excel data analysis, University of Zambia, 2017
- Stepping stones life skills training, Dreams in conjunction with USAID, 2017
- Certificate of completion e course on Gender equality and Human rights and the environment, United nation's institute of training and research, 2022
Membership
- Zambia Malaria youth corps
- Social Workers Association of Zambia
Attributes
- Effective time manager
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Hard working
- Dedicated team player
Languages Technology
English, Bemba, Nyanja, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Tools such as Trello, SPSS
References
- Mr. Wilkin Kachili, Former Child development Officer, Keembe child fund, 0956737868
- Ms. Bernadette Malama, Project Supervisor, Korea food for the hungry international, bernadettemalama19@gmail.com, 0965594841
- Mr. Owen Malinda, Child focused Community transformation officer, Chikumbi Rural health Centre, Owenmalinda38@gmail.com, 0974445147
Timeline
Program's Officer
Korea Food for the Hungry International -Zambia
04.2021 - Current
Productivity Development Officer- Intern
Ministry of Labour and Social Security
01.2020 - 07.2020
Youth Development - Intern
Ministry Of Youth, Sport and Child Development
12.2018 - 06.2019
Data Analyst -intern
Keembe Child Development agency Zambia
09.2017 - 12.2017
Master of Science in Project Management - Project Management
The Copperbelt University
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
University of Zambia
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