MUTINTA MUNDUNDU
Lusaka
Summary
Experienced professional specializing in programme management and strategic planning. Demonstrated success in process improvement and stakeholder engagement, leading to enhanced organizational efficiency. Achievements include streamlining operations that resulted in significant productivity gains.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ADVISOR & EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE FRENCH AMBASSADOR
Embassy of France
Lusaka
06.2021 - Current
- Coordinate overall programmes and develop resource mobilization strategies for Embassy activities.
- Support engagement with Civil Society Organizations and Non-Governmental Organizations.
- Arrange grant implementation trips for EU and France funded projects, facilitating collaboration with implementing bodies.
- Provide insights on government policies, proposing enhancements for France's participation.
- Coordinate and participate in meetings regarding Zambia's ongoing debt restructuring process.
- Research and analyze political, economic, and social issues aligned with Embassy priorities.
- Develop strategies to strengthen Zambian-Franco relations.
- Act as liaison between Zambian and French governments, managing correspondence and translations.
INVESTMENTS ANALYST
Industrial Development Corporation - IDC
Lusaka
03.2020 - 02.2021
- Assessed viability of project proposals & expressions of interest.
- Contributed & participated in full cycle project development activities & company performance monitoring.
- Developed & assisted the implementation of resource mobilisation & allocation strategies.
- Identified & engaged prospective funders for productivity-enhancement strategies of State Owned Enterprises (SOEs)
- Participated in development of the Corporate Strategic Plan.
ECONOMIST (Foreign Trade Dept)
Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry
Lusaka
02.2019 - 02.2020
- Participated in trainings & workshops on the establishment & implementation of Trade Policies & the Zambia Trade Information Portal.
- Was a member of the TWG for the nation wide sensitization of the AfCFTA.
- Drafted concept notes for possible funding of government projects.
- Coordinated stakeholder Intergovernmental sensitization & consultative meetings pertaining to multilateral & regional trade.
- Translated documents from English to French & interpreted English to French during ministerial, bilateral & multilateral meetings.
COMMUNITY MANAGER - INTERN
Web Marketing Maroc - WEM
Fès
06.2018 - 06.2018
- Coordinated with web developers to optimise Web site architecture, server configuration & page construction for search engine consumption & optimal visibility.
ECONOMIST (Business Development Dpt) - INTERN
ZESCO Ltd
Lusaka
08.2017 - 08.2017
- Prepared company monthly report.
- Participated in the development of the Corporate Balance Scorecard.
Education
Certificate - Diplomatic VIP Protocol
In-Service Training Trust (ISTT)
Zambia01.2024
Certificate - Public Policy Analysis, Development, Project Monitoring & Evaluation
University of Zambia (UNZA)
Zambia01.2023
Certificate - Strategic Planning
University of Zambia (UNZA)
Zambia01.2022
Certificate - Project Management
University of Zambia (UNZA)
Zambia01.2021
Master of Science - International Trade
National School of Business & Management
Fès, Morocco01.2019
Certificate - French Language
Université Mohammed V:Faculté des Sciences de l'Education
Rabat, Morocco01.2013
Skills
- Programme coordination
- Project evaluation, tracking and forecasting
- Risk assessment and management
- Resource mobilization for projects
- Strategic corporate planning
- Fund management expertise
- Intercultural coordination skills
- International relations navigation
- Trade policy evaluation
- Digital marketing strategies
- Stakeholder engagement
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Results-driven mindset
- Creative problem-solving
- Self-motivation
- Reliability and professionalism
- Public speaking proficiency
Certification
- 2024, In-Service Training Trust (ISTT), Diplomatic VIP Protocol
- 2023, University of Zambia (UNZA), Public Policy Analysis, Development, Project Monitoring & Evaluation
- 2022, University of Zambia (UNZA), Strategic Planning
- 2021, University of Zambia (UNZA), Project Management
- 2012 - 2013, Université Mohammed V:Faculté des Sciences de l'Education, French Language
Affiliations
- 1. Alliance Française de Lusaka (Dec 2024 - Present) - Board member
- 2. Diplomatic Club of Lusaka (Sept 2024 - Present) - Secretary; (Sept 2023 - Sept 2024) - Committee member i) Organize charity fundraising events; ii) Manage the correspondence between all diplomatic mission members of the club
- 3. Mulia Languages Centre (August 2024 - Present) - Co-Founder. i) Provide translation, interpreting, and tutoring services (French to English and vice versa)
- 4. Financial Insight Zambia (Feb 2024 - Present) - Diplomatic and International Liaison: i) Cultivate and maintain relationships with the diplomatic corps and international organizations, ii) Prepare proposals for media coverage of various high-level events, iii) Identify and link industry captains to the international community for possible project collaboration
- 5. Project Development Officer (Oct 2023 - February 2024) Freelance i) Participate in the drafting and translation of the Luapula River Authority Agreement in collaboration with line ministries
Languages
English
First Language
French
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Spanish
Beginner
A1
Arabic
Beginner
A1
Timeline
ADVISOR & EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE FRENCH AMBASSADOR
Embassy of France
06.2021 - Current
INVESTMENTS ANALYST
Industrial Development Corporation - IDC
03.2020 - 02.2021
ECONOMIST (Foreign Trade Dept)
Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry
02.2019 - 02.2020
COMMUNITY MANAGER - INTERN
Web Marketing Maroc - WEM
06.2018 - 06.2018
ECONOMIST (Business Development Dpt) - INTERN
ZESCO Ltd
08.2017 - 08.2017
Certificate - Diplomatic VIP Protocol
In-Service Training Trust (ISTT)
Certificate - Public Policy Analysis, Development, Project Monitoring & Evaluation
University of Zambia (UNZA)
Certificate - Strategic Planning
University of Zambia (UNZA)
Certificate - Project Management
University of Zambia (UNZA)
Master of Science - International Trade
National School of Business & Management
Certificate - French Language
Université Mohammed V:Faculté des Sciences de l'Education
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