MWESHI KATONGO
Lusaka
Summary
A WASH and development planning professional with over 15 years of experience in water, sanitation, hygiene, and public sector planning. Demonstrated expertise in policy development, WASH program design, budgeting, monitoring, evaluation, and emergency response. Proven ability to coordinate multi-stakeholder interventions, strengthen institutional capacities, and ensure SDG 6-aligned outcomes. Currently serving as a Principal Planner – Policy & Budget at the Ministry of Water Development and Sanitation and National Focal Point for the CIF Nature, People, and Climate Project. Experienced in humanitarian WASH response, technical supervision of water projects, and capacity-building for government and community structures. Fluent in English and conversant in Arabic.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Planner – Budget and Planning
Ministry of Water Development and Sanitation
03.2022 - Current
- Prepared and managed multi-donor budgets for WASH projects to ensure fiscal responsibility.
- Coordinated monitoring and reporting systems for effective water supply and sanitation service delivery.
- Collaborated with Provincial and District authorities to enhance capacity in WASH program management.
- Supported humanitarian WASH response planning in coordination with UN agencies, NGOs, and private sector partners.
Provincial Planner
Ministry of Health
08.2010 - 09.2025
- Managed provincial WASH and health budgets, including contingency planning for emergencies.
- Monitored donor-funded WASH interventions in health facilities and communities.
- Contributed to emergency preparedness and response for droughts, cholera outbreaks, and floods.
A/Chief Planner – Policy & Budget
Ministry of Water Development and Sanitation
01.2024 - 07.2025
- Lead national planning, resource allocation, and oversight for climate-resilient WASH and water resource management programmes.
- Provide technical support for SDG 6 monitoring (6.1, 6.2, 6.5) at state and district levels.
- Support humanitarian WASH response planning and coordination with UN agencies, NGOs, and private sector partners.
- Supervise feasibility studies, BOQs, and project implementation for WASH infrastructure.
Senior Planner – Budget & Policy
Ministry of Gender
09.2015 - 03.2022
- Integrated gender-responsive budgeting into WASH and public service programmes.
- Supported monitoring of decentralized sanitation and hygiene initiatives.
- Produced policy briefs to enhance equitable access to water and sanitation services.
Education
Master's - Development Finance
University of Stellenbosch Business School
South Africa01.2008
B.A. with Merit - Development Studies, Public Administration
University of Zambia (UNZA)
Lusaka01.2004
General Certificate in Secondary Education -
David Kaunda Technical Secondary School
01.1998
Skills
- Humanitarian and Development WASH Planning
- Programme Design
- Monitoring & Evaluation (MEL)
- Disaster Risk Reduction
- Climate Resilience
- Gender-Responsive Planning and Budgeting
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Policy Alignment
- SDG 6 Monitoring
- SDG 6 Reporting
- Multi-sectoral Planning
- Multi-sectoral Budgeting
- WASH infrastructure planning
- Cost estimates
- Monitoring tools
- MS Office Suite
- Google Workspace
- GRZ planning/financial systems
Training
- Post Graduate Certificate in Health Economics, Suez Canal University, Egypt, 2014
- Post Graduate Diploma in Leadership and Management, BRITE/NIPA, 2011-2013
- Specialized training in: Climate Change Financing, World Bank
- Results-Based Monitoring & Evaluation, UN Women
Accomplishments
- Coordinated emergency WASH interventions in drought-prone provinces, ensuring safe water, sanitation, and hygiene services for vulnerable populations
- Developed SDG 6-aligned monitoring tools for tracking water access, sanitation coverage, and hygiene outcomes nationally
- Led inter-ministerial and donor coordination for WASH sector financing strategies, enhancing resource mobilization and accountability
References
- Dr. Beatrice Kafulubiti, JSI SAFE, Kabwe, Kabwe, +260977862368, bckkafulubiti@yahoo.com
- Willie Kaputo, Project Coordinator, GEWEL Project, Lusaka, Lusaka, +260977455458, kaputow@gmail.com
- Dr. Terence Muchengwa, Health Systems Strengthening & Human Resources for Health Expert, Lusaka, Lusaka, +2609793110717, terrym747@yahoo.co.uk
Hobbies and Interests
- Football
- Swimming
- Jogging
Personal Information
- Nationality: Zambian
- Driving License: Full, clean
Degree
- BA
- PDip MLA
- PCert Health Econ
Timeline
A/Chief Planner – Policy & Budget
Ministry of Water Development and Sanitation
01.2024 - 07.2025
Principal Planner – Budget and Planning
Ministry of Water Development and Sanitation
03.2022 - Current
Senior Planner – Budget & Policy
Ministry of Gender
09.2015 - 03.2022
Provincial Planner
Ministry of Health
08.2010 - 09.2025
Master's - Development Finance
University of Stellenbosch Business School
B.A. with Merit - Development Studies, Public Administration
University of Zambia (UNZA)
General Certificate in Secondary Education -
David Kaunda Technical Secondary School
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