NATALIE MWABA
Lusaka
Summary
Experienced in strategic urban development, dedicated to driving impactful change and fostering initiatives that align with organizational goals and priorities. Deep understanding of the complexities of urban environments, leveraging expertise to create sustainable solutions that enhance the quality of life for residents and promote economic growth. Collaborating with stakeholders and utilizing data-driven insights, successfully implementing projects that revitalize neighborhoods, improve infrastructure, and promote social equity. Passionate about creating vibrant and inclusive communities, committed to utilizing skills in strategic planning, project management, and community engagement to make a lasting positive impact.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intern
First Quantum Minerals
03.2024 - Current
- Haul road construction (bulk earth)
- Haul road construction (surfacing/ sealing)
- Quality assurance and Quality control
- Design implementation
- Applied project management principles
- Designed Slurry-concrete mix
- Paving with Precast concrete blocks
- Site supervision
Apprentice
First Quantum Minerals
01.2020 - 12.2023
- Organized and Collected data for the launching preliminaries of a decarbonisation project to offset emissions
- Analysed and established the effectiveness of a chemical in water treatment (contaminated with Fats, Oils and Grease (FOGs))
- Assessed the design efficiency of an oil trap to improve efficiency
- Produced and compiled weekly and monthly reports on environmental and safety inspections
- Ensured environmental compliance
Volunteer
Media Network on Child rights and Development
01.2012 - 12.2017
- Conducted Budget analysis and report validation with the civil society for poverty reduction (CSPR), The Centre for Trade and Policy Development (CTPD) and SafAids
- Drafting policy briefs and presentation resulting in proficiency in policy and regulations
- Engaged in the first National youth conference on sustainable goals
- Engaged and articulated in the children's parliamentary session on recommendations for the 2018 national budget
- Engaged and coordinated the first ever African Girls Summit
- Collaborated in the pre-psychosocial welfare forum in Zimbabwe
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Civil and Environmental Engineering
University of Zambia
01.2024
Skills
- Project Management
- Design Development
- Construction Management
- Stakeholder Communication
- Problem Solving
- Microsoft Office
- AutoCAD
- Civil 3D
- QGIS
- Revit
- Project Reporting
- Environmental and Safety Compliance
- Topographic Survey
Languagecompetencies - English
fluent
Leadershipposition
ICE Student representative, University of Zambia
Volunteer Experience
Media Network on Child rights and Development, Volunteer, 01/01/12, 12/31/17, Conducted Budget analysis and report validation with the civil society for poverty reduction (CSPR), The Centre for Trade and Policy Development (CTPD) and SafAids, Drafting policy briefs and presentation resulting in proficiency in policy and regulations, Engaged in the first National youth conference on sustainable goals, Engaged and articulated in the children's parliamentary session on recommendations for the 2018 national budget, Engaged and coordinated the first ever African Girls Summit, Collaborated in the pre-psychosocial welfare forum in Zimbabwe
References
- Thabo Mwanza, Civil Engineer (mining operations coordinator, FQM), Thabo.mwanza@fqml.com
- Mwate Lintini, Environment specialist (FQM), Mwate.lintini@fqml.com
- Handia Lubinga, Project supervisor UNZA, lhandia@unza.zm
- Mundia Simainga, ICE national representative, mundy.sim@gmail.com
Courseworkexperience
- Geotechnical engineering, Knowledge of the behaviour of soil under loading
- Final year Project, "Potential for Rain Water Harvesting in Lusaka" - comprehensive knowledge on water conservation and systems (Involved the use of QGIS)
- Engineering Management and Society, Acquired knowledge on large scale project management principles
- Water management and hydraulic structures
- Contract management, Gained experience in quality assurance methods crucial in programme management
- Environmental engineering, Understanding of water resource management and sanitation systems and knowledge of water treatment technologies and waste management practices
- Resource Management, Knowledge of sustainable development practices and conservation strategies
- Land law, Understanding of property rights and land governance in Zambia
- Engineering management and Entrepreneurship, Procurement and Cost Management: Experience in managing tender processes, and tracking project costs
Certification
ISO 9001:2015
Timeline
Intern
First Quantum Minerals
03.2024 - Current
Apprentice
First Quantum Minerals
01.2020 - 12.2023
Volunteer
Media Network on Child rights and Development
01.2012 - 12.2017
Bachelor's Degree - Civil and Environmental Engineering
University of Zambia