NELLY Z. ZULU
Lusaka
Summary
I am determined to excel in any working environment by working towards achieving the desired results for mutual benefits. I am familiar with resources and vested with experience and skills associated with the development and implementation of integrated, social developmental projects and programs as well as Human Resources Management. I wish to be part of a vibrant organization that is ready to utilize my academic and professional Qualifications and experience to the fullest .I am an efficient Administrative Manager with experience in overseeing office operations, managing staff, and developing policies to improve organizational efficiency. Skilled in coordinating administrative procedures, streamlining workflow processes, and implementing cost-saving measures. Further, I have demonstrated ability to enhance communication between departments,among external stakeholders.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources and Admin Manager
Premium Finance Limited
01.2020 - Current
- Supporting management to ensure that the HR department aligns with the strategic goals of the business.
- Instrumental in the development of the company's operational structure.
- Coordinated the development of the human resources and development policy, ensuring that all company HR policies are applied consistently across the company.
- Coordinate recruitment activities: advert placements, identification of required skills and knowledge for various designations, interviews, and the employee onboarding process.
- Responsible for employee relations, new employee orientation, benefits, compensation, resolution of disputes and grievances, and coordinating the disciplinary hearing process.
- Responsible for the management and coordination (in collaboration with department heads) of employee performance assessment and improvement initiatives, with a goal to achieve overall high performance from members of staff.
- Management of staff information and personal files, including tracking systems of leave and renumeration
- Submission of government-mandatory remittances, including NAPSA, PACRA, ZRA, and Workers' Compensation.
- Payment and reconciliation of all petty cash requests and disbursements.
- Prompt response to all administrative queries.
- Preparing department reports.
- Maintaining good and sound working relationships with business partners and other stakeholders.
- Ensuring that all operative obligations, such as rentals, are paid and records are up to date.
Nutrition and Health Coordinator
Integrated Scaling Up Nutrition (ISUN)
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Instrumentally supported the development of the ISUN project document specifically for women who were expecting, and children in the first 1,000 days' care needs.
- In charge of program coordination for expecting women and children during the first 1,000 days, with a focus on their health, nutrition, and WASH needs.
- Coordinated the strategic planning of the ISUN project programs to ensure they were in sync with the National Food and Nutrition Council (NFNC) strategy for ensuring universal coverage for good nutrition and health.
- Coordinated the facilitation and supply of rural health centers with high-energy protein supplements and nutrition-related informational materials.
- Developed the tracking tools for the various interventions of the ISUN project in order to determine the immediate and long-term effects of the project.
- Trained the community members in infant and young child feeding.
- Facilitator at the initialization of the formation of District Nutrition Coordinating Committees (DNCCs) in Rufunsa, Kafue, Luangwa, and Shibuyunji Districts of Lusaka Province.
- Instrumental in the decentralization of growth monitoring promotion at the community level by advocating for the support of rural community health and nutrition structures with anthropometric equipment.
- Part of the project analysis and recommendation formulation team.
- Offered technical advice to the project and programs manager on critical adjustments to enable the attainment of project objectives and goals.
- Representative of Village Water Zambia in the Disease Surveillance and Health Promotion Technical Working Group, whose objectives were to provide technical advice on mitigation measures for possible health risks related to poor access to water supply, sanitation, and hygiene; identification of high disease burden areas; and developing strategies for health promotion and awareness.
- Part of the project's developing team prepared projects and grant proposals.
- Monitoring and evaluation of the Supplementary Feeding Program.
- Networked and created partnerships with various stakeholders, such as government, community members and leaders, and other NGOs and CSOs.
Project Officer - Nutrition
Village Water Zambia
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Responsible for implementation and district level coordination of integrated Scaling up Nutrition project within 4 Districts of Lusaka Province; oversaw the delivery of nutrition interventions and ensured that there was a measurable impact on identified growth targets
- Leading the planning, organization/ facilitation and implementation of all project nutrition interventions
- Community mobilization- involved organizing and participating in community sensitization meeting and supporting the dissemination of appropriate information on nutrition in collaboration with district nutrition officers
- Formation and capacity building of community structures including nutrition care circles and Infant and young child feeding volunteers
- Providing technical support on the implementation of the development plans through monitoring and review sessions consistent with budgetary allocation and within the set timeline
- Networking and collaborating with stakeholders involved in health nutrition, agriculture and WASH
- Building capacity of the community-based nutrition structures through multiple trainings in preparation for rolling out quality service delivery for the attainment of desired project object
- Following up children and women who are on rehabilitation to ensure adherence to the feeding programme and also documented and monitored their progress
- Facilitating the distribution of High Energy protein supplements and IEC materials through health facilities and other relevant stakeholders to all the target beneficiaries
- Conducting regular monitoring of community level activities to ensure appropriate standards and procedures were observed in nutrition
Research Assistant
Right to Care
Lusaka
01.2016 - 01.2017
- GIS data capturing and mapping
- Reporting
Trainee Projects Officer - Peri-Urban WASH Project
Village Water Zambia
Lusaka
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Project planning
- Monitoring of Agriculture field project activities
- Presenting, facilitating and chairing stakeholder engagement Meetings
- Preparation and presentation of project reports to stakeholders
- Preparation of project proposals
- Project Analysis and Recommendations formulation
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Human Resources Management
ZIHRM
01.2024
Master of Arts Degree - Development Studies
University of Lusaka
01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Development Studies with Sociology
University of Zambia
01.2016
Grade 12 Certificate -
Katondwe Girls Secondary School
01.2010
Skills
- Employee relations & Development
- Staff management
- Organizational leadership
- Recruitment coordination
- Performance assessment
- Policy development
- Strategic planning
- Project Management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Budgeting monitoring
- project planning and implementation
- Project analysis
Personal Information
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Zambian
References
- Mr. Gezani Phiri, Managing Director, Premium Finance Limited, P.O Box 33820, Lusaka, Zambia, 0978980160, gezanip@gmail.com
- Mr. Joseph Munthali, ISUN Project Manager, Village Water Zambia, P.O Box 30539, Lusaka, Zambia, 0977130700, 096782928, jomunthali2@gmail.com
Attributes
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Exceptional people management skills
- Very flexible and always finds it easy to change
- A great team player that is seriously result oriented
- Strategic thinker and effective project implementer
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Ability to motivate, encourage and mentor technical staff
- Recognized for steadfast commitment to work
- Exceptional monitoring and evaluation skills
- Good Planning and organizational skills
- Exceptionally good Research Skills
- Project Analytic and Reporting Skills
Certification
- Member of the Zambia Institute of Human Resources Management
Timeline
Human Resources and Admin Manager
Premium Finance Limited
01.2020 - Current
Nutrition and Health Coordinator
Integrated Scaling Up Nutrition (ISUN)
01.2017 - 01.2019
Project Officer - Nutrition
Village Water Zambia
01.2017 - 12.2017
Research Assistant
Right to Care
01.2016 - 01.2017
Trainee Projects Officer - Peri-Urban WASH Project
Village Water Zambia
01.2015 - 12.2015
Postgraduate Diploma - Human Resources Management
ZIHRM
Master of Arts Degree - Development Studies
University of Lusaka
Bachelor of Arts - Development Studies with Sociology
University of Zambia
Grade 12 Certificate -
Katondwe Girls Secondary School
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