Nkisu Kafweku
Lusaka
Summary
Highly organized and detail-oriented individual with strong work ethic and dedication to achieving goals. Adept at quickly learning new processes for driving success. Dependable and possess strong communication, Interpersonal, analytical, and critical thinking skills with demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Gender Youth and Social Inclusion – Project Assistant
USAID EDGE 'ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH ENHANCED' PROJECT
2023.12
- Engage with young people involved in the Youth Placement program and overall job creation efforts
- Facilitate pause and reflect meetings, Field visits and feedback sessions with participants (Universities, Youth, SMEs/Businesses/Organizations, Partners) and document best practices
- Promote Gender and Youth Inclusion among SMEs
General Treasurer | Pro Bono
PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE FOUNDATION
2021.05
- Overseeing the general financial management of the foundation
- Planning and keeping track of budgets and funds
- Providing of regular financial reports
Internship Coordinator
USAID EDGE 'ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH ENHANCED' PROJECT
2022.07 - 2023.03
- Coordination of 50 interns to ensure implementation of planned activities
- Field visits, meetings and feedback sessions with SMEs and Interns and provide regular updates on the status of the Internship interventions
- Contribute to internship program content for periodic report writing
- Review and consolidate reports from interns attached to SMEs
Student Administration Support Assistant
ZCAS UNIVERSITY
2022.02 - 2022.06
- Student Retention, admission and customer experience
Project Intern | Marketing
USAID EDGE 'ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH ENHANCED' PROJECT
2021.09 - 2021.11
- Social Media marketing/Marketing of Omega foods (SME) products to ensure full customer knowledge
Research Assistant
USAID WEAVE 'WOMEN EMPOWERED AGAINST VIOLENCE EVERYWHERE', NORTHERN PROVINCE
2021.01 - 2021.01
- Conducting research/data collection on the successful implementation of the project
Education
Master of Science in Project Management -
ZCAS UNIVERSITY
LusakaPost-graduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation -
Cavendish University
Lusaka06.2023
Bachelor of Business Administration -
University of Zambia
Lusaka06.2021
Grade 12 IGCSE Level School Certificate -
Lusaka West School
Lusaka12.2016
Skills
- Time management
- Leadership experience
- Diversity Equity and Inclusion
- Active learning and listening
- Good Organizational and Management skills
- Ability to adapt quickly in different environments
- Excellent Interpersonal and Communication skills
- Competency and Computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
Custom
- ZCAS University, Master of Science in Project Management, 08/01/24, To Date
- Cavendish University, Post-graduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation, 06/01/22, 06/01/23
- University of Zambia, Bachelor of Business Administration, 08/01/17, 06/01/21
- Lusaka West School, Grade 12 IGCSE Level School Certificate, 01/01/14, 12/01/16
Custom
- Mr. Buumba Chityaba, +260760428548, Director Social Inclusion at USAID EDGE, BChityaba@zambiaedge.org
- Mr. Jonathan Mukula, +260977507730, Deputy Registrar at ZCAS University, Jonathan.mukula@zcasu.edu.zm
- Dr. Kennedy Musonda, +260977526404, Lead consultant at USAID WEAVE, kmusonda@gmail.com
Certification
Cornell University
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Fostering an Inclusive Climate
- Improving Engagement
- Counteracting Unconscious Bias
Languages
English
Native language
Bemba
Intermediate
B1
Nyanja
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
Gender Youth and Social Inclusion – Project Assistant
USAID EDGE 'ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH ENHANCED' PROJECT
2023.12
Internship Coordinator
USAID EDGE 'ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH ENHANCED' PROJECT
2022.07 - 2023.03
Student Administration Support Assistant
ZCAS UNIVERSITY
2022.02 - 2022.06
Project Intern | Marketing
USAID EDGE 'ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH ENHANCED' PROJECT
2021.09 - 2021.11
General Treasurer | Pro Bono
PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE FOUNDATION
2021.05
Research Assistant
USAID WEAVE 'WOMEN EMPOWERED AGAINST VIOLENCE EVERYWHERE', NORTHERN PROVINCE
2021.01 - 2021.01
Master of Science in Project Management -
ZCAS UNIVERSITY
Post-graduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation -
Cavendish University
Bachelor of Business Administration -
University of Zambia
Grade 12 IGCSE Level School Certificate -
Lusaka West School
Cornell University
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Fostering an Inclusive Climate
- Improving Engagement
- Counteracting Unconscious Bias
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