Olivia K Dindi
Lusaka
Summary
Accomplished Social Impact Project Manager at Project Management Institute of Zambia Chapter, adept in strategic planning and stakeholder communications. Successfully led cross-functional teams, enhancing collaboration and achieving project goals. Expert in risk management and agile methodology, delivering projects on time and within budget, fostering trust and confidence among stakeholders.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Impact Project Manager
Project Management Institute of Zambia Chapter
11.2023 - Current
- Successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals and guidelines.
- Plan, design, and schedule phases for large projects.
- Meet project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Establish effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Develop strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams and resolved conflicts, maintaining a positive work environment throughout the project lifecycle.
- Manage projects from procurement to commission.
- Ensure projects align with strategic objectives, working closely with senior management to refine project goals.
- Prepare detailed reports on project status for stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with objectives.
- I oversee the Project Management Institute Academic Outreach to promote project management skills in higher learning institutions and promote all Project Management Certifications countrywide.
- Monitoring and Evaluation of the Junior Achievement Company Program in Secondary School Countrywide which is Sponsored by Project Management Educational Fund (PMIEF).
- Coordinator of the Build in a Box Camp Academic Program under the African Leaders Academy sponsored by Project Management Educational Fund (PMIEF) in Zambia.
Administrative Assistant Compliance
Water Resources Management Authority
08.2018 - 12.2019
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.
- Collaborated on special projects as assigned by leadership, contributing research findings or coordinating event logistics as needed for success.
- Contributed to policy updates, researching regulations to ensure company compliance.
- Facilitated timely delivery of special projects to meet organizational and departmental objectives.
- Performed research to collect and record industry data.
Project Coordinator
Archdiocese Of Lusaka
06.2015 - 12.2017
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular meetings, fostering a positive work environment for increased productivity.
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring resource allocation was optimized for maximum project success.
- Improved client satisfaction with timely updates and transparent communication throughout the project lifecycle.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all projects, facilitating efficient audits and future reference.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define clear project goals, leading to consistent alignment with expectations throughout the process.
- Assisted in developing training materials and organized workshops aimed at enhancing skill sets among staff members working under various capacities on different projects within the organization.
- Coordinated cross-departmental meetings to streamline project communication, enhancing team collaboration and efficiency.
- Developed risk management plans that effectively minimized project disruptions, maintaining momentum in face of unforeseen challenges.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
Sales Advisor
Furncity Furnitures
08.2000 - 08.2012
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams and resolved conflicts, maintaining a positive work environment throughout the project lifecycle.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Ensured projects aligned with strategic objectives, working closely with senior management to refine project goals.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Prepared detailed reports on project status for stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with objectives.
Education
Master Of Science In - Peace Leadership And Conflict Resolution
University of Zambia
Lusaka 05.2025
Bachelor's Degree - Social Work in Community Development
DMI St Eugene University
Lusaka 11.2018
GCE - General Certificate
St Mary's Secondary School
Livingstone 12.1997
Skills
- Project management
- Project planning and development
- Strategic planning
- Customer relations
- Stakeholder communications
- Advanced problem solving
- Risk management
- Conflict management
- Project closure
- Agile methodology
- Compliance monitoring
- Project recovery
- Planning and scheduling
- Root-cause analysis
- Performance evaluations
- Data analysis
- Staff management
- Team collaboration
Accomplishments
As Social Impact Project Team Lead under the Project Management Institute of Zambia Chapter I lead in Rehabilitating a Community School in Livingstone by the name of Malota Community School in Maramba Township of Livingstone Zambia. Later contributed 100 desks to the Community School and donated Texts Books and Exercise books to both the school and the learners.
As Social Impact Project Manager for PMI Zambia Chapter I managed the team in the Rehabilitation of a Maternity Ward in Kanyama Township of Lusaka at Kanyama West Clinic and the project was awarded the best Social Impact Project the whole Project Management Institute Africa Global at the 2025 Project Management Institute Global Summit in Kigali Rwanda.
The rehabilitation consisted of the installation of a Solar Water System with inline Chlorination and installation of a Solar powered Inverter to the facility. Managed to accure Community Development Fund (CDF) in addition to the rehabilitation of the health facility.
Facilitated project management life skills and procedures training under the Junior Achievement Entrepreneurship Company Program and Project Management Institute Educational Fund in 2024 Countrywide and the Zambian team won the African Competition which was held in Mauritius.
September 2025 appointed as Board Member of the African Leaders Academy School in South Africa.
Referees
Billy Mwape
Chief Information officer
First National Bank
+260967326009
billy@billysmwape.com
Abraham Nyirongo
Chapter President
Project Management Institute of Zambia Chapter
+260966752272
anyirongo@gmail.com
Katrina Simon Algolory
Director
Southern Africa School of Project Management (SoAfr)
+260969428243
katagolory@gmail.com
Dickson Mwelwa
Catchment Manager
Water Resources Management Authority
+260976750623.
dickson.mwelwa@yahoo.com
Timeline
Social Impact Project Manager
Project Management Institute of Zambia Chapter
11.2023 - Current
Administrative Assistant Compliance
Water Resources Management Authority
08.2018 - 12.2019
Project Coordinator
Archdiocese Of Lusaka
06.2015 - 12.2017
Sales Advisor
Furncity Furnitures
08.2000 - 08.2012
Master Of Science In - Peace Leadership And Conflict Resolution
University of Zambia
Bachelor's Degree - Social Work in Community Development
DMI St Eugene University
GCE - General Certificate
St Mary's Secondary School