Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Research And Publications
Languages
Awards
Additional Work Experience
Professional Development
References
Timeline
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Peter Bunonge

Peter Bunonge

Chipata

Summary

A good starter, emotionally mature, calm, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Results-driven, logical, and methodical approach to achieving tasks and objectives. Self-motivated, organized, and proactive team player with the ability to work independently. Very reliable, dependable, and with high personal standards and attention to detail. Well-vested in different approaches to research. Passionate about protecting wildlife and fostering sustainable livelihoods for local communities, with a deep understanding of the ecological and social challenges in protected areas, like North Luangwa.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Water Supply Officer

Ministry of Water Development and Sanitation
Chipata
07.2022 - Current
  • Monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of the water supply and sanitation interventions and inform decision makers
  • Develop strategic plans and manage provincial budgets and optimizing resource allocation
  • Developing integrated water resource management tools
  • Promoting the regeneration of landscapes to ensure recharge of ground and surface water resources
  • Engagement with key stakeholders in Natural resource conservation and preservation to which water is part
  • Development, implement and review water supply and sanitation policies in order to facilitate service delivery by Local Authorities, partners and Commercial Utility companies
  • Identifies and develop research focus areas and alternative sources of clean water

Focal Point Person for the Scaling up Nutrition project

Department of Water Supply and Sanitation
Eastern Province
07.2022 - Current
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
  • Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
  • Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.

Trainer for District Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Committees

UNICEF
07.2022 - Current
  • Facilitated workshops to enhance team skills and knowledge retention.
  • Evaluated training effectiveness through participant feedback and assessments.
  • Implemented innovative teaching methods to engage participants actively.

Water Development Officer

Ministry of Water Development and Sanitation
Mambwe District
01.2019 - 07.2022
  • Promotion of sustainable utilization of the both surface and ground water resource by all stakeholders
  • Provide technical guidance and support to stakeholder institutions on matters relating to water resources development and conservation
  • Provide technical guidance and support to stakeholder institutions on matters relating to water resource development, conservation and environmental protection
  • Erosion and sedimentation control in dams to protect and sustain surface water
  • Mainstreaming cross-cutting issues such gender, HIV/AIDS and Climate Change in the use and conservation of water and other resources

Member of the District Stakeholders' Team

Biocarbon Partners (BCP)
Mambwe
01.2019 - 07.2022
  • Implementing Community projects e.g. CRB and community trainings in various subjects, Fire management (early burning)

District Multi Sectoral Team Member (DMT)

Zambia Integrated Forest Landscape Project (ZIFL-P)
Mambwe District
01.2019 - 07.2022
  • Formation of CFMGs, Chiefdom Land use planning, Environmental screening

Community Capacity Builder

COMACO
Mambwe
01.2019 - 07.2022
  • Formation of CFMGs and capacity building of communities in Apiculture (Beekeeping)

District Fisheries Officer

Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock
Kafue District
01.2015 - 01.2019
  • Licensing of fishers and anglers
  • Production of Financial and Activity Performance reports (Quarterly, Bi-Annual and Annual Reports)
  • Engaging all stakeholders in the district with regard fisheries development and conservation
  • Enforcing fisheries regulations
  • Training communities in aquaculture development

District Fisheries Officer

Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock
Chirundu District
01.2010 - 01.2015
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to develop fisheries management plans.
  • Educated local communities on sustainable fishing practices and regulations.
  • Issued and monitored fishing licenses and angling permits to ensure regulatory compliance in fisheries activities.
  • Enforced fisheries regulations, including issuing citations when necessary.
  • Provided technical advice regarding fisheries management plans and strategies.

District Fisheries Officer

Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock
Livingstone and Kazungula Districts
01.2006 - 01.2009
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to develop fisheries management plans.
  • Educated local communities on sustainable fishing practices and regulations.
  • Researched emerging trends in fisheries science and conservation efforts.
  • Participated in stakeholder meetings to discuss current issues related to fish stocks and habitat protection.

Education

Master of Engineering - Project Management

Mulungushi University
Kabwe, Zambia
01.2026

Master of Science - Sustainable Land Use and Natural Resource Management

Kasetsart University
Bangkok, Thailand
01.2020

Bachelor of Science - Natural Resources Management - Honors

Africa University
Mature, Zimbabwe
01.2016

Certificate - Fisheries Science

Kasaka Fisheries Training Institute
Kafue, Zambia
01.2005

Skills

  • Environmental assessment
  • Water resource management
  • Data analysis
  • PowerPoint
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Complex Problem-solving

Research And Publications

  • Forest resource utilization and rural livelihoods. A case of Mumbwa Game Management Area, Mumbwa, Zambia., Journal of Tropical Forest Research, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand, 09/17/20, 12/01/20
  • An assessment of Vetiver Grass' effectiveness as a primary purifier of waste water. A Case of Africa University sewerage system., Unpublished

Languages

  • English
  • Tonga
  • Nyanja
  • Bemba
  • Basic Lozi
  • Tumbuka

Awards

  • NUFFIC short course Scholarship in Management Risks in the face of climate Change, 01/01/23
  • NUFFIC Short course Scholarship in Climate Change adaptation in Food Security and Natural Resources, 01/01/22
  • Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA) Post graduate Scholarship, 01/01/18
  • Brooks Foundation (USA) Undergraduate Scholarship, 01/01/13
  • Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Sponsorship, 09/01/17

Additional Work Experience

  • Department of Water Supply and Sanitation focal point person for the Scaling up Nutrition project in Eastern Province, 07/01/22, Present
  • UNICEF: Training District Water, Sanitation and hygiene committees in their roles and terms of references, prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA) and Competence model, 07/01/22, Present
  • Biocarbon Partners (BCP) as a member of the district stakeholders' team (Mambwe) Implementing Community projects e.g. CRB and community trainings in various subjects, Fire management (early burning), 07/01/19, 07/01/22
  • Zambia Integrated Forest Landscape Project (ZIFL-P) District Multi Sectoral Team Member (DMT) - Mambwe District. Formation of CFMGs, Chiefdom Land use planning, Environmental screening, 01/01/19, 07/01/22
  • COMACO in Mambwe - Jumbe Chiefdom formation of CFMGs and capacity building of communities in Apiculture (Beekeeping), 01/01/19, 07/01/22

Professional Development

  • Certificate in Managing Risks in the face of Climate Change, Wageningen University, Netherlands, 02/01/23
  • Certificate in Climate Change Adaptation in Food Security and Natural Resources Management, Wageningen University, Netherlands, 01/01/22
  • Certificate in Rural Development, Japan International Cooperation Agency (KANSAI), 01/01/17

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Water Supply Officer

Ministry of Water Development and Sanitation
07.2022 - Current

Focal Point Person for the Scaling up Nutrition project

Department of Water Supply and Sanitation
07.2022 - Current

Trainer for District Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Committees

UNICEF
07.2022 - Current

Water Development Officer

Ministry of Water Development and Sanitation
01.2019 - 07.2022

Member of the District Stakeholders' Team

Biocarbon Partners (BCP)
01.2019 - 07.2022

District Multi Sectoral Team Member (DMT)

Zambia Integrated Forest Landscape Project (ZIFL-P)
01.2019 - 07.2022

Community Capacity Builder

COMACO
01.2019 - 07.2022

District Fisheries Officer

Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock
01.2015 - 01.2019

District Fisheries Officer

Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock
01.2010 - 01.2015

District Fisheries Officer

Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock
01.2006 - 01.2009

Master of Engineering - Project Management

Mulungushi University

Master of Science - Sustainable Land Use and Natural Resource Management

Kasetsart University

Bachelor of Science - Natural Resources Management - Honors

Africa University

Certificate - Fisheries Science

Kasaka Fisheries Training Institute
Peter Bunonge