Peter Bunonge
Conservationist
Chipata,Eastern Province
Summary
Passionate about Natural Resource Protection and sustainable community development, skilled in water supply management, Conservation and stakeholder engagement. Proven track record in developing strategic plans and optimizing resource allocation. Strong communicator dedicated to ecological preservation and community empowerment.
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, Zambia01.2026
Master of Science - Sustainable Land Use and Natural Resource Management
Kasetsart University
Bangkok, Thailand01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Natural Resources Management - Honors
Africa University
Mature, Zimbabwe01.2016
Certificate - Fisheries Science
Kasaka Fisheries Training Institute
Kafue, Zambia01.2005
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
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