Racheal Mweemba
Lusaka
Summary
Dynamic office manager with a proven track record at Zambia National Farmers Union, excelling in research support and stakeholder coordination. Spearheaded financial literacy initiatives and achieved a 100% loan recovery rate. Proficient in budgeting and digital communication, fostering women's economic empowerment through effective leadership and innovative solutions.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Office Manager – Research, Economics & Consultancy
Zambia National Farmers Union (ZNFU)
Lusaka
01.2023 - Current
- Supported data collection on crop estimates and prepared research reports.
- Managed internal and external communications for research programs.
- Organized stakeholder meetings, streamlined data entry, and managed internal databases.
- Supported agricultural economists in program planning and knowledge dissemination.
Founder & Managing Director
SheFin Investments
Lusaka
01.2021 - Current
- Mobilized and managed a peer-to-peer women’s savings group that transitioned into a registered microcredit initiative.
- Oversaw financial disbursements and repayments—grew capital from K383,500 to K613,250 with 100% repayment rate.
- Designed financial literacy sessions and compliance procedures.
- Built a membership base of 18 women and scaled monthly reporting frameworks.
Treasurer
Empowered Sisters Savings Group
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Produced monthly reports, monitored digital transactions, and handled year-end financial share-outs.
- Ensured 100% loan recovery through member engagement and e-banking tools.
Relief Personal Assistant to the Executive Director
Zambia National Farmers Union (ZNFU)
Lusaka
01.2013 - 01.2020
- Provided high-level administrative support including scheduling, correspondence, and meeting coordination.
- Managed logistics, prepared board packs, and ensured document confidentiality.
Office Manager – Outreach & Member Services
Zambia National Farmers Union (ZNFU)
Kaoma
01.2007 - 01.2013
- Supported Lima Credit Scheme by processing farmer loans and facilitating access to market information.
- Handled membership registration, payment requests, and local event coordination.
- Maintained financial records and ensured administrative compliance.
Education
Master of Arts - Development Studies
University of Lusaka (UNILUS)
Zambia01.2023
Bachelor’s Degree - Public Administration
National Institute of Public Administration (NIPA)
Zambia01.2017
Certificate - Secretarial Services
Valley View Secretarial and Business College
01.2007
Skills
- Fund & Loan Portfolio Management
- Research Support & Data entry
- Office & Executive Administration
- Stakeholder Coordination
- Budgeting & Financial Reporting
- Women’s Economic Empowerment
- Digital Communication Platforms
- Stata
- MS Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Outlook
- Credit and collections
- Membership Database administration
- Scheduling and calendar management
Certification
- Stata Data Analysis & Visualization, UNILUS, 06/30/23
- Advancing Gender Equality & Women’s Empowerment in Africa, UNITAR, 06/30/24
- Front Office Management Training, Royal College, 06/30/13
- Customer Care Refresher Workshop, Royal College, 06/30/13
- Pastel Accounting, Doran Consulting Services, 06/30/13
References
- Mr. Makweti Sishekanu, The University of Queensland, m.sishekanu@ug.edu.au, +260 976 591563
- Dr. Frank Kayula, University of Lusaka, dr.kayula@gmail.com, +260 955 506945
Awards And Highlights
- 100% loan recovery in both SheFin and community lending initiatives
- Grew revolving fund capital by over 60% in under 3 years
- Successfully transitioned a grassroots savings group into a formal microfinance venture
- Regularly tapped for leadership support roles by Executive Office at ZNFU
Volunteer Leadership
Empowered Sisters Savings Group, Treasurer, 01/01/19, 12/31/22, Produced monthly reports, monitored digital transactions, and handled year-end financial share-outs., Ensured 100% loan recovery through member engagement and e-banking tools.
Affiliations
SheFin Investments – Lusaka, Zambia
Convenor (2021 – Present)
- Mobilized and managed a peer-to-peer women’s savings group that transitioned into a registered microcredit initiative.
- Oversaw financial disbursements and repayments—grew capital from K383,500 to K613,250 with 100% repayment rate.
- Designed financial literacy sessions and compliance procedures.
- Built a membership base of 18 women, and scaled monthly reporting frameworks
Accomplishments
100% loan recovery in both SheFin and community lending initiatives, grew revolving fund capital by over 60% in under 3 years, successfully transitioned a grassroots savings group into a formal microfinance venture, and was regularly tapped for leadership support roles by the Executive Office at ZNFU
Languages
Tonga
First Language
English
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Timeline
Office Manager – Research, Economics & Consultancy
Zambia National Farmers Union (ZNFU)
01.2023 - Current
Founder & Managing Director
SheFin Investments
01.2021 - Current
Treasurer
Empowered Sisters Savings Group
01.2019 - 01.2022
Relief Personal Assistant to the Executive Director
Zambia National Farmers Union (ZNFU)
01.2013 - 01.2020
Office Manager – Outreach & Member Services
Zambia National Farmers Union (ZNFU)
01.2007 - 01.2013
Master of Arts - Development Studies
University of Lusaka (UNILUS)
Bachelor’s Degree - Public Administration
National Institute of Public Administration (NIPA)
Certificate - Secretarial Services
Valley View Secretarial and Business College
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