Ricky Phiri
Lusaka
Summary
Possess well developed skills in; project management, design and Implementation of work activities and training at different levels from Social Enterprises, NGO's and Government. Successful leadership of programs and projects across different sectors.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Lead
Live Well Social Business (CARE International Zambia)
Lusaka
04.2021 - Current
- Lead and oversee implementation of the eye care health (RGIL) program in partnership with vision spring and Ministry of Health (MOH) in 6 Provinces namely Lusaka, Muchinga, Luapula, Central, Copperbelt and Eastern
- Lead trainer of Live well schematic areas of Nutrition, Reproductive health, Hygiene, solar energy, Covid 19 and eye care health
- Supervision of community health volunteers in all the implementing communities and districts
- Lead on the newly set up Live Well administrative regional office in Kitwe on the Copperbelt province
- Lead on the SRHR and Nutrition program in partnership with JSH Zamhealth in 3 districts on the Copperbelt province namely Kitwe, Chingola and Chililabombwe
- Developed an agent and sales incentive scheme to motivate the sales workforce and increase sales volumes for the business
- Led the implementation of the Eat well campaign, a World Food Program under the umbrella of CARE International in Zambia in partnership with MOH
- Led the implementation of the solar energy project in Chibombo district in partnership with Namene solar
- Led the design and formulation of data applications on the newly introduced data application tool called Smallholdr app
- Prepare and submit monthly project reports to the General manager and partners.
Project Lead
Live Well Social Business (CARE International Zambia)
Muchinga
08.2020 - 03.2021
- Established the Live Well office in muchinga province to scale up health opportunities to people in rural areas
- Led and managed the implementation of the southern nutrition initiative Africa (SANI) extention project awarded to Live Well in the province
- Mobilised and trained 300 Communitiy health volunteers (CHV’s) to become entrepreneurs (CHE’s) in 4 districts of the province, namely Mpika, shiwangandu, kanchibiya and Lavushimanda
- Lead facilitator on the COVID -19 training of over 400 Community health volunteers in the province
- Led stakeholder engagements with government departments and other partners in the health and education sectors
- Successfully led the team on an off season beans cultivation project in partnership with Mushili cooperation supported by Prospero Zambia
- Distributed over 20,000 units of health impact products within 6 months of operation
- Successfully submitted narrative and project closing reports.
Team Lead
Live Well Social Business (CARE International Zambia)
Eastern
08.2018 - 07.2020
- Provided supervision and overall leadership for Live well in the Province
- Led the mobilization and training of 200 community health volunteers in 9 communities with the support of PEP Zambia to increase health impact provision in the province
- Increased the coverage area with an inclusion of 3 more districts namely, lumezi, chasefu and Chipangali
- Increased the number of communities serviced by Live Well from 11 to 20 within one year of operation
- Devised and implemented work plans for the region.
Sales and Distribution Officer
USAID Discover Health Project (Palladium Group)
Lusaka
10.2017 - 06.2018
- Increased sales volume for Health and pharmaceutical products in Lusaka and Western provinces
- Designing and formulating marketing campaigns
- Increased product availability and visibility in my area of operation within 3 months
- Conduct cost effective promotional and marketing activities in the region
- Formulated and implemented monthly work plans for my region
- Devised weekly and monthly sales reports.
Sales Officer
Kickstart International Zambia
Chingola
01.2015 - 09.2017
- Managing Kickstart programs and partnerships on the copperbelt and western province
- Increasing sales of money maker irrigation pumps
- Facilitation of agropreneurship training in collaboration with supporting partners
- Recruitment, training and supervision of commissioned sales agents in the region
- Exhibition at the mining, agricultural and provincial shows in kitwe and solwezi districts
- Creation of long term working relations with partner’s i.e world vision, vision fund, IDE and ministry of Agriculture
- Preparation of monthly work plans and progress reports.
Territory Sales Co-ordinator
Total Zambia Limited
Ndola
01.2013 - 12.2014
- Supervised and managed 13 service station in luapula
- Northern, central and copperbelt provinces
- Increased service station sales which include fuels and lubricant products by over 40% in a year
- Prepared monthly profit and loss statements for the stations
- Developed mutually beneficial relationships between dealers and Total Zambia.
Territory Sales Representative
Zamtel
Lusaka
12.2010 - 12.2012
- Increased sales of zamtel products which included cell phones, sim cards and talk time by 20% within 6 months
- Increased market share of zamtel products by 2% within 6 months
- Led and managed a team of 25 indirect sales agents to engage and sale to retail outlets
- Successfully recruited and managed 3 Dealers/agents within Lusaka province
- Successfully mapped out Dealer sales zones and sales routes for indirect sales agents.
Trade Marketing Representative
Zambia Breweries Group
Lusaka
01.2007 - 12.2010
- Increased sales volumes of sparkling beverages products by 20% within 1 year of operation
- Successfully recruited 2 distributors and opened 5 selling sales depots within a year
- Increased numeric distribution by 20% in my territory within 6 months
- Market creation, recruitment and management of Distributors
- Maintained 80% price compliance levels in my territory
- Managed instore merchandisers in key chain stores and supermarkets
- Maximized margins by addressing channel and stock keeping units opportunities in the market.
Education
Holder of a health and entrepreneurship certificate, Live Well social Business
01.2019
Completed Effective Leadership skills Training, Galamukani Consultants
01.2018
Bachelor of Art Degree (BA) in Economics -
Cavendish University
LusakaDiploma in Marketing -
Evelyn Hone College
LusakaSkills
- Leadership skills
- Analytical thinking and problem solving
- Program and Operations Management
- Recruitment and Training
- Client Relationship management
- Marketing and sales strategist
- Community Outreach
- Community Engagement
References
- Dennis Mtonga, Programs Manager, Live Well Social Business, 0979770085, Denmorris89@gmail.com
- Mwenya M. Nshindano, Senior Advisor Health Marketing, USAID| ZAM –Health project, 0977 725 114, Mwenya_nshindano@jsh-z.com
- Asnely Daka, Human Resources and Administration Manager, Kickstart International Zambia, 0979300750, asnely.daka@kickstart.org
- Alan Chindima, New Business Development Manager, Avis Fleet Solutions, 0966711381, alanchindima@yahoo.co.uk
Certification
- Member of Zambia Institute of Marketing
- Holder of CA1 Drivers License
Timeline
Operations Lead
Live Well Social Business (CARE International Zambia)
04.2021 - Current
Project Lead
Live Well Social Business (CARE International Zambia)
08.2020 - 03.2021
Team Lead
Live Well Social Business (CARE International Zambia)
08.2018 - 07.2020
Sales and Distribution Officer
USAID Discover Health Project (Palladium Group)
10.2017 - 06.2018
Sales Officer
Kickstart International Zambia
01.2015 - 09.2017
Territory Sales Co-ordinator
Total Zambia Limited
01.2013 - 12.2014
Territory Sales Representative
Zamtel
12.2010 - 12.2012
Trade Marketing Representative
Zambia Breweries Group
01.2007 - 12.2010
Holder of a health and entrepreneurship certificate, Live Well social Business
Completed Effective Leadership skills Training, Galamukani Consultants
Bachelor of Art Degree (BA) in Economics -
Cavendish University
Diploma in Marketing -
Evelyn Hone College
- Member of Zambia Institute of Marketing
- Holder of CA1 Drivers License
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