Risa Lupapula
Communication Expert
Lusaka,Lusaka
Summary
To serve and become a value adding assert in my field of employment and serve the interest of the organization/institution and their business/mission efficiently. I'm a goal-oriented team player with proven experience and skills in communication, research and knowledge of analysis, evaluation, planning and project management.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intern
Duetsche Gesellschaft Fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
Lusaka
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Learn about the GIZ's work in the EnACT Programme and Gain Practical Experience
- Supporting various program activities, assisting with administrative tasks.
- Attending and participating in meetings and brainstorming sessions with team members.
- Assisting with event planning, support and execution of virtual and in-person engagements.
- Report on the proceedings of meetings.
Programme Assistant
Alliance for Community Action
Lusaka
12.2020 - 12.2022
- Provided programmatic and research support to all ACA projects
- Assisted with administration work
- conducted community training in the rural and urban areas
- Monitoring and Evaluation of project activities
- Community Mobilization
- Organized and Coordinated radio programs
- Outlined work plans, assessed resources and determined timelines for projects.
- Oversaw budgets for project, tracked expenses and timelines and communicated with key stakeholders on milestones.
HIV/AIDS Counselor
Kanyama First Level Hospital
Lusaka
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Screened clients for variety of health risk factors to make appropriate referrals.
- Entered data into spreadsheets, documents and databases with high accuracy rate.
- Tested and counseled HIV/AIDS patients
Research Assistant
Mint Advisory Research Center
Lusaka
04.2018 - 05.2018
- Conducted qualitative and quantitative analysis on assigned data.
- Conducted surveys, interviews and experimental research to facilitate data analysis.
Occupational Safety & Health Intern Officer
Gabriel Couto
Lusaka
10.2017 - 01.2018
- Inspected or evaluated workplace environments, equipment or practices to verify compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
- Trained new employees in proper safety procedures to minimize accidents with proper behaviors.
- Maintained and updated emergency response plans or procedures.
- Inspected specified areas to verify presence of fire prevention equipment, safety equipment and first-aid supplies.
- Community Sensitization
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Education in Environmental Education
The University of Zambia
Lusaka, Zambia03.2019
High School Diploma -
Chipembi Girls Secondary School
Chisamba, Zambia12.2012
MBA - Masters in Communication For Development
The University of Zambia
Lusaka, ZambiaSkills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Dependable and Reliable
- Self-Motivated
- Strong Academic Record
- Report Writing
- Project Management
Languages
English, Tonga
First Language
Nyanja
Upper Intermediate
B2
Bemba
Intermediate
B1
Certification
- Public Policy Analysis, Development, Monitoring & Evaluation by University of Zambia
- Collaborating for Open and Accountable Budgets by International Budget Partnership
- Rights-Based Approach Civil Society Project Management by Alliance for Community Action and the European Union
- Multi-Sectoral Approach in Women and Girl's Rights by Women and Law in Southern Africa
- International Standards on Freedom of Expression by the Bonavero Institute of Human Rights and UNSECO
- Professional Practicing License in Counseling by Zambia Counseling Council
References
- Jimmy Maliseni Programme Manager at Alliance for Community Aaction +260977319119 jimmy.maliseni@acazambia.org
- Steriah Simooya Mudenda Lecturer at UNZA +0979176984 simooya@gmail.com
- Jorge Nogueira Supervisor at Gabriel Couto JORGENOGUEIRA@GMAIL.COM
- Brenda Mpande Mint Advisory Services +0972567332 brendampande09@gmail.com
Timeline
Intern
Duetsche Gesellschaft Fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
02.2023 - 08.2023
Programme Assistant
Alliance for Community Action
12.2020 - 12.2022
HIV/AIDS Counselor
Kanyama First Level Hospital
08.2020 - 12.2020
Research Assistant
Mint Advisory Research Center
04.2018 - 05.2018
Occupational Safety & Health Intern Officer
Gabriel Couto
10.2017 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Education in Environmental Education
The University of Zambia
High School Diploma -
Chipembi Girls Secondary School
MBA - Masters in Communication For Development
The University of Zambia
- Public Policy Analysis, Development, Monitoring & Evaluation by University of Zambia
- Collaborating for Open and Accountable Budgets by International Budget Partnership
- Rights-Based Approach Civil Society Project Management by Alliance for Community Action and the European Union
- Multi-Sectoral Approach in Women and Girl's Rights by Women and Law in Southern Africa
- International Standards on Freedom of Expression by the Bonavero Institute of Human Rights and UNSECO
- Professional Practicing License in Counseling by Zambia Counseling Council
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