Shalom Mwape
Lusaka
Summary
Shalom is a dynamic result driven professional with extensive experience in advocacy and program implementation. Proven track record in enhancing youth leadership and community mobilization, while effectively managing donor relations. I excel in building partnerships and facilitating capacity-building initiatives to drive impactful change in the communities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Focal Point
FP2030 East & Southern Africa Hub
, Zambia
06.2023 - Current
- Represent young people's perspectives in national, regional, and international decision-making on family planning and sexual and reproductive health rights.
- Lead advocacy for youth inclusion in FP/SRH policy processes.
- Collaborate with regional focal points to advance rights-based advocacy, and ensure equitable access to FP services.
- Monitor and evaluate the implementation of Zambia’s family planning commitments.
Program Officer
Copper Rose Zambia
Lusaka
10.2022 - Current
- Led the design, planning, implementation, and monitoring of donor-funded projects, including the Safe Reproductive Health Awareness Project and Momentum Country for Global Leadership.
- Managed calls for proposals, coordinated grantee selection, and oversaw grant disbursement and monitoring in line with donor and organizational requirements.
- Facilitated capacity-building workshops for adolescents, health workers, government officials, and CSOs.
- Coordinated advocacy and community engagement on SRH, GBV, and child rights issues.
- Represented the organization at international conferences and stakeholder meetings.
- Contributed to the development of national advocacy and communication strategies.
- Prepared financial and narrative reports for donors.
District Coordinator – USAID CHEKUP 1 Project
Copper Rose Zambia
03.2021 - 09.2022
- Planned and coordinated HIV and GBV prevention programs for adolescents and youth.
- Supported sub-partners in the design and delivery of targeted prevention and advocacy initiatives.
- Trained community volunteers, mentors, and pupils on GBV prevention, positive masculinity, and peer education.
- Oversaw M&E processes, ensuring data-informed adjustments to programming, and timely reporting to the donor.
Programme Officer
Generation Alive Zambia
04.2021 - 02.2022
- Coordinated project activities supporting CSOs advocating for child and youth rights in Kabwe, Kapiri Mposhi, Chisamba, and Chibombo.
- Organized public forums and advocacy meetings linking young people with decision-makers.
- Built partnerships with government ministries and civil society for collaborative action.
- Monitored project progress, and prepared donor reports.
Intern Outreach Social Worker
FSP SOS Children’s Village Lusaka
Lusaka
12.2019 - 02.2020
- Conducted family assessments and community outreach for family-strengthening initiatives.
- Facilitated youth skills-building workshops, and income-generating activities.
- Supported M&E through data collection, entry, and reporting.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
University of Zambia
Lusaka05-2025
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
University of Zambia
Lusaka, Zambia05-2021
Skills
- Advocacy and policy engagement
- Program design and implementation
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Youth leadership development
- Community mobilization strategies
- Partnership building
- Stakeholder engagement
- Data collection and analysis
- Reporting and documentation
- Budget management
- Donor relations management
- Capacity building initiatives
- Facilitation skills
- Research methodologies
- Academic writing expertise
Accomplishments
- Best Graduating Student in Social Work
- Best Female Graduating Student in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Certification
Evidence-based monitoring and evaluation for GBV interventions
Smart Advocacy Trainer of Trainers
References
Mr. Muchinga Mutambo
Head of Programs (Former), Copper Rose Zambia, Lusaka
Cell No: +260-976-945-648
Email: muchingamutambo1@gmail.com
Dr. Mundia Libati,
Lecturer, Department of Social Work and Sociology
University of Zambia
Lusaka
Cell No. +260 972 261 362
Email: mundia.libati@unza.zm
Gloria Masula
Youth Partnerships Officer
FP2030,
Nairobi, Kenya,
Email: GMasula@fp2030.org
Timeline
Youth Focal Point
FP2030 East & Southern Africa Hub
06.2023 - Current
Program Officer
Copper Rose Zambia
10.2022 - Current
Programme Officer
Generation Alive Zambia
04.2021 - 02.2022
District Coordinator – USAID CHEKUP 1 Project
Copper Rose Zambia
03.2021 - 09.2022
Intern Outreach Social Worker
FSP SOS Children’s Village Lusaka
12.2019 - 02.2020
Master of Social Work - Social Work
University of Zambia
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
University of Zambia
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