Thelma S Siluchali
Lusaka,Zambia
Summary
Highly skilled professional with expertise in community engagement, mobilisation, and project coordination. Demonstrates a strong ability to work in cross-cultural environments, building and maintaining strategic partnerships. Known for being compassionate and committed to working with communities, driving impactful results through innovative and outcome-focused approaches. Capable of driving projects from conception to completion while ensuring alignment with strategic goals. Demonstrates robust problem-solving abilities and excellent communication skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6035
6035
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Programme Officer
Basel Institute on Governance
Lusaka
04.2024 - Current
- Support programme unit with development of budgets, work plans, financial forecasts, and periodic progress updates
- Coordinate procurement of goods and services required for project delivery
- Provide logistical assistance to local and international personnel supporting project delivery
- Coordinated travel arrangements, ensuring smooth itineraries for staff members.
- Assist with preparation of in-country programme audits and reviews
- Monitor and evaluate programme progress against set targets and indicators
- Support management of risks, mitigations, and identification of new opportunities for programme development
- Management and maintenance of programme assets’ database
Programme Assistant
United Nations World Food Programme
Luapula
05.2021 - 04.2024
- Provided technical support in nutrition programming for Scaling Up Nutrition (SUNII) districts and incorporation of social behavioral change communication of nutrition to over 2000 people of concern in Mantapala refugee settlement and marginalized communities in other support districts in Luapula and Muchinga provinces
- Provided business support services to programme team such as drafting letters to partners, documenting meeting minutes
- Provided administrative support services such as organizing workshops, meetings and trainings
- Support implementing partners with preparation of annual work plans and review of budgets
- Support programme with quarterly field office financial forecasts
- Provided support to district and implementing partners in promotion of rural financial markets through savings groups
- Provided technical support to partners at field level through trainings and backstopping programme activities
- Maintained updated programme files for easy information retrieval.
- Organised meetings and took detailed minutes, facilitating clear communication amongst team members.
- Facilitated internal communications with diligent management of correspondence.
- Collaborated on team projects to enhance overall productivity.
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer/Invest Officer – Cash Based Transfers Program – United Nations World Food Programme
Action Africa Help - Zambia
Luapula
10.2019 - 05.2021
- Provided beneficiary education on Cash Based Transfer to over 2000 households and monitored cash utilization to promote food security through diet diversification and social behavioral change
- Conducted Savings for Change trainings targeting programme beneficiaries aimed at increasing household income and enhance financial inclusion
- Collected and analyzed data from over 1000 households to measure achievements against performance indicators
- Facilitated development of participatory monitoring and evaluation systems
- Developed periodic programme progress reports against set indicators
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer - Program for the Advancement of Malaria Outcomes (PAMO) - Supported by USAID
Action Africa Help - Zambia
Luapula
07.2018 - 10.2019
- Developed and strengthened monitoring and evaluation procedures to support implementation and elimination of malaria among communities
- Developed budgets and organize logistics for implementation of activities
- Supported management with feedback and strategies for efficient and effective interventions to increase programme outcomes in alignment with strategic Plans
- Provided oversight/supervision of malaria interventions
- Collected & analyzed different data for improved reporting, analysis, and use by Government and other partners
Community Services Officer - Urban Refuge Project
Action Africa Help - Zambia
Lusaka
12.2017 - 06.2018
- Conducted child rights sessions and care-givers sensitisations on foster care, Attend Best Interest Determination and protection panels and accompany minors to attend resettlement Interviews
- Child friendly space management, Shelter/safe house management, mapping stakeholders and establishing partnerships
- Consolidated monthly reports from outreach volunteers
- Chaired monthly coordination meetings with volunteers and partners providing similar services in programme areas
Education
Master of Science - Agronomy
Mulungushi University
Kabwe 01.2022 - 03.2025
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Development Studies with Economics
The University of Zambia
Lusaka2017
Diploma - Public Administration
National Institute of Public Administration
Lusaka2010
Grade 12 School Certificate -
Roma Girls Secondary School
Lusaka2006
Skills
- Community engagement
- Mobilisation skills
- Ability to work in cross-cultural environments
- Committed to working with communities
- Builds and maintains partnerships
- Strategic
- Drive to achieve impactful results
- Logistical organisation
- Project co-ordination
- Outcome focused
- Budget management
- Beneficiary advocacy
Custom
- Ms Kathy L Mukelabai, Project Officer, Catholic Relief Services (CRS), Kawambwa Field Office, +260979179934, kathylmukelabai@gmail.com
- Mr Elvis Chifwafwa, Social Protection Advisor, USAID Zambia, +260977473002, echifwafwa@usaid.gov, elvischifwafwa@gmail.com
- Ms Melissa Mwanza, Programme Policy Officer, United Nations World Food Programme (UNWFP), Mpika Field Office, +260977876606, melissa.mwanza@wfp.org
- Mrs Misozi Samuti Chimbe, Programme Manager, Basel Institute on Governance, +265884199811, misozi.samuti@baselgovernance.org
Personal Information
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Zambian
Timeline
Programme Officer
Basel Institute on Governance
04.2024 - Current
Master of Science - Agronomy
Mulungushi University
01.2022 - 03.2025
Programme Assistant
United Nations World Food Programme
05.2021 - 04.2024
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer/Invest Officer – Cash Based Transfers Program – United Nations World Food Programme
Action Africa Help - Zambia
10.2019 - 05.2021
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer - Program for the Advancement of Malaria Outcomes (PAMO) - Supported by USAID
Action Africa Help - Zambia
07.2018 - 10.2019
Community Services Officer - Urban Refuge Project
Action Africa Help - Zambia
12.2017 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Development Studies with Economics
The University of Zambia
Diploma - Public Administration
National Institute of Public Administration
Grade 12 School Certificate -
Roma Girls Secondary School
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