Timothy Hamooya
Lusaka
Summary
Professional Project Management Specialist with experience in working with teams to accomplish short- and long-term project goals has managed programs and monitored project costs for Development and Public Health Projects funded by USAID, CDC and DOD for period of 13 years Cooperate. Skilled in Non-Profits organizational Capacity Development, Rural Community Development, System Monitoring& Training Facilitation. A Strong Community, Social services development worker skilled in HIV/AIDS related interventions focusing on Prevention, Treatment, Orphaned and Vulnerable Children OVC and is trained in Gateway to Grants (G2G).
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SENIOR PROGRAM OFFICER-DOD PROJECT
Jhpiego
01.2022 - 11.2023
- Enhanced program efficiency by streamlining processes & implementing innovative strategies in activity planning
- Leveraged technology tools for improved project management, tracking progress and streamlining communications effectively.
- Collaborated with internal departments to ensure alignment of objectives and seamless integration of program initiatives.
- Facilitated stakeholder engagement through meetings, presentations, and reports, promoting transparency and trust among partners.
- Supported new business development efforts by contributing subject matter expertise during proposal writing processes.
- Spearheaded financial initiatives to reduce fuel expenses costs, resulting in 78% annual savings.
- Managed risk and financial projections for the two projects. (Community and Facility Based)
- Built strong relationships with stakeholders through effective communication and collaboration.
- Managed budgets and resources responsibly, ensuring optimal allocation for maximum impact.
- Developed and executed comprehensive program plans, achieving timely completion of milestones.
- Collaborated with finance department to budget and monitor program operations, ensuring sound fiscal and system management.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders (Sub partners)to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts, resulting into effective program implementation and result harvesting
- Led the development of the project's procurement plan in collaboration resulting into quick procurement processes leading to timely implementation of project activities
- Supported new business development efforts by contributing subject matter expertise during client pitches or proposal writing processes.
PROGRAM MANAGER- ZCHECK Project
Maryland Global Initiatives Cooperation (Zambia)- University of Maryland
10.2020 - 09.2021
- Coordinated and directed ZCHECK program activities - Core program( HIV Key Population Prevention, Care & Support), DREAMS and Faith Community Initiative (FCI)
- Addressed and resolved technical, financial, and operational concerns by working with subject matter expert team members
- Coordinated and worked with ZCHECK-M&E teams including but not limited to Monthly check-ins as well as contributed in the development of performance review briefings to CDC
- Led the program teams to ensure timely submission of accurate monthly reports that meet UMB and Donor requirements
- Controlled the Program Budget and worked with finance team in preparation of Monthly and quarterly financial projections
- Managed multiple strategic activities with numerous workstreams ensuring all the three sub-projects were effectively implemented
- Led the Programs and Procurement teams to support all logistical requirements of the ZCHECK project
- Enhanced project visibility with regular status updates, leading to increased stakeholder engagement.
- Conducted comprehensive program evaluations, identifying areas for improvement and recommending actionable solutions.
PROGRAMS COORDINATOR ( CDC SMACHT & ZCHECK)
Maryland Global Initiatives Cooperation( Zambia ) -University of Maryland
06.2018 - 09.2020
- Coordinated cross functional teams and technical staff to ensure timely development and submission of the monthly, quarterly and annual work-plans,resulting in seamless project excution and enhanced outcomes
- Ensured activities developed are in line with program priorities, goals and objectives as per funder requirements
- Responsible for reviewing and on-ward submission of the weekly, monthly and quarterly reports to the program senior management enabling informed decision-making based on data-driven insights.
- Monitored performance metrics consistently and implemented corrective actions when needed, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Conducted reviews of program financial systems to assess cost control measures.
- Reduced logistical errors through meticulous planning of program activity schedules by aligning them to budgets & effective program management practices.
- Spearheaded the recruitment and management of Community Based volunteers. positively impacting local communities and ensuring program acceptance at community level
- Evaluated operational practices and identified improvement opportunities to develop revisions for systems and procedures for both projects
- Resolved conflicts swiftly among team members through effective mediation techniques, fostering an amicable working environment conducive to collaboration.
CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Pact Zambia -USAID Z-CHPP PROJECT
04.2016 - 06.2018
- Worked closely with selected local partners to ensure adequate capacity is built in identified areas of the program
- Conducted technical and organizational capacity assessments (TOCA), network analysis (ONA), and Organizational Performance Index (OPI) with partners
- Provided technical direction in activity planning for all capacity development components including network strengthening
- Developed materials and processes for specific areas/topics identified as needed for capacity development of partners, including training, mentoring and coaching of partners, peer learning and other methodologies
- Ensured flexibility and high quality of the capacity development support was provided to sub partners
- Ensured integration of organizational capacity development with other technical support the project will provide to partners
- Led in program monitoring, evaluating, learning and periodic reporting related to capacity building
- Coordinated with appropriate stakeholders in all aspects of activities planning, monitoring, and implementation
- Participated in the development of annual work plans, performance monitoring systems and tools, and writing of program reports
- Ensured proper administration of logistical aspects related to capacity development activities.
DISTRICT FACILITATOR/CO-ODINATOR
Salvation Army-USAID STEPS OVC PROJECT
08.2010 - 03.2016
- Directed compliance of USAID regulation in both finance and operations
- Worked with the GRZ counterpart, the District AIDS Coordination Advisor (DACA), and the District AIDS Task Force (DATF) to increase the DACA's ability to lead program activities; this includes working with the DACA to ensure that project activities are reflected in various district level annual work plans
- Ensured that STEPS OVC planning, resource allocations, monitoring, information, and reporting were integrated with district plans and budget
- Ensured that STEPS OVC activities were reported to DDCCs, DHMT and DATF and other relevant GRZ structures
- Increased the ability of DDCCs, DHMT, and DATF's to use data, and increase their demand for useful data; this included working with the DACA to ensure that data collected was provided through the GRZ M&E system
- Worked with District Planners in the District Planning Office (DPO) to strengthen the monitoring and reporting structures within the community and district
- Linked GRZ structures at the district level and at the community level
- Worked with the National sub granting officer in planning and executing capacity building for local organizations so that CBOs, CSOs, and FBOs have the capacity to carry out their community-based activities in the long-term; this included capacity building of local organizations in financial, organizational, and technical areas (i.e., care for OVC, prevention of HIV/AIDS, and counseling and testing for HIV/AIDS as well as Economic strengthening)
- Led the consortium and the Zambia Prevention Initiative (ZPI) partners to map systems, resources, and stakeholders for the scale-up of economic strengthening models, including engagement with the private sector
- Assisted in the design of evaluation tools to measure program success and inform future improvements.
- Facilitated dialogue between participants, family and program workers to provide best possible program and individualized program.
- Wrote project reports (e.g., data summaries, workshop reports, progress reports) as per the donor formats/requirements and the reporting system put in place by the consortium
- Collected data on program efficacy through data analysis and implemented solutions for improvement.
- Developed and implemented organizational systems to better manage training documentation and progress reporting.
- Helped to build the capacity of communities to improve their livelihoods, and supported the use of economic strengthening best practices
- Built capacity of local structures to make sure children rights are upheld and child protection is enhanced through Training of OVC guardians in various child protection techniques.
- Delivered high-quality training sessions,in Basic care & Support, OVC Management, House-hold dialogues , Safe from Harm curricular, ensuring participants developed a thorough understanding of the subject matter.
Education
Masters Degree - Project Management
University of Lusaka
10.2021
Bachelor of Science - Project Management
Cavendish University
08.2014
Diploma - Business Administration
University of Zambia
08.2008
School Certificate -
Kabulonga School For Boys
11.2001
Skills
- Project Management
- Budget Management
- Budget Development
- Partnership Building
- Monitoring and reporting
- Capacity Building
- Data Analysis
- Stakeholder Relations
Availability
Immediately
References
- Ms Ina Kafunda, Director Public Health & Supply Chain -USAID DISCOVER Health, JSI, 0975931936, Chandaina77@gmail.com
- Dr Douglas Lungu, Operations Manager, SEED Global Health, 0977348002/0954616290, dlungu@seedglobalhealth.org/ douglas79@gmail.com
- Col. Rabson Zulu (Rtd), Program Management Advisor -DOD project, 0971901072, akileni2000@gmail.com
Certification
- Project Management for Development Professionals - PMDpro1
Timeline
SENIOR PROGRAM OFFICER-DOD PROJECT
Jhpiego
01.2022 - 11.2023
PROGRAM MANAGER- ZCHECK Project
Maryland Global Initiatives Cooperation (Zambia)- University of Maryland
10.2020 - 09.2021
PROGRAMS COORDINATOR ( CDC SMACHT & ZCHECK)
Maryland Global Initiatives Cooperation( Zambia ) -University of Maryland
06.2018 - 09.2020
CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Pact Zambia -USAID Z-CHPP PROJECT
04.2016 - 06.2018
DISTRICT FACILITATOR/CO-ODINATOR
Salvation Army-USAID STEPS OVC PROJECT
08.2010 - 03.2016
Masters Degree - Project Management
University of Lusaka
Bachelor of Science - Project Management
Cavendish University
Diploma - Business Administration
University of Zambia
School Certificate -
Kabulonga School For Boys
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