Results-driven leader in donor compliance, contracts, and operational excellence.
Lusaka, ZM
Full time/Part time/Project based
On-site/Hybrid/Remote
Experienced operations, contracts, and compliance leader with over 15 years managing donor-funded portfolios for organizations such as USAID, FCDO, and...
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My Career Journey
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Prospero Limited
Head of Operations
Apr 2025 - Present | 1y 1m
Lusaka, ZM
Oversaw Finance, Administration, IT, Compliance, and Outreach functions, ensuring operational alignment with donor objectives. Maintained statutory records, prepared Board documentation, and facilitated...
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Prospero Limited
Acting Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Oct 2023 - Mar 2025 | 1y 5m
Lusaka, ZM
Directed cross-departmental operations and chaired the Disciplinary Committee. Coordinated strategic reviews that realigned operations with FCDO frameworks.
Prospero Limited
Contracts, Grants, and Compliance Manager
Mar 2023 - Mar 2025 | 2y
Lusaka, ZM
Maintained donor compliance dashboards, liaised with internal teams for timely submission of technical and financial reports. Oversaw contracts, procurement, and vendor management in line with donor r...
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Prospero Limited
Procurement and Compliance Manager
Mar 2020 - Mar 2023 | 3y
Lusaka, ZM
Streamlined procurement processes, reducing turnaround time by 25%. Managed logistics and budgets for workshops, meetings, and fieldwork, ensuring timely reporting and fund reconciliation.
Private Enterprise Programme Zambia (PEPZ)
Grants & Contracts Manager
Apr 2018 - Mar 2020 | 1y 11m
Lusaka, ZM
Administered £2M+ in grants to 100+ SMEs, including procurement oversight and compliance monitoring. Developed activity budgets and facilitated disbursements with full documentation.
Pact Zambia
Senior Grants & Contracts Officer
Jun 2018 - Apr 2019 | 10m
Lusaka, ZM
Oversaw sub-award financial reporting for 25+ SME grantees with 100% compliance. Delivered training to improve grantee financial reporting standards.
Pact Zambia
Grants & Contracts Officer
Aug 2016 - Jun 2018 | 1y 10m
Lusaka, ZM
Drafted and reviewed 50+ grant agreements, ensuring alignment with USAID compliance standards for SME-focused initiatives. Trained 15 SME grantees on financial documentation, reducing audit discrepancies...
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Zambia Prevention, Care and Treatment Partnership
Contracts Management Services Officer
Oct 2012 - Aug 2016 | 3y 10m
Lusaka, ZM
Managed a $500K consultancy portfolio, ensuring timely delivery of technical assistance to SMEs in healthcare supply chain management. Supervised a team of 5 to streamline contract workflows, reducing...
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Zambia Prevention, Care and Treatment Partnership
Grants Officer
Oct 2011 - Sep 2012 | 11m
Lusaka, ZM
Tracked and reported on $300K in grant expenditures, ensuring compliance with donor policies for SME capacity-building programs. Coordinated 10 successful grant applications, securing funding for SME training...
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Education
University of Zambia
Business Management
2025
Certifications & Qualifications
ACCA Level 3 - Strategic Professional
ACCA2026
Certified Accounting Technician (CAT)
ACCA2026
USAID Rules and Regulations: Grants & Cooperative Agreements
Humentum2026
Project Management, Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting
Zambia Centre for Accountancy Studies2026
USAID/CDC Regulations and Policies Financial Management of USAID/CDC Awardees
Centre for Public Management2026
ACCA Certified Accounting Technician (CAT)
Zambia Institute of Management, Chingola Campus2026