Akamonwa Kalenga

Meanwood Ndeke Airport Area

P.O BOX 23 Chongwe.

22nd July, 2020.

JSI- USAID Discover Health Project

Dear Sir/Madam,

OBJECT: APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT AS ADVISOR-SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL CHANGE

COMMUNICATION
As a highly skilled adult educator, I read your posting for the above position interest. My experience
aligns well with the qualifications you are seeking, in particular in my precious role as a Program
Coordinator at Zambia Land Alliance-under an EU governance project, I maintained a fast-paced
high performance work environment while managing community relations of governance in
Luapula Province- Nchelenge and Chienge District. From assigning tasks and training team members
to coordinating meetings and preparing reports, I excel at establishing goals, collaborating with
cross functional departments, and inspiring teams to exceed personal and corporate objectives.
From working and overseeing teams of up to 95 staff, in Mantapala refugee Camp in Nchelenge
district with different NGOs like AAH, WWV, UNHCR, establishing work procedures, processes,
and assignments to support both company and departmental standards and strategic directives.
Screening, training and motivating teams through special projects and organizational initiatives to
generate increased organizational revenues, improved customer service, and profitable client
relationships, I highly feel I can excel with this job at Action Aid Zambia
I am certain I have what you need and that I would make a valuable addition to your International
I am adept at bridging the gap between technical and non-technical persons and have a goal-
driven, high- performing nature. My project management roles have prepared me for this position
by giving me a foundation in handling a wide range of issues and objectives. I can quickly break
down goals, establish scopes, and effectively manage projects through completion while exceeding
expectations across the board. I know how to mediate conflicts, establish productive relationships,
and root out inefficiencies to ensure optimal performance for the entire team. To illustrate the
scope of my career history and professional experiences, please take a moment to review my
enclosed resume. I am grateful for your evaluation of my credentials and subsequent response.
Thank you for your time and consideration.

Kindly find enclosed my Curriculum Vitae.

Yours faithfully

AKAMONWA KALENGA
0974109368/0965087485
 Akamonwa Kalenga
[email protected]/[email protected]

Full Names: Akamonwa Kalenga

Marital Status: Single
Contacts: +260974109368/0965087485
Local Languages Fluent: Lozi, Tonga, Bemba, Chewa, Luvale and Soli
SUMMARY
Multifaceted Project Activities and M&E technical provider with over 4years of non-profit sector experience.
Specialization in: Advocacy, Gender Integration, Sexual and Reproductive Health. Versatile with strong
skills in strategic planning, multi-stakeholder engagement including community-led organizations,
movement building/ designing advocacy campaigns, and capacity building.

HIGHLIGHTS

 Oversea experience in Nchelenge, Chienge, Chembe-Luapula Province. Provision of technical

assistance to district programs in Luapula. Experience in leading advocacy activities in
communities.
 Strong program management, M&E and budget management expertise including winning over
$80000 new business-proposals under TRALARD World Bank Project-In Climate Change.
 Vast training, and capacity building experience including organizational strategic planning at district
level.
 Teamwork: I work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by
genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; am always willing to learn from others and I places
team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision,
even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; I share credit for team
accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
 Capacity Building: Led numerous workshops on advocacy, activism, and grassroots movement
building. Managed leadership meetings, events, and recruitment for community based organization
under the EU Governance Project. Lead coach and mentor for local/community-based leaders
activists. Built organizational relationships within advocacy community within issue areas, and local
constituents. Served as interim District stakeholder links: Manage and coordinated day-to-day
activities of different departments, and participated in organization's annual program planning.
 PROFESSIONLA EXPERIENCE

District Coordinator-Zambia Land Alliance 01/2019-04/2020

 Leading mapping of intermediate indicators for ZLA-EU Joint Program to Improve Democratic
Governance in Zambia focused on 3 high-prevalence districts in Luapula and Western Provinces
of Zambia.
 Conducting midterm progress methodological review to inform the field of practitioners working to
improve democratic governance at provincial level. Specifically governance issues including
Human Rights, Policy Engagement and Social Accountability to determine modalities of measuring
midterm progress, and developing a list proxy indicators with proposed data collection and
management recommendations.
 Developing toolkit to operationalize EU's Action Plan 2018-2022 focused on mainstreaming gender
targeted priorities including on Advocacy for Human Rights, ending GBV that is, increasing access
to education, and improving overall health outcomes for girls and boys.
 Creating monitoring and knowledge management system to track district-level Governance and
Gender Program Reviews in collaboration with different stakeholders.
 Reporting of Governance results including outcomes and tracking district and community-level
financial expenditures invested in cross-sectoral Advocacy, Decentralization exercise, gender
specific intervention.
 Led design of M&E frameworks and performance management plans for winning USG new
business proposals.
 Developed clear goals that were consistent with agreed strategies
 Identified priority activities and assignments; adjusted priorities as required
 Allocated appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresaw risks and allowed
for contingencies when planning; monitored and adjusted plans and actions as necessary; used
time efficiently.

Field Facilitator-Monsanto Seed Company 01/2018-11/2018

 Program Management-Ensured program quality through monitoring work plan deliverables in
collaboration with technical specialists and program managers at Company Plants/Depos, in
Agriculture marketing shows. Conducted routine site visits to Kabwe and Mkushi Farming sites.
Donor Engagement and Partnerships-Collaborated with local partners and donors in the
implementation of various projects, including capacity building and training
 Designed data collection tools, and conducted key informant Interviews for ongoing data analysis
and documentation in three company working field sites.
 Led design of Community of Practice for internal organizational effectiveness initiative- Program
Optimization Approach
 Provided technical guidance to field-based M&E Managers and teams to ensure quality assurance
in data reporting, and strengthen M&E systems with a specialization in quality improvement for data
collected and analyzed from field officers.
 Client Orientated: I always consider all those to whom services are provided to be "clients" and
I seek to see things from clients' point of view; I establishes and maintain productive partnerships
with clients by gaining their trust and respect; I identifies clients' needs and matches them to
appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment
to keep informed and anticipate problems; I keep clients informed of progress or setbacks in
projects and I meet timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
Community Liaison Officer-Society for Family Health 03/2016-05/2017
 Project Management/M&E -Managed district Small Project Fund, a private funded FBO managed
health and education projects in contraceptive methods through community advocacy an
sensitization
 Program Quality- Facilitated Detailed Implementation Planning for HIV/AIDS and Education
program in Chongwe district jointly with Lusaka areas to ensure smooth project implementation.
Executed Field Supervisory Missions for Advocacy Health Contraceptive projects.
 Communications -Developed monthly district program updates, Situation Reports, and other key
materials
 Coordinated Internal Communications Working Group with other officers in Lusaka province-
Communication Officers
 New Business-Developed a series of USG proposals in collaboration with Program Quality and
Growth Manager in response to Emergency funding opportunities.
 Led evaluation and adoption of community Language & Culture program internal evaluation of
effectiveness to the health project within Lusaka Province.
 Conducted pre-evaluation analysis in collaboration with M&E and OD/OE team
 Developed Log Frame, evaluation design, and implementation plan
 Developed Data Collection Tools including surveys, and focus group discussion protocol

Extension Assistance Officer-Golden Valley-Chisamaba 01/2011-06/2011

 Monitored and tracked programmatic outcomes with International Programs Team for various Seed
Companies funded community based education program working to improve agricultural practices
among small scale farmers.
 Provided review of donor reported project activities against targets for activities being implemented
in Chisamba area, Kabwe, Mkushi and Kapir.
 Troubleshoot performance challenges with Senior Extension Officer
 Supported Organizational Strategy Development funded by Swedish International Development
Agency (SIDA).

Community Facilitator-JAICA-Chongwe District 08/2009-04/2010

 Public Education: Designed numerous advocacy campaigns to build understanding in the JAICA
Cassava project aimed at eradicating poverty levels in Kanaknatapa area-Chongwe District.
 Mobilized multi-faith religious leaders and community members activists to build momentum in the
above-mentioned campaigns
 Stakeholder Engagement: Organized rallies, workshops, fundraising, and other numerous events
to mobilize resources, support, and educate constituents. Delegate at Chongwe district level on the
importance of livelihood activities among the vulnerable households.

Career Competences
 Strive for Impact: I am results driven. Everything  Listen Deeply: I go beyond my point of
I do, the way I think, plan and implement is view and strive to see the bigger picture
driven by a relentless search for impact. from different perspectives. I stay curious
and listen deeply to what others have to
say.
 EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
University of Zambia
Bachelor of Adult Education, B.AE. 2015
Graduated with a Credit
Kafushi High School
Secondary Education. G.C.E. 2009
Completed with 11 points in best Five
Evergreen Basic School. Primary Certificate. 2005
Completed with ECZ Certificate

References
Name of Referee: Chitalu Chama Mwansa
Institution and Alliance Building Officer Resource
Current Job Title:
Officer
Company Mansa District Land Alliance
Contact Number: +260977817684
E-mail Address [email protected]

Name of Referee: Largwell Siabusus

Current Job Title: Agronomist
Company Monsanto-Bare Company
Contact Number: +260965264097
E-mail Address [email protected]
Position/s held when working with you:
Field Facilitator/Team Leader

Name of Referee: Milupi Milupu

Current Job Title: Director Research/Agronomist Current Company:
Company Syngenta-MRI
Contact Number: +260965087485
E-mail Address [email protected]
Position/s held when working with you:
Field Supervisor
 EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL OF ZAMBIA

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sat the prescribed examination and satisfied the conditions
for the award of a

SCHOOL CERTIFICATE
AKAMONWA KALENGA 25930800 1 0
KAFUSHI HIGH SCHOOL 7 All

1121 ENGLISH LANGUAGE FOUR MERIT

2046 CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION THREE MERIT
2167 HISTORY TWO DISTINCTION
2218 GEOGRAPHY FOUR MERIT
4024 MATHEMATICS TWO DISTINCTION
5090 BtoLoGY THREE MERIT
5124 SCIENCE FOUR MERIT
71OO COMMERCE FOUR MERIT

SUBJECTS RECORDED EIGHT

SUBJECTS GRADED SIX OR BEITER EIGHT
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