BRIDGET CHINGUO
Kasungu
Summary
Experienced leader with excellent communication skills and a proven track record of motivating and managing teams to achieve organizational goals. Results-driven professional with expertise in strategic planning, team development, and project management, actively seeking a challenging leadership management position. Demonstrated ability to build cohesive teams, drive performance metrics, and foster a positive work culture. Dedicated professional with a history of successfully overseeing operations, implementing process improvements, and driving team performance in a fast-paced environment. Looking to leverage these skills in a leadership management role.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Water Supply Sanitation Officer; P0 (Grade I/M7)
Malawi Government, Local Government Service Commission, Ntchisi District Council
01.2019 - Current
- Managing community water supply systems ensuring operational efficiency and compliance with government regulations
- Implementing sanitation programs to improve quality and public health outcomes
- Facilitating water quality testing and analysis to identify potential contamination sources
- Collaborating with local organizations to promote water conservation and sanitation practices
- Training community members on proper water treatment and sanitation techniques
- Developing emergency response plans for water supply disruptions and sanitation crises
- Facilitating regular maintenance on water supply systems and facilities
- Monitoring water usage trends and implementing strategies to reduce wastage
- Lobbying from stakeholders to address WASH priority needs that the district has according to the District Development Planning Framework (DDPF) in order to address the resource gap that the department of water supply and development services has
WASH Resident Engineer
Cowater Sogema International Inc.
09.2016 - 12.2018
- Participating in detailed WASH technical assessments and development of rehabilitation & new construction requirements at selected rural health facilities
- Developing and preparing preliminary designs, BOQs & costing for construction elements in both water supply, sanitation, solar power & building repair/renovation
- Providing inputs in preparing tender documents for construction as well as tender evaluations, contract negotiations and finalization of contracts
- Documentation of project achievements and compiling of best practices
- Preparing budgets, procurement and compliance requirements for WASH programs
- Strong communication and reporting skills for donor and partner relations
- Supervision and training local staff in WASH best practices
- Project coordination and stakeholder engagement for WASH initiatives
- Maintaining good working relationships with communities, health personnel, and patients and facilitating their participation as related to construction at health facilities
- Monitoring contract costs and budgets
WASH Projects Officer
Evangelical Lutheran Development Service (ELDS)
01.2014 - 08.2016
- Managed and implemented water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) projects in underserved communities
- Collaborated with government agencies and community leaders to establish sustainable WASH programs
- Conducted needs assessments and surveys to identify gaps in existing WASH infrastructure
- Monitored project progress and conducted regular evaluations to measure impact and effectiveness
- Worked closely with local stakeholders to ensure community participation and ownership of WASH projects
- Developed project proposals, budgets, and reports for funding organizations and donors
- Coordinated with other NGOs and partners to leverage resources and maximize impact of WASH initiatives
- Facilitated training workshops on good hygiene practices and sanitation behaviors
Research Assistant for ‘The Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion Bill Research Program’
Malawi Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development
09.2013 - 11.2013
- Prepared interview questions and collecting data
- Conducted literature reviews and compiled research findings for academic projects
- Collected and analyzed data using statistical software programs such as SPSS and R
- Assisted in the development and implementation of research studies and experiments
- Prepared research reports and presentations
- Collaborated with team members on research projects and shared findings
- Provided administrative support to research teams by scheduling meetings and maintaining project files
- Demonstrated strong communication skills through written reports and oral presentations
WASH Community Facilitator Volunteer
Canadian Physicians for Aid and Relief (CPAR)
08.2013 - 09.2013
- Served as a liaison between community members and WASH organizations, advocating for improved access to clean water and sanitation services
- Facilitating community triggering in community led total sanitation (CLTS)
- I took part in triggering of villages in the areas of Traditional Authority (TA) Mphonde and Kanyenda and followed up these villages until they attained open defecation free (ODF)
- Conducting routine village Sanitation and Hygiene village inspections and campaigns for hand washing and sanitation and hygiene promotion
- Inspection of borehole drilling and ensuring that contractor's are adhering to the bill of quantities (BOQs)
- Promotion of water catchment conservation through facilitating tree planting campaigns
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Health
University of Malawi, The Polytechnic
01.2012
Malawi School Certificate of Education -
Ludzi Girls Secondary School
01.2007
Skills
- Report writing
- Budgeting and finance
- Investigation leadership
- Public speaking
- Emergency and non-emergency response
- Multitasking
- Team building
- Strategic Planning
- Teamwork
- Reliability
- Effective communication
- Self motivation
References
- Engineer John Chingawale, Deputy Director for Water Supply Services, Ministry of Water Supply and Sanitation, P.O. Box 31326, Lilongwe, MALAWI, chingawale@gmail.com, +265996087324
- Mr. Michael McGarry, WASH Advisor, Cowater Sogema International Inc., 275 Slater St. #1600, Ottawa, ON, K1P 5H9, mcgarrymgm@outlook.com, +16138903123
- Mr. Edward Movette Mkandawire, Water Supply and Irrigation Engineer, Ntchisi District Council, P.O. Box 1, Ntchisi, MALAWI, edwardmovettie@gmail.com, +265888523536
- Mr. Boyce Nyirenda, Programmes Manager, WaterAid Malawi, P.O. Box 364, Lilongwe, MALAWI, boycenyirenda@wateraid.org, +26588109615 / +265999950053
Professionalcourses
- Planning & Design of Sanitation Systems and Technologies, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Coursera, 07/15/24
- Monitoring and Evaluation Master Class Online, Strategia Netherlands, 06/08/23
Timeline
Community Water Supply Sanitation Officer; P0 (Grade I/M7)
Malawi Government, Local Government Service Commission, Ntchisi District Council
01.2019 - Current
WASH Resident Engineer
Cowater Sogema International Inc.
09.2016 - 12.2018
WASH Projects Officer
Evangelical Lutheran Development Service (ELDS)
01.2014 - 08.2016
Research Assistant for ‘The Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion Bill Research Program’
Malawi Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development
09.2013 - 11.2013
WASH Community Facilitator Volunteer
Canadian Physicians for Aid and Relief (CPAR)
08.2013 - 09.2013
Malawi School Certificate of Education -
Ludzi Girls Secondary School
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Health
University of Malawi, The Polytechnic
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