Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Personal Information
Additional Information
Languages
Leadership Roles
Professional Certificates And Trainings
REFERENCES
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Cesc Chisomo Chikopa

Cesc Chisomo Chikopa

Lilongwe

Summary

Economist with a strong background in stakeholder engagement and project coordination. Goal is to utilize analytical skills and passion for corporate affairs to support effective stakeholder relations and CSR initiatives. Experience in communication, data analysis, and organizational coordination. Aims to foster strategic partnerships, enhance corporate social responsibility efforts, and contribute to the company's long-term goals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Junior Technical Advisor Intern

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH
07.2024 - 01.2025
  • Project Management & Implementation
  • Orchestrated project management and implementation activities to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Cultivated strong organizational and coordination frameworks, resulting in streamlined processes.
  • Engaged stakeholders through capacity-building initiatives, fostering collaborative relationships.
  • Evaluated and reported on project outcomes, enhancing transparency and accountability.

Projects Officer Volunteer

TECHENGINICAL
01.2024 - 07.2024


  • Coordinated and implemented project objectives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
  • Facilitated timely delivery of project milestones, enhancing overall performance.
  • Supported stakeholder engagement efforts, strengthening community involvement.
  • Allocated resources effectively, optimizing project outcomes.

Debt/Commercial collector intern

CHITUKUKO SACCO
07.2023 - 12.2023


  • Managed debt recovery processes, enhancing collection efficiency.
  • Negotiated repayment plans with clients, ensuring mutually beneficial arrangements.
  • Maintained accurate records for timely collections, supporting operational integrity.
  • Upheld member relationships within the SACCO, promoting trust and loyalty.

Extension worker Industrial attachment

BLATYRE ADD
10.2022 - 01.2023
  • Conducted farmer training on sustainable agricultural practices.
  • Collected and analyzed farm productivity data.
  • Provided farm visits and one-on-one advisory services.
  • Facilitated community engagement and farmer group meetings.
  • Supported market linkage initiatives for agricultural products.
  • Prepared detailed field reports on farm performance.
  • Managed demonstration plots for best practice showcase.

Registration Officer and Registration Supervisor

NATIONAL REGISTRATION BUREAU (NRB)
05.2017 - 08.2020

Registration Officer and Registration Supervisor

Organization: National Registration Bureau (NRB)
Duration: May 2017 – August 2018

  • Collected and verified citizen information for national ID registration.
  • Assisted applicants in completing registration forms accurately.
  • Captured biometric data, including fingerprints and photographs.
  • Ensured data accuracy and compliance with NRB standards.
  • Managed registration equipment and resolved minor technical issues.
  • Provided excellent customer service to diverse populations.
  • Maintained confidentiality and security of sensitive personal data.

Organization: National Registration Bureau (NRB)
Duration: September 2018 – August 2020

  • Supervised and coordinated daily operations of registration teams.
  • Ensured adherence to NRB policies and data accuracy standards.
  • Trained and mentored registration officers for optimal performance.
  • Resolved escalated issues related to equipment and applicant concerns.
  • Conducted quality checks on biometric and demographic data.
  • Compiled and submitted daily activity and performance reports.
  • Ensured security and confidentiality of sensitive information.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Economics

Lilongwe University of Agriculture And Natural Resources
Lilongwe, Malawi
10-2023

Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE)

Nyambadwe Private Secondary School (NYPSS)
Blantyre, Malawi
12-2016

Skills

  • Strong Organizational and Multitasking Skills
  • Interest in Corporate Affairs and CSR/CSV
  • Development and delivering of knowledge products
  • Administrative and Financial Support
  • Coordination with Senior Finance and Project Teams
  • Procurement and Inventory Management
  • Document Management and Archiving
  • Accounting (Financial and Managerial accounting)
  • Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Team leadership
  • Report writing
  • Innovative
  • Adaptive
  • Fast learner
  • Hardworking
  • Self-starter
  • Results-oriented
  • Honest
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure
  • Excellent analytical skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Project Planning and Appraisal
  • Microfinance
  • Operation Research

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 05/27/98
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Malawian
  • Marital Status: Single

Additional Information

Hands on skills

  • An Agricultural Economist with knowledge and basic practical experience in Computer literacy (Microsoft Packages; word, excel and Power Point), KOBO TOOL BOX, ODK, SPSS and STATA)
  • Hands on experience in Data entry and Data analysis using; EXCEL, STATA, and SPSS.
  • Extensive experience engaging with diverse communities and cultural backgrounds across all districts in Malawi.

Languages

English
Chichewa

Leadership Roles

  • Coordinate and supervise a team of 14 trainers across 13 districts in Malawi.
  • Supervisor at the National Registration Bureau (NRB) in charge of 21 registration officers.
  • Transport Director for the 2023 LUANAR Finale Diner.

Professional Certificates And Trainings

  • Training of trainers in financial literacy for various financial products.
  • Attended Computer Trainings at Chilobwe Telecentre.
  • Extra Monitoring and Evaluation Training with Paramount consulting company.
  • National Registration Bureau Recognition Certificate (NRBRC)
  • Extra Statistical Packages Training with Paramount consulting company.

REFERENCES

Dr. Zewdy Gebremedhin (she/her) 

Cluster Manager   GIZ Climate Resilient Private Sector Support Cluster   

&   Team Leader   

AgFin Project, Malawi Country Package   

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH   

Area 43, Plot 498, 

Lilongwe, Malawi   

M: +265 882 560 795    

E: Zewdy.Gebremedhin@giz.de


Mr D. Nazombe      

The CEO of  Techenginical       

P. O. Box 1714,   

Blantyre, Malawi.       

M: +265 991 56 42 75       

E: donaldnazombe1@gmail.com


Mr S. Malizani   

Chitukuko Sacco   

P. O. Box 2016,      

Maselema off zomba road,   

Blantyre, Malawi.   

M: +265 998 88 90 70    

E: 23Samuelmalizani@gmail.com

Timeline

Junior Technical Advisor Intern

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH
07.2024 - 01.2025

Projects Officer Volunteer

TECHENGINICAL
01.2024 - 07.2024

Debt/Commercial collector intern

CHITUKUKO SACCO
07.2023 - 12.2023

Extension worker Industrial attachment

BLATYRE ADD
10.2022 - 01.2023

Registration Officer and Registration Supervisor

NATIONAL REGISTRATION BUREAU (NRB)
05.2017 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Economics

Lilongwe University of Agriculture And Natural Resources

Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE)

Nyambadwe Private Secondary School (NYPSS)
Cesc Chisomo Chikopa