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GRACE NG’AMBI

Lilongwe,Malawi

Summary

I am a highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Acting Coordinator

Coalition for the Empowerment of Women and Girls
Lilongwe, Lilongwe
04.2024 - Current
  • Managed administrative tasks to ensure smooth project operation for the organization and team members.
  • Implemented regular gender and SEA interventions while coordinating and managing teams.
  • Established effective partnerships with local councils and government agencies
  • Developed strategies for tackling societal challenges, implementing abuse prevention measures, and enhancing community health resources through counseling services.
  • Educated and created awareness on the risk of gender and discrimination, including GBV and VAC
  • Conducted field visits to monitor progress, identify and resolve technical quality issues and implementation challenges.
  • Managed responsibilities by assigning tasks like report writing and liquidation preparation to team members.
  • Fostered effective partnerships by providing support for skill development and aligning attitudes necessary for productive teamwork.
  • Provided prompt and coordinated assistance to survivors and victims of gender-based violence (GBV) and violence against children (VAC) within a professional practice.
  • Promoting community awareness by providing counseling and referral services, highlighting the importance of preventive measures and timely incident reporting.

Psychosocial Support Officer

Coalition for the Empowerment of Women and Girls
Lilongwe, Lilongwe
11.2023 - Current
  • Identified at-risk children within the project area of influence by conducting interviews and assessments with children, families, and carers. Investigated reported concerns and allegations related to child rights and protection issues.
  • Collaborated with partners to coordinate awareness activities surrounding children's rights issues, enhancing community understanding and engagement.
  • Provided counseling support to affected children and families, while strengthening child protection pathways for referrals.
  • Raised awareness and highlighted remedies to address gender-based violence and child protection throughout project implementation.
  • Established effective partnerships with local councils, government agencies, and the community to facilitate discussions on promoting gender equality and preventing discrimination on issues such as SEA and Child Protection.
  • Enhanced awareness and knowledge among women regarding employment opportunities on the M1 road rehabilitation project.
  • Educated and created awareness on gender discrimination, including GBV and VAC, as well as child exploitation such as labor and sexual abuse.
  • Providing survivors/victims of GBV and VAC with prompt and coordinated response from service providers in line with the protocol and professional practices.
  • Enhanced community understanding of counseling and referral services, stressing the advantages of implementing preventive measures and promptly reporting incidents.
  • Providing support to affected individuals by connecting them with the necessary resources for seeking redress through legal channels as well as accessing health/psycho-social services

Government Internship

Ministry of Gender, Children, Disability and Social Welfare (Dedza District Council)
Dedza, Dedza
01.2021 - 12.2021
  • Managed and resolved client cases as a social welfare officer
  • Achieved high levels of client satisfaction through efficient case management
  • Facilitated meetings with beneficiaries and community leaders, including TA’s and Group Village Heads.
  • Trained the Community Social Support committee for the social cash transfer program.
  • Maintained an up-to-date and reliable MIS database through regular data updates
  • Supported in coordinating logistics for workshop event preparations.

Field Worker

Malawi Liverpool Welcome Trust Fund (MWL)
09.2022
  • Explained study objectives and methods in appropriate language to potential participants
  • Developed interview schedules and contacted potential subjects to arrange interviews, adhering to agreed protocols and safety regulations
  • Perform face-to-face and telephone interviews with subjects to gather information, ensuring adherence to designated interview guidelines, data gathering procedures, and documentation benchmarks.
  • Reviewed and edited data to ensure completeness and accuracy of information;
  • Assisted in organizing and participating in community engagement and sensitization activities during the 3ACP study
  • Ensured compliance with protocol by following up on collected data and samples.
  • Maintained inventory control and promptly restocked necessary items, ensuring reliable availability for essential fieldwork
  • Demonstrated expertise in maintaining confidentiality during the collection and handling of information.
  • Offered guidance and recommendations to the Research Assistant during difficult situations at work, communicating relevant issues to higher authorities.
  • Ensure adherence to relevant safety guidelines as specified by MLW.
  • Maintained coherent records of daily activity and provided updates as requested by the Research Assistant and senior investigators
  • Arranged reimbursements for participants.

Field Enumerator

National Local Governance Finance Committee (Nkhotakota)
08.2022
  • Executed an efficient and thorough door to door data collection exercise using ODK for the Public Works initiative.
  • Effectively communicate study objectives and obtain informed consent from potential participants before enrollment.
  • Engage community social support committee members on how the data collection is progressing
  • Provided regular updates to study supervisor on field progress and challenges.

Education

Bachelor of Science (Honors) in Social Work -

Africa University
06.2022

Certificate in Computer Basics -

Mhub Malawi
10.2017

Malawi School Certificate (MSCE) -

Atsikana Pa Ulendo Secondary School
06.2017

Skills

  • Excellent Verbal and Written communication skills
  • IT Literate in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, WordPress
  • Team Work
  • Excellent Leadership skills
  • Project Management
  • Discretion and Confidentiality
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Active Listening
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Fluent in English,Chichewa and Tumbuka

District Of Residence

Lilongwe

Skills Expertise

  • Fluent in English
  • Excellent Verbal and Written communication skills
  • IT Literate in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, WordPress
  • Time Management
  • Team Work
  • Excellent Leadership skills

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 05/03/99
  • Gender: Female
  • Nationality: Malawian
  • Marital Status: Single
  • Religion: Christian

Languages

English, Tumbuka, Chichewa

References

  • Lovemore Semwayo, Lecturer, Africa University, semwayol@africau.edu, +263777644256
  • Ruth Minjale Jameson, Social Welfare Officer, Dedza District Council, minjaler@gmail.com, +265997670148
  • Dr. B. Chikwaiwa, Head of Department, College of Social Sciences, Humanities and Education, chikwaiwab@africau.edu, +263772979333
  • Mrs. L. Zinyemba, Lecturer, zinyembal@africau.edu, +263774175015
  • Chimwemwe Kwanjo Banda, Research Assistant, Malawi Liverpool Welcome Trust Program, ckwanjobanda@mlw.mw, +26588471131

Affiliations

  • As a social worker I hold in high esteem the aspect of work life balance,so aside from working very hard at my Job, at my spare time I do some gardening and over the weekends I go out to interact with other people at a farmers market, art galleries and concerts.

Accomplishments

  • I have an honors degree in social work
  • I have a certificate of Excellence for the Amazon Leadership Initiative
  • I was the president for the Malawi community at Africa University, Zimbabwe.
  • I was the library prefect in high school

Timeline

Acting Coordinator

Coalition for the Empowerment of Women and Girls
04.2024 - Current

Psychosocial Support Officer

Coalition for the Empowerment of Women and Girls
11.2023 - Current

Field Worker

Malawi Liverpool Welcome Trust Fund (MWL)
09.2022

Field Enumerator

National Local Governance Finance Committee (Nkhotakota)
08.2022

Government Internship

Ministry of Gender, Children, Disability and Social Welfare (Dedza District Council)
01.2021 - 12.2021

Bachelor of Science (Honors) in Social Work -

Africa University

Certificate in Computer Basics -

Mhub Malawi

Malawi School Certificate (MSCE) -

Atsikana Pa Ulendo Secondary School

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