LINDA MUSUKWA
Lilongwe
Summary
My greatest aim is to bring value to the organization, through creativity and hardworking, strong focus and commitment to organization’s goals and objectives, while adhering to professional ethics and integrity. I strongly believe that my input towards the organization can be evenly productive.
I am an efficient, organized individual, hardworking, dependable with absolute discretion, and excellent attention to detail. I am also well-disciplined, focused and self-motivated with strong passionate about women empowerment and improving the well-being of women and children. I am also a person with strong ability to deal with emotionally charged situations, ability to conduct research, project management, data entry using electronic methods, good interpersonal and communication skills and able to work under pressure and minimum supervision. I also have strong problem solving skills and reporting skills. Furthermore, I am also a team player, logical thinker and able to learn, adapt and promote new ethical standards while maintaining high levels of integrity and professionalism.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern, Youth Department
Ministry of Labor, Youth, Sports and Man Power Development
11.2018 - Current
- Assisting the District Youth Officer by providing technical assistance in the research, design and implementation of all youth programs and projects
- Assisting the preparation and implementation of the department’s work plan and budgets
- Assisting the monitoring and evaluation of youth policy implementation, initiating and facilitating periodic program appraisals
- Registering all youth clubs, networks, and groups within Blantyre district.
Temporary Registration Officer
National Registration Bureau – National Identification and Registration of National Identification project
05.2017 - 06.2017
- Digitally collected citizen and resident biographic data and unique biometric attributes (fingerprints, digital photographs and electronic signatures)
- Developed and submitted national registration forms.
Research Assistant
InnovaTraining and Development Centre - Financial allocations and expenditures in youth development in the Government of Malawi annual budgets 2002-2016
07.2016 - 09.2016
- Program Evaluation –Developed field data collection tools; conducted data collection from program implementers and beneficiaries; conducted stakeholder consultations; analyzed data and developed evaluation reports and recommendations.
Administrative Manager
Kay and Kay Catering, Blantyre
01.2014 - 06.2016
- Maximized sales and met profit and financial expectations
- Negotiated contracts with customers assessing their requirements and ensuring they are satisfied with the service delivered
- Kept financial and administrative records
- Organized, lead and motivated the catering team
- Recruited and trained permanent and temporary staff
- Managed the food and beverage provisions for functions and events.
Project Facilitator
Network for Youth Development, Mulanje
11.2014 - 02.2015
- Network for Youth Development with help from Plan International
- Explored responsibilities attached to Children’s right to education
- Conducted school club management and leadership training for patrons and child rights club leadership
- Organized orientation meetings with mother groups and community child protection committees (CCPCs)
- Raised awareness campaigns on the effects of child rights violation
- Conducted training for psychosocial support, rehabilitation and reintegration of parents of children with disabilities
- Supplied child rights clubs with IEC materials such as posters, brochures, leaflets, books on child rights and child abuse.
Research Assistant
PhD Research Study, Lilongwe
08.2013 - 10.2014
- Translated and translated interviews for PhD Research Study for Kimberly Rovin from Michigan State University, Department of Anthropology on Maternal Health issues and HIV/AIDS in Malawi.
Value Added Tax (VAT) Registration Officer
Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA), Blantyre
07.2011 - 10.2011
- Registered businesses and companies for VAT, TOT, WHT, FBT and IT
- Submitted TPIN (Taxpayer identification number) letters as well as VAT Registration Certificates to registered customers
- Inspected records of recent taxes made by registered customers
- Provided customer service.
Education
Bachelor Of Social Science - Sociology And Anthropology
Catholic University of Eastern Africa
Kenya, Nairobi Master Of Business Administration - Business Administration
UNICAF UNIVERSITY
Malawi 08.2022
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook Conversant with word processor, spreadsheet, Skype and Internet/Email
- Able to work with people from different background Professional, Ambitious, accountable and approachable Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – both oral and writing Excellent organizational, time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work High level of accuracy, attention to detail and thoroughness Able to work for long hours Excellent driving skills with clean valid SADIC driving license Presentable and high level of confidentiality Ability to follow instructions in a standard work process Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Good leader who recognizes the value of team members Exception problem solving skills
Maidenname
Mwandira
Healthstatus
Excellent
Professionalandacademicqualifications
Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences, 06/2008, Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Nairobi, Kenya, Sociology, Political Science, Communication skills, Public Administration, Nutrition, Economy, Political Science, Community mobilization and behavior change, An Investigation into the role of the Malawi HIV and AIDS Policy in prevention of HIV and AIDS among young people aged 15-25 Years.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 10/23/86
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Malawian
- Marital Status: Married
References
- Mrs. Ethel Mbisa, DFID Malawi, P.O.Box.30042, Lilongwe, 3, 0888872730, e-mbisa@dfid.gov.uk
- Mr. Baldwin Mkumbadzala, Blantyre District Council, District Youth Officer, Post Office Box 2595, Blantyre, 0999173668, bardwinellard@yahoo.com
- Mr. Llyod Simwaka, Innova Training and Development Centre, P.O. Box 30817, Lilongwe, 3, 0888201661, simwakalk3@hotmail.com
Timeline
Intern, Youth Department
Ministry of Labor, Youth, Sports and Man Power Development
11.2018 - Current
Temporary Registration Officer
National Registration Bureau – National Identification and Registration of National Identification project
05.2017 - 06.2017
Research Assistant
InnovaTraining and Development Centre - Financial allocations and expenditures in youth development in the Government of Malawi annual budgets 2002-2016
07.2016 - 09.2016
Project Facilitator
Network for Youth Development, Mulanje
11.2014 - 02.2015
Administrative Manager
Kay and Kay Catering, Blantyre
01.2014 - 06.2016
Research Assistant
PhD Research Study, Lilongwe
08.2013 - 10.2014
Value Added Tax (VAT) Registration Officer
Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA), Blantyre
07.2011 - 10.2011
Bachelor Of Social Science - Sociology And Anthropology
Catholic University of Eastern Africa
Master Of Business Administration - Business Administration
UNICAF UNIVERSITY