Nozgenji Bilima
Project Manager
Nsanje,Southern Malawi
Summary
Hardworking Project Manager gifted at performance specification and directing change in management. More than 7 years in project management with proven success in Livelihoods and resilience programs with top-notch implementation and project management abilities. Offers strong analytical planning and organizational skills to manage even challenging environments. Engaging and personable professional monitors work quality, manages key milestones and delivers a good quality programming with experience with multi-donor requirements and a diverse range of stakeholders. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
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Languages
5
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years of post-secondary education
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Concern Worldwide
Nsanje, Southern Malawi
02.2018 - Current
- Provided technical leadership, coordination and management of project implementation and resources, including M&E requirements with team of 7 people.
- Increased networking, influence and advocacy for Concern at consortium and stakeholder meetings, at District and national level
- Consolidate and submit donor reports and financial requirements based on Concern's and donor policies and procedures
- Prepared annual and quarterly plans, monthly and quarterly project budget reviews and revisions.
- Performed aspects of Human Resource management for project, in collaboration with HR department.
- Developed and initiated projects, including managing costs, schedule and performance.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives by setting realistic timelines and checkpoints.
- Orchestrated projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with senior leaders.
- Developed executive presentations and reports to facilitate project evaluation and process improvement.
Team Leader
Concern Worldwide
Nsanje, Southern Malawi
09.2016 - 01.2018
- Provided overall field level supervision and coordination for Livelihoods and Resilience program
- Provided direct support to farmers and communities through capacity building on livelihoods and resilience.
- Mentored and on-the-job coached team members to ensure highest staff performance is achieved.
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy and commitment to friendly service.
- Developed monitoring and evaluation plans, assessments and strategies with communities.
- Implemented new working processes which delivered continued improvements.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members which helped resolve issues and conflicts quickly.
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
Project Support Officer
Concern Worldwide
Nsanje, Southern Malawi
03.2015 - 08.2016
- Effectively implement, monitor and evaluate Farm, Income and Markets project.
- Successfully introduced Conservation Agriculture into CLIMATE SMART agriculture
- Played key role in development and roll-out of Complaints Response Mechanism for beneficiaries in line with HAP requirements
- Developed practical mainstreaming guidelines and checklists for use by field and partner organization staff,
- Played key role in development of Concern Malawi 2014 to 2019 Country Strategic Plan.
Education
Associate of Science - Agronomy And Crop Science
University Of Malawi; Bunda College Of Agriculture
Lilongwe 10.2008 - 09.2013
Skills
Budgeting
Project Management
Technical Support
Performance Evaluations
Staff Management, mentoring and coaching
Strategic Planning reporting
Advanced Problem Solving
Contract Review And Recommendations
Work Availability
monday
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morning
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evening
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Quote
Every day of our lives we are on the verge of making those changes that would make all the difference.
Mignon McLaughlin
Timeline
Project Manager
Concern Worldwide
02.2018 - Current
Team Leader
Concern Worldwide
09.2016 - 01.2018
Project Support Officer
Concern Worldwide
03.2015 - 08.2016
Associate of Science - Agronomy And Crop Science
University Of Malawi; Bunda College Of Agriculture
10.2008 - 09.2013