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Tinkhani Phiri

Project Manager
Blantyre,BL

Summary

An experienced Team Leader with over 16 years of experience mobilizing resources and managing multi-faceted programs and projects in the areas of agriculture, sustainable food systems and environmental management as well as social protection. Experienced in managing multidisciplinary teams and offer strategic direction. A Program Manager who is proficient in overseeing donor and organization requirements of projects and offering solutions. A result-oriented manager who utilizes data to assess performance, improve management, and program effectiveness. An adaptive leader with flexibility to adjust to shifting priorities and enjoys working with diverse teams and stakeholders. Excellent donor relation skills and report writing skills.

My strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and program me design skills have driven the economic empowerment of 500 groups and who have developed a sustainable farming businesses and food secure communities, enhanced a practice of climate smart agriculture and adoption of clean cooking technologies and other renewable energy initiatives . I excel in designing and implementing programs that foster economic resilience and sustainability, coordinating multi-faceted projects, managing cross-functional teams, and leveraging data-driven insights to achieve program objectives. Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning, and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Program manager (Village economic empowerment program)

C QUEST CAPITAL
2 2023 - 6 2024
  • Develop and design innovative programs that integrate climate-smart practices with economic empowerment strategies
  • Use of sustainable food systems approach savings groups as a tool to drive economic empowerment and intervention adoption
  • Developed and supported programme teams to implement strategies to ensure the successful adoption of climate-smart technologies and practices
  • Fostered strong relationships with key governments stakeholders and other actors in the agricultural sector community political leaders, non-governmental agencies, NGOs, and other relevant stakeholders
  • Developed and Managed high-level donor e.g
  • USAD, FCDO, iFAD
  • EU grants and budgets and ensure transparency, quality performance and efficient use of programme resources to maximize program impact at country level and end user level
  • Developed proposals and secured grants from reputable donors like EU, USAD, FAD, FCDO and also pitched for prospective funding with high-level donors and private sector
  • Led a core team of 3 programme associates and 3 partners to deliver Monitor programme field activities and provide technical support to ensure successful program delivery to beneficiaries
  • Coordinated with core MEARL teams as well as programme experts to develop and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess program outcomes and impact
  • Assessed my program teams on capacity needs and designed capacity building initiatives and learning needs for both Trainings and mentorship of local programme staff and partners as well as collaborators community members on climate-smart practices and economic empowerment techniques
  • Developed training materials, manuals, and resources to support capacity-building efforts
  • Promoted knowledge sharing and best practices within the programme teams as well as partners and between communities.

DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS MANAGER (ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION AND SUSTAINABILITY)

NAMIKANGO MISSION
06.2015 - 01.2023
  • Designed and supported projects to formulate and refine strategies for each of the core program components like sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, entrepreneurship, agro-based solutions, and climate-smart agriculture savings groups
  • Successfully managed a USAD and DFID project on climate-smart agriculture development empowering over 15 cooperatives under the Namkango scheme
  • Ensured effective collaboration among team members
  • Provided capacity support for training and professional development to my programme teams
  • Developed relationships with relevant stakeholders in program areas, engaging agricultural extension services for farming projects and collaborating with energy providers for renewable energy initiatives
  • Oversaw and managed and allocate budgets for each program component
  • Ensured efficient use of resources and adherence to financial plans
  • Conducted regular project reviews to ensure 100% tracking of key performance indicators
  • Implemented monitoring and evaluation systems to track the impact of sustainable farming practices.

Association programme Field Officer

NATIONAL SMALLHOLDER FARMERS ASSOCIATION OF MALAWI (NASFAM)
01.2007 - 01.2010
  • Agro-inputs loan disbursement and loan recovery
  • Managing smallholder farmer clubs and supporting farmer-owned business and development programs to enhance farmer productivity and profitability
  • Lobbying for farmer-friendly policies with stakeholders
  • Providing agriculture extension services to smallholder farmers in areas of production and marketing of various farm products
  • Sensitizing and monitoring natural resources management activities including conservation agriculture
  • Training lead farmers in various Agro activities
  • Managing programs aimed at improving member livelihoods through innovative farmer practices.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration -

ShareWorld University
01.2014 - 04.2018

Diploma in Agriculture in Natural Resources Management - undefined

Natural Resources College
01.2005 - 04.2006

Skills

Proficient in digital data management tools such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Forms, Kobo Toolbox, Magpi, Atlas, Stata, and Power Bi

Team development and management

Good organizational skills

Budget management

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Multitask management

Donor relations and management

Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, OneNote, Sites and Google suite

MS Office

Compassionate

Sound Judgement

Perseverance

Problem Solving

Creative and Innovative

Analytical Skills

Conflict Resolution & Risk Management

Negotiation Skills

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 10/27/87
  • Gender: Male

References

  • Mr. Ryan Hayes, Development Director, Namikango Mission, P.o. Box 13, Thondwe, Zomba, 0993761316, ryanhayes@cmfi.org
  • Mr. Micheal Mainje, MEAL advisor, Utviklingsfondet, Lilongwe, 0999362868, michael@utviklingsfondet.no
  • Mr. Mike Boko, Operations Manager, NASFAM, P O Box 30716, Lilongwe, 0991700765, mboko@nasfam.org
  • Mr.Y Liyenda, SC Manager, CQC, Box X190, Lilongwe, 0998200036, yliyenda.ctr@cquestcapital.com

Training

  • Village Savings and Loan Methodology Training for Southern Africa by university of New Hampshire Carsey school of policy in Lusaka Zambia, November 2015.
  • Entrepreneurship by Share World university in Blantyre 2012.
  • Disaster Risk Management Training organized by Cordaid in Lilongwe, July 2012.
  • Farming Business organized by NASFAM in Lilongwe, July 2007.
  • Conservation agriculture by NASFAM in Lilongwe, February 2008.
  • Climate Change and Carbon Trading by C quest Capital in Lilongwe- February 2023.

Timeline

DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS MANAGER (ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION AND SUSTAINABILITY)

NAMIKANGO MISSION
06.2015 - 01.2023

Bachelor of Business Administration -

ShareWorld University
01.2014 - 04.2018

Association programme Field Officer

NATIONAL SMALLHOLDER FARMERS ASSOCIATION OF MALAWI (NASFAM)
01.2007 - 01.2010

Diploma in Agriculture in Natural Resources Management - undefined

Natural Resources College
01.2005 - 04.2006

Program manager (Village economic empowerment program)

C QUEST CAPITAL
2 2023 - 6 2024
Tinkhani PhiriProject Manager