Hentry Mwale
@hentrymwale
Global operations leader specializing in multi-country nonprofit program delivery.
What I'm looking for
I am a global operations leader with 13+ years building and scaling operational systems across multi-country nonprofit environments, with deep experience in procurement, compliance, risk management, and operational standardization. I partner cross-functionally with Finance, Programs, People & Culture, and Development teams to deliver high-quality, compliant operations that enable program impact.
My achievements include overseeing a USD 10M portfolio with a 10% operational cost reduction, driving capacity development that increased project completion rates by 25%, and leading country programs and national civic education initiatives with strong donor and government compliance. I bring a systems-thinking mindset, hands-on leadership, and a focus on continuous improvement and program quality.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Director of Programs
National Initiative for Civic Education
Jun 2025 - Present (7 months)
Lead national civic education programming and deputize the Executive Director, delivering timely, on-budget projects, building stakeholder partnerships, and mobilizing resources through successful grant proposals and donor reporting.
Director of Programs
Aspen Management Partnership for Health
Oct 2021 - Jan 2026 (4 years 3 months)
Led strategic planning and implementation for the NCD Control Programme, overseeing a USD 10M portfolio, optimizing resource allocation and achieving a 10% reduction in operational costs while strengthening M&E and program accountability.
Country Program Manager
Deloitte East Africa
Nov 2021 - May 2024 (2 years 6 months)
Managed country program operations coordinating seven implementing partners, ensured USG-compliant financial and operational management, and produced regular performance reports to senior management and regional offices.
Partnership Development Consultant
TetraTech
Oct 2022 - Apr 2023 (6 months)
Advised USAID/Malawi on a partnerships roadmap, screened 25 prospective partners, produced 25 concept notes and 15 partner briefs, and designed trainings that improved partner funding readiness and compliance.
Institutional Capacity Specialist
DAI
Aug 2017 - Sep 2021 (4 years 1 month)
Championed capacity development activities across project stakeholders, driving a 25% increase in project completion rates, securing $2M in additional funding, and improving partner alignment and satisfaction.
Programme Manager
Ministry of Education
Apr 2014 - Jul 2017 (3 years 3 months)
Managed the Keeping Girls in School cash transfer programme, overseeing an MK1 billion budget and an 8-person team to reduce delays by 20%, improve productivity by 20%, and cut operational costs by 10% through robust financial and risk management.
Social Protection Officer
Ministry of Gender, Children, Community Development and Soci
Jan 2012 - Mar 2014 (2 years 2 months)
Provided technical guidance and coordinated planning, implementation, and M&E of district-level social protection and gender programmes, strengthening strategic partnerships and improving programme outcomes.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Malawi
Master of Public Administration, Public Administration and Management
Master of Public Administration and Management (pending graduation) at the University of Malawi.
Nexford University
Master of Business Administration, Operations and Project Management
Master of Business Administration in Operations and Project Management from Nexford University.
University of Malawi
Bachelor of Arts, Humanities
Bachelor of Arts in Humanities from the University of Malawi.
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