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Hentry Mwale

@hentrymwale

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Global operations leader specializing in multi-country nonprofit program delivery.

Malawi

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking senior program or operations roles where I can lead multi-country nonprofit operations, strengthen systems and compliance, scale programs, and mentor teams in a collaborative, impact-driven environment.

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

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Director of Programs

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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.

Program Director Strategic Planning Grant writing Stakeholder Engagement Budget Management Monitoring & Evaluation Capacity Building

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.

Strategic Planning Budget Management Monitoring & Evaluation Risk Management Cost Optimization Policy Development Implementation

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.

Program Management Reporting Stakeholder Management Monitoring & Evaluation Resource Mobilization

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.

Partnership Development Capacity Building Stakeholder Analysis Concept Note Development

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.

Partnership Development M&E Proposal Development Stakeholder Engagement Organizational Development

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.

Program Management Budgeting Logistics Risk Management Team Leadership Financial Reporting Performance 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.