Marjorie Kasonde

Spearheads and manages multiple programs, secures funding and sponsors, and ensures projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to quality standards while aligning initiatives with organizational strategy.

Managed the Executive Director's schedule and travel, coordinated SMT and Board meetings with agendas and minutes, and provided confidential administrative and logistical support for donor and partner events.

Provided procurement and logistics support, assisted recruitment aligned with USAID regulations, maintained vendor and venue databases, and prepared monthly procurement and LPO summary reports.

Served as focal contact for the Chief of Party, managed complex confidential administrative functions, coordinated travel and meetings, and improved stakeholder networks with MoH and partner projects.

Managed office administration and operations, coordinated events and travel logistics, maintained central filing and inventory, and supervised transport and petty cash processes for the Lusaka office.

Oversaw provincial office administration including procurements per USAID policy, facility refurbishments documentation, recruitment reporting, and maintenance of inventory and financial records.

Provided secretarial support including minute taking for management meetings, departmental filing, meeting coordination, and petty cash management for the department.

Coordinated CE travel and partner logistics, managed petty cash and minute taking, supervised drivers and office assistants, and maintained partner/stakeholder databases.

Managed the CFO diary, prepared board papers and minutes, handled correspondence, travel bookings, and maintained filing and procurement of office supplies.

Organized the Chief Executive's office, managed travel and correspondence, maintained records of incoming/outgoing mail, and served as custodian of executive petty cash.

Managed office operations, handled petty cash and payments, maintained filing and client communications, and taught short courses in Microsoft Office applications.

Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration via distance learning at the University of Greenwich.

Activities and societies: Teaching short computer courses (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher)

Completed a Diploma in Information Systems focusing on computer and information systems skills.

Completed a Certificate in Secretarial Studies providing training in secretarial and office administration skills.

Obtained School Certificate (secondary education completion).