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Michael Silanga

@michaelsilanga

Community development professional at People First Foundation, coordinating rural project activities and mobilizing communities for health and education programs.

Malawi

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At People First Foundation, I mobilize rural communities around health and education programs. I facilitate meetings and training for birthing-kit beneficiaries and local leaders, and collect data for weekly and monthly project reports.

At Chinese Railway 20 Bureau Group Corporation Limited (CR20), I conducted site safety inspections and identified more than 50 hazards. I monitored PPE use, supported safety audits, and documented incidents and corrective actions.

With World Vision Fund, I collected household survey data and supported beneficiary verification, follow-up visits, and field monitoring. I also assisted with checking and submitting survey results.

My field experience also includes supporting farmers as an Agriculture Extension Worker-Intern at Mzimba North RDP – Bwengu EPA. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Forestry and Environmental Management from Mzuzu University and an Advanced Diploma in Environmental Management from Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR-NRC Campus).

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Community Outreach Volunteer

Current

People First Foundation

Jun 2026 - Present (4 months)

Mobilized and sensitized rural communities on health and education programs, facilitated community meetings, and distributed birthing kits. Collected data and prepared weekly/monthly project reports.

Community Engagement Facilitation Data Collection Reporting Stakeholder Coordination

Health, Safety and Environmental Officer

Chinese Railway 20 Bureau Group Corporation Limited

Apr 2024 - Mar 2026 (1 year 11 months)

Conducted daily site safety inspections, identified over 50 hazards, and ensured 100% compliance with safety regulations. Monitored PPE use, organized safety briefings, and documented incidents.

Safety Inspections PPE Compliance Hazard Identification Safety Training Incident Reporting Environmental Compliance

Field Facilitator/Worker

World Vision Fund

Jul 2022 - Dec 2022 (5 months)

Conducted household-level data collection using structured questionnaires and supported routine project implementation. Participated in field monitoring and assisted in data verification and cleaning.

Data Collection Survey Methodology Data Verification Field Monitoring Stakeholder Collaboration

Sales and Operations Assistant

Mphanga Holdings Limited

Jun 2021 - Jun 2022 (1 year)

Handled sales inquiries, maintained records, and supported operational planning. Assisted in inventory management and coordinated schedules to ensure smooth workflow.

Sales Support Customer Service Record keeping Inventory Management Operational Planning Data Analysis

Agriculture Extension Worker-Intern

Mzimba North RDP – Bwengu EPA

Oct 2020 - Apr 2021 (6 months)

Supported agriculture extension officers in providing technical advice on improved and climate-smart agricultural practices. Conducted field visits and assisted in organizing farmer trainings.

Agricultural Extension Climate Smart Agriculture Field Visits Farmer Training Data Collection Monitoring and Evaluation