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shihande mpila

@shihandempila

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Seasoned development and project management professional with global experience.

Zambia

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters community empowerment and offers opportunities for global collaboration.

I am a seasoned Development, Project Management, and Media Professional with over 20 years of cross-sector experience. My career has been dedicated to managing both national and international projects, with a strong focus on community empowerment and stakeholder collaboration. I have successfully secured multimillion-kwacha funding and have a proven track record in leading remote teams to achieve development goals.

Throughout my career, I have honed my skills in project leadership, resource mobilization, and brand strategy. My role as the Director of Development at Free Haven Community Initiative allowed me to strengthen resource mobilization systems and develop strategies that resulted in major donor reviews. I am adept at leveraging media and digital communication to amplify development initiatives, ensuring that projects are not only successful but also impactful.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Editorial Assistant & Head of Programs

Current

Radio Maria Musi-O-Tunya

Sep 2024 - Present (11 months)

Led editorial operations, program scheduling, and stakeholder communication. Facilitated digital content workflows and remote team coordination.

Editorial Operations Scheduling Team Coordination Public Speaking

Project Management Consultant

Yana Foundation & Lady of Angels Catholic Church

Jun 2024 - Dec 2024 (6 months)

Crafted multimillion-kwacha infrastructure proposals. Led virtual research teams for cross-border donor engagement.

Proposal Development Donor Engagement Research Infrastructure

Director of Development

Free Haven Community Initiative

Aug 2023 - Mar 2024 (7 months)

Strengthened resource mobilisation systems. Developed pipeline strategies resulting in major donor reviews.

Resource Mobilisation Pipeline Strategy Fundraising

Social Enterprise Country Coordinator

St John Zambia

Jan 2017 - Dec 2022 (5 years 11 months)

Scaled national first aid training and ambulance services, generating over ZMW 4.5 million revenue. Managed brand visibility and B2B negotiations.

Ambulance Services Revenue Brand Management Social Enterprise

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Copperbelt University / IMIS UK

Diploma, Business & Information Systems

Completed a diploma in Business & Information Systems, gaining foundational knowledge in both business principles and information technology. This program provided a comprehensive understanding of how information systems support business operations.