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Highly experienced programme manager with a specialization in development and governance work, having worked in local and international organization with more that 13 years of experience working in multi-disciplinary teams. Vast experience in policy work, lobbying, advocacy, project and programme design, and project management, implementation and monitoring and evaluation. |
 Contact June Kambalametore
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Area of Expertise: |
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Capacity Building, Training, Advocacy
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Government, Governance, Reforms
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Professional Experience: |
Corruption Prevention Specialist - Basel Institute on Governance, Malawi (August 2021 - Present)
I provide technical advisory and coordination services to the programme. The role involves supporting the design, development, implementation and delivery of corruption prevention activities, including private-sector engagement, supporting the work of the Anti-Corruption Bureau’s prevention, education and research teams, and working with journalists to improve the quality of reporting on corruption and anti-corruption in Malawi.
Consultancy - Public Procurement training European Union, Malawi (October 2021 - December 2021)
Developed a manual to be used by CSOs to monitor the public procurement of nine infrastructure projects and expenditures on public procurement in infrastructure in three districts in order to enhance the capacity of civil society organizations (CSOs) at the national and local levels in Malawi, as well as the media, to demand increased transparency and accountability in public financial management (PFM).
Country Engagement Developer (Programme Manager) - Hivos Southern Africa, Malawi (January 2021 - July 2021)
Was responsible for the implemention of the Civic Engagement for Open Contracting Programme (CEfOCP) aimed to make public contracting more efficient, transparent and accountable, to save money and time, improve public service delivery, boost integrity, and create a fairer business environment. The role also looked at mobilizing and securing resources, and directing the delivery of project results in business development, fund management, and programme implementation.
Executive Director - Malawi Economic Justice Network (MEJN), Malawi (September 2018 - February 2019)
Provided overall leadership of the Malawi Economic Justice Network (MEJN). Oversaw the implementation and management of all activities to promote good economic governance for the betterment of the economically and socially excluded Malawians.
Director of Programmes - Malawi Economic Justice Network (MEJN), Malawi (December 2016 - September 2018)
Headed the Programmes Department and oversaw the planning, implementation, management, budgeting, monitoring and reporting of all programme activities to attain the programme goals and objectives as specified in the MEJN Strategic Plan. Oversaw the implementation of projects funded by FCDO, EU, World Bank, Oxfam, Irish Aid, UNICEF, Transparency for Results (Harvard University), Trocaire.
Programme Manager - Malawi Economic Justice Network (MEJN), Malawi (May 2014 - November 2016)
Managed implementation of several projects funded by several donors, including the EU, FCDO, World Bank, Oxfam, Irish Aid and AFDB, including policy research, monitoring and evaluating the projects and preparing quarterly and end-of-project reports.
Programme Officer - Malawi Economic Justice Network (MEJN), Malawi (September 2012 - April 2014)
Coordinated and managed the implementation of several projects under my project portfolio and ensured diversified and increased funding
Programme Analyst (Young Professionals Programme) - United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Malawi (June 2010 - May 2012)
• Policy reviews and formulation
• Programme development
• Partnership building and resource
mobilization
• Capacity development for MDG-based
development planning
• Knowledge management and networking
• Financial and Program management
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Education: |
Master of Commerce in Economics (2009), University of KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Economics (2006), University of KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
Bachelor of Commerce in Economics and Marketing (2005), University of KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
Cambridge Advanced Level Studies (2002), International School of South Africa; South Africa
Cambridge GCSE Studies (2000), Kamuzu Academy, Malawi
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Affiliations and Achievements: |
1. AWARDS
Golden Key International Honour Society
2. MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES
Economics Association of Malawi (ECAMA)
3. Rotary Club - Lotus Club
Achievements
• Successfully led on corruption prevention efforts to improve the accuracy of investigative reporting on corruption and anti-corruption in Malawi
• Increased civil society’s knowledge and involvement in asset recovery
• Led in supporting the prevention work of the Law Enforcement Agencies prevention, education and research teams such as the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) and the Office of the Director of Public Officers Declarations (ODPOD)
• Led in the development of skills, tools and networks for CSOs and media to raise awareness and magnify the visibility of the activities of law enforcement agencies when it comes to the investigation and prosecution of cases of corruption
• Built the capacity of civil society, media and investigative journalists to advocate for compliance, integrity, and accountability issues with the Government of Malawi – in line with the goals of asset recovery and asset management.
• Led in the implementation of activities aimed to increase government accountability in handling corruption matters, monitoring and providing strategic support on the implementation of Anti-Corruption approaches
• Developed proposals to support prevention-focused interventions
• Supported the development and drafting of project design and documentation, including project plans, monitoring and evaluation tools and reporting to project stakeholders
• Implemented the first Open Contracting Programme in Malawi which led the Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets (PPDA) to start implementing Open Contracting
• Led CSOs to start advocating for Open Contracting in Malawi
• Successfully implemented governance projects funded by the following donors: FCDO, EU, World Bank, AFDB, Oxfam, Irish Aid, UNICEF, Transparency for Results (Harvard University), Trocaire
• Built and managed talented teams in the programmes department
• Developed various project proposals, which were awarded for implementation
• Successfully developed an institutional M&E system
• Successfully developed and implemented a staff appraisal system which was previously non-existent
• Successfully facilitated staff retreats which increased staff motivation
• Recognised by management for delivering projects with outstanding results
• Coordinated numerous public and private events
• Recognised by management for improving staff motivation, leading to increased results
• Developed and instituted employee training and retention initiatives that reduced employee turnover
• Established governance platforms for CSO such as the National Integrity Platform, Tax Justice Platform, Integrity Platform (Transparency International Chapter)
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Available for: |
- Consulting assignments
- Job opportunities
- Being headhunted – make me an offer
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