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Patrick holds a MSc. Degree in Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain Management (MSc. PLSCM), MSc.Degree in International Trade Policy and Trade Law, BBA and various postgraduate diplomas and certificates in various economic sectors. He is a well-trained and experienced man in Programme and Resource Management, supply chain Management, International Trade policy and regional Intergration. |
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Area of Expertise: |
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Administration, Management, Finance/Accounting, Procurement
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Government, Governance, Reforms
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Trade, Finance, Economics, Cooperation, Global
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Professional Experience: |
Relevant academic background – MSc. in International Trade Policy and Trade Law, and MSc in Procurement, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management and Bachelors Degree in Business Administration; from Lund University, Salford University, and University of Malawi Respectively;
• Over 14 years of professional experience 5 years in both domestic and international trade, 5 years in Procurement and Supply Management and project Management; 2 years in Public Finance Project/Programme Managements snd two years of Resource mobilisation in Debt and Aid Division
• Extensive experience in providing strategic leadership and project management in Public Procurement activities and Project Management,
• Vast experience in monitoring and coordinating of all procurement activities of the company in strict compliance with the Public Procurement Regulation;
• Strong experience in Trade Management and Development Policy design and implementation of Trade related Projects for the country;
• Experience in the development of project design, work plans, budgets monitoring, and procurement plan;
• Vast experience in preparing cost estimates and administrating the annual budget for procurement;
• Professional experience in Public Financial and Economic Management Reform, gained from the Ministry of Finance, Economic Planning and Development of Malawi;
• Knowledge of the formulation and implementation of guidelines for various International Donors like WB, EU, and AfDB;
• Excellent knowledge of World Bank Policies and Procedures for International Development Assistance (IDA) Financed Projects;
• Highly experienced in leading auditing processes at the local level, including, audit review, monitoring, and tracking internal and external auditor’s reports;
• Very good managerial skills – leading staff, training and preparing the PFEM Steering Committee and Economic Management (GFEM) meetings;
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to cooperate and negotiate with technical and funding agencies, and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff;
• Experience in working with most commonly used applications and software, including MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-PowerPoint, Outlook, internet, etc.;
• Good command of English (in speaking and writing).
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Education: |
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Patrick holds a MSc. Degree in Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain Management (MSc. PLSCM), MSc.Degree in International Trade Policy and Trade Law, Bachelors of Commerce in Business Administration and various postgraduates diplomas and certificates in various economic sectors. He is a well-trained and experienced young man in areas of Programme and Resource Management, supply chain Management, Public Procurement, International Trade Law and Trade Policy, Regional Integration, and Macro-Economics. His compentency level is beyond immagination supported by relevant qualifications. His team work skills, leadership and diplomatic skills makes him a unique professioanal that will bring results. He is very innovative and adapt to instituional set up quickly, result oriented.
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Affiliations and Achievements: |
Other trainings and certifications
• Certificate. World Bank Institute. Botswana - Regional Co-operation and Preferential Agreements in Services Trade, Dec, 2010;
• Diploma. The Spanish Government. Issued by Centro de Estudios Economicos Comeriales (CECO) - Aid for Trade Management and Development Policy design and implementation, Oct, 2010;
• Post graduate Certificate with distinction: Trade Policy Training Centre in Africa (TRAPCA) Arusha Tanzania - Trade in Services, May, 2008;
• Post Graduate Certificate with distinction. TRAPCA - International Trade Negotiations and Cooperation, Apr, 2008;
• Certificate. TRAPCA - International Trade Law and Development, Feb, 2008;
• Certificate. TRAPCA, Arusha Tanzania - Quantitative Trade Policy Analysis, March 2008.
• Certificate, ESAMI, Arusaha, Tanzania – Monitoring and evaluation of Projects, August, 2022
• Certificate, ESAMI, Kampala, Uganda - Procurement and Contract Management, Jun, 2016;
• Certificate. International Monetary Fund (IMF). Online learning. - Macroeconomic Forecasting, April - May 2016;
• Advanced certificate. World Bank. Mbabane, Swaziland - Project Management and Procurement for World Bank funded Projects, Dec 2013;
• Certificate. Lilongwe - World Bank Policies and Procedures for International Development Assistance (IDA) Financed Projects, Jul, 2013;
• Advanced Certificate. World Bank. Mombasa, Kenya - World Bank Procurement Procedures “Goods and equipment procurement”, Jun, 2013;
• Certificate. Idilmat, Ghana - Public Finance Management (PFM) – from assessment to reform, Nov, 2012;
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Available for: |
- Consulting assignments
- Job opportunities
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Years of Experience:
10-15 years |
Highest Qualification:
Masters |
Languages:
English, Chichewa |
Nationality:
Malawi
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