Mwamba Kapambwe possesses diverse technical competencies, combining a strong foundation in economics with expertise in monitoring and evaluation (M&E), data science, policy engagement, and collaborating, learning and adapting (CLA). Here is a summary of his technical competencies:
1. Education:
- MPhil in Agricultural Economics (University of Pretoria)
- MSc Data Science Candidate (University of East London)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation Candidate (University of Zambia)
- Certificate in Creating Public Value (Harvard University)
- Certificate in Foundations of Development Policy: Advanced Development Economics (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)
- BA in Economics with Statistics (University of Zambia)
2. Technical Skills:
- Solid foundation in economics, statistics, monitoring and evaluation, international development, project management, and policy.
- Proficient in Stata, SPSS, Python, R, LATEX, Atlas, MS Office, Google Workspace tools, SurveyCTO, and ODK/Kobo.
- Advanced data analysis and programming skills in Stata and SPSS.
- Experience in electronic data collection tools (SurveyCTO, Kobo), CAPI, and high-frequency checks.
3. Professional Experience:
- Over 10 years of progressive experience in applied research, monitoring and evaluation, and policy engagement.
- Technical expertise in designing and implementing baseline surveys and monitoring surveys.
- In-depth involvement in the education sector, contributing to projects such as Zambia Enhancing Early Learning (ZEEL) and Global Fund-supported Comprehensive Sexuality Education.
- In-depth understanding of agriculture, labour markets and social protection development initiatives.
4. Policy Engagement and Monitoring & Evaluation Activities:
- Advisory support to the government through the Reference Group on the Evaluation of the Seventh National Development Plan (7NDP).
- Thought partner on policy issues to government partners, contributing to such topics and strategic planning, evaluations and agenda setting.
- Member of various committees, including the Research Coordinating Committee(RCC) and Monitoring and Evaluation Technical Committee (METC).
5. Capacity Building:
- Facilitator in research (including RCTs), data collection and analysis training workshops.
- Conducted capacity-building training workshops for government partners and other non-government partners.
- Experienced in conducting capacity assessment and data mapping exercises for organisations
6. Teaching Experience:
- Lecturer of Economics at the Copperbelt University, teaching various courses and facilitating workshops on data analysis using Stata.
- Supervised final-year undergraduate projects
- Contributed to curriculum development of the MA Economic Policy and MSc Economics curricula.
7. Community Service and Advocacy:
- Regular appearances on national television and local radio stations to discuss economic development matters.
- Contribution to national dialogue on economic development, including participation in the World Happiness Report 2022 live discussion.
8. Awards and Affiliations:
- African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) thesis grant for postgraduate studies.
- Member of the Economics Association of Zambia (EAZ), Institute of Directors of Zambia (IODZ), and executive board member for the Zambia Monitoring and Evaluation Association (ZAMEA).