Thomas Chifuka Member since 25/06/2025

Thomas Chifuka, (mr.)

Nationality: Zambian

Email: thomas.chifuka@gmail.com or chifukathomas@yahoo.com

10101, Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia

Professional SUMMARY

Thomas Chifuka is an innovative, qualified, and transformative leader in program development, environmental monitoring, and evaluation. With a strong, self-motivated approach, he focuses on increasing operational efficiency to achieve project goals and objectives. A dynamic, technically oriented professional, he has an impeccable record in climate action and environmental sustainability, specializing in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL), all aligned with organizational program quality principles, donor guidelines, and industry best practices.

He excels in providing technical support to program staff, advancing the delivery of high-quality programming to the poor and vulnerable. His expertise includes overseeing Results-Based Management (RBM) and proficiently tracking program indicators and impacts using the Performance Indicators Tracking Table (PITT), as well as implementing Environmental and Social Management Frameworks (ESMF) and Process Frameworks (PF). His approach is enhanced by routine progress monitoring, timely reporting on project implementation status, and ensuring compliance with guidelines and standards outlined in the annual work plan (AWP).

With nine years of experience in program coordination and development within NGOs, Thomas fosters community-led, gender-sensitive climate risk mainstreaming and transformative project management. His background spans participatory planning, monitoring, evaluation, and learning. Additionally, he has extensive experience ensuring the safeguarding of social policies, governance, and human-centered approaches to conservation and natural resource management.

Core Expertise and Interests 

• Community Led Gender sensitive Project Development, Operations and Management.
• Results-Based Community led Monitoring, Research, Evaluation and Learning.
• Environmental awareness and management planning
• Climate Change and Natural Resource Management.
• Designing, Coordination and Implementation of Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation.  

Core Values and Traits 

• Passionate team player, ethical behavior, environmental safeguards, excellent prudent decision making, highest standard of Integrity, humility, and generosity; conscientious, diligent openness and compassionate.
• Enhancement of sustainable development and promotion of food security through women led community development approach.
• Conservation plans and preservation of valuable natural resources, through compliance monitoring and adherences to set guidelines and standards.
• End world hunger and poverty by enhancing the disaster responses through humanitarian assistance and enhance the agricultural value chain for improved resilience and livelihood at community level through the involvement of community members in development initiatives.
• Designing and implementation of ESMF, Process Frameworks, Grievance Redress Mechanism and Social and Environmental Screening Procedures (SESP).

WORK Experience

1. SAFEGUARDS, MONITORING, EVALUATION AND LEARNING Officer | Community Markets for Conservation (COMACO) - Head Office, Lusaka District, Lusaka Province, Zambia
2. PROJECT Operations Officer | Pilot Programme for Climate Resilience (PPCR)_World Bank, Strengthening Climate Resilience in the Barotse Sub Basin (SCReBS) – Luampa District, Western Province, Zambia.
3. Self Help Africa - Irish Aid, Strengthening Climate Resilience in the Kafue Sub-Basin (SCRiKA) AfDB - Kalomo, Southern Province, Zambia
4. RESEARCH FELLOW | Zambia Research and Development Centre (ZRDC), Lusaka. - Lusaka, Zambia
5. Executive Management Assistant | Entrepreneurs Financial Centre (EFC), Unity House, - Lusaka, Zambia
6. Research and ADMINISTRATIVE INTERN | Ministry of Finance – Interim Climate Change Secretariat – UNDP, Lusaka, Zambia

EDUCATION

• The University of Zambia – Lusaka, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Development Studies, and Economics, 05/2009 – 12/2013.
• Mulungushi University, Professional Diploma in Programme Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, 01/2023 – 12/2023.
• Berkeley Haas School of Business, University of California, Postgraduate Advanced Certificate, Monitoring and Evaluation, 11/2021 – 03/2022.
• Arakan Secondary School – Lusaka, General Secondary School Certificate, Distinction, High School Certificate, 01/2005 – 12/2007.

CERTIFICATESAND MEMBERSHIP

• Professional Member of Zambia Monitoring and Evaluation Association (ZaMEA).
• Monitoring and Evaluation Certificate, Chain Research Organisation and Consultancy, February 2022.
• Project Financial Management and Procurement Training Certificate, ZPCR, October 2018.
• Media Training on Climate Change Certificate, ZPCR, June 2014.
• IDDS MIT D-Lab – Lusaka, Project Design and Management Certificate, July 2013.
• USAID _ Global Commonwealth Leadership Programme – Lusaka, Business Development and Administration Certificate, December 2012.
• Volunteer at Youth Empowerment in Climate Action Platform – YOUNGO, February 2021.
• Volunteer at Global Movement on Servant Leadership and Good Governance, August 2020.

SKILLS, COMPETENCES AND ATTRIBUTES

Technical Skills and Competences

• Proficient in advanced computer skills, including mastery of Microsoft Office Suite and web conferencing platforms.
• Skilled in technical planning and database management, with expertise in SmartCare, Survey CTO, Planview, Tola Data, Quality Improvement through Data Usage (QIDU), ODK, Kobo Toolkit, and DATIM.
• Proficient in; SPSS, Data Visualisation, R, Microsoft Excel, GIS Software, Tableau, Power Bi, Logframe Development, Performance Monitoring, Impact Monitoring, Survey Design, Data Collection, Statistical Analysis, DHMIS, AND Data Quality Assessment (DQA).
• Demonstrated excellence in participatory monitoring and evaluation techniques.
• Proficient in participatory learning and action methodologies, employing a range of innovative tools.
• Proactive in anticipatory action and disaster risk assessment, ensuring preparedness and mitigation.

Social Skills and Competences

• Proficient in both written and verbal communication across multiple languages including English, Tonga, Silozi, Icibemba, Chichewa, and Mbunda, with a strong aptitude for reporting, facilitation, and presentation.
• Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal and articulate facilitation skills, enhancing team interactions and client engagements.
• Committed team player with a proven record of fostering consensus and driving decision-making processes.
• Flexible and adaptable, with a readiness to operate in remote locations and respond promptly to emergent tasks.
• Dedicated and loyal professional, upholding confidentiality and discretion, with a focus on long-term organizational commitment.
• Skilled in diplomatic engagement, operational efficiency, and ensuring adherence to partner agreements and organizational policies.

Organisational Skills and Competence

• Proficient in fostering a collaborative environment within diverse multicultural and multidisciplinary teams, ensuring seamless coordination of activities.
• Demonstrates initiative and resourcefulness in planning and executing tasks autonomously with minimal oversight.
• Self-starter with a proven track record of independently driving projects to successful completion.
• Results-driven and solution-oriented professional, committed to delivering high-quality work with a responsible approach.
• Aligned with the organization's vision, mission, and core values, contributing to a shared goal with dedication and integrity.
• Exhibits strong community engagement, adept at time management, scheduling, and providing effective leadership.
• Exceptional at multitasking and prioritizing responsibilities to adhere to strict deadlines.

LANGUAGES

English (Excellent Understanding, Speaking and Writing)

Proficiency in: Chichewa, Icibemba, Tonga, Silozi, Mbunda, Nyanja, Lala, Tumbuka, Senga.