Campaign Message - Monica Mutesa

Name

MONICA NYIRENDA MUTESA

Qualifications

• Masters of Science Project Management (Cavendish University)
• Bachelor of Arts Economics Major, Business Administration Minor (University of Zambia)
• Post Graduate Diploma - Project Management (Cambridge University through the British Council)

CURRENT POSITION AND NAME OF ORGANISATION

REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH PROJECT DIRECTOR AT PATH

Other board positions held (current or past)

• MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF MERCY MINISTRIES
• MEMBER OF THE ELDERS BOARD AT BREAKTHROUGH WORSHIP CENTER
• MEMBER OF THE GERMAN – ZAMBIA WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION ZAMBIA CHAPTER BOARD

Professional Associations

ECONOMICS ASSOCIATION OF ZAMBIA

Experience Profile and How It Relates to This Role

On completion of my bachelors degree, i worked for finance bank where i trained as an officer. My experience in the bank brought to the fore my risk assessment skills as well as developed my investment skills which are key to the success of the cooperative. My next job at the embassy of japan honed my skills in diplomacy and understanding of both zambia and malawi’s economies which is fundamental to a board members capabilities in their role to advise the board in decision making. I served in various capacities working in project management and policy advocacy at world vision, christian aid, oxfam and now at path. This experience has given me the flair to be part of the community of carecorp members for over 18 years. I therefore have the knowledge of why the cooperative was formed and have contributed to its growth by being an active member that gives unbiased feedback and has seen the cooperative grow over the years. My masters degree in project management puts me in good stead to contribute my other management skills. My current position as project director gives me the governance skills required to sit on the board as it gives me not only local but global experience to contribute to good governance and the rule of law.

What You Intend to Bring to the Board

The Cooperative has taken strides to innovate and tailor products and systems to ensure that members needs are adequately addressed. The current environment where loans organizations have multiplied in the economy demand for further innovation and improvement. My experience as a Banker, Economist and Project Manager puts me in good stead to ensure both the sustainability and profitability of the cooperative. I have led in developing products through Human Centered Design that ensure the end user needs are addressed and that the various organizations I have worked with have been profitable. I also stand in pole position to represent the needs of the members having been a long standing member with more than 18 yrs of being a member and can identify with the needs of members. As a result of this, I can ensure that the Board is addressing the member’s needs. I am an experienced people Manager through my interaction with my staff and will make certain that the needs of staff at CareCoop are also being met by the Board. Most importantly as a member of the Senior Leadership Team at PATH I bring to the Board a flair of skills that will guarantee that the Board operates at its optimum and becomes the star Board in the Nation which gives excellent leadership and forges partnerships that will benefit the organization. I thank you.