Dickson Chime

Dickson Chime Ndola, Copperbelt, Zambia- linkedin.com/in/dickson-chime-401b9422 Summary A multi-skilled professional with a superb record of accomplishment managing complex functional projects in various environments. Able to manage stakeholder expectations and willing to take full responsibility for the delivering of project objectives. Dickson is an easygoing individual who enjoys challenging and diverse roles and is confident working with technical experts from any industry. Presently looking to join a company that rewards effort and initiative, whilst at the same time providing plenty of progression and development opportunities to its employees. Experience Project Officer Sustainable Water Solutions Jan 2017 - Present (5 years 6 months +) Prepare budgets for delivery and implementation of projects in different implementation sites Work with the team to oversee the implementation for the rehabilitation of Sixty (60) boreholes in Kawambwa, Nchelenge and Chiengi District Provide support to systematically build the capacity in the team in areas of WASH service delivery, planning, monitoring and evaluation, financial management Support the monitoring process for partner organisations implementing project’s plans in line with Funder's overall policies. Research Manager/Analyst FINCA Zambia Jul 2015 - Dec 2016 (1 year 6 months) Perform data analysis for loan portfolio performance, disbursement trends, and forecasts to inform targets for the quarter. Use statistical analysis on loan disbursement data to provide insight on client performance and likelihood of loan default Conduct business intelligence to gain insight into business performance and improve operational efficiency Conduct an evaluation on project performance, impact assessment, and customer experience on MasterCard and Krembil funded projects Marketing Research Analyst FINCA Zambia May 2014 - Jun 2015 (1 year 2 months) Carry out all activities relating to identifying, originating, analyzing, executing, monitoring marketing opportunities Regularly review portfolio performance results, variances, and prospective changes to portfolio allocation Lead evaluation and due diligence of potential and existing markets, which involved performing qualitative and quantitative analysis and other works with the Research Analyst and other team members Designing of data collection tools for the panel study of customer satisfaction survey. Configure the digital data collection platform (ODK) and conduct the survey. Collecting data on consumers, competitors, market place, and consolidating information into actionable items, reports, and presentations. Research Assistant COLA LIFE / UNICEF (midline evaluation of colalife intervention on the prevalence of diarrhea case in under five (5) children in Southern province) Aug 2013 - Sep 2013 (2 months) Maintain accurate records of interviews, safeguarding the confidentiality of subjects, as necessary Collect data through survey and focus group discussion (FDGs) Perform data cleaning, transformation and analysis Research Assistant Profit Plus/ USAID (Baseline survey on agriculture value chain production and marketing in Eastern Province) May 2013 - Jul 2013 (3 months) •Maintain accurate records of interviews, safeguarding the confidentiality of subjects, as necessary •Collect data through survey and focus group discussion (FDGs) •Perform data cleaning, transformation and analysis Research Assistant Afrobaromer (2009, 2012 and 2015 Governance survey in Zambia) 2009, 2012, and 2015 (10 months) •Maintain accurate records of interviews, safeguarding the confidentiality of subjects, as necessary •Collect data through survey and focus group discussion (FDGs) •Perform data cleaning, transformation and analysis Research Coordinator Central Statistical Office (Economic Census) Jan 2010 - Dec 2010 (1 year) Coordinate data collection, schedule appointments, obtain consent, and complete research study procedures with precision and follow research protocol. Ensures the smooth and efficient day-to-day operation of research and data collection activities; acts as the primary administrative point of contact for internal research staff Supervises and coordinates the provision of support services to investigators and researchers. Education Information and Communications University Master of Arts - MA, Economics Jun 2020 - Dec 2022 University of Africa Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Economics Jan 2017 - Dec 2018 University of Zambia Diploma, Economics Jan 2011 - Dec 2012 Institute of Risk Management Certificate in Risk Management Licenses & Certifications Diploma in Project Management - Alison - Empower Yourself Diploma in Statistics - Alison - Empower Yourself Certificate in Design and Implementation of Monitoring and Evaluation Systems - Alison - Empower Yourself Skills Business Intelligence (BI) • Budgeting • Economic Modelling • Stata • Statistical Data Analysis • Analytical Skills • Qualitative Research • Data Collection • Questionnaire Design • Market Analysis Honors & Awards Exceptional Customer Experience - FINCA Zambia Nov 2015 For offering exceptional customer experience References Nathaniel Mayende, FINCA International, Research Analyst,- Director Ruralnet Associate LTD Plot 6465 Libala Rd, Lusaka,- -. Director, Sustainable Water and Sanitation Company, Monze.- -