Gibson Masanjala

GIBSON MASANJALA C/o Yohane Fabiano GIZ Malawi P.O Box 31131, Lilongwe, Malawi - / -,-LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gibsonmasanjala PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY A result driven and passionate development professional with more than five years of hands-on experience in project implementation, coordination, stakeholder and community engagement and monitoring and evaluation. I have worked closely with district authorities, NGOs and community groups to ensure successful project execution. I excel in dynamic environments where problem-solving and adaptability are key. In 2024, I was recognized as Give Directly’s Top-Performing Field Officer, demonstrating my commitment to leading teams, managing project documentation, and contributing meaningfully to development initiatives. I believe that with the right strategy, streamlined processes, innovation and collaboratio, sustainable transformation is always within reach. Above all, I believe in integrity, continuous learning, and responsibility. I approach every project with a strong sense of purpose, ensuring that I contribute to the best of my abilities while fostering teamwork and striving for excellence in everything I do. CORE COMPETENCIES         Project implementation and coordination Stakeholder analysis and engagement Monitoring and Evaluation Capacity building, community mobilization and engagement Project reporting and documentation Risk management and compliance Government and NGO partnership engagement People management PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Give Directly – Lilongwe, Malawi Internal Audit Field Officer | November 2022 – Present     Identified and registered project beneficiaries for various projects including Cyclone Freddy Response project in Chikwawa and Cash for Wealth in Lilongwe. Conducted fraud investigations and ensured compliance, reducing fraudulent activities by 95%. Led and conducted census surveys to correct household/community data to identify, assess risks and developed plans and procedures to mitigate them. Organized and executed four departmental events as Chairperson of the Internal Audit Events Committee, demonstrating strong leadership and coordination skills. Plan International – Lilongwe, Malawi Project Facilitator | July 2019 – December 2019     Coordinated and implemented Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) projects, under the Cyclone Idai Recovery Project ensuring alignment with district council policies and community needs. Managed stakeholder engagement, leading to the successful establishment of community tree nurseries and sustainable environmental practices. Conducted monitoring and evaluation activities, achieving a 95% household asset target and improving project impact assessment. Facilitated training sessions for government and community partners, ensuring knowledge transfer and long-term sustainability. Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources – Lilongwe, Malawi Research Assistant | September 2018 – July 2019    Supervised a team of 25 staff in implementing agronomic trials across five research sites, ensuring adherence to scientific standards. Collected and analysed research data, ensuring high accuracy and efficiency in programme execution. Maintained research databases and facilitated data retrieval for project stakeholders, supporting effective programme reporting Catholic Relief Services (CRS) – Malawi Enumerator | January 2022 – March 2022   Conducted Focus Group Discussions and Key Informant Interviews using mobile data collection tools to enhance project monitoring and evaluation. Ensured high-quality data collection and timely submission for project reporting, supporting evidence-based decision-making. EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS      Bachelor of Science in Agronomy – University of Malawi Certificate in Project Management - Google Certificate in data management & mobile data collection applications – Global Biodiversity Information Facility Certificate in research ethics – Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) – DisasterReady.org TECHNICAL SKILLS  Developing and implementing project plans.  Budgeting and financial planning support  Government and NGO stakeholder coordination  Training and capacity building facilitation  Project implementation and reporting tools (Kobo Collect, ODK, SurveyCTO)  Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)  Google Workspace and digital collaboration tools REFERENCES Chikondi Mphonde, Human Resources Manager, Give Directly, -,-Yohane Fabiano, Technical Advisor, GIZ Malawi, -/-,-Justice Chikuta, Project Officer, Plan International, -,-