CURRICULUM VITAE
First Name:
Kaoma
Surname:
Chenge
Date of birth:
30/06/1990
Sex:
Male
Nationality:
Zambian
Address:
P.O.Box 320213, Woodlands, Lusaka
NRC #:
343221/33/1
Contact No:
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Email:
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Linkedin:
www.linkedin.com/in/kaoma-chenge-8a847b87
PROFILE
I am a highly skilled GIS and Database Specialist with extensive experience in geospatial data
management, analysis, and visualization. I have a strong background in database
development, spatial data management, and GIS mapping, with proficiency in PostgreSQL,
QGIS, ARCGIS, AWS EC2, and ODK. My career spans multiple roles in land governance and
geospatial analysis, primarily within USAID-funded projects and other organizations.
My abilities include problem-solving skills, innovation, and ability to work under pressure. My
expertise extends to training stakeholders in GIS, data collection, and system integration,
ensuring high data quality and compliance with international standards.
KEY SKILLS
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GIS & Mapping: QGIS and ArcGIS
Database Management: Postgresql (SQL Database), PgAdmin, and DBSchema
Data Collection & Visualization: ODK, Microsoftr Office Suit, and Google Sheets
Cloud Computing & Data Hosting: AWS EC2 (Ubuntu Serve) and ODK Central
Spatial Analysis & Infographics Development
Team Leadership & Capacity Building
Project planning and Implementation
WORK EXPERIENCE
Socha (Zambia Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Platform, ZMELP)
GIS Specialist
10/2024 – 02/2025
• Developed a full suite of geospatial data analysis and visualization services to
USAID/Zambia.
• Designed and built systems to store and manage geographic information,
ensuring data accuracy, implementing quality control procedures, and keeping
databases up-to date.
• Produced products including maps, visual learning products, and other geospatial
infographics.
• Provided GIS services including geospatial capacity strengthening, spatial analysis,
and GIS data dissemination.
• Integrated activity location data with performance and contextual data.
• Visualized project outcomes to support collaboration, learning, and adapting.
• Trained stakeholders on GIS data collection; Enabling the Mission to plan site
visits more effectively.
• Ensured that the Mission and IPs follow Automated Directive Systems 579’s
geographic data standards.
• Worked closely with the Information Management Specialist to ensure all data
management requirements of the project are met.
• Worked closely with USAID/Zambia staff in the program, technical, and front
offices to understand their data needs and developing solutions that keep them
informed of key trends.
• Complied with contractual data reporting requirements, including submitting data
sets that are free of personally identifiable information (PII) to the Development
Data Library (DDL).
• Developed infographics for senior decisions makers that summarize complex data
in creative and insightful ways.
Tetra Tech ARD (Integrated Land and Resource Governance Project II, ILRG-II)
GIS and Database Specialist
04/2024 – 09/2024
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Developed SOW, Budget, and Implementation plan for Zambia Customary Land
Administration activities.
Worked effectively as part of the ILRG II Zambia team and with partner
organizations and the USAID Zambia Mission.
Supported backstopping, data integration, and capacity strengthening of ILRG II
partners, for the Zambia Customary Land Administration System (ZCLAS).
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Built relationships with the developers of ZCLAS, CRB data collection ecosystem,
NGO data and mapping partners to support the full ILRG II data collection and
management ecosystem.
Provided technical inputs to and supervising the performance of ILRG II grantees
and subcontractors, as assigned.
Facilitated national level learning and coordination around key data and
technology issues related to land administration.
Represented ILRG II at national-level events and with both cooperating partners
and government.
Ensured ILRG II contractual obligations are met and that annual work plans are
being successfully implemented.
Managed data collection on Village Land Use planning activities.
Developed Village Land Use data collection tools.
Managed AWS server (data hosting server).
Data analyzing and data visualization.
Maintained ILRG spatial and non-spatial datasets.
Troubleshooted data quality concerns and any data management Challenges that
partners may be having.
Lead addition activities as delegated by the Country Coordinator/Chief of party.
Tetra Tech ARD (Integrated Land and Resource Governance Project, ILRG)
Database Specialist Consultant
07/2023 – 03/2024
• Trained enumerators in data collection using mobile ODK data collection
platform.
• Managed Village Land Use planning activities.
• Managed AWS server (data hosting server).
• Data analyzing and data visualization.
• Maintained ILRG spatial and non-spatial datasets.
• Developed SQL queries for data update and processing.
• Troubleshooted data quality concerns and any data management Challenges that
partners may be having.
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Developed and adhered to data standards.
Developed and tested new data collection tools.
Developed front-end interfaces for users of data validation using QGIS and
Microsoft Access.
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Managed the use of ILRG mobile data collection open-source software and
equipment.
Lead addition activities as delegated by the Country Coordinator/Chief of party.
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Tetra Tech ARD (Integrated Land and Resource Governance Project, ILRG)
Customary Land Documentation Manager
11/2021 – 06/2023
• Planed and managed customary land documentation activities and milestones.
• Reviewed milestone submitted for payment.
• Trained enumerators in data collection using mobile ODK data collection
platform.
• Managed AWS server (data hosting server).
• Data analyzing and data visualization.
• Maintained ILRG spatial and non-spatial datasets.
• Developed SQL queries for data update and processing.
• Troubleshooted data quality concerns and any data management Challenges that
partners may be having.
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Developed and adhered to data standards.
Developed and tested new data collection tools.
Developed front-end interfaces for users of data validation using QGIS and
Microsoft Access.
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Managed the use of ILRG mobile data collection open-source software and
equipment.
Lead addition activities as delegated by the Country Coordinator/Chief of party.
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Tetra Tech ARD (Integrated Land and Resource Governance Project, ILRG)
GIS and Data Management Specialist
• Managed three servers (Data Hosting Servers).
11/2018 – 10/2021
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Maintained ILRG spatial and non-spatial datasets.
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Data analyzing and data visualization.
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Managed uploading, downloading, and transferring data from mobile data
collection devices.
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Processed data and developing digital and printing map sheets, including
backstopping all elements of work.
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Troubleshooted data quality concerns and any data management Challenges that
partners may be having.
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Developed and adhered to data standards.
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Digitized land parcels and managed others who were digitizing.
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Trained partners and mentored partner GIS teams.
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Developed and tested new data collection tools.
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Developed front-end interfaces for users of data collection system and data use
system.
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Managed the use of ILRG mobile data collection open-source software.
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Managed the equipped associated with ILRG mobile data collection.
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Integrated ILRG mobile applications suit.
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Lead addition activities as delegated by the Country Coordinator.
Tetra Tech ARD (Integrated Land and Resource Governance Project, ILRG)
Database Manager (Consultant)
• Reviewed database for data quality.
09/2018 – 10/2018
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Reviewed number of parcels within each partner database for completeness.
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Reviewed the topology of the GIS databases.
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Reviewed number of printed but not distributed parcels in each Chiefdom.
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Reviewed applications for changes to certificates.
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Reviewed the status of certificates generated in Chipata during the final months
of TGCC.
Frankfurt Zoological Society
Trainer
01/08/2018 – 03/08/2018
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Trained the team on using ODK for data collection.
Trained the management team on Google App Engine (Google Aggregate).
Trained the management team on data normalization and analysis.
Trained the team on ODK Form creation.
Tetra Tech ARD (Land Tenure and Property Rights project)
GIS Mapping Lead
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08/2016 – 09/2018
Maintained and implemented databases.
Collected, maintained, and validated GIS data.
Data analysing and data visualization.
Developed of land cover maps from satellite imagery and other geo spatial data.
Digitized maps &/or satellite imagery and all GIS related outputs.
Maintained GIS equipment and software, General technical support, maintenance
of computers and other technologies and tablets.
Trained the field team on data collection.
Developed and analysed ad-hoc maps, data and provided related graphic support.
Applied basic software to manage spatial data and related tabular data.
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Located sources of GIS data from the Government, State agencies and Private
institutes.
Analysed image data using basic image processing software.
Technically supported field-based data collection.
Supervised the field team.
EDUCATION
07/2023 – Present
Cavendish University Zambia, Bachelors Degree in Development
Studies.
11/2012 – 12/2015
Natural Resource Development College, Diploma in Agricultural
Engineering.
01/2007 – 11/2009
Mwense High School, Senior Secondary Certificate.
REFERENCES
Chongo Mwila
Matt Sommerville
Socha
Tetra Tech ARD
Communication Specialist
ILRG Chief of Part
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Alstone Mwanza
Mr. Jonathan Maipambe
Tetra Tech ARD
Lusaka Water and Sewerage Company
ILRG-II Wildlife Specialist
Senior Engineer-Mapping and GIS
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Terence Mothers
Tetra Tech ARD
Consultant, TSIG--
