About

I am specialized in Climate Justice with 5 years of combined experience in the fields of Advocacy in Climate Justice, Advisory Role, Environmental Education, Grant Writing, Research, Policy Analysis and Project Management. I have additional expertise in youth and women engagement, having worked with community grassroots groups, youth and women-led Movements, civil society organizations, government line ministries such as the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment. I am well equipped with the knowledge and networks necessary to produce outstanding results and excel in the role of project officer in climate change and justice, Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) related programming.

Skills

  • Communication
    9
  • Teamwork
    9
  • Problem-Solving
    9
  • Creativity
    8
  • Leadership
    9
  • Grant Writing & Proposal Development
    9
  • policy analysis
    8
  • Excellent report writing and presentation skills
    10
  • Project Managment
    9
  • English
    10

Experience

Rabecca Mwambazi

Work experience
  • November, 2024 - November, 2025
  • Fulltime
  • Supported the identification, selection, and assessment of grassroots organizations and climate actors across 3 provinces, namely, Lusaka, Central and Southern eligible for the NLGF, focusing on marginalized groups such as women, youth, and persons with
  • disabilities.
  • Provided capacity-building support to grantees in project design, proposal development, Project implementation and reporting, monitoring and evaluation and financial reporting.
  • Supported the office of the Grants Manager in preparing Contract Grant Agreements, Addendums and Contracts for the supply of goods and services.
  • Updated the Grantee record database as and when required.
  • Coordinated and monitored the implementation of grant supported projects to ensure that intended climate outcomes were achieved.
  • Worked closely with local communities to foster co-creation of innovative, locally led climate adaptation solutions that address challenges in the water-food-energy-health nexus.
  • Documented and reported on the progress, challenges, and successes of NLGF projects, including impact assessments and lessons learned.
  • Supported fundraising efforts through grant writing.

Rabecca Mwambazi

Work experience
  • Supported the collective development and implementation of a rooted and climate justice strategy.
  • Maintained strategic partnerships with key allies and decision-makers on climate justice work.
  • Provided technical support in the development of fundraising proposals focusing on climate justice work.
  • Provided technical support in the review of narrative reports on natural resource management and climate justice, reproductive health and rights, and civic participation and governance submitted by partner organizations implementing the Strengthening Civil Society Effectiveness in Promoting Good Governance and Increasing Citizens’ Awareness and Demand for Human Rights in Zambia project.
  • Led ActionAid Zambia participation in climate justice meetings and forums exploring potential areas for collaboration.
  • Supported the development of fact sheets, briefings, and other written products on climate justice to support program implementation.
  • Represented ActionAid Zambia on policy engagements such as consultations and reviews.

Rabecca Mwambazi

Education
  • October, 2015 - October, 2020
  • Fulltime

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