C/O Ezra Mvula

P O.Box 286

Mangochi

Contacts:0992 450 770/0889 948 188

Email address: [email protected]

29th October, 2023.

Human Resources Officer

Catholic Development Commission in Malawi

Zomba Diocese

P.O.Box 115

Zomba

Dear Sir/Madam

REF: APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF DISTRICT FIELD OFFICER

I would like to express my interest in the post as per the caption above; Ref: DISTRICT FIELD OFFICER. Am a young,
married and hardworking man aged 26 years, a dedicated Christian. Currently, I'm based in Mangochi. I strongly
believe I am qualified for this post because of my personal skills that I possess as well as the qualifications I have.

I hold a Degree in Food Security and Nutrition which I obtained from University of Livingstonia (Laws Campus) I also
obtained my MSCE in 2016 at Madisi Secondary School in Dowa.

Through my involvements with a number of institutions like Runyangwa Agricultural Research Station, Evidence
Action Malawi, World Relief (USAIS-Food and Nutrition Project), Concern Worldwide and also through my
attachments I have acquired a lot of skills, knowledge and abilities that I can assure you that I’m experienced enough
to effectively work with rural people. As I continue learning and advancing, I would like to meet different experiences
and I believe your organization can ably offer me new challenges through which will make me grow on the other
hand help your organization grow in its thematic areas. Furthermore, I have no criminal record therefore am
trustworthy and reliable person for your organization.

I have attached my CV for your perusal as I wait to hear from you soon. Your considerations will highly be
appreciated.

Yours faithfully

Ezra Wanangwa Mvula.

C/O Ezra Mvula

P.O Box 286, Mangochi

Cell: +265 992 450 770 /+265 889 948 188/ +265 999 166 066

Email: [email protected]

1. PERSONAL DETAILS

Name: Ezra Wanangwa Mvula

Date of Birth: 27th December, 1996

Nationality: Malawian

Religion: Christian

Languages: English, Chichewa, Yao and Tumbuka

PERSONAL PROFILE

I am Ezra Wanangwa Mvula, holder of bachelor’s degree in Food Security and Nutrition and MSCE. I am confident,
self-starter and an efficient team player in achieving organizational goals by serving with integrity and
professionalism with full dedication and commitment to achieve the goals of the organization. I have good
knowledge of project planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation. I have competence in data collection
and management using data collection tools on the field and manage it through Microsoft Access Database.

2. EDUCATION

1. Qualification: Bachelor of Science in FOOD SECURITY and NUTRITION

Institution: University of Livingstonia

Period of study: August 2017 to October 2021

2.Qualification: Malawi School Certificate of Education

Institution: Madisi Secondary School

Period of Study: September 2012 to June 2016

3. Qualification: Certificate in Demographic and Health Surveys.

Institution: Global Health e-learning center

Period of study: January 2021 to March 2022

Institution: Global Health e-learning center

Period of Study: November 2020 to August 2021

3. WORK EXPERIENCE

A. EVIDENCE ACTION MALAWI

Position: PROGRMS IMPLEMENTATION OFFICER

Period: May 2022-May 2023

Overall duties and responsibilities

. Promoting community access to safe water through dispensers for safe water program.

∙ Conducting local stakeholders’ meetings at local and national level.

∙ Conducting waterpoints verification exercises in the targeted villages; during this exercise village head men are
assets who are asked to submit total number of waterpoints in their respective villages.

. Conducting Village Community Sensitization meetings whereby H.S.A and Village headmen help mobilize people
for the meeting. Qualitative and quantitative data is collected during these meetings using surveyCTO and
questionnaires.

. Installation of chlorine dispersers at each and every waterpoint that are in our passlist.

. Conduct WASH facility mapping

∙ Conducting waterpoints end users’ meetings whereby people are educated on how to use the chlorine dispersers,
benefits of using chlorinated water and how to improve their personal hygiene. Surveys are conducted during
these meetings using surveyCTO and questionnaires.

∙ Sending finalized forms to the organization’s server.

. Preparing daily schedules for the field.

. Submitting daily survey reports to the supervisors.

. Carry out any activities as assigned by supervisor.

. Complying with data integrity and security policies.

B. RUNYANGWA AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH STATION

Position: Agriculture Extension Development Officer (Trainee)

Period: June to October 2021

Overall duties and responsibilities

∙ Assess training needs of field project staff and farmers, plan and provide training provisions.

. Coordinate the implementation and promotion of sustainable agricultural technologies in Champhira EPA in
Mzimba district.

. Coordinate the implementation of good crop and livestock husbandry in order that farmers must achieve
sustainable food and nutrition security through diversified high value food from both crops and livestock.

. Coordinate good extension methods to ensure that farmers adopt soil and water conservation technologies.

. Coordinate veterinary, forestry and health services.

. perform any other duties as assigned by the executive director from time to time.

∙ Agricultural Production Estimate Survey (APES)

∙ Facilitating communities to establish relevant linkages with different stakeholders

∙ Mobilizing communities using participatory and gender sensitive approaches to development

∙ Writing weekly and monthly reports for various activities

∙ Promoting Agricultural and climate change resilience building technologies and interventions

∙ Disseminating information on climate change and livelihood building

4. TECHNICAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES

∙ Knowledge in aspects of WASH, SUN, CMAM, health and nutrition, livelihood,food security and community and
rural development.

. Hands-on experience and ability to work effectively with relevant governmental ministries, donors, partners,
community leaders, Non-governmental stallholders.

. Ability to relate with communities at grassroots level.

. Experience in working with busy international organization such as Evidence Action Malawi.

. Knowledge and experience of the Ultra-Poor Graduation Models.

. Ability to ride a motorcycle with valid motorcycle license.

. In-depth knowledge of project design and proposal writing.

. Experience of financial planning and expenditure monitoring as well as budget management.

∙ Ability to identify gaps, trends, priorities and key issues.

. A blend of professional practice and projects management including understanding on project quality assurance
standards.

. Ability to pursue thoroughness and appropriate attention to details.

. Ability to express self clearly in all forms of writing.

. Experience of Community participation, ownership and empowerment.

. Ability to meet deadlines and multiple priorities, and willingness to learn.

. Good interpersonal skills and ability to motivate others, team player.

∙ Practical experience in facilitating adult trainings.

∙ Practical experience in integrating graduation approach interventions.

∙ Strong skills in methods of Monitoring and Evaluation.

. Familiar with World Relief Projects, CBNRM, WASH, SUN, CMAM, CBOs.

∙ Excellent computers skills in IBM SPSS, Epi Info, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, ODK, SurveyCTO,
Python, and Internet Explorer.

∙ Experience working on result oriented-donor projects.

∙ Strong background in both verbal and written communication skills.

. Excellent communication skills in both English, Chichewa, Yao.

. Honest, Sober-minded and team player.

5. COMMITMENT

I dedicate my life to the following: Excellence, Team work, Integrity, Visionary leadership and Professionalism.

6.HOBBIES Reading Books, making new friends, and playing volleyball.

Mr. Richmond Kazota

Lunyangwa Agriculutural Research Station

Mzuzu

Cell: +265-995-678-511

Email: [email protected]

Mr. Nathan Boko

WASH Supervisor

Feed the Children Malawi

Cell: +265-997-016-033/+265-884-743-719

Email: [email protected]

Annette Kasambala

Area Coordinator

Evidence Action Malawi

Cell: +265-884 463 168

Email: [email protected]