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CURRICULUM VITAE-HENRY KUMWENDA
PERSONAL DETAILS
Surname Kumwenda
First Name Henry
Marital Status Married [with 2 Children]
Date of Birth 15th
December 1980
Nationality Malawian
Contact Address Evangelical Association of Malawi |P. O. Box 30296 | Lilongwe 3 | Malawi
Phone: +265 992 236 607 | +265 999 231 620 | +265 888 986 410
Email: henrykumwenda@aol.com | henry.kumwenda@gmail.com
WORK EXPERIENCE
Employer: Evangelical Association of Malawi [EAM]
Position: Programme Support Coordinator [Southern Region]
Reporting to: Regional Programmer Manager
Period: October 6th
2014– July 31st
2015.
Primary Responsibilities:
 Coordinated the implementation of Emergency Flood Response projects with support through grants
from:
- Norwegian Church Aid [NCA] - Irrigation-Food Security Project & Distribution of Non Food Items
- European Commission and Humanitarian Aid [ECHO] - WASH project & Distribution of Non Food
Items
- Start Fund- WASH Project and Distribution of Non Food Items
- Irish Aid-Distribution of Food and Non Food Items.
- Samaritan Purse: Distribution of Food and Non Food Items
 Provided all logistical support to all programs being implemented by Evangelical Association of Malawi in
the Southern Region of Malawi:
- Church & Missions;
- Tonse Tipindule Mining Governance Project sponsored by Tilitonse Fund through Norwegian Church
Aid.
- Climate Change & Disaster Risk Reduction Programmes- Enhancing Community Resilience
Programme [ECRP] sponsored through Christian Aid & Strengthening Community Disaster Resilience
[SCDR] sponsored by Irish AID.
 Participated in the Internal Procurement Committee [IPC]
 Proposal Writing
 Report Writing.

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Employer: Children of the Nations
Position: Center Manager and National Venture Program Coordinator
Reporting to: Country Director
Period: June 2007-September 30th
2013
Primary Responsibilities:
 Managed the operations of the Children of the Nations National Office and coordinate the Venture
Program between Children of the Nations-Malawi (COTN-MA) and Children of the Nations-USA (COTN-
USA).
 As a National Venture Coordinator; I worked in collaboration with the Country Director and other
departmental heads in writing project proposals, budgets and coordinated all logistics of groups of
people that came from oversees to work alongside nationals in projects to meet the needs and
challenges of the people in all sites Children of the Nations-Malawi is operating.
Specific Responsibilities:
 Management of Construction work, Venture Teams, and all field/outreach projects for the benefit of
the communities and Organization at large.
 Managing Personnel and Hospitality Management (security service, cafeteria/kitchen, House-keeping
and Maintenance).
 Worked with the Country Director and the Finance and Administration Director to create and develop
monthly/yearly budgets for all aspects of the Center and Venture Program.
 Participated in writing project proposals and responsible in sending them annually for Venture
Program to Liaison Officer of Malawi based in Washington Seattle- USA.
 Liaise with all concerned departments within the organization, community leaders and
partners/donors on better achievement of the projects.
 Planned/hosted/followed-up and coordinated all logistics of national and international teams/guests
working in various projects with COTN-Malawi.
 Compiled data/information on all venture projects for assessment, evaluation and planning purposes
 Assisted in dealing with Human Resource issues for the organization (discipline, recruitment,
attendance).
 Assisted in the planning and organization programme meetings, workshops and Events Management.
 Assisted in networking, partnership and corroboration of COTN with other stakeholders and NGOs in
addressing issues of orphans and destitute children, HIV and AIDS in the communities.
 Assisted in ensuring proper use of organization and maintenance of physical assets including
buildings/housing; water; power management and inventory of resources.
 Providing overall leadership in steering the operations of the National Office towards efficiency and
effectiveness.
 Managing the relationship between the National Office and all departments within the organization.
 Assisted in developing organization strategies, policies and annual plans for the achievement of the
Organization’s mission.
 Conducted staff appraisals
 Participated in the management and other stakeholders’ meetings directed by the Country Director.
 Participated in the Internal Procurement Committee.
 Member of the Management team.
 Performed any other job related duties as delegated by the Country Director.
 Report writing

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OTHER EXPERIENCES
Children of the Nations-USA - 2008
Team Leader & facilitator:
 Team Leader in the USA (Washington Seattle, California, Florida, Colorado, Arizona, and Hawaii) to raise
awareness and carried out resource mobilization for orphans and vulnerable children under COTN
support and care.
 Campaign awareness to University and High school students, entrepreneurs and Churches to reach out
and support children and women in Uganda affected by war, poverty, HIV and AIDS.
Children of the Nations-Lira Uganda - 2007
Team Leader & Counselor:
 Planned, organized, supervised, and facilitated Counseling sessions for traumatized children in camps
affected by war in Lira-Northern Uganda.
 HIV & AIDS Peer educator in secondary school- Lira Uganda.
 Distributed food in the camps to people affected by war-Lira Uganda.
Children of the Nations-Malawi (Kasungu & Lilongwe) - 2004-2007
Volunteer & Internship – During school breaks
 Team leader
 Remedial classes tutor to orphans and vulnerable children
 HIV & AIDS Peer educator in rural communities.
 Missionary team host.
African Bible College- 2004-2006
 Travelled to Mozambique for Missionary work during school break.
Chayamba Government Secondary School- June- August 2006.
 Teacher.
Life Water (From California-US) - 2004
 Volunteer: Worked closely with the communities by assisting Life Water team from Sani-Diego
California- USA in repairing boreholes and civic conducted safety and hygiene meetings.
African Bible College - 2003
Action for Behavior Change Facilitator:
 Worked closely with the Secondary school students; facilitating and raising HIV and AIDS awareness.
 Career guidance and mentored the youth.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
INSTITUTION: Leeds Metropolitan University
PROGRAM: Masters of Science [with Merit] in Leadership & Change Management -June 2013

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MODULES STUDIED
Advanced Project Management; Corporate Strategy; Implementation of Strategic Change; Leadership, Self & the
Future; Management, People and Organizations; Personal Development and Planning; The Board, The Executive
and Good Governance; Work Based Project-LBS Postgraduate Scheme.
Thesis:Sustainability of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in the Absence of Donor Support
INSTITUTION: African Bible College
PROGRAM: Bachelor’s degree of Arts with credit in Biblical Studies (Minor in Christian Education) -
2003-2007
COURSES STUDIED
Art for Teachers; Book Keeping; Business Ethics; Camps and Conferences; Christian Educational; Leadership;
Church History; Computer skills; Creative Writing; Culture Anthropology; Curriculum Development; Education
Methodology; Educational Psychology; English; English Bible Courses; Fundamental Mathematics; History;
Leadership Training; Literature; Music; Organization Leadership; Personnel Management; Philosophy of
Christian Education for Youth; Physical Education; Research Methodology; Social Science; Speech
Communication; Teaching Practicum; and Typing.
INSTITUTION: Kaphuka Private Secondary School
PROGRAM: Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) - 2001
TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS ATTENDED
 Start Fund Malawi/Mozambique Field Review-Floods Response Learning Workshop 2015
 Review to Floods Response [Lesson Learning Event] by World Vision Malawi [Blantyre] 2015
 Relief to Early Recovery: District and Community Consultations funded by WFP [Blantyre] 2015
 Funding & Donor Engagement by EU-Cord funded by Tearfund- Workshop [Mangochi] 2014
 2014/2015 Disaster Contingency Planning for Chikwawa District- Workshop [Chikwawa] 2014
 Teaching Practice at Chayamba Secondary School- Training [Kasungu] 2007
 Healthy Communication in Relationships- Training [Children of the Nations-Lilongwe] 2007
 Practical Counseling- Training [COTN- African Bible College] 2006
 Disciplines of Leadership- Training [Flood Leadership Summit- African Bible College] 2006
 Disciplines of Leadership- Training [Flood Leadership Summit- African Bible College] 2005
 Breaking the Silence- HIV & AIDS Awareness- Training [African Bible College] 2004
ACHIEVEMENTS
 Certificate of Appreciation for 5Years + of Services in raising children who transform Nations- May 2013
 Certificate of Achievement for Hard Work and Dedication to Children of the Nations by Summit Church-2011
COMPUTER LITERACY
 Microsoft Office Suite [Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Publisher].
OTHER KEY RESPONSIBILITES
 Church Board Member [Deputy Project Director & Music Director] at Malawi Assemblies of God- Blantyre-
2014-2015.
 Cabinet Member-Chaplain at Gideons International [Limbe Camp- Blantyre]-2014-2015.
 Cabinet Member-Church Assignment/Ministry Chairman at Gideons International [Bwaira Camp-Lilongwe)-
2010- May 2013
 Church Board Member [Music Director] at Malawi Assemblies of God- Lilongwe-2010-2013
 Chairman at Great Commission Ministry (African Bible College, Malawi)- 2006-2007

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PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
 Fluent in both written and spoken English and Chichewa
 Good analytical skills
 Leadership skills and ability to build and lead a team
 Result oriented, very organized, self-motivated, and ability to adapt to pressure of work and new conditions.
 Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with people at all levels
 Diligent and committed to big achievements.
 Maturity and high levels of integrity
 Energetic and innovative
 Willing to travel within and outside the country
 Like to be abreast with current affairs and professional developments through reading.
 Like listening to Christian music and watching Television (TV).

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REFEREES
Rev. Francis Mkandawire |The General Secretary| Evangelical Association of Malawi [EAM]
EAM Secretariat| P. O. Box 30296| Lilongwe 3| MALAWI
Phone: +265 999-831-258 | +265 888-831-258 |+265-1726-656
Email: eaom@africa-online.net | francismkandawire60@gmail.com | mkandawirefa@africa-online.net
Dr. Yobbe Lungu| Executive Director | Nkhoma University | P. O. Box 45 | Nkhoma
Phone: +265 0888-337-206
Email: leadershipglobalnet@yahoo.co.uk
Dr. Maggie Madimbo | Vice- Chancellor, College Professor | African Bible Collages | P. O. Box 1028 | Lilongwe |
Malawi|
Phone: +265 0884-769-830 +265-1761-910
Email: sadyamaggie@gmail.com