1. CURRICULUM VITAE
KAAFWA CHAMA LLB.
Postnet Box 308,
Private Bag E17
Crossroads
Lusaka, Zambia
+260 965 466 804
Email: kaafwa@yahoo.com
LAWYER
Legal, Human Resource, Logistics, Startups, & Inventory Management
A well-spoken, reliable and very dependable Lawyer, currently part of the Senior Management Team, Collaborating with the Country
Manager, Country Management, BU Management South Africa, and Norway on Labor, Tax, Immigration and supplementary statutory
matters as a Human Resource Manager. Proficiency in excess of 12 years as a Logistics Specialist in inventory control, cost
reduction and storage operations with eclectic procedural, practical and legal knowledge. Furthermore an achiever with strong leadership
in team building for labor and associated management in an orderly fashion, with a definite record of sound contribution to the overall
procedures of an organization. As well, a vested Startup Specialist for foreign company startups and incorporation worth more than
$3million for initial investment, and over and above, 15 years of hands on expertise in Events Management. These capabilities have
largely been heightened with continued legal knowledge in; Company Law & Commercial Transactions, Contract & Commercial Law,
Human Rights, Intellectual Property, Alternative Dispute Resolution, International Investment, International Trade, and Labor Laws.
Now looking forward to making significant contribution in a revolutionary company that offers genuine opportunity for progression with a
rewarding & challenging position using strong managerial skills and superb communication expertise
CORE COMPETENCES & SKILLS
Legal Research Legal Opinions Statutory Complience International Legal Drafting Company Scretarial Services
Experienced in storage management & inventory operations Civil & Criminal Litigation Proficient with SAP Systems
Competent with ISO9001 Quality Management Systems Proficient with ACCPAC Systems Consciousness of Zambian Law
Skillful with Microsoft Office Packages Conveyancing Startup Specialist Events Management
Effective Time Management Skills with Ability to Prioritize Human Resource Management
ACHIEVEMENTS SUMMARY
- Saved the company thousands of dollars by negotiating for lower prices when selecting vendors, clients, and various service providers
- Built an exceptional image and standard for the organization by shortlisting only from reputable organizations for selection as final
clients
- Considerately obtained processing stock bagging material during the installation of the main processing plant trial period at no cost
- Sourced various vendors for the administration departments like reliable Estate Agents, Pallet Manufacture, PPE Suppliers, Sanitary &
Hygiene Service Providers…
- Proficiently located warehouses with the capacity to store over 5000 metric tons of stock when the company was urgently in
requirement of storage and office space
- Sourced quality personnel for an organization at a time when the hiring management was in urgent need
- Qualified the Plant Manager, and the Plant Supervisor on operating and troubleshooting the Printronix 5000 Printer barcode and
labeling machine
- Trained over 150 Staff such as Warehouse Supervisors, Seasonal and Temporal Employees on Warehouse Management and
Operations
- Successfully drafted and effected procedure manuals and work instructions which came to be upheld and employed
Competently found, handpicked and trained 10 personnel in 2006 who have who have since been retained as permanent employees and
have added unconditionally to the implementation of quality operations of the warehouse and administration departments.
- Skillfully inter linked Zebra Barcode Printers to work simultaneously enhancing 70% efficiency in 2005. Formerly was one printer per
session
- Thoroughly maintained excellent housekeeping resulting in rapid recognition of the warehouse being ranked number one in the country
Since 1998 to date have supported and consulted for diverse events including The State House, PACRA, Stanbic Bank, Intermarket
Bank, Seedco International, Pioneer Dupont Seed, Zambian Breweries, Taj Pamodzi Hotels, Bare Feet, Choice Corporate, Seven Three
Enterprise
PERSONAL
Treasured with vision, motivation and the grit to thrive Can influence and communicate effectively across multiple sectors
Focused and professional attitude Attentive Listener Persistent
Logical and Can present a point of view convincingly Flexible approach to work Problems solving ability

2. EDUCATION
LEARNER LEGAL PRACTITIONER CZIALE/2516
Zambia Institute of Advanced Legal Education (ZIALE)
September 2015- July 2016
INTERNATIONAL LEGAL DRAFTING
DLA Piper & Zambia Institute of Advanced Legal Education (ZIALE)
January 2016
BACHELOR OF LAWS DEGREE
Cavendish University, Zambia
June 2015
QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AUDITING TECHNIQUES
Zambia Certification & Trade Services
2008
HEALTH & SAFETY
Integrated Training Solutions
2007
ATTITUDE & CHANGE
Integrated Training Solutions
2007
QUALITY MANAGEMENT AUDITING
Zambia Certification & Trade Services
2006
COMPUTER APPRECIATION
Greenwood Institute
2006
SEED INSPECTOR
Seed Control & Certification Institute
2005
FIRE FIGHTING & EXTINGUISHER TRAINING
Universal Fire Fighting Equipment Limited
2005
PUBLIC RELATIONS
University of Zambia
2004
HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPT
Gospel Outreach Christian Academy
2002
LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL (Best Student)
School of Tomorrow Zambia
2001
CAREER HISTORY
YARA FERTILIZER ZAMBIA LIMITED (August.2016 to Date)
Manufacturing and Distribution of Fertilizer
Human Resource Manager
Legal Drafting and Review
Legal Research
Responsible for the (Zambia Cluster) Zambia, Mozambique and Malawi
Responsible for a Work Force up to 120 Persons Locally
Review and Approval of International Payrol For Expatriates and Local Payrol
Drafting, Review, and Implementation of Diverse Agreements and H.R. Policies
Part of the Senior Management Team
Reporting to M.D., South Africa and Norway on Labour, Tax, Immigration and Statutory Matters
LEGAL AID BOARD (October.2015 to July 2016)
Legal Practioners- Criminal, Civil, Land, Domestic Representation
Legal Assistant
Legal Research
Legal Opinions
Drafting, Lodging/ Uplifting of Various Documents at Ministry of Lands, LCC & Court
Receiving Instructions and Acting on Behalf of Clients in Clourt- Civil & Criminal Litigations

3. MODEH’ANI CORPORATE SERVICES LTD (JAN 2015 TO JULY 2016)
Company Secretarial & Start-Up Logistics Services and Complience
Startup Logistician
 Company Secretarial
 Incorporation
 Tax Registration
 Licensing/Statutory Compliance
 Property Sourcing
 Procurment
 Consultancy
 Startup Logistics
 Legal Research
 Legal Opinions
 Drafting, Lodging/ Uplifting of Innumerable Documents at ZDA, ZRA, PACRA
LLOYD JONES & COLLINS (April. 2014- December 2014)
Legal Practioners- Corporate, Commercial, Financial and Legal Advisory Services
Legal Assistant
Legal Research
Legal Opinions
Lodging/ Uplifting of Various Documents at PACRA, Ministry of Lands, & Court
VICTORIA DEAN ADVOCATES (Nov. 2013 to January 2014)
Legal Practioners- Corporate, Commercial, Financial and Legal Advisory Services
Legal Assistant
Support the overall operations of the conveyance department
Property and Conveyance Department:
Drafting of Contract of Sale agreements, Assignments, Mortgages,
Deeds of Adherence, Deed of Gift, Leases and other related Conveyance Documentation
Following up, filing and uplifting diverse registration of documents at ZRA, PACRA, Courts of Law and Ministry of Lands
Proofing and giving recommendation on shareholder agreements
Research and giving legal opinions; non- disclosure & confidentiality, court procedure inter alia
ACDI/VOCA-USAID, PROFIT PLUS (JUNE 2012 TO DECEMBER 2012)
A nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness,
financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security
Local Logistics Specialist
Provide ACDI/VOCA-USAID, PROFIT PLUS staff with logistical support; act as a local logistics specialist, to assist in local procurement, customs, and
requirements for daily startup operations for a project worth more than a $million for initial startup.
Assist The Startup Specialist to find a realtor (s) and find suitable office spaces in Lusaka and Chipata, identifying the top three
locations (for each), for final selection by The Startup Specialist. This includes support in any potential remodeling and the
establishment of internet, telephone (cell and landline) and other utilities.
Assist The Startup Specialist with setting up an office in Chipata.
Assist The Startup Specialist to find a realtor(s) and find suitable residential premises for the Chief of Party, in Lusaka, identifying
the top three locations for final selection by The Startup Specialist.
Assist The Startup Specialist to procure for the following, for both Chipata and Lusaka office: key office equipment (including photo
copiers, generators, office furniture, desk top and laptop computers, servers, and cell phones), supplies, and services in accordance
with the approved procurement plan.
Assist The Startup Specialist to procure for motor vehicles and motor bikes from reputable organizations, including; 1) mapping out
the VAT exempt procedure for motor vehicle procurement and 2) mapping out motor vehicle procurement procedure from South
Africa in to Zambia. This also includes log book acquisition and insurance process for both motor vehicles and motor bikes.
Assist startup specialist with setting up a motor vehicle renting arrangement.
All other emergent duties pertinent to an efficient startup of the Zambia Profit project.
Selected Achievements:
Saved the company thousands of dollars by negotiating for lower prices when selecting vendors, clients, and various service providers
Built an exceptional image and standard for the organization by shortlisting only from reputable organizations for selection as final clients
Created long lasting efficiency for the organization by shortlisting the most efficient candidates for selection as vendors
Sourced high quality M&E personnel for an organization at a time when the hiring management was in urgent need

4. SEEDCO INTERNATIONAL ZAMBIA LIMIITED (2004-2010)
Prominent regional agriculture company, focused on maize seed production and distribution.
Warehouse & Inventory Manager
Planned, implemented, and supervised warehouse systems & operations and procedures
Administered groups of more than 60 members which included warehouse supervisors, temporal employees.
Managed inventory and accurateness for stock of more than 4000 metric tons and participated in routine stock counts.
Performed Quality Assurance Audits in various organization departments.
Participated in routine stock counts
Operational Budgeting Cost Management
Warehouse Supervisor
Support the overall operations of the warehouse centres.
Managed workforces of more than 80 persons for instance Warehouse Supervisors, Seasonal and Temporal Employees to complete
dispatch, receipt, and warehouse linked tasks
Succeeded and maintained physical stock amounting to over 10,000 metric tonnes in 12 unlike warehouse locations and kept record of
activity, quantity and stock status in SAP
In collaboration with immediate supervisor, efficiently planned, structured and applied human and other capital
Planning and scheduling delivery and dispatch of goods to and from clients both internal and external
Generate and update diverse stock reports in SAP for regular work actions such as consignment, direct sales, internal, and export stock
Registered and kept track of all finished, semi- complete product movement materially and systematically in SAP
Generated and provided management with SAP and associated reports for instance consignment, direct sales, internal, and export stock
position and activity
Coordinate the work for forklift drivers to certify timely transportation of goods and material
Completing and filing compliance documentation for import, export and supply chain (back up for Export Coordinator)
Managed Import and export via external distribution teams (back up for Export Coordinator)
Trained Staff such as Warehouse Supervisors, Seasonal and Temporal Employees on warehouse operations
Implementing new processes and policies
Operational Budgeting and Cost Management
Stores Clerk
Responsible for managing operations and implementing systems in stores department.
Managed the weighbridge and its operations.
Executed Quality Assurance Audits in various organization departments.
Participated in routine stock counts
Computer Operator
Completed weighbridge operations.
Performed printing of barcode for processed stock
Selected Achievements:
Drafted and effected procedure manuals and work instructions which came to be upheld and employed
Found, handpicked and trained 10 personnel who have who have since been retained as permanent employees and have added
unconditionally to the implementation of quality operations of the warehouse and administration departments.
Successfully Inter linked two Zebra Barcode Printers to work simultaneously enhancing 70% efficiency. Formerly was one printer per
session
Maintained excellent housekeeping that the warehouse was ranked number one in the country
Obtained processing stock bagging material during the installation of the main processing plant trial period at no cost
Sourced for various vendors for the administration departments.
Located warehouses with the capacity to store over 5000 metric tons of stock when the company was urgently in requirement of storage
and office space
Trained the Plant Manager, and the Plant Supervisor on operating and troubleshooting the Printronix 5000 Printer barcode and labeling
machine
Trained Staff such as Warehouse Supervisors, Seasonal and Temporal Employees on warehouse management, safety and operations

5. REFERENCES
Mr.Muzenga
LLEGAL AID BOARD
Deputy Director
+260 964 507 569
Lusaka, Zambia
Dereck Bwalya
LLOYD JONES & COLLINS
Partner
+260 977 845 824
Lusaka, Zambia
Victoria Dean
VICTORIA DEAN ADVOCATES
Partner
+209 977 770 218
Lusaka, Zambia
Richard Hurelbrink
ACDIVOCA- USAID,
PROFIT PLUS
Chief of Party
+260 969 806 443
Lusaka, Zambia
Barnabas Bwalya
CAVENDISH UNIVERSITY
Dean- Law Faculty
+209 978 101 649
Lusaka, Zambia
Yande Mulenga
SEEDCO ZAMBIA LTD.
Stock/ IT Manager
+260 966 772 245
Lusaka, Zambia