User:James

African Initiative

James Gondwe is a member of different networks where he shares innovative ideas, knowledge, information, discussions with different experts and professionals in a specific context and learn from. He believes that innovation is the pillar of sustainable development forward progress. Creative and business-savvy Development and Project Management professional with over 5 years of progressive experience across a broad range of development functions. Proven ability to combine vision, creativity and strong project management acumen with well-developed leadership qualities to support growth of Centre for Youth and Development. Specializes in programme and research design, implementation, management, monitoring and evaluation with bias to child and Youth Development. Experienced in institutional and organizational development, strategic plans development, capacity building including mentoring, coaching and training using internationally agreed packages and principals. Founded and currently leading Centre for Youth and Development (CYD) as its Executive Director. CYD that focuses on sustainable social developments, that endeavor to create resilient, indigenous and a competitive environment that inculcates entrepreneurial values among Children and Young people for positive development in Malawi. Areas of Expertise include; Strategic Planning, Project Management, Project design and development, Communications, Start up and growth, Monitoring and Evaluation, Team Building and Leadership, Events Management, Public Speaking and Presentations, Child and Youth Development, Rights Based Approach, Sustainable Livelihood initiatives

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