I hold a Master of Arts Degree in Development Studies, with Major in Agrarian, Food and Environmental Studies (Specialisation - Environment and Sustainable Development) from International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) of Erasmus University Rotterdam. I am a highly skilled Natural Resources Conservationist, Agricultural and International/Rural Development expert with 15years experience in developing, implementing and monitoring forestry and wildlife conservation programs; linking agribusiness to conservation, community empowerment and climate change mitigation and adaptation in Zambia. I have coordinated various programs with international donors including the World Food Program of the United Nations, UNDP, the World Bank, WWF and USAID among others, in Agriculture, climate change adaptation and mitigation and Natural Resources management. Excellent skills in stakeholder engagement and networking; coordinated projects and programs with the Zambian Government, local and international donors and other support stakeholders. Good skills in financial resource mobilization through proposal writing.