About Hastings Zilima
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Hastings Phambala Zilima
Contact Information:
– Address: National Herbarium and Botanic Gardens, P.O. Box 528, Zomba
– Phone: +265 994 986 201 / +265 884 697 187
Summary:
Highly organized and detail-oriented professional with experience in administration, accounting, and education. Skilled in writing, data entry, and customer service. Proficient in accounting software (SAGE 200 Evolution) and Microsoft Office. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Professional Qualifications:
– Grade III Certificate in Electrical Installation, Polytechnic (CEC), 2011
– Certificate in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Soche Technical College, City and Guilds, 2009
Academic Qualifications:
– Malawi School Certificate of Education, Chinamwali Boys Private Secondary School, 2008
Work Experience:
– Accounts Assistant, National Herbarium and Botanic Gardens of Malawi (April 2018 – August 2023)
– Managed revenue collection and reporting
– Utilized accounting software (SAGE 200 Evolution)
– Assistant Director, Chinamwali Private Secondary Schools (2014 – 2017)
– Oversaw academic activities and staff management
– Temporary Enumerator, Center For Social Research (2 months)
– Collected data on COVID-19 pandemic and tropical storms impacts
– Temporary Examinations Assistant, Malawi National Examinations Board (MANEB) (2012 – 2013)
– Assisted with examination script management
– Temporary Data Entry Clerk, Malawi National Examinations Board (MANEB) (5 months, 2013)
– Entered student data and edited ID photos using Adobe
Other Skills:
– Writing (scripts and articles)
– Authored Christian book “The Spiritual Lamp” (2022)
– Submitted articles to the Nation newspaper.
