My name is Jeremiah Mkomba, a seasoned professional with 16 years’ hands-on experience in Finance, Grants, and Contract Management with International Non-Governmental Organizations and the Public Service; with a proven track record. I am highly focused on my ability to establish and maintain productive partnerships with donors and partners by gaining trust, respect, and confidence. Besides the Bachelor of Accountancy from the University of Malawi, I hold a Master’s in International Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid from the Kalu Institute of Spain which I attained in 2020. I have recently earned a Certification in Project Designing with the International Training Centre of the International Labor Organization, Turin, Italy. 

I have recently joined Chemonics International as Director-Subcontracts, where I'm responsible for streamlining the management and administration of contracts. I would like to get more acquainted with procurement and contract concepts on the global stage.

I would like to grasp the procurement and contract concepts that will be relevant in day-to-day operations and the execution of my role with the project I am working on.

Having worked with the International Non-Governmental Organizations in the local context, I would like to contribute my skills at the global level, supporting the operations of the projects as an expert in Grants and Contracts Management.

Following the completion of a Masters Degree in International Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid, I have streamlined my career to manage the Partnerships and Contracts Cycle. This has equipped me with interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills relevant to my current role with Chemonics International.

In my recent role with Norwegian Church Aid and Danish Church Aid, the Malawi Joint Country Program, I was managing a grant portfolio with the responsibilities of coordinating the project implementation, financial management, and reporting to the donor. By virtue of this, planning was essential for the proper execution of my duties. I planned the annual reporting process for fourteen implementing partners in a consortium setup. I  summarized and consolidated them into one report for submission to the donor, the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Having met different people from different backgrounds, beliefs, and professions in my career journey, I have learned that success is a factor of effective communication, discipline, timeliness, honesty, openness, willingness to learn patience, passion, and dedication.

My line manager attempted to defraud the Organization by creating fictitious activities to siphon funds from the project. In light of the plan, I approached and negotiated with him to refrain from being involved in the act. Despite my fears that my working relationship would be affected, the plan worked, and the organization's funds were saved.

Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki because of the practical insights and real-life lessons the book provides in accumulating and managing personal wealth.

With my passion for international development, I would like to contribute my skills at a global level as an expert in Procurement and Contract Management, thereby adding value to the development and people's lives.

Yes, patience, dedication, and personal continuous professional development are must for one to succeed.