Bertha Mpepo
About Bertha Mpepo
Bertha Mpepo is a Project Manager with extensive experience in Early Childhood Development projects in Zambia. She holds a Master of Arts in Development Studies and has worked with various partners to implement initiatives funded by the Conrad Hilton Foundation.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Bertha Mpepo has been employed at Catholic Relief Services since 2014, where she serves as a Project Manager. In this role, she oversees a multi-country Early Childhood Development (ECD) project funded by the Conrad Hilton Foundation. Her responsibilities include managing collaborations with a lead partner and six sub-partners across four provinces of Zambia. Mpepo's work focuses on enhancing the effectiveness of the project through strategic planning and execution.
Education and Expertise
Bertha Mpepo holds a Master of Arts in Development Studies from the University of Lusaka, which she completed from 2019 to 2020. Prior to that, she earned a Bachelor's of Arts in Public Administration from the National Institute for Public Administration, studying from 2014 to 2016. Mpepo has expertise in Information Communications Technologies for Development (ICT4D), which supports her work in project management and capacity building.
Background
Before joining Catholic Relief Services, Bertha Mpepo worked at World Vision Zambia as an Executive Management Assistant from 2011 to 2014. This role provided her with foundational experience in management and organizational operations, contributing to her skills in project oversight and partnership development. Her academic background in public administration and development studies further supports her professional endeavors.
Achievements
In her current position, Bertha Mpepo specializes in rigorous partnership capacity assessment and strengthening. She focuses on capacity building and institutional strengthening to enhance the effectiveness of the Early Childhood Development project. Her management of the ECD project demonstrates her ability to coordinate complex initiatives and foster collaboration among various stakeholders.