John Munthali
About John Munthali
John Munthali serves as the Deputy Chief of Party - Operations at Catholic Relief Services in Lusaka, Zambia, where he has worked since 2017. He has over seventeen years of international experience in the HIV/AIDS care and treatment sector and has managed significant U.S. Government grants, benefiting over 200,000 individuals in Zambia.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
John Munthali has held multiple positions at Catholic Relief Services (CRS), demonstrating a commitment to the organization's mission. He currently serves as the Deputy Chief of Party - Operations in Lusaka, Zambia, a role he has occupied since 2017. Prior to this, he was the Chief of Party at CRS from 2015 to 2017. His earlier tenure at CRS includes serving as Deputy Chief of Party - Management Quality from 2009 to 2015 in Lusaka and as Deputy Chief of Party - Operations for 11 months in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, in 2010.
Education and Expertise
John Munthali has a strong educational background, including a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Maryland University College, which he completed between 2019 and 2021. He also holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Accounting and Business/Management from the same institution. Additionally, he earned an ACCA qualification from ZCAS and a Diploma in Finance Administration from Zambia Insurance Business College. His expertise spans supply chain management, human resources management, health systems strengthening, and finance and compliance.
Background
John Munthali began his career as a Staff Accountant at Special Olympics from 1998 to 2000. He then worked as a Field Accounting Manager at Counterpart International for one year before joining The Aspen Institute as a Grants Administrator from 2001 to 2008. His extensive experience in the international health sector includes seventeen years focused on HIV/AIDS care and treatment.
Achievements
Throughout his career, John Munthali has managed U.S. Government grants totaling over $120 million, significantly impacting more than 200,000 beneficiaries in Zambia. He has demonstrated proficiency in designing and implementing governance and financial management systems that comply with U.S. Government financial rules and regulations, contributing to the effectiveness of the programs he oversees.