Peter Pensulo Phiri

P.O Box B401, Lilongwe, MW.

About

Motivated and goal-driven sales and operations professional with over four years of experience in customer engagement, product distribution, territory coordination, and financial services outreach. Proven track record of managing community-level marketing campaigns, supervising junior staff, training customer groups, and overseeing credit portfolios. Holds a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration (Marketing) with strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Familiar with dealer management, report writing, and rural market dynamics.

Work

National Economic Empowerment Fund (NEEF)
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Assistant Procurement Officer

Lilongwe, Central Region, Malawi

Summary

As Assistant Procurement Officer, optimized public sector procurement processes, overseeing supplier sourcing, bid analysis, and inventory management to ensure compliance and cost efficiency.

Highlights

Optimized procurement costs by sourcing and evaluating suppliers, securing competitive quotations, and preparing comprehensive bid analyses to ensure compliance.

Ensured transparent financial oversight by meticulously managing supplier payments and service provider documentation, generating detailed procurement reports.

Improved operational efficiency by collaborating cross-functionally to accurately forecast procurement requirements, monitor purchase orders, and cultivate strong supplier relationships for timely delivery.

Maintained 100% compliance with Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Authority (PPDA) regulations through precise stock reconciliations and meticulous inventory record-keeping.

National Economic Empowerment Fund (NEEF)
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Credit Officer

Lilongwe, Central Region, Malawi

Summary

Managed a diverse loan portfolio, conducting credit assessments and coordinating community outreach to empower clients with financial literacy and enhance debt recovery.

Highlights

Expanded access to financial resources by coordinating extensive community outreach programs, logistics, and field support services for target communities.

Mitigated financial risk within the loan portfolio by conducting thorough credit assessments and comprehensive client risk analyses.

Ensured consistent loan repayments through meticulous maintenance of accurate loan records and effective collaboration with councils for payroll deductions.

Provided critical insights for strategic decision-making and risk management by preparing detailed credit reports and continuously monitoring loan portfolios.

Enhanced client understanding and engagement with financial products by delivering financial literacy training and streamlining onboarding processes.

Airtel Malawi
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Facilities Officer

Lilongwe, Central Region, Malawi

Summary

Oversaw facility leases, managed maintenance operations, and processed vendor payments to ensure efficient and compliant office support services for a major telecommunications company.

Highlights

Ensured optimal operational environments across various sites by effectively managing and administering company facility leases.

Minimized operational disruptions and ensured facility readiness by coordinating the timely completion of all maintenance and repair projects.

Optimized service quality and achieved cost efficiency by processing payments for diverse office support services and conducting rigorous vendor performance reviews.

Maintained strong vendor relationships and avoided penalties through timely payment processing and strict adherence to contract terms.

MVAC & KFW Surveys
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Research Assistant

Malawi, Various Districts, Malawi

Summary

Collected critical household and economic data across multiple districts, supporting large-scale survey objectives for various research projects on a seasonal basis.

Highlights

Collected critical household and economic data across multiple districts, directly supporting large-scale survey objectives for various research projects.

Chancellor College Research Centre
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Data Assistant

Zomba, Southern Region, Malawi

Summary

Collected and maintained financial and demographic data for research projects, ensuring accuracy and integrity of information gathered in field surveys.

Highlights

Enhanced data acquisition efficiency for research studies by collecting extensive financial and demographic data utilizing digital tools.

Contributed to reliable research outcomes and analysis by maintaining high data accuracy and integrity throughout field surveys.

Education

University of Malawi, The Polytechnic
Blantyre, Southern Region, Malawi

Bachelor's Degree

Business Administration (Marketing)

Languages

English

Fluent

Chichewa

Native

Skills

Inventory Management

Stock Reconciliation, Inventory Control, Inventory Tracking.

Procurement

Supplier Sourcing, Supplier Management, Competitive Quotations, Bid Analysis, Procurement Compliance.

Office Administration

Administrative Support, Facilities Management, Vendor Performance Review.

Financial Reporting

Financial Compliance, Credit Reporting, Loan Portfolio Monitoring.

Client Management

Client Relationship Management, Debt Recovery, Client Onboarding, Credit Assessments, Risk Analysis.

Data Management

Data Analysis, Documentation, Data Accuracy, Digital Tools.

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook.

Communication

Stakeholder Coordination, Cross-functional Collaboration, Liaison.

Problem-Solving

Process Efficiency, Organizational Accountability.

References

Nenani Mponda - NEEF

Email: nmponda@neef.mw | Phone: 0881 84 88 89 / 0997 55 52 86

Rose Mdalla - NEEF

Email: rmdalla@neef.mw | Phone: 0999 03 38 54 / 0888 36 46 78

Taonga Mhango - Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences

Email: tmhango@poly.ac.mw | Phone: 0888 77 88 66