Dalitso Kuphanga is a seasoned Program and Policy expert with a robust background in monitoring & evaluation and Fundraising. He has successfully managed projects focusing on Women's Rights and Gender, political and Civic participation, Early Childhood Development, TB, COVID 19, Water Sanitation and Hygiene and HIV/AIDS. During his tenure, Dalitso has been instrumental in mobilizing and providing comprehensive technical and management support for partnership funding. Notably, he secured $29.9 million (2016-2017) and $30 million (2018-2020) for the Joint TB/HIV program from the Global Fund with ActionAid Malawi and $3.5 Million under the Liberia Women Empowerment Project (LWEP) for ActionAid Liberia with Plan Liberia as Prime.In addition to his national achievements, Dalitso has extensive international experience. He currently lead the Program and Policy team for ActionAid Liberia, engaging with international donors and partner countries. His international portfolio further underscores his capability to navigate and influence complex, multi-stakeholder environments.Dalitso served as an alternate member of the Malawi Global Fund Coordinating Committee, representing ActionAid as the TB/HIV Principal Recipient. He is also a Specialist Member of the Southern Africa Institute of Health Care Managers (SAIHM) and a Member of the International AIDS Society (IAS).
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Freelance
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Program And Policy AdvisorActionaid Liberia Oct 2024 - PresentMonrovia, Montserrado County, LiberiaProviding overall Strategic and Technical guidance in program and policy to staff and implementing partners.
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Program And Policy ManagerActionaid Liberia Sep 2023 - Oct 2024Monrovia, Montserrado County, Liberia
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Program Manager-Global Fund Covid-19 Response MechanismActionaid Oct 2021 - Sep 2023Lilongwe, Central Region, Malawi -
Program Manager- Global Fund Joint Tb/Hiv ProgramActionaid Jan 2016 - Jun 2021LilongweKey Achievements• Successfully Managed a USD 30 Million grant for 2018 to 2020 with a portfolio of 30 implementing organizations.• Successfully managed the Implementation of the $29.9 million Civil Society Joint TB HIV grant for 2016 and 2017 with ActionAid Malawi as a Principal Recipient. One of the biggest grants to the Civil Society in ActionAid International (46 Countries) and the biggest grant in ActionAid Malawi.• The current achievement has been turning around a C rated grant to B2 rated grant within 6 months of implementation and Expenditure rate or 92% against total funds disbursed.• Successfully led the identification of Sub Recipients and Sub-Sub Recipients for the grant and orienting ActionAid Malawi Project Implementation Unit and SR and Sub SR members of staff.• Achieved 5 unqualified reports covering a scope of 32 implementing entities for 2016-2017 implementation period
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Regional And Thematic Manager Hiv And AidsActionaid Malawi Jan 2014 - Dec 2015Key Achievements • Drafted the Expression of Interest for Principal Recipient for TB and HIV for ActionAid Malawi and Led ActionAid Malawi Technical team through the Global Fund’s grant making process leading to award of USD 29.9 Million TB HIV grant from the Global Fund.• Led the process of identification and selection consultants for studies in the ActionAid HIV and AIDS program• Drafted the Terms of Reference for Programs, Finance and M&E Technical Assistants and assisted the recruitment of international experts to support program setup.• Drafted the Job descriptions and led recruitment of staff for the Programme Implementation Unit for the Global Fund• Created strategic partnerships with stakeholders on national and international level, i.e Country Coordinating Mechanism, Ministry of Health and other Ministries, the UN system, and other partner’s programmes in the area of HIV/AIDS.• Presented papers on behalf of ActionAid Malawi at Local, Regional and International Conferences such as the 2nd College of Medicine, National AIDS Commission in Lilongwe Malawi, 6th Southern Africa AIDS Conference in Durban South Africa and 20th International AIDS Conference in Melbourne Australia.
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Hiv And Aids CoordinatorActionaid Malawi May 2012 - Dec 2013LilongweKey Achievements• Revived the HIV and AIDS program in ActionAid Malawi working in 12 Districts of Malawi and managed to secure partnership funding form the National AIDS Commission for a Women Living with HIV advocacy program worth USD 200,000 for 1 Year.• Assisted in developing a proposal on women's land rights to Tilitonse which was funded USD 100,000 for 2 years.
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Program Manager/Senior Program Development OfficerFeed The Children International Apr 2011 - Apr 2012Lilongwe, MalawiKey Achievements• Drafted FTC’s Strategic direction for the next three years 2012-2015 providing a guide on the programmatic focus of the organization which included:o Conducting an analysis of Malawi Government and Development Partners Priorities for the next three years for FTC's Positioning.o Reviewing of Malawi's National Budget allocation in relation to policy directions.• Coordinated with international and national NGOs, UN agencies, and Government of Malawi ministries to identify opportunities for partnerships, and demonstrate progress in developing these partnerships;• Prepared and regularly reviewing project budgets to ensure conformity with project targets and implementation plans;• Led Monitoring project budgets and expenditures for two Early Childhood Support programs-the Tiwasamale and the Malawi Pizza Projects to maintain adequate cash flow and planning. -
Monitoring And Evaluation ManagerFeed The Children Aug 2009 - May 2011LilongweKey Achievements• Designed a Monitoring and Evaluation system and plan for Feed The Children (FTC)• Provided technical leadership for to field staff and communities in community mobilization, project planning and Monitoring and evaluation.• Tracked performance of project activities utilizing FTC M&E Resources and Processes• Conducted quarterly submission of progress data, success stories and lessons learnt to program management team and development partners for progress tracking and cost effectiveness tracking of the project.• Lead quarterly Monitoring and Evaluation visits to field projects in liaison with project and donor staff.• Conducted initial in Mapping of project sites using Geographical Information System (GIS) leading to coordinated distribution of project materials and enhanced monitoring and Evaluation.
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Monitoring And Evaluation OfficerNational Association For People Living With Hiv And Aids In Malawi Feb 2006 - Aug 2009Lilongwe, MalawiDesigned and maintained of the Monitoring and Evaluation database.Developed data collection tools for Global Fund, OXFAM, World Bank and UNICEF funded projects.Led Capacity building of field staff in community mobilization, project planning monitoring and evaluation.Conducted annual National Health budget tracking, analysis and making recommendations for possible advocacy.Led the preparation of quarterly progress reports to donors.Conducted quarterly M & E visits to field projects in liaison with Regional Coordinators.
Dalitso Kuphanga Education Details
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University Of ZambiaBusiness Management -
University Of Malawi, College Of MedicineMaster Of Public Health (M.P.H.)
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Health/Health Care Administration/Management -
Foundation For Professional Development (Fpd)Cum Laude
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Eastern And Southern Africa Management Institute (Esami)General
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University Of Malawi, The PolytechnicCredit
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Dalitso Kuphanga's current role is Program and Policy Specialist,PhD Candidate.
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Dalitso Kuphanga attended University Of Zambia, University Of Malawi, College Of Medicine, Yale University - Yale School Of Management, Foundation For Professional Development (Fpd), Eastern And Southern Africa Management Institute (Esami), University Of Malawi, The Polytechnic.
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