Susan Joana Banda

Matured young woman with a friendly personality who enjoys the challenge of working under pressure either independently or as a member of a team. Practiced at enhancing community empowerment project with forward-thinking strategies and skilled leadership over teams and resources. Well organized, friendly, flexible, industrious, and dedicated to boosting support to meet expanding requirements.

Fluent in English with strong verbal and written communication skills proven through the ability to interact with all types of people. Familiar with most common computer applications and fast typing skills. Looking forward to offering my best abilities with energy and integrity so as to attain both the institutional and personal objectives.

Executive Director - Corner of Mercy MW

(2024-10 - 2026-04)

As Executive Director of Corner of Mercy, I provide strategic leadership and oversee the organization's mission, vision, and program development. I lead fundraising efforts, donor engagement, partnership building, and resource mobilization to support sustainable ministry impact. I manage community-based programs, including girls' mentorship, outreach initiatives, and Early Childhood Development projects, while overseeing budgeting, reporting, financial stewardship, and organizational compliance.

I also develop relationships with churches, NGOs, community leaders, and stakeholders, mentor staff and volunteers, and ensure that Christian values are integrated into all areas of community service and development.

Library Assistant - Phoenix Seminary

(2023-01 - 2026-12)

As a Library Assistant, I provide excellent customer service by assisting students, faculty, and visitors with locating library resources and answering general inquiries. I support the daily operations of the library by checking materials in and out, shelving and organizing collections, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring library spaces are welcoming and well organized. I also assist with circulation services, technology support, and administrative tasks while promoting an efficient and positive learning environment.

Project Officer - Future Planning for the Child

(2021-02 - 2023-04)

Managed women, girls, and children's empowerment projects by facilitating all the project activities, implementation, monitoring, and data management. This also involved maintaining a good relationship between the donor, organization, project beneficiaries and relevant stakeholders.

Field Officer - Intern - Coalition for the Empowerment of Women and girls

(2018-03 - 2018-10)

Facilitation of a sustainable development project that included spiritual development, food security and education, and this involved mentoring girls. Conducted field data collection and day to day monitoring, developed work plans and submitted project reports to the supervisor.

Master of Arts - Ministry - Phoenix Seminary (2023-01 - 2026-12)

Bachelor of Arts - Christian Leadership & Community Development - African Bible College (2016-01 - 2020-12)