Patricia Nawa

Patricia Nawa is an accomplished professional with a diverse background in finance, accounting, and management.

She holds an ACCA qualification, an MBA in Finance, an MA in Management, and an International Masters in Practicing Management (IMPM).

As a Fellow of both the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants of the UK and the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants, she brings over 20 years of experience to the table.

Throughout her career, she has held senior management positions in various sectors, including Quasi-Government companies, the Private Sector, and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), both locally and internationally.

Her expertise extends to managing contracts, cooperative agreements, grants, and consulting mechanisms, with in-depth knowledge of donor funding rules and regulations from entities like USAID, PEPFAR, CDC, UKAid, EU, the Global Fund, Gates Foundation, and certain UN agencies.

Patricia's educational journey includes studying ACCA Accounting at the Zambia Centre for Accountancy Studies (ZCAS), an MBA in Finance from Copperbelt University, and an MA in Management from Lancaster University. She also completed the IMPM program at INSEAD.

Her professional experience highlights leadership roles such as Head of Support Services at UNOPS-Ghana Multi Country Office, Director of Finance and Administration at Malaria Consortium, CFO at RIGHT TO CARE, Finance Director at World Vision Zambia, and various other senior finance and administration positions at renowned organizations.

Previously, she has worked with Chemonics International- CSH Zambia, John Snow Inc-NuPITA, International HIV/AIDS Alliance Zambia, Women For Change, and Contract Haulage in roles ranging from Management Accountant to Finance and Administration Advisor.

Patricia Nawa's vast experience, distinguished qualifications, and proven track record make her a valuable asset in the fields of finance, management, and administration.