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Chipiliro Kasiyamphanje

Philadelphia,WA

Summary

Strategic and impact-driven international development professional with over a decade of experience advancing education, policy research, and program implementation across Sub-Saharan Africa. Holds a Master of Science in Education, with a concentration in International Education Development, from the University of Pennsylvania. Brings deep expertise in education policy, econometrics, and impact evaluation. Proven track record supporting national EdTech initiatives, leading capacity-building programs, and conducting rigorous field research in diverse contexts. Highly skilled in stakeholder engagement, evidence-based strategy design, and adaptive program management. Passionate about scaling inclusive education solutions and strengthening monitoring and evaluation systems to drive equitable and sustainable development outcomes.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Volunteer Consultant

RiseUp Malawi

California

08.2025 - Current

Designed and executed a fundraising strategy for Giving Tuesday and raised approximately $15, 000
Developed Theories of Change for RiseUp Malawi's four programs
Developed engaging social media content for RiseUp Malawi's platform, leading to 5% increase in engagement

Program Implementation Intern

Imagine Worldwide and Ministry of Education, Malawi

Malawi

07.2024 - 12.2024

Facilitated the successful implementation of tablet-based learning in 118 primary schools across 14 districts in Malawi, enhancing educational access within 6 months.
Facilitated national training sessions, empowering 80 teachers within 3 months, enhancing their skills in tablet-based learning implementation.
Trained 14 media houses across 4 regions in Malawi, enhancing their capacity to support educational initiatives within 3 months.
Enhanced program evaluation processes by conducting field monitoring and producing comprehensive reports, leading to improved decision-making within 4 months.
Facilitated cross-sector collaboration among stakeholders, enhancing program outcomes and ensuring alignment with national education goals within 6 months.
Led the planning and logistics for a national-scale digital learning intervention, ensuring alignment with educational standards within 6 months.

Secondary School Teacher

Ministry of Education, Malawi

Malawi

01.2014 - 01.2023

Delivered engaging Geography and History lessons, improving student performance by 25% through tailored instructional strategies within one academic year.
Designed and implemented lesson plans that improved student performance by 30% through data-driven instructional strategies within one academic year.
Engaged with parents and community stakeholders, strengthening support networks and improving student outcomes through collaborative initiatives within 6 months.
Created a supportive mentorship program for new teachers, significantly increasing retention rates and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the school.

Education

Certificate of Completion - Manage Successful Field Research

World Bank Group Institute For Economic Development

01.2026

Master of Science - International Educational Development

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA

05.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Mzuzu University

Mzuzu, Malawi

01.2019