Summary

Work History

Education

Skills

Websites

Accomplishments

Awards

Publications

References

Timeline

Joseph Chirwa

Lilongwe

Summary

Goal-oriented Immigration and Public Policy Specialist with 5 years of experience in training protocol development and policy implementation. Strong financial acumen with demonstrated success in budget development and adherence. Accomplished in analyzing company needs and developing long-term solutions to meet personnel objectives.

Work History

Deputy In Charge

Malawi Immigration Service

Supervising routine checks and compliance by expatriates
Deportation of undocumented migrants from Malawi
Ensuring that staff turnovers and section budgeting is done in time and submitted to management
Working hand in hand with the Human Resource office in managing office.

Officer in Charge

Malawi Immigration Service

Document Verification: Ensuring the validity of documents such as passports, birth certificates, marriage certificates, and other supporting documents
Background Checks: Coordinating and conducting background checks on applicants to verify their identity, criminal history, and security clearance
Decision Making: Making decisions on applications based on established criteria and guidelines, including approving, denying, or requesting additional information from applicants
Communication: Communicating with applicants, providing updates on the status of their applications, and offering guidance on immigration procedures and requirements.

Police officer

Malawi Police service

Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.

Staff Officer to Regional Immigration Center

Data entry officer

Verification and Interview

Visa office

Audit

Passport printing

Pre-Award Research intern Intermediate

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff

Manage research project finances, ensuring alignment with grant terms and budgets
Oversee award setup and monitor expenditures
Conduct compliance audits and address any issues
Serve as liaison between research teams and funding agencies
Provide financial updates and guidance to principal investigators.

Education

Master of Arts - Political Science

Northern Arizona University

Master of Science - Sustainability Studies

Northern Arizona University

MBA - Human Resources Management

Shimla University

Bachelor of Arts - Communication

African Bible College

Lilongwe, Malawi

Certification - PHR: Professional in Human resource

Immigration training - Malawi police training

Ph.D. - Public Policy and Government

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, AZ

12.2024

Skills

Training development
HR analytics
Public sector reforms
Artificial Intelligence
Statistical research
Customer Relations
Onboarding and Orientation
Critical thinking

Payroll Administration
Teamwork
Adaptability
Curriculum Development
Problem-Posing Pedagogy
Project Management
Problem Solving

Websites

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-amazuwa-chirwa-86a937190/?trk=public-profile-join-page

Accomplishments

Supervised team of 100 staff members.
Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.

Awards

Student Government, Annual Travel Award winner, 2020, Youth SDGs Corps Malawi conference, 10/2020, $1500
SBS-Maxwell Lutz Community Impact Award winner, 07/2019, $5000
US Department of State. Malawi US embassy small grants. (Lead PI) Waste to Wealth Project, 07/2019-2020, $20000
US Department of State. Malawi US embassy small grants. (Lead PI) Rural E- Learning Malawi Project, 08/2021-08/2022, $45500
Center For International Education-International Excellence Award, 2018, $10000
2023 N. Cayer Public Administration best graduate paper award, World Social Science Association conference, 04/2023
Global achievement Award, Northern Arizona University, 07/2023, $13500

Publications

New development: Government Accounting reforms in southern Africa: lessons from Malawi, https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/09540962.2023.2255389
Smart government. Practical uses of Artificial intelligence in local government, https://doi.org/10.1080/10967494.2023.2269901
Predicting counterproductive Work Behaviors: The Interaction of stressors Emotions, and Narcissism in public sector institutions in least developing countries. (Review and resubmit)
Smart government: Practical uses of artificial intelligence in local government (Improving financial management with AI), https://doi.org/10.1080/15236803.2023.2254633
State Capacity and Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Dynamic Panel Examination of Smith's Pillars of Prosperity. Review and resubmit.

Summary

Work History

Deputy In Charge

Officer in Charge

Police officer

Staff Officer to Regional Immigration Center

Data entry officer

Verification and Interview

Visa office

Audit

Passport printing

Pre-Award Research intern Intermediate

Education

Master of Arts - Political Science

Master of Science - Sustainability Studies

MBA - Human Resources Management

Bachelor of Arts - Communication

Certification - PHR: Professional in Human resource

Immigration training - Malawi police training

Ph.D. - Public Policy and Government

Skills

Websites

Accomplishments

Awards

Publications

References

Timeline

Deputy In Charge

Officer in Charge

Police officer

Staff Officer to Regional Immigration Center

Data entry officer

Verification and Interview

Visa office

Audit

Passport printing

Pre-Award Research intern Intermediate

Master of Arts - Political Science

Master of Science - Sustainability Studies

MBA - Human Resources Management

Bachelor of Arts - Communication

Certification - PHR: Professional in Human resource

Immigration training - Malawi police training

Ph.D. - Public Policy and Government

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