Richard Mukelabai

About Richard Mukelabai

Strategic Chartered Accountant and Senior Finance Executive with 15+ years of leadership…

Experience

1. Senior Program Manager -pfm

   DT Global

   Oct 2024 — Present · US

   I lead the implementation of program deliverables, manage client contracts, oversee field operations, and coordinate home-office activities. I also provide strategic oversight across English, French, and Portuguese-speaking countries to ensure effective program execution and impact.Key Responsibilities:Project Delivery-Provide strategic oversight and quality assurance for DT Global portfolios in Angola, Malawi, Burkina Faso, Sierra Leone, and Madagascar-Manage full project life cycles from award to closeout, ensuring contractual compliance, financial integrity, and effective oversight of personnel and subcontractors-Support project start-up and close-out phases, including in-country missions to drive implementation and temporarily fill leadership gaps-Supervise designated program Team Leaders, providing regular performance feedback, coaching, and conducting annual evaluations to support professional growth and program effectiveness.Technical Excellence-Oversee the formatting, submission, and archiving of all project deliverables, ensuring quality and compliance with client or prime contractor requirements-Serve as Project Director across all implementation sites, providing strategic leadership and operational oversight.Business Development-Lead end-to-end business development efforts from capture through live solicitation, including pipeline analysis and bid strategy-Oversee proposal development, including technical design, staffing, partner negotiations, and coordination of cost proposals.Leadership and Staff Management-Train, coach, and supervise a Program Manager to enhance performance in program management, business development, and practice operations-Serve as in-country or remote Team Leader during vacancies or absences to maintain leadership continuity-Represent DT Global at professional events and conferences to promote organizational visibility and engagement.

Education

• Zambia institute of chartered accountants

  Chartered Accountant

• CIMA

  Master's degree

• The University Of Zambia (UNZA)

  Masters

• CIMA

  CGMA