GERSHOM KABASO

[email protected] +260980065230 Lusaka, Zambia, Southern Africa Region

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dynamic Movement Support Outreach Coordinator with over 7 years of expertise in designing and managing multi-year, donor-funded initiatives across multiple countries. Proven track record in strategic program implementation, having successfully overseen projects that mobilized over $3M in funding and engaged key UN and donor partners to amplify social movement impact. Skilled in end-to-end project lifecycle management, monitoring, and reporting, driving measurable outcomes through collaborative partnership development and innovative advocacy strategies. Committed to leveraging deep sector knowledge and leadership to advance transformative social change and strengthen global movement networks.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Movement Support Outreach Coordinator
12/2023 - 03/2024
Social Movement Technologies (SMT) , USA
Mobilized, recruited, and registered CSOs and social movements for African social movement training support held through Zoom for six weeks
Motivated networks, social movements, and organizations to register prospected participants
Recruited 29 networks across key sectors and over 347 participants took part in the trainings
Simplified user-friendly digital initiatives to boost vulnerable participants who are internet-challenged
Presided over country coordination, and mentored participants to get the most out of training support
Collaborated on a team providing continuous monitoring coverage for a small distributed organization
National Network Coordinator
10/2014 - 08/2025
Zambia Social Forum (ZAMSOF) , Zambia
Strategized, mobilized, organized, planned, coordinated, managed, researched, analyzed, engaged, aligned, advised, documented, collaborated, represented, and presided over network forum activities at community, national, regional, and global levels on social, economic, environmental, cultural, ecological, solidarity, human rights, citizens and civil society issues
Served as a successful network coordinator promoting and achieving network success
Forged, sourced, and signed over 12 funding MOUs in collaboration with partners on thematic issues including GIZ, Lusaka Water Security Initiatives, Lusaka City Council, Oxfam, SIDA, EU/Ecofish through ActionAid Zambia, Standard Chartered Bank through Sightsavers International, IBON International, Southern Africa Solidarity Network, Least Developed Countries (LDC Watch), CSPR, among others
Partnered with CSOs, social movements, women, youths, and vulnerable communities for allied events
Produced and analyzed reports for funded programs, making key recommendations to maximize benefits
Built rapport with key collaborators, ensuring needs and program requirements were satisfactorily met
Proactively sought workflow and productivity improvements, leading initiatives that increased team cohesiveness and productivity
Analyzed, developed, and executed strategic program direction to address and achieve network goals
Effectively implemented virtual and onsite collaboration strategies to regularly connect with committee members, staff, volunteers, community partners, and other stakeholders
Established and maintained appropriate administrative procedures, keeping and disseminating documentation
Guided documentation and distribution of progress reports and minutes on advocacy activities and project outcomes
Connected social struggles at a continental level for broader common understanding and effective solidarity support for human dignity
Ensured working groups and communities functioned by setting up e-lists, distributing lists, tracking and reminding members of tasks and deadlines
Network Africa Coordinator
11/2019 - 08/2025
People’s Coalition on Food Sovereignty (PCFS) , Philippines
Organized, coordinated, advocated, represented, and implemented initiatives to promote farmers' rights to food production through policy engagement, community dialogues, training, participation in international events, and mobilization for regional and international solidarity work
Synergized, collected, and enriched collaboration efforts to influence regional food systems policy through involvement with United Nations Food System representatives in collaboration with global south movements led by PCFS Global office
Investigated and authored three research papers focusing on COVID-19 impacts on food systems, globalization and neo-colonization effects on land and food systems in Africa, and Zambia case study on private sector engagement in development corporations (commissioned by PCFS, IBON International, and CSO Partnership for Development Effectiveness)
Spearheaded mobilization of participation in solidarity events and online campaigns
Championed movement-building activities on Agroecology and food sovereignty across Africa
Network Focal Point
08/2015 - 08/2025
Southern Africa Peoples Solidarity Network (SAPSN) , Zambia
Represented SAPSN in Zambia, anchoring participation of social movements, CSOs, women, youths, students, media, and other unified groups at annual SADC People summits
Presided over coordination, logistics, and implementation of regional declarations at the local level
Provided high-level service to secretariat, local organizations, and SADC Desk at Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ensuring program and engagement satisfaction
Led and guided committees and participating organizations in fundraising and soliciting travel logistical donations, increasing Zambia delegation participation at regional engagement platforms
Analyzed, developed, and executed strategic program direction to achieve regional solidarity work goals
Network Focal Point / Regional Represent
06/2018 - 08/2025
Least Developed Countries (LDC Watch)
Mobilized CSOs in LDCs and internationally for participation in Action for Least Developed Countries programs, including the Doha Program of Action 2022-2031
Headed country report back meetings with media, CSOs, and UN systems in Zambia after adoption of Doha Plan of Action
Moderated CSO strategic planning during LDC5 conference in Doha, Qatar 2023
Mobilized and strengthened participation of 15 CSOs within Southern Africa for UN CSO engagement meetings
Managed and represented Zambia during 2016 Mid-term High-level meeting on Istanbul Plan of Action in Turkey
Led initiatives to strengthen regional network
Authorized to speak on behalf of LDC Watch at national, regional, and global meetings
Consulted on Outcome Document ahead of LLDC3 conference in Rwanda as part of UNCSO advisory committee
Network Regional Coordinator
01/2011 - 12/2013
Southern Africa Social Forum (SASF) , Zambia
Coordinated, facilitated, delegated, presided, and represented SASF operational and organizing activities
Led overall organization of hosting country during Southern Africa Social Forum
Anchored social movements and CSOs, facilitating their participation in annual forum editions
Collaborated on team providing continuous monitoring coverage for large distributed organization
Responded to urgent CSO and social movement situations to solve problems
Promoted alliances and partnerships enhancing network member influence
Worked with multi-stakeholders to develop and execute strategic plans for SASF growth
Team Leader -Volunteer
01/2006 - 12/2009
Salvation Army Headquarters Zambia /Malawi Territory , Zambia / Malawi Territory
Led training of Peer Educators and psychosocial counselors on Adolescent and Reproductive Health Education and communication
Coached and onboarded over 789 volunteers in preparation for community training workshops and events
Ensured appropriate tools and resources were available for volunteers/trainers to complete requirements and guarantee successful events
Public Secretary -Volunteers
01/2008 - 12/2015
Zambia Volunteer Coordinating Committee (ZVCC) Under the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services , Zambia
Initiated strategic media programs promoting volunteerism for social, economic, cultural, political, and economic development in Zambia

EDUCATION

Masters of Arts in Development Studies
University of Lusaka
Bachelor of Arts degree in Development Studies
University of South Africa , South Africa
Leadership and Society, Certificate
African Leadership and Kings College in London
Human Rights and Law in Africa, Certificate
University of Pretoria , South Africa
Social work and Sociology, Project management, Advanced Certificates
University of Zambia
General School certificate
01/1998
Munali High School , Lusaka, Zambia

SKILLS

CERTIFICATIONS

Professional Certificate in Financial Management, Governance, and Organisational Sustainability
01/2024
Humentum in partnership with the Ford Foundation
Trainer of Trainers Certification in Food Sovereignty, Climate Change, Agroecology, and Financing
01/2024
People’s Coalition on Food Sovereignty

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