Professional Edge was established in the year 2012 bringing together a varied range of expertise from Education, NGO Developmental, Microfinance and Banking,
International Trade, Standards Inspection and Petroleum Sectors. PE Consultants have a combined experience that spans well over ten years.
We have a unique and unrivalled core team of fulltime staff and a pool of qualified Associate Consultants forming a multi-disciplinary team.
We offer clients broad expertise in the areas of corporate, institutional and enterprise development, program evaluation, organizational capacity development,
strategy development and implementation, human resource development, project management, marketing and market access development (local and exports),
private public partnership (PPP) facilitation and development.TemplateMo. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur.
Our Team
Professional Edge has professional staff with a variety of consulting experiences and professional backgrounds with extensive research and methodological capabilities.
We recognise the importance of having consistency and availability across project team members at all levels.
Every project is assigned a team with a variety of experiences and backgrounds. Team members have backgrounds in research,
Business development, mentoring, coaching training, finance and strategy development. The team also has strong expertise
in formulating training solutions that that are clear and concise and produce relevant results.
This is a primary responsibility of the Project Leader who will ensure that the adequate and appropriate resources are available at all times.
Our Team
Professional Edge has professional staff with a variety of consulting experiences...
Oganive Chingakule
Managing Partner
Oganive Chingakule (MBA, BBS)
Academic Qualifications
Master of Business Administration (MBA – International Business, Cardiff Metropolitan University (2007), Postgraduate Diploma in Business
and Management, London School of Commerce (2005), Bachelor of Business Studies, Charles Sturt University (2005),
Advanced Diploma in Management and E-Commerce, London School of Commerce (2004), Diploma in Management Consulting (DMC),
Institute of Consulting (Chartered Management Institute), (2011)
General Experience
Oganive has over 13 years of experience working in business development service provision across multiple sectors particularly in agriculture.
She was the Head of training and Consultancy for BUSINESS CONSULT AFRICA where she was responsible for coordinating business development
interventions and managing a robust consulting team with varied skills and capability to deliver high performance. She has worked on
managing projects that have been targeting entrepreneurs in Malawi and toolkits to support entrepreneurs in the SADC region and the Caribbean.
All supporting entrepreneurs such as the UNDP Growth Accelerator, PPPC Incubate Malawi Project and Farmer Income Diversification Programme (FIDP)
consultancy.
As a consultant, she is an experienced consultant in feasibility assessments, strategic development, marketing, business planning and
entrepreneurship development. She has extensive experience in Small and medium enterprises and being a managing partner for Professional Edge
Consultants she has done a lot of work and facilitated workshops for small and medium enterprises.
Achievements
Participant at GIZ Export for the world program (Germany Jun to Nov 2013)
Participant in MASHAV Accelerating your business: Concepts, Methodologies & Tools workshop (2020)
Participant in Corporate Diva Virtual Summit 2021: Global Perspectives on Women Leadership and Diversity (2021)
Rejoice Chisi
Managing Partner
Rejoice Chisi(MBA,BBA)
Academic Qualifications
Master of Business Administration (MBA –General, MANCOSA (2016), Bachelor’s in business administration from the University of Malawi-The Polytechnic
(2007), Diploma in Business Studies, Institute of Commercial Management (UK) (2002). Member of Global Women Leadership Network in addition
she has a TOT Certificate in ‘Eco –Inclusive Enterprise Development”)
General Experience
Rejoice has over 15 years of experience working in financial sector, particularly within Microfinance and SACCO sector. She was the General Manager
for FUTURE SACCO where she was responsible for the management, development and maintenance of a high-performance team by providing good
leadership and effective supervision and guidance of staff members under her charge. She managed to create lending policies for the Sacco.
She attended the Women Mentorship Program in Canada Ottawa 2015 for Credit Union Women. Rejoice has also worked with Microfinance Institutions
such as PRIDE Malawi, Easy Loans, Select Financial Services where she has built solid understanding of MFIs and SACCOs. As a consultant,
she is an experienced consultant in strategic development, marketing, Human Resources, business planning and management of Financial Institutions.
She has extensive experience in Micro-finance and Small and medium enterprises and being a managing partner for Professional Edge she has
done a lot of work and facilitated workshops for small and medium enterprises.
Achievements
My research paper is published in Volume 19 - Issue 4 of Journal in Business and Management titled: An Investigation on Corporate Governance
in Savings and Credit Cooperatives (Sacco’s) In Southern Malawi”
2015 Global Women Leadership Network Scholarship Winner
Participant at the world Credit Union Conference (USA Denver Colorado-July 2015)
2015 Women Mentorship program (Ottawa/Calgary Canada Sept-Oct 2015)
Participant at the world Credit Union Conference (Singapore-July 2018)
Participant of SEED training of Trainers on “Eco-inclusive Enterprise Development” (Malawi – April 2019) Funded by Government of Flanders.
Makayiko Kayimba
Senior Consultant
Makayiko Kayimba(MBA,Bachelor of Education,PMD pro)
Academic Qualifications
Makayiko holds an MBA from MANCOSA (2016) and a Bachelor's in Education from the University of Malawi, Chancellor College (2001).
He is certified in PMD Pro and trained in Mental Health and Psychosocial Support, as well as Empowered Worldview, specializing in mindset
change for entrepreneurship.
General Experience
Makayiko has over 14 years of experience in project design and management, people management, and networking and collaboration. Additionally,
Makayiko is skilled in capacity building for diverse audiences, focusing on people management, community development facilitation, disaster
management, strategic partnership development and management, and mental health and psychosocial support. In the realm of project management,
Makayiko has extensive expertise in capacity building, community mobilization, monitoring and evaluation, partnership, networking and
collaboration, leadership and supervision, as well as proposal and concept development.
Achievements
Conducted a comprehensive study titled “An Exploration of World Vision Malawi’s 2013 to 2015 Strategy and its Impact on the Operation of World Vision.” This research delved into the strategic
initiatives undertaken by World Vision Malawi
Presented at an international conference in Doha (2019) on the role of faith leaders in ending child marriages in Malawi.
Developed a training manual for Ebola case management during the 2015 response in Freetown.
Strategic and Proposal Development
Led a strategy review for Girls Activist Youth Organisation (GAYO) in 2023.
Developed proposals for GAYO to secure funding from various UN organizations and international NGOs,
aiding in their business development efforts.
Local partnering (Dakar, 2010), community facilitation (Blantyre, 2011), and Local Economic Development (Nairobi, 2010).
Participated in Channels of Hope for Gender and Child Protection workshop in Johannesburg, 2011.
Juvenalis Mambo
IT Consultant
Juvenalis Mambo(BSc ICT, Prince 2, Prosci Change Practiotioner, Business Analysis)
Academic Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Information and Communication Technology from Mzuzu University, (2012). Prince 2 Certification in Project Management.
PROSCI Certification in Change Management. Business Analysis Certification in Requirements Engineering.
General Experience
Juvenalis has over a decade of experience in management information systems, focusing on training frontline users and project management.
His roles at MSI Reproductive Choices, Banja La Mtsogolo, and Malawi Telecommunications Limited have shaped his expertise in implementing
Health Management Information Systems (HMIS) across 15 countries, standardizing digital solutions for Marie Stopes International.
He has also developed membership management systems, electronic health records, e-learning platforms, and mobile apps.
As a consultant, Juvenalis currently leads digital solutions for Facet Technologies Limited, leveraging his skills in digital
transformation across sectors. Achievements
Implemented MSI’s SORT2 Salesforce system and developed its Power BI dashboard.
Digitised Survey Collection tools, trained users and provided data management for the Business Accelerator for Youth Program (BA4Y)
for Alliance for Biodiversity and CIAT
Delivered digital skills topics under the Incubate Malawi digital skills curriculum through preparation and delivery of AI in Business,
Social Media Marketing & Web Analytics Training.
Implemented the Electronic Health Records System in 15 Countries training users, driving and tracking adoption and ensuring benefits are realised.
Deployed Front line Information systems and built capacity in country programmes to become increasingly self-sufficient in systems support,
maintenance, data processes, and system data use in East Africa (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania), Asia (Philippines, Timor Leste, Papua New Guinea),
West Africa (Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone) and South Africa (Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Tanzania)
Delivered Quickbooks Accounting Software Training to Economics Association of Malawi (ECAMA)
Our Partners
Services Offered
PE offers clients broad expertise in the areas of corporate, institutional and enterprise development,
program evaluation, organizational capacity development, training, strategy development and implementation, human resource development,
project management, marketing and market access development (local and exports), private public partnership (PPP) facilitation and development.
Business Development
66%
Mentorship and Coaching
90%
Information Services
74%
Why you choose us?
We are confident of our ability to complete any assignment. By engaging Professional Edge, we gaurantee you will receive:
• A team with extensive experience in capacity building (training, mentoring and coaching)
• A tried and tested methodology adaptable to your needs
• An in-depth understanding of Adult learning and development aspects
• A team that has the resources and capacity to deliver within the agreed time frame and to full satisfaction.
Our Vision
Our vision is to grow into a premium business development service provider in Malawi and SADC.
Our Mission
Our mission is to assist businesses in Malawi to grow and prosper through the provision of business development services that
are delivered with the highest level of professionalism and innovativeness.
Our Goal
To enhance the capacity, competitiveness, and sustainability of businesses, NGOs, and SMEs through appropriate business development
services that foster innovation and digitalization, strategic growth, and access to markets in Malawi and the SADC region
Objectives
1.Supporting the clients in corporate, institutional, and enterprise development.
2.Assisting the clients in the development of the capacity of organizations through training and program evaluation.
3. Facilitate access to markets-both local and export-for SMEs amongst others
4. Encourage public-private partnerships that contribute towards sustainable economic growth
5. Advisory services including strategic guidance and project management which enhance business enterprise innovation and competitiveness
Core Values
Excellence: A commitment to high-quality service
Innovation: New ideas leading new solutions for enterprise development and growth
Integrity: Openness and ethical conduct in dealing with all clients.
Client-centered: We put the needs and objectives of the clients first, solutions that will sustain long-term success for clients.
