Lisa Maphanga

In my current role as Chapter Programs Officer at COMFWB Eswatini, I coordinate and support national and regional programs, workshops, conferences, exhibitions, webinars and capacity-building initiatives for women and youth entrepreneurs. My responsibilities include preparing concept notes, project proposals, activity reports and communication reports; coordinating inputs from partners and stakeholders; maintaining membership databases; documenting program outcomes; and ensuring timely communication and follow-up across diverse networks. These responsibilities have strengthened my ability to organize information accurately, manage competing priorities, work to deadlines and support effective program delivery. Working within a COMESA-linked regional network has given me valuable exposure to cross-border collaboration and engagement with government institutions, development partners, private-sector stakeholders and community-based entrepreneurs. As an International Trade Centre (ITC)-certified trainer, I have also supported learning and capacity-building initiatives, including digital tools, market analysis and digital trade-related topics. This experience would support any organisation or company's need for a proactive team member who can communicate clearly with colleagues and partners from diverse backgrounds, contribute to internal processes and provide practical support to staff.