Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 20 years of experience, the expert excels in strategy development, institutional capacity building, and monitoring and evaluation. With extensive project management skills, they have led international initiatives in agriculture, environment, and natural resources. Career highlights include developing M&E frameworks for significant regional projects and collaborating with organizations like SADC and ECOWAS. The expert has managed multi-million dollar projects, ensuring effective implementation and reporting. Known for strong leadership, they have trained numerous stakeholders and facilitated high-level meetings, contributing to regional development goals.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors including the African Development Bank, European Union, and World Bank. Responsibilities have included project implementation, technical assistance, evaluations, and capacity building. Worked across diverse projects involving agriculture, food security, climate change, and governance. Projects have been regional, involving multiple SADC Member States, and national, such as in Zimbabwe. Geographic locations of donor-related work include Botswana, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, and the broader SADC region.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in agriculture, environment, natural resources, climate change, and food security, the expert has held roles such as Monitoring and Evaluation Expert, Technical Advisor, and Project Manager. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating digitalization in agriculture and infrastructure in rural development. The geographic scope of work spans across Southern Africa, focusing on regional integration and development projects that enhance resilience and sustainability. The expert has extensive geographic experience in Southern Africa, particularly in Botswana, Zimbabwe, and the broader SADC region, and has also contributed to regional development initiatives in Nigeria.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in English, with proficiency in reading, speaking, and writing at an excellent level. They have utilized their language skills in various professional contexts, including international consultancy and collaboration with multilingual teams. Additionally, the expert speaks Shona, which has facilitated their work in Zimbabwe and the broader Southern African region. With a background in education, the expert holds a Doctorate in Business Administration from the University of Zambia and a Master of Policy Studies from the Southern African Regional Institute for Policy Studies in Zimbabwe. Additionally, they have a Master of Business Administration in Agribusiness from the University of Wales, UK, and a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics from the University of Zimbabwe.