Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 12 years of experience in food security, livelihoods, and disaster risk reduction, the expert has developed a robust skill set in these areas. Additionally, six years of involvement in child protection and education programs have honed their ability to lead both international and local projects. Previously held roles include coordinating initiatives with organizations such as DFID and World Vision, where leadership skills were critical in managing teams, facilitating capacity building, and ensuring program compliance. The expert’s technical expertise encompasses climate-smart agriculture, safeguarding, and community development. Career highlights include establishing learning hubs for marginalized girls and managing livelihoods programs that integrate climate-smart practices.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with a range of international donors, including DFID, FAO, WFP, IFRC, USAID, JAICA, OFDA, and the European Commission. Responsibilities have included project implementation, capacity building, and management of food security, livelihoods, and education programs. These initiatives were executed at national and district levels across Zimbabwe, focusing on areas such as climate-smart agriculture, child protection, and disaster risk reduction. The expert played a key role in coordinating and managing donor-funded programs, ensuring effective delivery and compliance with donor requirements.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in community development, education, food systems, gender and human rights, social development, disaster reduction, and agriculture, the expert has worked across these key sectors. Previously held roles such as District Programme Coordinator and Smart Subsidies Coordinator have involved project implementation, capacity building, and program management. Their interdisciplinary knowledge spans climate-smart agriculture and child protection. The expert's work primarily focuses on Zimbabwe, with responsibilities involving coordination of national and district-level initiatives that integrate local governance and cultural considerations. Experience spans various districts, including Harare, Guruve, Mt Darwin, Mutasa, Chinhoyi, Zvimba, and Hurungwe, providing comprehensive knowledge and expertise in implementing development programs tailored to local needs and conditions.

Languages and education

The expert demonstrates full professional proficiency in English, serving as their mother tongue, which has been utilized extensively in international development and collaboration with multilingual teams. Additionally, there is native-level command in Shona, effectively used in local community engagement and project implementation within Zimbabwe. These language skills have facilitated effective communication and coordination in diverse professional settings. The expert holds a Master's degree in Development Studies from the Women's University in Africa, Zimbabwe. They also have a Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources Management and Agriculture from Midlands State University, Zimbabwe. Additional qualifications include a Diploma in Education from Belvedere Technical Teachers College and a Diploma in Agriculture from Gwebi College of Agriculture, both in Zimbabwe. These academic credentials reflect a strong foundation in development studies, natural resource management, education, and agriculture.