Key Skills and Expertise

Bringing over 16 years of experience as an independent consultant, the expert specializes in evaluation, strategic assessment, and capacity building. Responsibilities have included leading over 60 evaluation missions, including complex projects in conflict settings. Skilled in both qualitative and quantitative data collection, the expert excels in project cycle management and has provided leadership in strategic planning and evaluation for international and local initiatives across multiple sectors.

Project Experience and Donor Exposure

With a background in collaborating with international donors such as USAID, SIDA, the European Commission, and UN Agencies, the expert has provided evaluations, capacity building, and strategic assessments. Career highlights include work spanning sectors like health, education, and governance, with projects implemented regionally and nationally across Africa and the Middle East, including Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Sudan, and Iraq.

Sectors and Geographic Focus

Worked across diverse projects involving sectors such as education, health, agriculture, child protection, and rural development. Previously held roles such as independent consultant, team leader, and evaluation expert, providing strategic assessments and capacity building. The expert's interdisciplinary expertise includes resilience building and social protection, with a geographic scope covering Africa and the Middle East, particularly in conflict and post-conflict settings.

The expert has extensive geographic experience in Africa and the Middle East, with significant work in Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Sudan, Iraq, Mozambique, Yemen, and South Africa. They possess deep familiarity with local governance and cultural dynamics, having led numerous long-term assignments and evaluations in these regions.

Languages and Education

Fluent in English and Shona, with C2 proficiency in reading, speaking, and writing for both languages, the expert has utilized these skills in international consultancy roles, engaging with multilingual teams and conducting stakeholder consultations across various countries. Additionally, there is basic proficiency in Ndebele and some exposure to French and Portuguese.

The expert holds a Master of Science in Strategic Management from Chinhoyi University of Technology, Zimbabwe, and a Bachelor of Science Education Honours Degree in Geography from Bindura University of Science Education, Zimbabwe. Additionally, they obtained a Diploma in Education from the University of Zimbabwe. Further certifications include a Certificate in Public Policy, Governance and Leadership from Africa University, Zimbabwe, and a Certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation from Trust Academy.