Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 32 years of experience, the expert is a highly accomplished Human Resources Management Executive and Consultant. With a strong foundation in strategic HR management, talent management, and HR risk management, they have led HR functions in various organizations, achieving significant outcomes such as implementing performance systems and developing HR policies from scratch. Career highlights include managing large-scale HR operations across Southern and Eastern Africa and executing capacity-building projects with USAID. Responsibilities have included HR strategic planning, workforce development, and organizational change management.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with USAID in capacity-building initiatives for NGOs. This included developing and implementing Human Resources Policies and Procedures Manuals as part of a broader initiative with the National Association of Societies for the Care of the Handicapped (NASCOH). These projects were conducted in Zimbabwe, targeting organizations such as the Zimbabwe National League of the Blind and the Disability Association of Zimbabwe, focusing on governance and organizational development at a national level.

Sectors and geographic focus

Background includes positions in multiple sectors including civil society and NGOs, social development, administration, and human resources. Previously held roles such as Head of Human Resources and Regional HR Manager, overseeing strategic planning, policy development, and talent management. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes aligning business strategy with HR functions. The expert's work has spanned regional operations in Southern and Eastern Africa, including countries like Zimbabwe, South Africa, Sudan, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Angola, Botswana, and Zambia, providing a comprehensive understanding of sector-specific and cross-cutting issues, as well as local governance and cultural dynamics.

Languages and education

With a background in languages, the expert is fluent in English and Shona, with excellent written and spoken proficiency. These language skills have been utilized extensively throughout their career in Southern Africa, facilitating communication in diverse and multilingual environments. The expert holds a Bachelor of Science Honours in Sociology from the University of Zimbabwe and a Diploma in Personnel Management from the Institute of Personnel Management of Zimbabwe. They are a finalist for a Masters of Business Leadership Degree at the University of South Africa School of Business Leadership and are pursuing a Masters in Project Management at the Eastern & Southern African Management Institute. Additionally, they are an International Labour Organization (I.L.O) Certified Trainer.