Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 20 years of experience in customs clearance and procedures, the expert is recognized for their dedication and goal-oriented approach. Key qualifications include deep expertise in international trade law, customs management, and trade facilitation. The expert has successfully led teams in domestic revenue mobilization and has been instrumental in developing accredited diploma courses. Career highlights include co-authoring research on gender diversity in customs and publishing influential articles on trade facilitation. Previously held roles such as Customs Supervisor and Customs and Excise Training Officer have seen the expert contribute to international initiatives, including drafting policies for the World Customs Organisation.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) on the Trade Facilitation and Customs Modernisation Programme for Sustainable Development in Sub-Saharan Africa. This collaboration involved supporting a World Customs Organisation mission to Botswana, aimed at strengthening the strategic and operational capacity of customs administrations to improve the business environment for cross-border trade. The work was regional in scope, focusing on enhancing customs operations in selected African countries.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in customs, trade, gender, and regional integration, the expert has held roles such as Customs and Excise Training Officer and Customs Supervisor, focusing on customs management, trade facilitation, and policy development. The expert has contributed to regional initiatives in Southern Africa, particularly in enhancing customs operations and promoting gender diversity in trade. This work has involved interdisciplinary knowledge, integrating governance and trade policy within regional development frameworks. Extensive professional experience in Zimbabwe has provided deep engagement with local governance and customs procedures. Additionally, the expert has worked in Botswana, supporting international initiatives aimed at enhancing regional development and trade facilitation, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of regional dynamics and development issues.

Languages and education

The expert is proficient in English and is a native speaker of Shona. These language skills have been utilized in various professional contexts, including in-country work and participation in multilingual teams, particularly in roles involving communication and training on customs and trade facilitation topics. The expert holds a Master of Science in International Trade Policy and Trade Law from Lund University, Sweden, and a Master of Science in Development Studies from the National University of Science and Technology, Zimbabwe. Additionally, the expert obtained a Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Economics from the University of Zimbabwe.