Key skills and expertise

With 31 years of experience, the expert excels in evaluation, capacity building, and strategic planning. Conducting evaluations and capacity building for over 120 organizations, including community-based organizations, the expert has demonstrated a strong track record in governance and resource mobilization. Fundraising efforts have successfully secured funding for over 40 organizations. Leadership roles have included Director and Lead Consultant at Manna Consulting, as well as Acting National Director at Scripture Union Zimbabwe. The expert has led both international and local projects across Southern Africa, achieving significant success in aligning organizational strategies with donor requirements.

Project experience and donor exposure

Bringing extensive experience, the expert has collaborated with international donors such as Bread for the World, Tear Netherlands, Kindernothilfe (KNH), and the AIDS Foundation of South Africa. Involvement has included project evaluations, capacity building, and strategic planning in thematic areas like health and governance. Projects have been regional and national in scope, conducted across South Africa, Zimbabwe, Malawi, and Eswatini. Responsibilities have included establishing evaluation frameworks, conducting surveys, and providing technical assistance to enhance organizational effectiveness and strategic alignment with donor requirements.

Sectors and geographic focus

The expert has worked across key sectors including health, poverty reduction, agriculture, and fundraising. Previously held roles such as Director and Lead Consultant have focused on evaluation, strategic planning, and capacity building. Interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating governance and resource mobilization into regional development projects. The geographic scope of work spans Southern Africa, particularly in Zimbabwe, South Africa, Malawi, and Eswatini, where initiatives have been led to enhance organizational effectiveness and strategic alignment with donor goals. Extensive experience in Southern Africa has provided a deep understanding of local governance and regional development issues, contributing significantly to regional development initiatives and organizational growth in these countries.

Languages and education

The expert is highly proficient in English, with excellent reading, speaking, and writing skills. Language competence has been utilized extensively in professional settings across Southern Africa, including work in Zimbabwe, Malawi, South Africa, and Eswatini, engaging with multilingual teams and international donors. The expert holds a Master of Arts in International Development from Eastern University, USA, obtained in 2011. Additionally, a Diploma in Biblical Studies was earned from the London School of Theology, England, in 1990. The expert also possesses a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Agriculture from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, completed in 1986.