Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 16 years of experience in logistics, procurement, and administration, the expert is adept in strategic administration planning, supplier relationship management, and contract management. Career highlights include managing projects funded by USAID, ECHO, UNICEF, and DFID, contributing to both local and international initiatives. Notable accomplishments involve setting up procurement and logistics processes, managing large-scale vehicle fleets, and ensuring cost-effective procurement. Responsibilities have included overseeing logistics operations, developing budgets, and coordinating events, demonstrating leadership in managing teams and resources effectively.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has worked with international donors such as USAID, ECHO, UNICEF, and DFID on projects in Zimbabwe. Their involvement has encompassed project implementation, logistics management, procurement planning, and administration. Thematic areas of focus include humanitarian logistics and program operations. These projects have been national in scope, addressing needs across various sectors and involving coordination with multiple stakeholders to ensure seamless execution and resource management.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in logistics, micro-finance, procurement, administration, banking, vehicles, and transport, the expert has held roles involving logistics coordination, procurement planning, and administration management. This experience showcases interdisciplinary expertise in supply chain management and humanitarian logistics. The expert has contributed to both national and international projects, primarily within Zimbabwe, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of operational and strategic processes across these sectors. Extensive geographic experience in Zimbabwe includes a deep familiarity with local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues, significantly engaging with local and international stakeholders to successfully implement humanitarian and development initiatives.

Languages and education

Fluent in English, the expert has utilized this competence extensively in professional settings, including international donor-funded projects and collaboration with multilingual teams. This language proficiency has supported effective communication in diverse contexts, such as logistics coordination, procurement processes, and stakeholder engagement. The expert holds a BSc (Honours) in Supply Chain Management from Chinhoyi University of Technology, Zimbabwe, a Graduate Diploma in Purchasing & Supply from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) in the UK, and a Certificate in Motor Vehicle Systems from Speciss College, Zimbabwe. These qualifications highlight a strong foundation in supply chain management, procurement, and vehicle systems.