Key skills and expertise

With 17 years of experience in development, public health, and humanitarian interventions, the expert is highly skilled in program development, implementation, management, budgeting, and evaluation. Leadership roles have included District AIDS Coordinator and Regional Management Development Specialist, focusing on capacity building and results-based financing systems. They have successfully led HIV/AIDS response programming and sustainability transitions, collaborating effectively with government and international donors such as USAID and PEPFAR. Notable accomplishments include developing scalable health intervention solutions and transitioning program ownership to local governments in Zimbabwe.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated with international donors including BMGF, PEPFAR, USAID, ILO, GFATM, ESP, UNICEF, and UNAIDS. Their involvement has encompassed project implementation, proposal writing, and capacity building in health, specifically in HIV/AIDS response programming. The work predominantly has a national scope within Zimbabwe, focusing on developing results-based financing systems and transitioning program leadership to government ownership. They have also provided technical assistance and strategic support for sustainability models and frameworks in health and social development sectors.

Sectors and geographic focus

Bringing expertise across sectors such as rural development, gender, poverty reduction, social development, and public health, the expert has a particular focus on HIV/AIDS response. Previously held roles include District AIDS Coordinator and Regional Management Development Specialist, emphasizing program management, budgeting, and strategic planning. Interdisciplinary expertise includes monitoring and evaluation, resource management, and collaboration with government and non-governmental organizations. The work is primarily country-specific to Zimbabwe, with additional regional involvement in Southern Africa, addressing both local and broader development challenges. Extensive experience in Zimbabwe has focused on local governance, social development, and public health initiatives. Long-term assignments have included HIV/AIDS programming and community-based health interventions. Contributions to international development efforts in Madagascar, South Africa, and Zambia have provided technical support and strategic guidance in health and sustainability projects. This diverse geographic experience underscores a deep understanding of regional development issues and cultural dynamics in Southern Africa.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in English, one of the UN official languages, and is also proficient in Shona and Ndebele. These language skills have been utilized in professional contexts within Zimbabwe, engaging with government departments, NGOs, and international partners in development and public health sectors. The educational background includes a PhD in Development Studies from North-West University, South Africa (2019), an MSc in Development Studies from the National University of Science and Technology, Zimbabwe (2012), and a BSc (Honours) in Sociology from the University of Zimbabwe (2007). Further qualifications include a Post-Graduate Certificate in Change Leadership/Organisational Development from the University of West England, London (2022).