Profile

A highly motivated project management professional with over 2 years working experience. Experience and exposure from present and past assignments including project design, project implementation, monitoring & evaluation, humanitarian work through food aid, capacity building of disadvantaged communities and research. I am aspiring to work in development programs that promote sustainable development, social inclusion with equity as well as humanitarian work and advocacy to empower communities. I am extremely organised with strong analytical skills in qualitative and quantitative research. I am a firm believer in team work and I can work in diverse environment.

Core competences:

Conceptual thinking. Advocacy and Lobbying. Capacity building. Project Management. Monitoring & Evaluation.  Goal Oriented.

Education:

I.        Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Development Studies (BUSE)                                 Upper second class. (2012-2016)

II.        Certificate of Education at A level in Geography, Sociology and History. [Nerupiri High School, Z.G.C.E 2011].

III.        Certificate of Education at O level, 8 passes including Mathematics and English. [Nerupiri High School, Z.G.C.E 2009].

Computer literacy: Proficient in MS Office suit (Word, Excel, Access & PowerPoint), proficient in Statistical package for social science (SPSS).

Summary of Employment History

World Vision Zimbabwe Mudzi ADP, Intern. (August 2014- September 2015)

Organisation Background

World vision is a humanitarian Organisation operating relief and development projects across the country benefitting more than one million people. It works with vulnerable communities assisting children to get their full potential with access to education, health, good nutrition and clothing. Decentralised in many districts in Zimbabwe, World Vision empowers communities through initiating various sustainable projects.

Key duties and assignments

·         Assisted in the project design which include needs assessment, design logical frameworks and detailed Implementation plans (DIPs).

·         Assisted in the budgeting of funds for various activities.

·         Design of monitoring and tracer tools for Monitoring and Evaluation.

·         Data collection and data analysis for M & E activities using both quantitative and qualitative techniques.

·         Analyse, critique and provide management feedback on Programme Performance and periodic reporting.

·         Writing and compiling of monthly and quarterly reports.

·         Overseeing day to day running of various projects across Mudzi Area Development Program (ADP).

·         Assisted in risk analysis for various development interventions and action plan to mitigate the risks.

·         Procurement of essential materials for various projects across the Area Program in Mudzi district.

·         Organise and attend multi-stakeholder workshops and meetings.

GNC Urban & Rural Development Association of Zimbabwe, Assistant Proposals and donor relations Officer (August 2018 to September 2019).

Organisation Background

GNC Urban and Rural Development Association of Zimbabwe is a Non-Governmental Organization whose main objective is rooted in humanitarian and social work. It focuses mainly on marginalised youth and women in rural areas across the 10 provinces of Zimbabwe. It empowers marginalised communities through advocacy, income generating projects, and skills training among other issues.

Key duties and assignments

·         Donor grants proposal writing and review.

·         Project design (needs assessment, design logical frameworks, design implementation/ work plans and monitoring & Evaluation frameworks.

·          Strategic planning for new and existing programmes.

·         Oversee the implementation of policy and strategic plans in the programmes and ensure that all activities have been carried out within the stipulated deadlines.

·         Coordinate the planning and budgeting of new and existing programmes and ensure compliance with the donor                 requirements.

·         Feedback on Programme Performance and reporting.

References:

Mr N. Nyowani, Field officer in charge, World Vision Nyanyadzi AP,

Contacts: +263773589287

Email: [email protected]
Mr P Nhuvira, World Vision Mudzi ADP Manager

Contacts: +263772875440

Email: [email protected]
Mr L Matarirano, GNC Urban & Rural development Association of Zimbabwe, Proposals and Donor relations Director.

Contacts: +263772922837

[email protected]
Other qualifications:

·         A clean class 4 driver`s licence