Simbarashe Gombedza
Programs Officer
Phone: +26377 236 8368
- Location:
- Manicaland, Zimbabwe
- Sector:
- Humanitarian Aid
- Profile Created:
- 2 weeks ago
About me
Dedicated and results-driven developmental practitioner with 10+ years of experience driving sustainable community development, project management, and financial management in marginalized areas, proven track record of delivering impactful projects, building resilient communities and promote gender equality
Skills
Education
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Great Zimbabwe University 2019 - 2021
Masters in Development Finance
I have passed in Masters in Development Finannce, Majoring in Development Finance from the Great Zimbabwe University
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Catholic University in Zimbabwe 2016 - 2017
Executive Certificate in Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation
I have passed Executive Certificate in Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, majoring in Project Management from Catholic University in Zimbabwe
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University of Zimbabwe 2010 - 2012
Bsc Honours Degree in Psychology
I have passed Bsc Honours in Psychology
Experience
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Higherlife Foundation 2015 - 2024
Associate
Developed and implemented strategic business plans, resulting in the business unit achieving the set goals and objectives. Managed project budget, ensuring timely and within-budget delivery. Conducted stakeholder engagement, training and capacity-building programs for more than 300 local leaders. Coordinated with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals and objectives. Provided coaching and mentorship to more than 5000 school going children, resulting in decreased number of elopement and drop outs. Carried termly needs Assessment for 200 beneficiaries to be considered for special assistance such as food hampers and allowance. Conducted mapping of Schistosomiasis , Laphatic Filiarisis in all the 7 districts of Manicaland. Administered Mass Drugs in collaboration with the ministry of health in an efforts to eliminate NTDs. Constructed 150 latrines in Buhera District in responding to Cholera Outbreak.
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Higherlife Foundation 2013 - 2015
Data Clerk
Captured Data from programs KYF Forms, 100 new entries of beneficiaries into Database. Conducted regular updates on database, conducting data cleaning. Maintained Data Log on data received. Maintained efficient communication with teams for correct and consolidated data and information. Validated data for completeness from source documents.
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Znnp+ 2012 - 2013
Graduate Intern
Supported implementation of Cell group formulation within 7 districts of Manicaland. Collaborated with Ministry of Health and District Development Coordinators and Community structures to set up sustainable nutritional gardening projects. Performed regular Monitoring and Evaluation on the projects carried out by members Advocated for inclusion and elimination of stigmatization within the communities. Cascading Training of Trainers(TOT) on adherence and compliance to medication and treatments Contributed to the development of M & E systems, tools and processes at Provincial level. Developed weekly activity plans and perform reconciliations.