Zenzo Mpofu
Programme Manager
Phone: 077 260 0346
- Location:
- Matabeleland South, Zimbabwe
- Sector:
- Program & Project Management
- Profile Created:
- 4 months ago
About me
Seasoned humanitarian and development practitioner with over 16 years of experience in consortium and partnership arrangements. Demonstrated expertise in climate change resilience, community-based disaster risk management, nature-based solutions, natural resources management, WASH, and agricultural extension. Proven success in project management, team leadership, and budget management
Skills
Education
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National University of Science and Technology 2018 - 2020
Master of Science degree in Disaster Management
I completed and passed with credit
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University of Zimbabwe 1999 - 2001
Bachelor of Science Honors degree in agriculture
Completed and passed with 2.1
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Chobero College of Agriculture 1995 - 1997
Diploma in Agriculture
Completed and passed with first class
Experience
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Community Climate Action Trust. p 2024 - Present
Programme Manager
Fostering strategic linkages between fundraising initiatives and program activities.• Leading in the development of high-quality proposals and concept notes for humanitarian programs and emergency response Overall in charge of programme management and development
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ADRA Zimbabwe 2024 - 2024
Project Coordinator
Orchestrated anticipatory actions, establishing forage legume areas to mitigate drought impact on livestock. Subcontracted radio stations for early warning dissemination to farmers in vulnerable areas.
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Community Climate Action Trust 2022 - 2024
Programme Development Coordinator
Secured funding for the Youth Climate Change Learning & Climate Justice Advocacy Capacity building project.
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UNDP 2016 - 2021
National Project Specialist
Coordinated flood victim relocation and resuscitation of local projects in Bulilima district. Provided technical support and capacity building on resilience, livelihoods, WASH, CBDRM and CBNRM.
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GOAL Zimbabwe 2015 - 2016
Programme Officer
Trained rural committees on agroforestry, cottage industries, and market linkages.
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Netherlands Development Organization 2014 - 2015
Business Development Services Consultant
Enhanced smallholder dairy farming through transparent record-keeping and fodder production.
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Organisation of Rural Associations for Progress 2010 - 2014
Field Coordinator
Reduced targeting errors through rigorous post-distribution monitoring in Bulilimadistrict. Introduced the auction system and 4 dip tanks for sheep and goats in Mangwe District.
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WFP 2008 - 2010
Field Monitor
Coordinated partner NGOs’ activities and provided logistical support in preparation of distribution plans and distribution of food.
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Matopos Research Institute 2004 - 2008
Senior Research Officer
Leading the design and execution of research on Rangeland and Pastures and disseminating results to communal farmers of Matobo District
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AGRITEX 2003 - 2003
Extension Officer
Providing technical and extension services to communal farmers of Gokwe North