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Dynamic and detail oriented project coordinator/administrator with a strong reputation for seamlessly organizing all aspects of the project life cycle and company-wide improvements for more than 12 years. Adept in overseeing the progress of operations , monitoring cross-company projects and preparing comprehensive action plans, financial outlooks and realistic timeframes to ensure project success |
 Contact Pamela Chirwa
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Area of Expertise: |
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Administration, Management, Finance/Accounting, Procurement
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Agriculture, Livelihoods, Microfinance, Rural
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Professional Experience: |
1. International Maize & Wheat Improvement Centre (CIMMYT) 2010- Current
2. Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) 2009-2010
3. Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) 2008-2009
4. Consultant- United Nations - FAO (2018)
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Education: |
1.Master of Business Administration
University of South Wales, United Kingdom
2.Post Graduate Diploma in Project Management, Management
College of Southern Africa, Durban, South Africa (2014)
3. Bachelor of Science and Technology in Agribusiness
Solusi University Zimbabwe (2010)
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Affiliations and Achievements: |
CIMMYT
1.Coordinate all project management activities, resources, equipment, transport logistics, and information related to the Global Maize Program in Africa.
2.Responsible for stakeholder and vendor management across all levels by building and managing relationships with national and private sector partners to support implementation and expansion of the portfolio
3. Successfully led a risk and resource management initiative worth USD$30,000 for CIMMYT Zimbabwe
4. Coordinated more than 45 projects for CIMMYT in the last 12 years with varying budgets between USD$5,000 to US$50million in value and scope.
5. Perform inbound load planning activities for seed distribution and delivery to partners globally through consolidation of shipment files , routing and carrier selection to meet service expectations for freight type and delivery date
6. Created and distributed written reports, media releases, and proposals for projects
7. Maintain schedules, communicate with stakeholders and arrange all travel for project staff
8. Oversee the progress of operations and monitoring of cross-company projects in the CIMMYT offices within SADC region
9.Lead a strong support team in the Global Maize Program including customer relationship management (CRM)
10. Provide coordination and logistic support to project managers and program managers on multiple projects simultaneously
11. Work to elevate and resolve issues that block progress in the project management office
12. Conduct routine data management and data analysis for projects
13.Devised, updated, and implemented process improvement systems and procedures by studying transport operating practices, record keeping systems, forms control, and budgetary and personnel requirements which brought down admin expenses by 30% in the last 2 years.
AusAID
14. Spearheaded the reopening of the AusAID office in 2009 which had been shut down for 5 years in Zimbabwe including assisting the 2nd secretary on the recruitment of staff and administrative assistance.
15. Upheld all compliance and regulatory requirements as stipulated by the Australian Government.
16. Launched and led media opportunities to promote projects including writing media releases and briefings to increase AusAID Visibility.
17.Coordinated all project management activities, resources, equipment and information .
18. Coordinated expenditure of the AUD50 million AusAID Food Security Portfolio in collaboration with the Project Manager. This role focussed on livelihoods, food security, private sector development, socio-economic empowerment and gender inclusion
19.Supported and played a pivotal role in the design, implementation and disbursement of the $16 million Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund Zimbabwe Window 1 which financed small businesses.
20.Led a USD$240k lapdesk initiative, a special Ambassadors fund under DFAT in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Sports, and Culture https://allafrica.com/stories/201002180030.html
21. Provided procedures and policy guidance and interpretation for program staffers as well as subgrantees to ensure adherence to grant management procedures.
22. Reviewed grants and subaward expenditures and other financial analysis on a monthly/quarterly basis such as grant agreements, subcontracts and modifications
23. Provided coordination and oversight of logistics requirements with other units, adjunct services and other agencies for the allocation, and synchronization of logistics resources
ADRA Zimbabwe
Trained more than 300 beneficiaries in appropriate food production techniques to enhance household nutrition and livelihoods by aiding launch of community nutrition gardens in a community development project.
Negotiated and established markets for beneficiaries to market extra produce from nutrition gardens and raise household income which increased from $5/month to at least $50/month, allowing them disposable income.
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Years of Experience:
10-15 years |
Highest Qualification:
Masters |
Languages:
English, Ndebele, Shona |
Nationality:
Zimbabwe
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LinkedIn Profile:
www.linkedin.com/in/pamelachirwa/
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