International Development expert with 8 years of experience working with municipal, local government officials, business, and community based organisations (CBOs and NGOs) in Southern Africa with a focus on Local Economic Development (LED), Climate Change and agriculture sectors.Experience in Sub-Saharan Africa, implementing large scal programmes on agriculture and climate change |
Contact Previlage Chidzewere
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Area of Expertise: |
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Agriculture, Livelihoods, Microfinance, Rural
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Capacity Building, Training, Advocacy
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Environment, Climate, Energy, Water, Sanitation
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Fundraising, Business Development, Grants Writer
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Government, Governance, Reforms
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Professional Experience: |
Experienced project and programme manager of large-scale programmes (in agriculture, climate change, LED) with track record of strategic leadership, including as Project Manager in the implementation of a 4 year DFID funded Climate Resilient Infrastructure Development Facility (CRIDF) responsible for CRIDF+ projects in Southern Africa covering Angola, Botswana, Malawi, Namibia, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. He was also involved in the implementation of a 5 year DFID funded research programme, the Sustainable Agricultural Research and Learning in Africa (SAIRLA), as a Regional Coordinator and providing project management support prior to taking the CRIDF role. SAIRLA is being implemented in 6 Sub-Saharan countries, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Ghana, Malawi, Tanzania and Zambia. Extensive experience in stakeholder engagement, capacity building and community development.
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Education: |
Public and Development Management.
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Affiliations and Achievements: |
South African Monitoring and Evaluation Association
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Available for: |
- Consulting assignments
- Job opportunities
- Being headhunted – make me an offer
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Years of Experience:
5-10 years |
Highest Qualification:
Masters |
Languages:
English |
Nationality:
Zimbabwe
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