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Development specialist with 26 years progressive experience developing concepts, management of NGOs, programmes & projects, resource mobilization, budget holding, monitoring & reporting in UK & abroad. Director at MuchFaith Consulting International available for assignments and contracts of any duration with interpreters in non English regions. Can travel at short notice. |
 Contact Chawapiwa Muverengwi
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Area of Expertise: |
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Capacity Building, Training, Advocacy
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Communications, Media, Knowledge Management, Editor
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Director, CEO, COP, President
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Disaster, Aid, Emergencies, Relief
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Professional Experience: |
Highly innovative, performance driven and organised strategic development specialist with over 26 years experience in management of organisations, programmes and projects, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, research, advocacy and policy influencing in the UK, Europe and global south.
A transparent, accountable and consistent visionary who provides strategic oversight and representation with progressive experience in developing bankable project proposals and grant applications, budget holding, monitoring and reporting.
A proven excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills and aptitude to effectively engage with diverse Key Stakeholders, identifying relevant and useful collaborating partners, and clearly and concisely articulating situations, needs and resolutions at international, regional, national and local statutory, independent and third sector settings.
Astute in identifying Inequalities, disadvantage and needs across communities, developing theories of change responsive and responsible solution focused concepts and projects.
Community mobiliser, organiser, coach and mentor to staff, volunteers, network colleagues for clarity of understanding of client needs, diplomacy and tact in challenging socio-political and socio-legal environments.
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Education: |
EDUCATION
University of Leeds 2005
Master in Gender Studies (Research)
• Project Title: New Terminology, old ways of doing ‘bad’ development ‘as usual?’ An empirical study of the impact and effect of a Community Driven Water Management Project on power relations between women and men of Nyamarimbira in the north eastern highlands of Zimbabwe.
University of Leeds 2002
Masters in Communication Studies
• Dissertation Title: The Role of the Media in Democratic Politics: A study of the Coverage of Zimbabwe’s Presidential election campaign Feb/March 2002.
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Affiliations and Achievements: |
Working towards Project Management Professional (PMP) Collection inclusive of Prince2Foundation, Practitioner and Agile Certification.
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Available for: |
- Consulting assignments
- Job opportunities
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Years of Experience:
More than 20 years |
Highest Qualification:
Masters |
Languages:
English, Shona |
Nationality:
United Kingdom
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