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Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEAL) Manager, Project Manager and Climate Change and Environmental Management Specialist with a proven track record in orchestrating monitoring and reporting for large-scale projects, ensuring compliance with organizational and donor requirements. Adept at developing and updating M&E frameworks, project management, resource mobilization and research |
 Contact Michael Chakawa
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Area of Expertise: |
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Capacity Building, Training, Advocacy
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Disaster, Aid, Emergencies, Relief
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Environment, Climate, Energy, Water, Sanitation
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Monitoring, Evaluation, Policy, Research, Analysis
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Social, Education, Gender, Youth, Child
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Professional Experience: |
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My portfolio spans 21 years working experience which include 2 year as a Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Manager, 1 year as Research, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager, Senior MEAL Officer, Acting Project Manager for a Climate change adaptation and Resilient project under the Zambuko Consortium, 9 years as MEAL officer, 4 years as a volunteer worker and 12 years as a Senior Secondary School Teacher where I majored in Advanced level Geography teaching. Project Manager and Climate Change and Environmental Management Specialist with a proven track record in orchestrating monitoring and reporting for large-scale projects, ensuring compliance with organizational and donor requirements. My experience also includes, amongst other, consulting work with NGOS & organizations. Through my work, I demonstrated my ability to impart knowledge, training, collect and analyze data, and develop strategies that support sustainable development. Additionally, I have a proven track record of effectively collaborating with communities, organizations, and stakeholders to achieve shared goals.
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Education: |
•Master of Arts in Monitoring and Evaluation, Midlands State University, 2023.
•Master of Science in Climate Change and Sustainable Development, Lupane State University, 2022.
•Special Honors Degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Lupane State University, 2020.
•Post graduate diploma in education, Midlands State University, 2014.
•Master of Science in Development Studies, National University of Science and Technology, 2012.
•Post Graduate Diploma in Development Studies, National University of Science and Technology, 2011.
•Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management, IPMZ, 2007.
•Diploma in personal management, IPMZ, 2005.
•Bachelor of Arts General, University of Zimbabwe, 2001.
•GOAL Safeguarding Training Completed, 03/2023.
•GOAL Cybersecurity Training, LINGOS, 10/2022.
•Fraud Awareness (implementing partners edition) certificate issued by UNICEF, 05/2022.
•Prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA), UNICEF obtained, 2021.
•Executive Certificate in Project Management, University of Zimbabwe, 2018.
•Executive Certificate in Program and Project Monitoring, University of Zimbabwe, 2017.
•Executive Certificate in Data analysis and Project Management at the University of Zimbabwe.
•Monitoring and Evaluation Practices provided by Cornerstone OnDemand Foundation, International Rescue Committee (IRC).
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Affiliations and Achievements: |
•Spearheaded 11 comprehensive training sessions and research initiatives on Climate Change and Environmental Management in Masvingo, Gutu, Buhera, Tsholotsho, and Makoni, showcasing expertise as a specialist in these thematic areas.
•Led the process evaluation of the BRICH project, enhancing resilience, inclusiveness, social cohesion, and healing in Masvingo, Manicaland, Matabeleland North, and South provinces, fostering positive community dynamics, 2023.
•Conducted an outcome evaluation of the Food Deficit Mitigation Strategy (FDMS) Programme's retargeting and registration exercise, ensuring improved targeting and registration processes for enhanced food security, 2022.
•Conducted an impact assessment of the Emergency Social Cash Transfer (ESCT) project in Gutu and Highfields, leading to enhanced cash transfer effectiveness and positive outcomes for beneficiaries, 2022.
•Investigated "land use and water stress" as sources of conflicts due to climate change in Zaka district, Masvingo, leading to informed strategies for conflict resolution and environmental sustainability, 2022.
•Conducted a comprehensive assessment of the impact of food aid in addressing household food insecurity in Vukuso Ward 7, Zvishavane district, Midlands province in 2012, leading to improved strategies, community trainings, and the establishment of income-generating initiatives funded by the Bethany Project in 2013, resulting in households initiating projects such as poultry farming, nutrition gardens, and small livestock ventures and significantly contributing to enhanced food security and sustainable livelihoods in the community.
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Available for: |
- Consulting assignments
- Job opportunities
- Internships / Fellowships
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