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Kudakwashe

Kudakwashe Chuma

Blogs Programmes Assistant

company Wildlife Conservation Action

degree National University of Science and Technology

Areas of Expertise:

#Participatory research, biodiversity conservation and climate change adaptation, data analysis and management.

Nature of engagement:

#Research #Action

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Overview

I have spent over 3 years in project and program management, research and leadership roles across diverse and challenging environments. From managing community-based projects to multimillion dollar grants in Zimbabwe. My career has been dedicated to making a tangible difference. In 2021, I managed the USAID-Funded Human Wildlife Conflicts Mitigation research projects on socio-economic and environmental effects associated with direct interaction of wildlife species and people across Zimbabwe - intended to enhance natural resource management, community resilience and development in the field of climate change adaptation and biodiversity conservation. I am passionate about continuous learning through research in diverse areas.

"No matter the obstacles and shadow the road may look like, perseverance and curiosity are keys to unlock solutions. Every step, be it forward or setback is a fuel to success, a lesson to learn, an opportunity for improved knowledge and understanding and a mother to innovation."

Saleemul Huq Memorial Scholarship: Project Update

National University of Science and Technology

Climate Change and Sustainable development | Masters of Science in Climate Change and Sustainable Development

2024-08-20 - 2025-11-18

Midlands State University

Environmental study | BSc in Geography and Environmental Studies

2016-03-03 - 2019-11-22

Nature based solutions for Disaster and Climate Resilience

United Nations Environment Programme | Nature based solutions for disasters and climate resilience

2022-10-26

Wildlife Conservation Action

Nyaminyami District, Kariba | Programmes Assistant

2021-02-01 - 2020-12-31

Management and implementation of USAID/Resilience ANCHORS, Lion Recovery Fund, Worldwide Fund for Nature and Maliasili funded community-based programs on Human Wildlife Conflicts mitigation, Climate Adaptation & Livelihoods in Zimbabwe Specific duties.  Works closely with the Programmes Officer to provide technical and managerial support for the programs, including the development, implementation and designing of the annual work plans, quarterly, annual and monthly reports and other reports required by the donor and/or government departments.  Ensures high quality technical programming and support in line with the organisational strategic objectives and ensuring adherence to donor requirements and sector knowledge, instilling team coordination and communication, while ensuring that project results/targets are met,  Provides technical support to the MEL team, Communications team, finance team and Programs team to ensure deliverables are met per established guidelines and timeframes,  Forges and manages complex government, civil society, NGOs and donor partnerships, identifying and exploiting opportunities for collaboration through robust research.  Organisational representation at National, Regional and International fora.

Adventist Development and Relief Agency

Nyaminyami District, Kariba | WaSH Assistant Manager

2020-05-04 - 2018-12-28

-Beneficiary identification, selection, registration and verification. -Project monitoring and evaluation -Stakeholder engagement, staff training, field data management. -Development of sustainable livelihoods initiatives, reporting, and ensuring compliance to the policies and code of conduct of the organization. -Compilation of detailed reports to the project manager. -Recruitment of the project enumerators and project field officers.

Engen Petroleum Ltd

Harare, Zimbabwe | Safety Health Environment and Quality Assurance Intern

2018-01-02 - Present

-Incidents/accidents investigation and reporting. -HSEQ Inspections, Development of Emergency/Contingency plans. -Road transport management standards and systems. -Customer and stakeholder management.