Experience

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  Department of national parks and wildlife management

  May 1988 - Apr 1994

  Drafted Wildlife and Fisheries Laws. Provided legal advice, wildlife conservation, ecotourism, community-based natural resources management and represented Zimbabwe at the negotiations of the Convention on Biological Diversity. Involved in the promotion of environmental compliance, environmental impact assessment, public administration and disciplinary hearings. Provided legal advice and public administration such as drafting leases and agreements, hunting concessions, trans-boundary wildlife, agreements and wildlife-based tourism.

  • Senior Legal Adviser and Administrative Officer

    May 1990 - Apr 1994

  • Legal Adviser and Administrative Officer

    May 1988 - Apr 1990
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  Uk the commonwealth secretariat. political affairs division.

  Aug 1995 - Jul 1996

  Senior programme officer, southern africa

  The Democratisation of South Africa: Unification and Strengthening of the Justice Sector, Setting up the Human Rights Commission, Gender Commission, Office of Status of Women, Office of the Public Protector, Criminal Justice Reforms, Witness Protection, Legal Aid, Access to Justice, Legal empowerment, Community Policing, Local Government Elections,Capacity assessment and Capacity building and sustainability.

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  University of zimbabwe

  Mar 2001 - Sept 2006

  Lecturer

  Permanent Fulltime Lecturer for Department of Public Law; Lecturer in Public International Law and International Environmental Law including climate change.

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  Undp/government of zimbabwe

  Nov 2003 - Mar 2004

  Expert in conflict transformation and peace building

  Impact Assessment and Outcome-based Evaluation of UNDP Conflict Transformation Project. Assessed Capacity for Negotiation Skills and Conflict Transformation in Zimbabwe. Carried out legal and policy analysis; Human rights law; women peace and security; electoral reforms; women and political leadership; Women’s representation; Electoral systems; Electoral reforms; Conflict transformation; Developed research instruments, carried out field studies using qualitative and quantitative date collection methods, data analysis using SPSS Package and report writing. Facilitated consultative meetings and interviews with stakeholders. Show less

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  Zimbabwe basilwizi trust and university of northumbria, uk

  Oct 2009 - Nov 2009

  Lead consultant and gender expert

  The DFID funded Mid-term Evaluation of the Zambezi Advocacy Project. The project focused on gender and social exclusion issues, gender assessments, needs assessment, environmental and social impact assessment, environmental protection, water resources management, natural resources management, community-based natural resources management, environmental and natural resources economics, eco-tourism, climate change, fisheries management, disaster risk reduction, hazard analysis and hazard mapping. Facilitated consultative meetings and interviews with stakeholders. Show less

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  Protracted relief programme, grm/dfid

  Mar 2011 - May 2011

  Gender and social inclusion expert

  Audited and Evaluated Gender and Social Exclusion Issues in DFID Funded Projects on Food and Humanitarian Assistance.Developed a Gender Mainstreaming Strategy and Capacity Building Implementation Plan. Evaluated 8 Implementing Partners. Carried out a gender assessment and gender audit of Implementing Partners. Developed research instruments and carried out field studies using qualitative and quantitative date collection methods and data analysis. Held consultative processes, focus group discussions, household questionnaires and workshops. Focused on gender and social inclusion, gender mainstreaming, mainstreaming disability and water, sanitation and hygiene issues. Facilitated consultative meetings and interviews with stakeholders. Show less

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  Undp/department of civil protection

  May 2011 - Jun 2011

  Legal and disaster risk reduction expert

  Support for Strengthening of National Capacity Disaster Risk Management: Reviewed the Civil Protection Act, identified international best practices; and harmonised with national laws and policies and sectoral mapping of relevant CSOs. Drafted the Disaster Risk Management Bill. Incorporated principles informing disaster risk management and disaster risk reduction; provisions on key actors and their roles; risk sharing and transfer mechanisms; knowledge, innovation and education; early warning systems; cross-cutting issues such as climate change adaptation, vulnerable groups (children, women, older persons and persons with disabilities) and psychosocial support. Facilitated consultative meetings and interviews with 14 stakeholders. Show less

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  Undp/department of civil protection

  May 2011 - Jun 2011

  Legal and disaster risk reduction expert

  Support for Strengthening of National Capacity Disaster Risk Management: Reviewed the Civil Protection Act, identified international best practices; and harmonised with national laws and policies and sectoral mapping of relevant CSOs. Drafted the Disaster Risk Management Policy. Incorporated principles informing disaster risk management; key actors and their roles; risk sharing and transfer mechanisms; knowledge, innovation and education; early warning systems; cross-cutting issues such as climate change adaptation, vulnerable groups (children, women, older persons and persons with disabilities) and psycho-social support. Facilitated consultative meetings and interviews with stakeholders. Show less

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  Southern africa research and documentation centre

  Oct 2011 - Mar 2012

  Gender and women’s political participation expert

  Authored the Gender Monitor on SADC Protocol on Gender and Development focused on Women in Politics and Decision-Making Processes. Women political leadership; Women’s representation; Women in Parliament; Women Speakers/Presiding Officers; Women in Cabinet; Women in the Judiciary; Women in Local Government; Women in Central Government; Women in Public Service Commission; Women in Electoral Commissions; Participation of Women in Peace and Security Missions; Quota systems; Electoral systems; and Electoral reforms. Show less

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  Sadc gender unit

  Nov 2011 - Nov 2011

  Expert in gender, women, peace and security

  Participated in the Development of the SADC Regional Action Plan on the Implementation of the SADC Protocol on Gender and Development; Developing a Regional Action Plan on Women’s Economic Empowerment and Women Peace and Security; Constitutional review and harmonisation of laws and policies; Domestication of regional agreements; and presented a paper entitled “General Provisions on Technical and Resources Mobilisation: The Implementation of the Protocol on Gender and Development.

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  Women and law in southern africa, ministry of women’s affairs & gender and unwomen.

  Jan 2012 - Sept 2012

  Team leader: legal and gender expert

  A Baseline Survey on Women in Mining in Zimbabwe in Kwekwe District (Zivagwe Rural District Council). Constitutional review, gender analysis, economic empowerment, legal empowerment, gender assessment, livelihoods, environmental laws, environmental and natural resources economics, environmental risk assessment, political economy, community share ownership Trusts, Corporate social responsibility, environmental governance, mainstreaming environmental sustainability. I developed research instruments, carried out field studies using qualitative and quantitative date collection methods, dataanalysis using SPSS Package and Report Writing. Show less

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  Women and law in southern africa, ministry of women’s affairs & gender and unwomen.

  Mar 2012 - Apr 2012

  Team leader: legal and gender expert

  Creating a Conducive Legal and Policy Environment for Women in Mining in Zimbabwe. Carried out gender analysis of the mining sector. Raised awareness of gender issues and participation of women, vulnerable and marginalised groups,economic empowerment, legal advisory services. legal empowerment in the mining sector and promotion of rural development; trained the women miners on Environmental Law, Mining Laws and MSME Laws in Kwekwe District; and consulted the Parliamentary Committees on Mining and Gender on the development of a gender sensitive mining policy. Show less

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  Zimbabwe institute of environmental studies, university of zimbabwe,

  Apr 2012 - Jan 2014

  Expert in environmental law, governance & gender

  The Development of an Action Plan for National Climate Change Response Strategy for the Government of Zimbabwe/UNDP ZUNDAF Project, COMESA and Global Water Partnership. Policy research on climate change governance; Domestication of multilateral environmental agreements such as Paris Agreement; climate change institutional framework; review and harmonisation of legal and policy framework on climate change; disaster risk management; Energy (on-grid and off-grid and energy efficiency such as standards for solar water heaters, space heating, energy efficient auditing, green building codes for space heating, cooking and design of buildings, labelling, e-waste management for solar batteries and enduse of solar home systems); capacity building and gender mainstreaming of climate change issues and sectoral mapping of CSOs. Facilitated interviews and workshops and made presentations. Show less

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  Zimbabwe women and law in southern africa, ministry of women’s affairs gender and unwomen.

  May 2012 - May 2012

  Team leader and expert in law, gender and economic empowerment

  Creating a Conducive Legal and Policy Environment for Women in Mining in Zimbabwe. Developed a Mining Legal Tool-Kit; and setting up 2 Resource Centres for Women Miners. Simplified factsheets on social and environmental impact assessments; and licensing requirements.

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  Zimbabwe women’s resources centre/zimbabwe govt

  Aug 2012 - Sept 2012

  Expert in gender responsive budgeting and civil society

  A Baseline Survey of National Gender and Gender Budgeting Baseline Survey in Government Ministries of Zimbabwe.Carried out a needs assessment and gender assessment in the 14 sector Ministries, the Parliament of Zimbabwe and key Civil Society groups and identify capacity needs in gender and gender budgeting; Identified capacity gaps in gender responsive policy and budget formulation and analysis; Benchmarked the policies and systems to the national, regional, and international gender equality, and developed gender budget (GB) tools for measuring progress against gender indicators, stakeholder consultations on gender focused questions, gender analysis of data and report writing. Show less

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  National defence university

  Sept 2012 - Feb 2015

  Lecturer in international and peace and security

  International law and the Zimbabwean Legal System. Taught the following modules: International Law, Law of Treaties,Use of Force, International Human Rights, International Humanitarian Law, UNSCR Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security, International Environmental Law, Law of the Sea; Disputes Settlements. Enforcement, Compliance and Remedies; Ratification and domestication of the international human rights agreements and multilateral environmental agreements into Constitution of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe’s Legal System and Political Economy; Human Rights Monitoring; State Partyreports such as CEDAW; and Universal Periodic Reports. Show less

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  Trades centre/southern africa development community

  Oct 2012 - Sept 2013

  Expert in legal, policy and institutional aspects

  The Mid Term Review of the SADC Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan (RISDP) (2005 – 2010). International Law, domestication of international agreements and SADC Protocols such as on Energy, Watercourses, Wildlife, Mining,Trade, Finance and Investment and Gender and Development, regional integration and harmonisation of SADC Model Laws.Carried out field consultations in Mozambique, Seychelles, Zimbabwe, Botswana, South Africa and Namibia. With relevant stakeholders.

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  Ministry of justice & legal affairs/undp

  Oct 2012 - Sept 2013

  Team leader/ expert in international law and human rights

  The Development of a National Strategy and Action Plan for the Ratification and Domestication of Human Rights Agreements in Zimbabwe. Constitutional law review: Ratification, domestication, harmonisation and implementation of international human rights agreements, Civil and political rights such as right to life, right to name and identity, right to vote, freedom of assembly and freedom of expression; economic, social and cultural rights that include right to water, right to shelter, right to health, right to a health environment, environmental rights, procedural rights, Rights of persons with disabilities and PLHIV, child rights,vulnerable and marginalised communities. Facilitated consultative meetings andinterviews with stakeholders. Show less

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  Unicef

  Jul 2013 - Mar 2014

  Child rights expert/trainer in child friendly budget initiatives

  The National Child Friendly Budget Initiatives by UNICEF, Save the Children and National Association of Non-Governmental Organisations (NANGO): I developed Concepts notes on: Child friendly budgeting and Entrepreneurship in Zimbabwe; and Child Rights and Parliamentary Engagement in Zimbabwe. I also developed a Training Module on Child friendly budgeting and Entrepreneurship in Zimbabwe. I developed a Facilitator’s Manual on Child Rights, Child Participation, Child Friendly Budgets and Child Advocacy for Partners: Save the Children, Barclays Bank, Development Reality Institute, Institute of Environmental Studies at University of Zimbabwe and Zimbabwe Youth Council. I facilitated 2 workshops for 5 days each with Junior Parliament. Coordinating trainers from Partners: Save the Children, Zimbabwe Youth Council, Justice for Children, Development Reality Institute and Institute of Environmental Studies on Child Rights, Child Participation, Child Participation and MDGs, Child Participation in Climate Change, Child Friendly Budgets and Child Advocacy. I facilitated the provision of sign language interpreter; I identified venues (workshop and accommodation) that had disability access. I developed brochures on: 1. Constitution, Child rights and participation and 2. Child friendly budgets and advocacy. Show less

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  Women’s resource network and centre/dfid

  Nov 2013 - Jan 2014

  Team leader/ expert in gender responsive budgeting & human rights

  The Final Evaluation of the Local Government Gender Budgeting Programme Zimbabwe in six Districts of Zimbabwe:Gender responsive budgets and electoral systems, voter education, civic rights, local service delivery, budget administration,local governance, public finance management, public administration, institutional strengthening, gender mainstreaming,gender audit, rights-based approaches; economic, social and cultural rights, gender responsive budgets, gender and social inclusion, child friendly budgets, finance and grant management, gender budget action committees of men and women.Facilitated consultative meetings and interviews with stakeholders. Show less

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  Institute of environmental studies, university of zimbabwe/unep,

  Dec 2013 - Mar 2014

  Author and environmental legal expert

  The Zimbabwe’s Fifth State of the Environment and Outlook Report: Policy research on Demographics, Health, HIV and AIDS, Education, Urbanisation, Poverty, Food and nutrition security, Production and Consumption /Economic issues (Mining,Industry and Manufacturing, Agriculture, Transport, Globalisation, Political economy, Agriculture. Land reform, Employment/unemployment, labour unions, informal, Trade, Tourism, Integrated water resources management, Energy security, Biofuels, Biodiesel, Governance Framework (national and local, Gender, National Constitutional Framework) Rural development (decentralisation and devolution), and review and harmonisation of environmental legal and policy framework (EIA compliance, Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs), MDGs, Environmental Management Act, National Environmental policy and environmental regulations); constitutional rights to clean and healthy environment, inter-ministerial co-ordination and sectoral mapping of CSOs. Facilitated consultative meetings and interviews with stakeholders and presentations at workshops. Show less

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  The human rights commission of zimbabwe/undp

  Feb 2014 - May 2015

  Team leader: expert in human rights & civil society

  A Baseline Survey on Perception, Attitudes and Understanding on Human Rights in Zimbabwe. Focused on Economic, social and cultural rights such as right to water and right to food; Civil and political rights such as right to name and identity,freedom of assembly and freedom of expression; women’s political participation and electoral systems; voter education;peace building; social cohesion; environmental rights; women’s rights; and rights of the elderly; rights of persons with disabilities; child rights; people living with HIV; sex workers and prisoners; right to legal aid; access to legal aid; right to administrative justice; right to water and sanitation; gender issues; gender responsive budgets; child friendly budgets; rural development and legal empowerment; gender and social inclusion and International Best Practices on Legislative Frameworks. Facilitated consultative meetings and interviews with stakeholders. Show less

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  Oxford policy management limited/jimat development consultants

  Apr 2014 - Aug 2014

  Expert in human rights & capacity assessments

  UNICEF funded Institutional, Organisational and Individual Capacity Assessment of the Legal Aid Directorate for the Ministry of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs. Situation analysis; Policy research on legal aid, review and harmonisation of laws and policies relating to legal aid; Constitutional right to legal aid, legal aid provision to indigent persons, rights of children and juveniles to legal aid; rights of persons with disabilities, women’s rights, engendering legal provision, gender and age disaggregated data, legal education, outreach, mobile legal clinics, alternative sentencing such as pre-trial diversion programme and community service; capacity assessment at organisational, institutional and individuallevels and capacity building, lessons from legal aid systems from Legal Aid South Africa, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda and Eastern European countries that include Hungary Latvia Slovenia Poland Lithuania Bulgaria Estonia; stakeholder consultations, presentations and report writing. Show less

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  Oxfam novib

  Apr 2014 - May 2015

  Expert in mining licensing and cadastral system

  Mine Licence Mapping in Zimbabwe: Mine claims; Computerized mining cadastral system; ratification and domestication of MEAs in particular “Rio Conventions”; international and regional agreements on mining and human rights; legal and policy analysis; mine licence mapping; political economic realities such as community participation; community share ownership trust (CSOTs); governance of CSOTs; community based natural resources management; Communal management programme for indigenous resources access and benefit sharing mechanisms for the marginalised and vulnerable communities; indigenisation and economic empowerment; coal bed methane claims; and energy security. Show less

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  Silveira house

  May 2014 - Mar 2015

  Expert in environmental law and community ownership share trusts

  A Legal and Institutional Review and Strengthening of the Community Ownership Share Trusts: ratification and domestication of international and regional agreements on mining and human rights; legal and policy analysis; Constitutional review; and Constitutional environmental rights such as right to clean and healthy environment and right to water; political economic realities such as community participation; mine licence mapping; community based natural resources management; Communal management programme for indigenous resources; community share ownership trust (CSOTs); governance of CSOTs; access and benefit sharing mechanisms; economic empowerment; legal empowerment and capacity building for CSOTs. Show less

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  Jimat development consultants

  Oct 2014 - Mar 2015

  Expert for pillar 2 on increased women’s participation in politics and decision-making structures

  A Baseline Survey for the Joint Programme for Gender Equality (JPGE) for UNWOMEN, UNDP, ILO and UNFPA: The JPGE addresses the four pillars of: (1) combatting all forms of gender-based violence: legal aid and legal empowerment for GBV survivors; (2) women’s political participation, representation and influence in public administration; Electoral systems -Reserved seats, Quota systems; electoral reforms; and Women’s Caucus; Social Cohesion;(3) women’s economic empowerment and working conditions in the Agriculture, Energy, Tourism, MSME and Mining Sectors; and, (4) National accountability on gender equality and women’s legal and political empowerment. Facilitated consultative meetings and interviews with stakeholders. Show less

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  The law society of zimbabwe/european union

  Mar 2015 - Jun 2015

  Team leader and legal advisor on judicial reforms, access to justice & human rights

  End of Term Evaluation of the ‘Strengthening the Support and Independence, Impartiality and Accountability of the Judiciary in Zimbabwe for the Law Society of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe Lawyers’ for Human Rights, International Commission of Jurists and Judicial Services Commission. Carried out interviews with the Deputy Chief Justice, Judge President, Secretary of Judicial Services Commission, Chief Magistrate, Prosecutor General, Different Clerks of Court; interviews with the Court Users such as poor and vulnerable, Law-based organisations; civil society organisations and legal aid providers. Facilitatedconsultative meetings and interviews with stakeholders. Show less

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  Zimbabwe ibf & european union

  Jul 2015 - May 2016

  Access to justice and gender expert

  The Justice Sector Assessment & Project Formulation on the Context of the EU 11th EDF Project in Zimbabwe (Phase II).The mission was composed of 2 phases: Phase 1: A comprehensive assessment, analysis and diagnosis of the Justice Sector &;justice chain&; Application of a sector-wide policy approach; and Programme Identification Fiche. Phase 2: Formulation of the Action Document. Policy research and assisted in the preparation of the EU support programme taking into account the following specific Objectives and Results of the NIP: Specific Objective 2: To support the rule of law through judicial reformsand increased access to justice for all without discrimination and legal aid provision; Result 2.1: Increased judicial competence, integrity and professionalism; Result 2.2: Enhanced capacity of all the population, particularly women and vulnerable groups to exercise their rights and access justice ad legal advisory services; Result 2.3: Enhanced efficiency,transparency, and accountability in the justice/court delivery systems. Sectoral mapping of CSOs. Facilitated consultative meetings and interviews with stakeholders. Show less

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  World bank zimbabwe reconstruction fund

  Aug 2015 - Mar 2016

  Gender and social consultant

  Developed a Gender Strategy for the Zimbabwe Reconstruction Fund for the Government of Zimbabwe and World Bank (DFID, EU and SIDA) for the Project Design on Capital Budget; National Water Magement; Public Finance Management (PFM) (gender responsive budgeting, performance monitoring, internal auditing, external auditing and PFM capacity building); Public Procurement; M & E and Strengthening of the Zimbabwe Agenda for Sustainable Socioeconomic Transformation; Climate Change Project (includes renewable energy solutions); Education Technical Assistance; Health Technical Assistance; and Business Environment, Financial Sector and Investment Policy Technical Assistance in the contextof the constitutional dispensation. Show less

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  African development bank/deloitte paris/econoler

  Aug 2015 - Dec 2015

  Expert in energy laws

  Support to Sustainable Energy for ALL (SE4ALL) Country Actions Processes in Zimbabwe: Sectoral mapping of CSOs. Policy research, review and harmonisation of national energy legal framework: Laws that address electricity generation,transmission and distribution; Laws that address the import and use of other fuels, including natural gas, biogas, coal,petroleum products (including gasoline, diesel, LPG and CNG); Laws that address the environmental impact and regulation of energy use including social and environmental impact assessments; Laws that address energy efficiency such as standards for solar water heaters, clean cooking, space heating, energy efficient auditing, power grid regulations, quality of serviceregulations, green building codes for space heating, cooking and design of buildings, labelling, awareness and codes of practice, business models (ESCOs); auditing and M&V; net-metering; import exemptions for water pumps, solar water heaters, e-waste management for solar batteries and end use of solar home systems.; Laws that address renewable energy– solar, wind, small hydro, biomass/biofuels; Laws that address energy access, including grid extension, mini-grids, and rooftop solar systems; and National and local laws, that address urban transport, including mass transit, traffic management, non-motorized transport, and energy efficiency standards for fleets. Show less

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  Zimbabwe world bank zimbabwe reconstruction fund

  Aug 2015 - Dec 2015

  Gender and social consultant

  Engendered the Zimbabwe Reconstruction Fund for the Government of Zimbabwe and World Bank (DFID, EU and SIDA) for the Project Design on Capital Budget; National Water Management; Public Finance Management (PFM); Public Procurement (budgeting, performance monitoring, internal auditing, external auditing and PFM capacity building); M & E and Strengthening of the Zimbabwe Agenda for Sustainable Socioeconomic Transformation; Climate Change Project (includes renewable energy solutions); Education Technical Assistance; Health Technical Assistance; and Business Environment, Financial Sector and Investment Policy Technical Assistance in the context of the constitutional dispensation.Reviewed the national legal and policy framework; legal and policy analysis and harmonisation; gender analysis; genderfriendly budgets; child friendly budgets; gender interventions such as raising awareness of the Code on Corporate Governance Code (CCGC) and Corporate Governance Framework (CGF); and gender indicators. Show less

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  Jimat/dfid

  Nov 2015 - Jun 2016

  Gender, child rights and women’s rights expert

  Trained the staff on Women’s Rights and Child Rights. Facilitated 3 back-to-back training workshops over a period of 9 days. Capacity Building and Development of a training Module on Women’s Rights and Child Rights for the Ministry of Gender, Ministry of Community Development, Zambia Correctional Services, Zambia Human Rights Commission, Ministry of Justice,National Prosecuting Authority, Department of Social Welfare and Law Enforcement Institutions on: Sectoral mapping of CSOs, policy research on Gender, Women’s Rights and Child Rights and review and harmonisation of legal and policyframeworks on women, children and human rights, SGBV, women’s representation and political participation. Show less

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  Pact world/usaid

  Dec 2015 - Feb 2016

  Legal adviser and trainer in mining and environmental laws

  Development of a Training Module on Gold Mining Laws (Multilateral environmental agreements such Minamata Convention on Mercury, laws on Mining, Labour and Safety, Taxation, Land, Water and Environment. Some of participants were from association of women in mining and artisanal miners.

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  Tanzania legal service facility (lsf)/niras/danida lki

  Mar 2016 - Jun 2016

  Gender & child rights expert

  An Assessment of the Legal Empowerment Programme on Women’s and Child Rights. Sectoral mapping of CSOs, justice chain actors and law enforcement agencies. Policy research and review of the Training Manual for Paralegals in Tanzania. Assisted LSF management to further develop its legal empowerment concept, with emphasis on legal empowerment of women, gender analysis, gender mainstreaming, gender and social inclusion and women’s representation. Developed a Capacity Development Plan: technical backstopping, mentoring and coaching. Facilitated interviews, consultations and validation workshop. Show less

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  University of zimbabwe

  Sept 2016 - Dec 2020

  Environmental legal expert & lecturer

  Masters of Laws (LLM) Course on Land, Mining and Natural Resources Law (including intellectual property rights). Teaching and supervising dissertations.

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  Zimbabwe undp/environmental management agency/muthengo development solutions

  Nov 2016 - Feb 2019

  Team leader & environmental law expert

  The Comprehensive Stocktaking Exercise for the Climate Change National Adaptation Plan (NAP) The Comprehensive Stocktaking Exercise for the Climate Change National Adaptation Plan (NAP) and the Development of the NAP Document for Zimbabwe. Provided a comprehensive situation analysis,synthesis of available knowledge on climate change impacts, vulnerability situation in Zimbabwe; Analyzed both current climate change challenges and future climate change scenarios;Identified knowledge gaps to be addressed; Synthesized information on past, current/ongoing adaptation activities in Zimbabwe and identifying gaps and needs; Analyzed the key players in adaptation, levels of investments including mapping geographically and by sector; Assessed the level of stakeholder engagement (government, non-governmental and private sector) and other relevant on-going/upcoming initiatives that can support the NAP process in Zimbabwe; Carried out a capacity assessment of existing coordination mechanisms and guidelines for climate change adaptation; Identified existing national institutional planning and coordination mechanisms processes working with global and regional entities,highlighting opportunities and barriers to the implementation of adaptation; Assessed domestication of multilateral environmental agreements such as United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and Paris Agreement;Ensured cross-cutting and special population groups issues such as gender and youth are taken into consideration in the development of the medium and long term adaptation options; and identified opportunities for synergy in assessment,planning and the implementation of adaptation. Drafted workshop programmes and facilitated several workshops at national, provincial and district levels with stakeholders. Show less

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  Zimbabwe women and law in southern africa (wlsa)/osisa

  Apr 2017 - Oct 2018

  Team leader/ gender and environmental law

  Capacity Strengthening in Gender, Extractives and Natural Resources Governance for WLSA Staff on the Gender,Extractives, Natural Resources Governance and Gender Mainstreaming.Capacity Strengthening in Gender, Extractives and Natural Resources Governance. Carried out Pilot Training Sessions with selected community-based organisations and communities in mining areas. Trained on laws on gender, environment, water and sanitation, rural development, mining and family-related issues; advocacy; gender mainstreaming and M&E tools.Developed a Training Module on Gender, Law, Extractives and Natural resources Governance for Zimbabwe.Environmental Law Association (ZELA); WLSA; Women and Land in Zimbabwe and Centre for Natural Resources Governance(CNRG) and community-based organisations in Gwanda, Marange; Mutoko; Penhalonga and Zvishavane in Zimbabwe.Developed a Capacity Development Plan: technical backstopping, mentoring and coaching. Facilitated Inception,consultative and validation workshops.Capacity Building and Gender Audit, Needs and Socio-Economic Assessment of Gender and Extractives for ZELA; WLSA;Women and Land in Zimbabwe and Centre for Natural Resources Governance (CNRG) and community-based organisations in Gwanda, Marange; Mutoko; Penhalonga and Zvishavane in Zimbabwe. Focused on impacts of mining on human health such as water and sanitation issues, water and air pollution, environmental degradation and child marriages. Developed a robust Monitoring and valuation Framework with gender sensitive indicators. Show less

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  Danish energy management/ /niras

  Apr 2017 - Jun 2017

  Energy and environmental expert

  A Landscape Study for Renewable Energy/Energy Efficiency Sector in Eastern and Southern Africa. The objective of the study is to develop evidence base on which to design the next phase of the Energy in Eastern and Southern Africa.Facilitated consultative meetings with stakeholders in Zimbabwe. Facilitated remote/on-line consultations with stakeholders in Seychelles.

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  Zimbabwe zimbabwe gender commission/undp

  Apr 2017 - Jun 2017

  Gender and social cohesion expert

  Drafted the Zimbabwe Gender Commission Annual Report to the Parliament of Zimbabwe in terms of Section 323 of the Constitution of Zimbabwe. Sectoral mapping of CSOs. Policy research and recommended for gender sensitive reporting,gender sensitive electoral systems; gender sensitive monitoring and evaluation with relevant indicators. Facilitated consultative meetings with the Zimbabwe Gender Commissioners.

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  South africa the health economics and aids research division (heard) ,university of kwazulu natal

  Nov 2017 - Jan 2018

  Human rights & sgbv expert

  Global Fund Baseline Assessments for Programs to Reduce Human Rights Barriers To HIV, TB and Malaria Services.Baseline assessments on human-rights related barriers to access, uptake and retention in key programmes and institutional strengthening to address the three diseases, gender analysis of collected data, gender and social inclusion, harmonisation of laws and policies promoting HIV, TB and Malaria services, legal aid services on SGBV and peer review of reports by other workstreams. Facilitated consultative workshops, interviews and meetings. Show less

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  South africa a.r.s. progetti s.p.a.

  Dec 2017 - Feb 2018

  Team leader/ women economic empowerment and gbv expert

  Development of Action Document FWC BENEFICIARIES 2013 - LOT 7: Support to Design the Action Document for AAP 2018 on Gender Equality and Women Empowerment in South Africa EuropeAid/390623/C/SER/multi: Project Identification Phase: sectoral/stakeholder mapping and consultations, diagnostic of gender inequalities, capacity assessment of social and economic departments and law enforcement agencies and civil society organisations. Drafted Action Document and Annexes (context, stakeholder analysis, policy review, assessment and harmonisation, cross cutting, problem analysis focusing on intersection of sexual ender based violence and women’s economic empowerment, gender and social inclusion,political participation, identification of project focus areas: policy implementation; gender analysis of data, gender responsive budgeting, gender responsive planning and monitoring; capacity building, mentoring coaching and technical backstopping; and development of gender sensitive indicators and knowledge management. Facilitated stakeholder consultations. Show less

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  Zimbabwe ministry of environment, climate, tourism and hospitality industry

  Jun 2018 - Jul 2020

  Expert in cbnrm

  Expert in CBNRM Unpacking the Legal and Policy Research and Review of Laws and Policies that promote Community Based Natural Resources Management (CBNRM) for the Permanent Secretary (2019) and Minister (2020) and all Directors. Developed a Draft Cabinet Memorandum on proposed legal and policy reforms.

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  Zambia oxford policy management/dfid/usaid

  Jun 2018 - Dec 2018

  Senior technical gbv adviser on access to justice component

  Programme Review and Evaluation of the Stamping Out and Preventing Gender Based Violence (STOP GBV) Programme: Components: - (1) GBV survivor support services; (2) Access to justice and legal aid; and (3) Prevention and advocacy. Legal and policy research, review and harmonisation of GBV legal and policy framework and stakeholder mapping of GBV CSOs. Developed gender focused questionnaires and gender analysis of data. Lessons what works from legal aid systems from Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa and Zimbabwe. Show less

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  South africa hlanganisa institute of development in southern africa (hidsa)/irish aid

  Oct 2018 - Jun 2019

  Expert in women’s rights & environmental law

  Follow-up on Training on Gender Mainstreaming and Intersectionality of Gender, Gender-Based Violence and Disability in South Africa. Development of Capacity Development Plan: Legal and policy research, harmonisation of laws and policies,technical backstopping, mentoring and coaching. Sectoral mapping of CSOs and development of gender mainstreaming tools for HLANGANISA and Partners on disability inclusion. Development of Action Plan for Mainstreaming Gender and Disability Inclusion at organisational and programme levels. Facilitated training workshops. Drafted workshop programme. Training on Gender, Gender-Based Violence, Disability Inclusion and Gender Mainstreaming in South Africa for Partners. Capacity Building and Development of a Training Manual on Gender, Gender-Based Violence, Disability Inclusion and Gender Mainstreaming in South Africa. Development of Capacity Development Plan: Legal and policy research,harmonisation of laws and policies, technical backstopping, mentoring and coaching. Drafted workshop programme. Facilitated consultative meetings and workshops with stakeholders. Show less

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  Zimbabwe landell mills/jimat/sdc

  Nov 2018 - Mar 2019

  Technical adviser, gender and cross cutting issues

  SADC Regional Vulnerability Assessment and Analysis (RVAA) Programme: RVAA Institutional Service Provision (2018 –2021). Formulating a value proposition for the Zimbabwe VAA process and Zimbabwe Vulnerability Assessment Committee.Diagnostic of gender inequalities in agriculture, livestock, water, social cohesion and peace building. Identifying opportunities, constraints and current problems; Contributing to the future institutionalisation strategy and the plan; and identifying the priorities to be targeted. Sectoral mapping of CSOs and stakeholder interviews that included key informant interviews and focus group discussions. Drafted workshop programme. Facilitated a consultative workshop. Show less

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  Centre for energy, environment and engineering zambia (ceeez)/european union

  Jan 2019 - Jun 2019

  Expert in legal/regulatory policy, institutional & gender aspects

  Enhancement of a Sustainable Regional Energy Market in Eastern Africa, Southern Africa and Indian Ocean Region. Policy and Legal/Regulatory Research Study; A Regional Strategy on a Synthesized Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Strategy; A Communication, Visibility and Public Information Strategy; Implementation Plan; and M&E Framework. Carried out capacity needs assessments,gender analysis and incorporated gender and social inclusion issues. Domestication of Paris Agreement to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change; Review and policy research and genderanalysis of renewable energy (RE) and Energy efficiency (EE) laws; and sectoral laws, policies and strategies on climate change, environment, construction, clean cooking, gender, water and food security nexus issues; and INDCs/NDCs for twenty-eight (28) COMESA Member States (Angola, Botswana, Congo (Democratic Republic of), Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea,Ethiopia Kenya, Comoros Lesotho, Libya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Seychelles, South Sudan, Sudan, Somalia, Eswatini, Tunisia, Tanzania (United Republic of), Uganda, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe) to the Paris Agreement. Multi-country study visits in Djibouti, Ethiopia, Seychelles, Mauritius, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Show less

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  Zimbabwe coffey international/tetratech/dfid

  Jan 2019 - Mar 2019

  Energy and gender expert

  Africa Clean Energy (ACE) Zimbabwe Solar Market Assessment Study. The scope was to collect all relevant information relating to the Renewable Energy market systems in Zimbabwe, with a core focus on stand-alone solar systems; Legal and policy review, revision and harmonisation of legal/regulatory and policy framework and institutional strengthening of energy/RE, assessed the current market barriers that exist and potential opportunities for the ACE programme to help overcome these barriers; assessed benefits of solar such as productive uses such as water pumping and irrigation to promote rural development, socio-economic, job creation and gender empowerment; energy efficiency, net-metering, ISOEMS 50001; standards for solar water heaters and solar home systems, smart meters and identify other relevant REtechnologies that include bioenergy (including biogas and gasification), small wind and hydro electrification systems.Approaches adopted were political economy analysis, gender analysis and sectoral mapping of CSOs. Assessed social infrastructure such as health, nutrition and education. Stakeholder interviews that included key informant interviews and focus group discussions. Show less

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  Zimbabwe international federation of accountants/paab/eu

  Mar 2019 - Aug 2020

  Expert in capacity building & development of manuals and trainer

  Capacity Building and Development of Public Finance Management Course.Development of PFM Syllabus,Development of Training Manual on the Public Sector and Governance Law.Development of a Student Manual on the Public Sector and Governance Law.On-line Launch of Public Finance Management CoursePre-testing and Train the Trainer On-line Courses due to COVID 19 Pandemic.

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  Zimbabwe silveira house/trace- dai

  Mar 2019 - Mar 2019

  Expert in women’s rights and capacity building

  Capacity building on Gender Mainstreaming and Intersectionality of Gender, Gender-Based Violence, Laws, Extractives and Natural Resources Governance (laws and policies on biodiversity, fisheries, environment, water, wildlife, forestry, land resources, natural resources and mineral resources). Legal and policy review and harmonisation of laws and policies and sectoral mapping of CSOs. Drafted workshop programme. Invited participants.

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  Tanzania danish energy management /european union

  Apr 2019 - Aug 2019

  Gender and energy expert

  Technical Assistance for the Monitoring of the EU Energy Facility’s Project in Tanzania. Gender analysis and in-depth study of development impact of mini grids concerning productive uses, job creation, food security, nutritional status, energy consumption, household energy usage, affordability, energy efficient appliances for cooking and heating and sectoral mapping of CSOs. Technical input to the performance of the in-depth study above from the perspective of gender and social inclusion issues, gender empowerment as one of the impacts of energy access: (a) methodological approach being adopted; and (b) the analysis and interpretation of data collected. Show less

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  Zimbabwe environmental law association/irdc

  Jul 2019 - Aug 2019

  Team leader & environmental law expert

  End of Project Evaluation: The case study of Green Fuels, a renewable energy project in Chisumbanje in Chipinge District:Legal and policy review, harmonisation of laws related to environment, water and land resources. Carried out diagnostic of gender inequalities in agriculture, livestock and water; food and nutrition security; and environmental and social impact assessment of the Green Fuel Project. Stakeholder interviews that included key informant interviews and focus group discussions. Facilitated a validation workshop. Show less

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  Zimbabwe jimat/ifad

  Sept 2019 - Mar 2021

  Legal and gender expert

  Feasibility and Socio-Economic Studies for Revitalisation of 12 Cashel Valley Estates and 3 Ngezi Irrigation Clusters in Zimbabwe. Contributed to gender mainstreaming and women economic empowerment, gender and social inclusion issues across all stages and outputs of the feasibility study including, development of tools, data collection, data analysis and report preparation. Provided inputs towards all cross‐cutting issues such as climate change actions. Facilitated consultative stakeholder meetings and report writing. Show less

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  Tetra tech

  Feb 2020 - Apr 2020

  Gender and social expert

  Electricity Cost of Service Study (COSS) In Liberia. Willingness to Pay (WTP) Survey for residential and commercial customers. Situation and gender analysis, legal and policy research, review, revision and harmonisation of legal/regulatory and policy framework and institutional strengthening. Development of WTP questionnaire for residential and enterprises.

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  Sadc parliamentary forum & sadc gender unit

  Jun 2020 - Sept 2020

  Team leader/ expert in gender, gbv, human rights & statelessness

  A Short-Term Research on “An Assessment of Compliance of Existing SADC Member States GBV Laws to International Agreements and SADC Regulations to inform SADC GBV Model Law. Review of International and African Human Rights System including Maputo Protocol and Revised SADC Protocol on Gender and Development. CEDAW Concluding Recommendations, Universal Periodic Report, CRC Concluding Observations, CEDAW Committee General Recommendations, Human Rights Committee General recommendations especially Nos. 19, 25, 28, 35 and 33 on Access to Justice and Joint General Recommendation No.31 of CEDAW/ General Comment No. 18 CRC on harmful practices, UNSCR Resolution 1325, special procedures and Rapporteurs, enforcement mechanisms to inform the SADC GBV Model Law, SADC sponsored UN CSW Resolution on Women, the Girl Child and HIV and AIDS, Reviewed Constitutions of 16 SADC Members States, Laws on GBV, domestic violence, harmful practices, sexual and reproductive and health, anti-discrimination,trafficking, sexual exploitation, sexual harassment, disability, child marriages, criminal laws, political participation,statelessness, internally displaced, refugees, gender and social inclusion; GBV prevention and response and access to health,medicines and humanitarian services during COVID 19. Facilitated stakeholder meetings and consultations. Show less

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  Zimbabwe research methods international (private) limited/oxfam/sida

  Jul 2020 - Oct 2020

  Gender and climate expert

  Mid-Term Review of Climate Adaptation for Rural Livelihoods (CARL) Project and Review of Programme in Zimbabwe focusing on women and youth using Gender Action Learning System (GALS) methods. Review of interventions on institutional strengthening, gender and social inclusion, climate change, disaster risk reduction and building resilience, investing in natural resource management, livestock and crop production, solar-powered nutrition gardens, water management, tailored climate services, financial services, inclusive markets and adaptive agriculture. Facilitated on-line meetings and consultative workshops with stakeholders. Show less

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  Im sweden in malawi

  Sept 2020 - Dec 2020

  Team leader/ capacity building and civil society expert

  Capacity Assessment and Training of Partner Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) Governing Boards. Administering of self-assessment questionnaires, key informant interviews with Boards and Management Staff. Development of a Training Manual and teaching materials. Conducted on-line training sessions on corporate governance issues, institutional strengthening, mainstreaming of human rights, gender and social inclusion, women economic empowerment, climate change, environmental sustainability and conflict sensitivity. Facilitated on-line trainings and consultative workshops with stakeholders. Show less

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  Zimbabwe european union delegation & embassy of netherlands.

  Oct 2020 - Mar 2021

  Expert in donor mapping and coordination

  Donor Mapping and Analysis of Development Partners under EU Working Better Together in Zimbabwe in the following sectors: Social Sectors (Education, Health and Social Protection); Resilience, Humanitarian Development Nexus Sector,Governance, Human Rights, CSOs and Gender Sector; Agriculture and Climate Change Sector; and NRM, Energy, Private Sector and Trade Sector. Mapping of existing cooperation programmes per sector (ie. amounts, partners, length of projects etc); Mapping of existing (political economy) studies; Analyse existing development partner harmonisation, coordination and alignment mechanism in the country, incl. coordination mechanisms with the UN agencies (eg frequency meetings, level of participation, membership, agenda etc); Assessing comparative advantage of development partners (beyond the mere amount of resources) i.e. ability of partner to provide assistance through a certain aid modality; Partner’s mandate;organisational expertise and experience globally; willingness to take on a leadership role and the resources to support the coordination work that this entails); and Analysis of effectiveness external communication (eg. what channels used, reach,with Member State active). Show less

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  Zimbabwe coffey/tetra-tech/ukfcdo

  Oct 2020 - Jan 2021

  Senior national energy expert

  Africa Clean Energy Technical Assistance Facility: Zimbabwe Solar Market Assessment Update. Political landscape and enabling environment (Ease of doing business (World Bank indicator), impact on OGS companies, effects of COVID 19 on off-grid systems; Demand-side: Consumer Insights: Recent changes to off-grid solar companies’ operations, including customers’ ability to pay; Clarity on current off-grid duty/taxation regime; Supply-side: Off-Grid Solar Companies: Energy Policy and Regulation; Financial and Mobile Payment Regulation; Status and recent support to REAs and solar associations;gender equality and social inclusion, women economic empowerment issues, gender mainstreaming, human rights andinstitutional strengthening; Status of innovation in consumer financing; Quality standards; E-waste and product lifecycle management; and Health centre electrification status and Barriers. Facilitated on-line consultative meetings and workshops with stakeholders.African Clean Energy Technical Assistance Facility: Development of Distributed Renewable Energy Task Force for Zimbabwe. Identifying potential members for Task Force and Working Groups; Development of terms of reference for Tack Force and Working Groups on Enabling Environment, Energy Finance and Solar and Mini-grids; Conducting strategic meetings with Ministry of Energy and Power Development; Developing measures to enforce and monitor progress;Preparing training materials and Conducting capacity building and institutional strengthening workshop on technical working groups on Enabling Environment, Energy Finance and Solar and Mini-grids. Facilitated on-line meetings and stakeholder workshops. Show less

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  Zimbabwe ministry of women affairs/un women

  Nov 2020 - Apr 2021

  Gender & human rights expert

  Technical Assistance and Institutional Strengthening of Ministry of Women Affairs, Gender and SMEs Development: Development of Action Plan on Convention on Elimination of all forms Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) for Zimbabwe (CEDAW/C/ZWE/6), Adopted by the Committee at its seventy-fifth session (10 February–28 February 2020 gender analysis, interesting forms of discrimination, legal and constitutional framework, gender-based violence, women’s political leadership, electoral process, gender equality and social inclusion, women’s rights, women economic empowerment issues, women peace and security, health, education, employment, trafficking and sexual exploitation, disadvantaged women and rural women. Facilitated on-line consultative meetings and workshops with stakeholders. Show less

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  Zimbabwe ibf/european union

  Jan 2021 - Mar 2021

  Human rights and access to justice expert

  Evaluation of the Support to Rule of Law and Access to Justice Programme Access to Justice (11 projects) in Zimbabwe.Capacity Development of the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission; Technical assistance for support to rule of law and access to justice for all; Enhancing Access to Justice through Capacity Building of Customary Courts; Strengthening the Rule of Law in Zimbabwe and protection of human rights for all; Enhanced Access to Justice for women, men and children in Zimbabwe; Supporting the constitutional legislative alignment process Phase II; Increasing access to justice for the marginalised and strengthening rule of law; Supporting the completion of the constitutional legislative alignment;Institutional strengthening of justice institutions; Communication and visibility services to the support to rule of law and access to justice for all programme; Parliament Support Programme-Zimbabwe; and Enhancing Constructive Citizen Engagement of the State for Improved Public Policymaking and Constitutionalism. Facilitated stakeholder meetings,interviews and report writing. Show less

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  Social development direct/ukfcdo

  Feb 2021 - Apr 2021

  Senior expert women’s economic empowerment

  Development of Query 59 on Economic empowerment of excluded groups in the COP26 Energy campaign: Key issues to consider in applications to the Rapid Response Facility for the Work Opportunities for Women (WOW) Help Desk on Economic Empowerment of Women, Gender Equality, Social and Disability Inclusion (GESI) and other excluded groups in applications to COP26 Energy Campaign’s Rapid Response Facility for India, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Kenya, Nigeria, Egypt, South Africa, China, Laos, Morocco, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. Show less

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  Zimbabwe environmental law association

  Apr 2021 - Apr 2021

  Environmental expert

  Review/Reform of the Parks and Wildlife Act: Opportunities for Incorporating 21st Century Sustainable Wildlife Management Principles and community-based natural resources management; Access and benefit sharing mechanisms and intellectual property rights. Engage policy makers to influence reform of the Parks and Wildlife Act; and convened a high-level policy dialogue with relevant stakeholders and share input from the review.Drafted a Model Law on community-based natural resources management (CBNRM) and Incorporating 21st Century Sustainable Wildlife Management Principles, Access and benefit sharing mechanisms and intellectual property rights. Show less

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  Zimbabwe european union energy technical assistance facility european union/stantec

  May 2021 - Aug 2021

  Nke2 energy policy / regulatory

  Digital Mission for Mobilisation of the EU Technical Assistance Facility (TAF): Identification of possible EU interventions in the Energy Sector in Zimbabwe Mission number GT048. Identification of possible EU interventions in the Energy Sector in Zimbabwe Mission. Stocktaking, sector analysis, partner identification and establishing interventions for institutional strengthening; Legal and Policy Reforms and Technical Assistance on solar thermal and clean cooking. Interviews with key stakeholders including Mobility Africa that as pilot solar powered 3-wheel tricycles as green mobility solutions for rural communities in Murehwa and Wedza; Renewable Energy Association of Zimbabwe; Business Council for Sustainable Development in Zimbabwe; Consultants that developed the E-Mobility Framework for Zimbabwe and Green Hydrogen Project; and the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Energy and Power Development. Deep-Dive analysis of key interventions and log-frame. Show less

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  Zimbabwe unesco, unwomen and undp

  Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

  Energy and gender expert

  Joint Programme (JP) Proposal Development on Energy and Climate Change: The revision a Proposal to set up a Renewable Energy Facility (REF) for Women and Youth in Zimbabwe under the UNSDG 7 Fund for the UNESCO, UN Women, UNDP and Government of Zimbabwe represented by the Ministry of Energy and Power Development; Ministry of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Enterprises Development; and Ministry of Environment, Climate,Tourism and Hospitality Industry.See: https://en.unesco.org/news/45-million-dollar-renewable-energy-programme-zimbabwe-approved ; https://www.jointsdgfund.org/article/joint-sdg-fund-doubles-its-portfolio-114-million-catalytic-impact-investments.A comprehensive analysis that highlights the key factors to be considered in ensuring that gender is mainstreamed in the REF. Show less

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  Sida ethiopia/niras

  Jul 2021 - Mar 2022

  Evaluation of Sida’s Support to the African Organisation of English-Speaking Supreme Audit Institutions (AFROSAI-E). Used Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s Development Assistance Committee (OECD/DAC) evaluation criteria: coherence, effectiveness, impact and sustainability. Carried out interviews with supreme audit institutions in Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Interviews with USAID AGIS Accountable Governance for Improved Service Delivery Project and SIDA Embassy in Zambia; EU Twinning Project in Zambia; African Development Bank in South Africa and Zimbabwe; UNDP in Zimbabwe; Swedish National Audit Office in Zimbabwe; and SIDA Embassy in Tanzania. Compiled case studies for Zambia and Zimbabwe Show less Evaluation of Africa Democracy Strengthening Programme IV, Electoral Institute for Sustainable Democracy in Africa,EISA, 2019-2022. Review of alignment with human rights normative frameworks and gender tool. Assessment of women’s political participation in key decision-making positions and peace building. Assessment of EISA’s work with AU, Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), SADC, Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) and International Conference of the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR). Facilitated consultative stakeholder meetings and report writing. Show less

  • Technical Expert, Governance

    Oct 2021 - Mar 2022

  • Elections, Women Inclusion & Peace Expert

    Jul 2021 - Sept 2021
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  Eca/world bank

  Jul 2021 - Dec 2021

  Identifying gaps and barriers to electrification. Development of qualitative and quantitative tools. Providing input on any and all issues related to gender mainstreaming and institutional strengthening. Participating in country visits, drafting inputs to deliverables, reviewing deliverables, and participating in consultative stakeholder workshops as required by the needs of the Project. Mainstreaming demand stimulation from productive uses of electricity. Providing support to selection of case studies and definition of analytical framework. Drafting of 15 deep-dive case studies on energy for productive uses. Facilitated stakeholder meetings and report writing.

  • Gender Mainstreaming in Energy Economist-Eswatini Assessment of Electrification Options

    Aug 2021 - Dec 2021

  • Gender Mainstreaming Expert

    Jul 2021 - Dec 2021
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  Zimbabwe women and law in southern africa/ford foundation

  Sept 2021 - Sept 2021

  Expert in sgbv & mining laws

  Policy Brief on Laws and Policies on Gender Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) in Southern (SADC) African Countries.Role of Women in ASM Sector; ASM & violence; Sexual Gender Based Violence (SGBV), Sexual Harassments and Sexual Exploitation in ASM Sector; Cultural Norms and Taboos in ASM & Women’s Land Rights and ASM.

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  Zimbabwe environmental law association

  Oct 2021 - Feb 2022

  Expert in environmental law, human rights due diligence & community engagement

  A Model Policy Paper on Community Engagement on Human Rights Due Diligence in Mining and Renewable Energy Value Chains. A desk review of existing literature on human rights due diligence and community engagement; identified duties and obligations of companies along the mining and renewable energy value chains from national, regional and international perspectives on human rights due diligence; Identified the priorities for community engagement in business and human rights due diligence along the mining and renewable energy value chains; Proffered recommendations on avenues to promote community engagement in business and human rights due diligence along the mining and renewable energy value chains; Provided case studies on the subject based on communities’ lived realities; and Developed a ready to publish model policy paper on community engagement in business and human rights due diligence along the mining and renewable energy value chains. Show less

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  University of zimbabwe

  Oct 2021 - Sept 2022

  Development of National Environmental Action Plan for Zimbabwe. Development of components on Mining, Energy and Mechanisms for environmental management; Environmental Governance in Zimbabwe (Environmental Governance at National Level & Local Governance (Urban and Rural Local Authorities) and Environmental Governance); Policy and Legislation (Environmental and Sustainable Development Legal Regime; and Framework for the Environmental Management and Sustainable Development); Multilateral Environmental Agreements, SADC Protocols and Transfrontier Agreements. Show less

  • Environmental Lawyer and Expert in Environmental Justice

    Sept 2021 - Sept 2022

  • Environmental Lawyer & Lecturer

    Oct 2021 - Feb 2022
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  Africa energy challenge fund

  Dec 2021 - now

  Policy liaison adviser for zimbabwe

  Supporting AECF to operationalise the Distributed Renewable Energy Task Force (DRETF) and support other AECF policy engagements in Zimbabwe as advised by AECF in writing from time to time. Specific role was to: Operationalise the DRETF by convening coordination meetings in liaison with the chair of the DRETF; Facilitate consensus building on the RE sectoral advocacy agenda through the DRETF meetings; Support implementation of AECF advocacy activities by representing AECF at key meetings and developing policy briefs on key issues including access to forex, amendment of the Statutory Instrument Act No. 147 of 2010 to reflect an updated status of solar products available in the market, and any other tasks assigned. Review draft Regulations on Quality Standards on Solar Products; Facilitate meetings on Energy Finance, Enabling Policy Environment; and Renewable and Clean Energy Solutions Technical Working Groups; Identify capacity building initiatives for the Renewable Energy Association of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution, Rural Electrification Agency, Ministry of Energy and Power Development, Ministry of Finance and Economic Development and Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority; Training and unlocking finance for the sector through facilitating of carbon finance sessions, proposal writing and pitch decks; joint venture agreements; ESG and sustainability reporting; and Support systematic data collection of energy statistics through commissioning of a baseline survey on status and number of solar home systems, efficient cook stoves and biogas digesters. Show less

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  Niras/eu ta nrm

  Jan 2022 - Nov 2023

  Nke 1: senior policy and governance expert

  The Technical Assistance support to Natural Resource Management (TANRM) Zimbabwe. Review Environmental Policy and Environment Act and amend accordingly to align with current national and international environmental agreements and other instruments – and harmonize with Zimbabwe’s National Resources Management Sector regulatory framework as a whole or just with Wildlife Act and Policy and Forest Act and Policy. Alignment of Environmental Management Act with Constitution; Updating Forestry Policy and Acts; Alignment of Forest Act with Constitution; Review of the 1999 Wildlife Policy to identify ‘up to date’ objectives in wildlife and natural resource management which recognises the roles and responsibilities of the different land managers (Authority, commercial farmers, Rural District Councils (RDCs)) as well as a sustainable oversight and facilitation role for the Authority; and Alignment of the Wildlife Act with Constitution. Show less

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  Particip gmbh/sadc secretariat/giz

  Aug 2022 - Feb 2024

  Individual contract –gender, social cohesion and peace expert

  Consultancy for the Development of Regional Gender Sensitive Social Cohesion Strategy for Women and Youth in the Southern African Development Community (SADC). The scope of the study is to: Conduct an analysis of Resilience and Social Cohesion in Conflict–affected communities in the SADC region; Assess the progress and challenges in building and consolidating gender sensitive social cohesion at regional and national levels; Gender assessment and mainstreaming gender into the Regional Strategy; Give an overview of social cohesion issues such as root causes and drivers of conflicts in SADC region such as social problems, youth unemployment, access to educational opportunities, access to resources and extractives, terrorism and extremism in Cabo Delgado in Mozambique; and armed conflict in Democratic Republic of Congo; Provide effective and meaningful recommendations to SADC Member States regarding the building and consolidation of social cohesion and peace; Design a Regional Gender Sensitive Social Cohesion Strategy to be implemented by SADC Secretariat and Member States to contribute to more peaceful and stable communities; and Incorporate key components of the Strategy to include: xenophobia, discrimination, migration, displacements, land reform/conflicts, improving community green livelihoods resilience and adaptation capacities; role of women and youth in peacebuilding and resilience-building; role of non-state actors (NSAs) in mediation and dialogues at community level, local community and conflict management mechanisms such as dealing with effects of climate change that threaten social cohesion, indicators for social cohesion, barriers for social cohesions such a language, youth and unemployment. Barriers affecting women and youth organisations; Meeting with stakeholders from Member States, Academia, Interfaith based organisations, civil society organisations and professional experts in sixteen (16) countries and of SADC Region. Show less

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  Global association for the off-grid solar energy industry (gogla)/usaid mi facility

  Oct 2022 - Feb 2023

  Policy adviser/trainer

  Development of Policy and Advocacy Agenda for the Renewable Energy Association of Zimbabwe (REAZ). Identifying policy priorities and quick win activities. Developed a Capacity Development Plan. Train members on writing bankable proposals and pitch decks.

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  Ministry of women affairs/un women

  Nov 2022 - Aug 2023

  Individual contract - gender and human rights specialist

  Revision of the National Gender Policy for Zimbabwe (2024 - 2030. Incorporated: GENDER AND GOVERNANCE TRANSFORMATION: Gender, Constitutional and Legal Rights; Gender, Politics and Decision Making; Gender and Local Governance; Gender and Access to Justice; and Gender, Social Cohesion and Peace-Building. GENDER AND ECONOMIC TRANSFORNATION: Gender and Economic Empowerment; Gender and Agriculture; Gender, Land Rights and Access to Land; Gender, Nutrition and Food Security; Gender and Tourism; Gender and Financial Inclusion; Gender and Manufacturing; Gender, Employment and Informal Sector; Gender and Trade Facilitation; Gender and Extractives (Minerals, Oil and Gas); and Gender and Energy. GENDER AND SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION: Gender, Health and Pandemics; Gender, Education and Training; Gender and Gender-Based Violence; Gender and Migration; Gender and Children; Gender and Youth Inclusion; and Gender, Culture and Religion. GENDER, HUMANITARIAN RESPONSE AND RESILIENCE BUILDING: Gender and Environment; Gender and Climate Change; and Gender, Disaster Risk Management and Emergency Response. GENDER AND CROSS CUTTING ISSUES: Gender and Disabilities; Gender, Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems; and Gender, Media and ICTs. Adopted equity and rights-based approaches, do-no-harm principles, conflict analysis, conflict sensitivity, gender analytical frameworks, Gender equality, diversity, disability, youth and social inclusion, conflict analytical frameworks and gender sensitive approaches. Stakeholders included: Ministry of Higher Education and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development; Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education. Show less

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  Undp/aecf

  Dec 2022 - Feb 2023

  Member – steering committee/trainer undp energy offer investment forum

  A National Climate and Renewable Energy Investment Platform. Organisation of a Master Class and Investment Forum in Zimbabwe. Train on proposal writing, pitching proposals and resources mobilisation. Discussion on pitch decks, banner exhibition and speed dating. Funders include Swiss Embassy, AfDB, AECF, GET. Invest, KFW, AFDB, Australian Aid and USAID. Business models for green livelihoods, energy and agricultural value chains.

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  Undp

  Dec 2022 - Feb 2023

  Legal and gender expert

  Energy Offer Project: Business Development Services for UNDP Mini Grids. A Training Manual on Registration of Legal Entities and Contract Negotiations. Trained on Registration of a Company, Trust and PVO; Introduction to A Basic Contract and Joint Ventures; Specific Contracts Between the Community and Investor/Company; Gender considerations in mini grids; Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Issues; Sustainability Reporting; and Community Engagement. Innovative business models for green livelihoods, energy and agricultural value chains. Carried out strategic meetings with the Ministry of Energy and Power Development; Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority, Rural Electrification of Agency and UNDP. Show less

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  Danish energy management/nefco/sida

  Jan 2023 - now

  National focal person and esg expert

  Consultancy Services to Carry Out Due Diligence on Projects Shortlisted Under the First MCFA Call for Proposals for Clean Cooking Projects in Zimbabwe/Bank for Finland (NEFCO). Review company registration documents, permits and EIA approvals, assessed mainstreaming of gender, ESG, corporate social responsibility, community engagement and sustainability issues in clean cooking projects.

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  Uk met office/ukfcdo

  Feb 2023 - May 2023

  Gender specialist

  Development of an Advocacy Strategy (2023-2025) for Weather and Climate Information Services for Africa (WISER) Project. Drafted a Gap analysis report; and An Analytical Report of Global, Regional and National Policy Priorities Related to WISER’s Aims. Developed Knowledge management tools. Developed Advocacy Strategy for WISER Africa. Developed a Road-Map for Capacity Building. Interviews with stakeholders that include national Hydromets and regional Hydromet Fora and Disaster Risk Reduction Platforms in Southern Africa Development Community (SADC), Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and Regional Climate Centres. Show less

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  Citizens engagement for accountability activities in zimbabwe (ceaa)/usaid

  Mar 2023 - Sept 2023

  External member – grants review committee

  Review of Women-led and Social Inclusion Grants. Review of Concept Notes, scoring and meetings. Train partners and guide partners on proposal writing and resources mobilisation.

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  Unesco. undp, un women and government of zimbabwe

  May 2023 - Sept 2023

  Individual contract - team leader/gender and green livelihoods

  A Needs Assessment Study for the Technical Assistance Component - Joint SDG Fund for Renewable Energy Facility for Zimbabwe. Stakeholder mapping, development of digital questionnaires for the renewable energy ecosystem that included; Ministry of Energy and Power Development; Ministry of Environment, Climate and Hospitality Industry; Ministry of Higher Education and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development; Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education; Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority; Rural Electrification Agency; Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority Training Centre; universities, polytechnics, industrial colleges and TVETs; Development Partners and UN Agencies; No-governmental Organisations; Financial partners (ability to write bankable proposals, pitch decks); and Infrastructure Development Bank of Zimbabwe. Energy enterprise development, green livelihoods, green jobs, green and circular economy, ESG and Sustainability Reporting. Developed a Road-Map for Capacity Building. Show less

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  Green governance trust

  May 2023 - Sept 2023

  Author

  A Chapter for Green Governance’s Transitional Minerals and Energy Transition Book Project. Authored a Chapter on Gender and Energy Transition in Zimbabwe including ESG and Sustainability Reporting.

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  Women and law in southern africa educational trust

  May 2023 - Aug 2023

  Team leader

  Research on Climate Change: Focus on key strategic entry points for strengthening gender equality in climate action which were identified as: Loss and damage; Just energy transition; green jobs and livelihoods; ESG and Sustainability Reporting; Climate financing such as Green Climate Finance and Carbon Credits; Proposal writing and resource mobilisation; and Gender based violence.

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  Oxfam in zimbabwe

  Jun 2023 - Sept 2023

  Team leader

  Research on People’s NDCs: Experiences of Civil Society Involvement in National Climate Plans – The Case of Zimbabwe. The objectives of the research were to: To get a more detailed picture of how participatory and inclusive NDCs have been in Zimbabwe; and determine if lack of participation by Civil Society has been a widespread problem in how NDCs have been prepared and to understand the implications of this. Assess incorporation of ESG and sustainability in NDCs. Interviews with various stakeholders and report writing. Developed a Road-Map for Capacity Building. Show less

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  Undp

  Sept 2023 - Apr 2024

  Energy and policy expert

  A National Baseline Study and Strategy on Clean Cooking. Contributed to a baseline survey. Developed a National Clean Cooking Strategy. Stakeholder interviews and meetings. Carried out strategic meetings with the Ministry of Energy and Power Development; Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority, Rural Electrification of Agency and UNDP. Developed a Road-Map for Capacity Building.

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  Sida/niras/raol wallenburg institute

  Oct 2023 - Dec 2023

  National human rights expert

  External Evaluation of the Raoul Wallenberg Institute’s Zimbabwe Human Rights Capacity Development Programme (2019-2023). Assessments of research grants to University of Zimbabwe, Midlands State University, Great Zimbabwe State University, Africa University and Ezekiel Gutu University. Held roundtable discussions with researchers and grantees from various cross-sectoral professional training programmes such as Business and Human Rights, ESG and Sustainability Reporting. Assessed symposia on various research on human rights teaching, clinical legal aid, community outreach and paralegal models. Assessed legal aid clinics, paralegal models and community outreach. Assessed partnerships between legal aid clinics and legal aid providers, Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission, Zimbabwe Gender Commission and Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission. Assessed clinical legal aid materials. Show less

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  Cirad/fao

  Nov 2023 - now

  Senior national legal consultant

  Sustainable Wildlife Management Programme. Promote, facilitate and contribute to a national multi-stakeholder dialogue, in coordination with the national focal point, to ensure the participation on the legal and policy related work in relation to the forest and wildlife resources in the country. Legal Analysis Relevant to Sustainable Management of Wildlife Species; Update Annex 1 on mapping of legal and policy framework; Update Annex 2a on domestication of international instruments; and Update Annex 2b on Legal Gap Analysis. Provide Technical Assistance to MEWC on-going legal and policy reforms; Finalise Zero Draft CBNRM Policy and facilitate stakeholder consultations; Finalise Zero Draft Updated National Environment Policy and Strategies and facilitate stakeholder consultations; Draft Regulations to support Parks and Wildlife Amendment Act; Review and consolidate Forest Act and Communal Lands Forest Produce Act; Organise consultative meetings/workshops on the relevant wildlife & forest law reforms; Finalise outreach training materials and training modules for local communities and State Entities; and Train national stakeholders on community rights. Show less

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  United nations institute for training and research (unitar)

  Nov 2023 - Apr 2024

  Individual contract -national consultant and trainer

  Accelerating Sustainable and Climate Resilient Livelihoods through development of Small and Medium Agribusiness Enterprises for Women and Youth in Zimbabwe. Develop a Training Module and Train on: Unit 1: Understanding the SME landscape in Zimbabwe; Unit 2: Policy and regulatory environment including ESG and Sustainability Reporting; Unit 3: Agribusiness value chains; Unit 4: Agribusiness opportunities in Zimbabwe; Unit 5: Entrepreneurship management skills; Unit 6: Agribusiness management skills; Unit 7: Proposal writing; Unit 8: Access to finance and financial literacy – master class on pitching of proposals; and templates for pitch decks, mentoring and coaching on pitching; Unit 9: Business Development Models; Unit 10: Sustainable agricultural practices and technology; Unit 11: Post harvest handling and processing; Unit 12: Financial management and record keeping; Unit 13: Marketing strategies and linkages; and Unit 14: Export readiness and certification. Show less

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  Danish institute for human rights

  Nov 2023 - Feb 2024

  National consultant

  Just Transition and Responsible Business Conduct in Africa. Support DIHR Missions on Scoping and Project Formulation in Zimbabwe. Facilitated stakeholder consultative meetings on critical energy transition minerals such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, graphite and manganese; considerations of gender mainstreaming, ESG and Sustainability Reports; Community engagement and Human Rights Due Diligence.

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  Women & law in southern africa (wlsa) eswatini

  Dec 2023 - Dec 2023

  Trainer in proposal writing and resources mobilisation

  Support to Implementation of Citizen Engagement for Accountability Activity (CEAA) Programme. Unpack WLSA Proposal award. Unpack problem statement, goal, objectives, methodology, approach and engagement with partners and beneficiaries. Trained on rights-based, intersectional, GESI approaches and ESG. Trained on writing bankable proposals and resources mobilisation.

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  Women in politics support unit wipsu

  Dec 2023 - Dec 2023

  Facilitator: strategic review and planning

  Facilitate an Annual Strategic Reflection Process. Introduced feminist lens, rights-based, intersectional, GESI and ESG approaches in strategic plan. Trained on writing bankable proposals and resources mobilisation. Capacity needs and development.

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  East-west management institute

  Jan 2024 - Jan 2024

  Gender and climate expert

  Gender and Climate Change: Mainstreaming Considerations in Projects. Guest Speaker and Presenter for the meeting of EWMI’s Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Group.

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  Renewable energy association of zimbabwe

  Feb 2024 - Mar 2024

  Energy legal, policy and gender expert

  The Review of the National Energy Policy (2012): Preliminary gaps and emerging issues and recommendations. Consulting the private sector to input into policy review. Identified good practices and emerging issues for consideration. Private sector presentation of gaps/issues and recommendations for proposed thematic issues to the Ministry of Energy and Power Development.

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  Bureau for institutional reform and democracy – bird gmbh/giz

  Apr 2024 - now

  Expert on gender & diversity

  Gender & Diversity in Law Enforcement within Protected Area Management in Sub-Saharan Africa Project.