Dingani Masuku

Experience

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  Peace Corps( United States Embassy )

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2003

  Trainer

  I develop and implemented monitoring systems, which provide peer and trainer support to Trainees in homestays, Created language, cultural and technical curriculum and new training methods to assist with community outreach/ engagement and participated in the mobilization, recruitment and selection of trainers and conducted training of trainers’ workshop. I developed excellent cross-cultural skills through working closely with professionals from United State of America

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  SeeSky

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2006

  Managing Director

  I grew company from my own idea and scaled it to a 15 staff organization. Facilitated and coordinated train the trainer’s programme, curriculum development, recruitment of training staff and general company administration. Furthermore I conducted strategic management, program directorship, business development and marketing.

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  Atherson and Cook

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2008

  IT Manager

  I designed, developed and managed local area networks (LAN).I spearheaded the IT function as strategic tool for enhancing the performance of businesses.I maintained software and hardware inventory in collaboration with technical department.I carried out software configurations, updates, installation and development for computers.I administered the acquisition, assembling and installation of computer software, hardware, components, and other it accessories.

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  Nashua Zimbabwe

  Jan 2008 - Jun 2009

  Information Technology Manager

  I managed pastel, Linux and 2000 servers. Added and deleted users, along with software and hardware installation.I maintained network points adding network points, network expansion. Configured network printers.I purchased, repaired and maintained hardware and softwareI organized and facilitated staff training in and outside Zimbabwe.I networked with other Nashua IT administrators outside Zimbabwe to offer up-to-date trends to management and staff.

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  AFP

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

  Video Journalist

  I communicate with newsroom producers and reporters to plan and develop content strategies.I train new hires on proper equipment usage and maintenance. I gather information, shoot video, interview officials and effectively edit and present the events for airI consistently meet shooting, editing and production deadlines to meet and surpass daily goals.I plan and identify stories in Zimbabwe and other Southern African countries.

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  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

  May 2011 - Mar 2021

  Africa Producer

  I recruit and train new hires on proper equipment usage and maintenance. At news events, gather information, shoot video, interview officials and effectively edit and present the events for air. I also develop new contacts and relationships with potential stakeholders, including advertisers, news sources, and viewers, to increase the company’s credibility and revenue. Furthermore, I asses content required by target audiences, evaluate, plan and monitor publication materials and videos for release according to deadlines. Monitor audience uptake of content produced. Show less

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  Whispers of Comfort

  Jan 2016 - now

  Board Trustee
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  Savé Valley Conservancy

  Aug 2023 - now

  Community liaison Manager

  • Program lead for illegal wildlife trade in the Save Valley area. Starting up a new program of engaging community women rangers in communities around the conservancy. Program is not only about conservation of wildlife but also empowering women and communities to boost the village economies.• Came up with community entry strategies which are gender, cultural and acceptable to a community which is biased towards men.• Strategies had to make the whole community understand and appreciate women as rangers a field that is male dominated. These are the first women rangers in the Save Valley Conservancy area. • Came up with a training regime to suit the needs of the Save Valley Conservancy and the communities but also maintaining the effectiveness of the ranger.• Conducting community awareness programs in conjunction with stakeholders involved with wildlife, traditional leadership, councils, legislature, district administrators and other stake holders in Chiredzi, Bikita and Chipinge areas.• Initiated and implemented libraries in primary and secondary schools surrounding the Save Valley Conservancy.• Facilitated the first non-funded workshop on conservationist in Chiredzi. Show less