Muchaneta Munamati, PhD

Experience

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  University of Zimbabwe

  Mar 2006 - Jun 2014

  Conducting thorough reviews of papers for publication, ensuring high standardsof qualityCollaborating with Waternet to organize the annual Waternet/GWP/WarfsaSymposium, facilitating knowledge sharing and collaboration within the water rsectorCoordinating the implementation of multiple research projects, including planning and evaluating ensembles of small multipurpose reservoirs, assessingthe potential of water harvesting and conservation technologies, reviewingexperiences with micro-irrigation technologies, and assessing water allocation and management practices for smallholder farmers in the semi- arid area of Mzingwane catchment, Zimbabwe.Disseminating research findings at conferences and research symposia,ensuring the dissemination of knowledge and fostering collaboration within the academic community.Ensuring projects adhered to frameworks and maintained appropriate documentation for each project. Monitoring project plans, schedules, budgets,and expenditures to ensure successful project execution.Organising and participating in stakeholder meetings, actively contributing todiscussions and decisions.Producing peer-reviewed journal articles, project reports, and project visibility materials, effectively communicating research outcomes and project progress.Assisting in the development of project proposals, contributing to securing funding for future research initiatives. Show less

  • Research Officer

    Feb 2006 - Jun 2014

  • Researcher

    Mar 2006 - Oct 2008
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  Independent

  May 2006 - Dec 2024

  WASH/Water Resources Consultant
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  UNESCO Regional Office of Southern Africa

  Sept 2017 - May 2020

  Technical Consultant

  Provide leadership and guidance for Water and Ecological scienceprogrammes/projects in Southern Africa to develop, drive, and ensure comprehensive delivery of natural science strategy; design relevant approaches,partnerships, policies, objectives, and deliverables.Define priorities and agenda; proactively mobilize funds and ensurediversification of resources.Encourage the development of problem‐oriented water projects includingresearch ‐ training and demonstration activities;Strengthen and reinforce links between Intergovernmental Hydrological Programme (IHP) and participating institutions within flexible networks of scientific cooperation on in the region and encourage member countries inmaintaining strong IHP networks.Provide support to National and Regional IHP activities in Southern Africa,promote cooperative activities through regular programme resources;Provide support in the preparation, formulation, and implementation of extra‐budgetary projects in the field of water and ecological sciences;Provide leadership to interns and project staff related to the water and ecological sciences programme and cultivate a strong team environment forwater and ecological sciences activities collaboration/implementation. Show less

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  UNESCO Regional Office for Southern Africa

  Jun 2020 - now

  Plan and coordinate implementation of the Zimbabwe Adaptation Fund projectCoordinate development and formulation of implementation plans,procurement and human resources, communication, Capacity building,Monitoring and Evaluation, and risk management plans for the Project.Ensure that technical outputs are provided according to plans and up to highest technical standards and review and clear technical outputs for quality.Oversee the management of accurate and timely high-quality results reportingon the progress of the project and achievement of annual targets to the ProjectSteering Committees and donors.Ensure that reports are prepared according to UNESCO’s standard operatingprocedures and quality standards and in line with the contractual obligations tothe donors and timelines;Ensure that adequate systems are in place to gather data and information for project monitoring and that systematic monitoring of project progress againsttargets is undertaken;Oversee the appropriate use of project funds as well as the consistent application of UNESCO rules and regulations; and monitor risks and ensure compliance with fund requirementsKeep the Technical and Steering Committees updated with regard to project implementation, progress, opportunities, and challenges Show less Coordinate and monitor the planning, development and implementation of activities related to water security and disaster risk reduction (DRR) within the Southern Africa regionProvide programmatic leadership to ensure integration of the projects in the global IHP programme and the UNESCO-SADC Joint Plan of Action.Provide policy advice towards sustaining and upscaling the results of projects implemented in the region; as well as general leadership and policy guidance forWater programmes/projects in the region, including identification of water sciences and hydrological needs in the region, design and planning of theRegular Programme, and technical guidance to the national IHP committeesCoordinate monitoring and reporting on hydrology programme and project activities, and coordinateprogress reporting in liaison with UNESCO colleaguesand project partnersDeveloping partnerships with key stakeholders, including donors, NGOs,government officials , and River Basin Organizations. Show less Overseeing the implementation of two Extra-budgetary Projects: Phase 3 of the GGRETA project in Africa and the Be-Resilient BuPuSa project,Coordinating with focal points, national and international experts, and UNESCO field offices to ensure smooth project implementation.Ensure that technical outputs are provided according to plans and up to highest technical standards and review and clear technical outputs for quality.Oversee the management of accurate and timely high-quality results reportingon the progress of the project and achievement of annual targets to the Project Steering Committees and donors.Ensure that reports are prepared according to UNESCO’s standard operatingprocedures and quality standards and in line with the contractual obligations tothe donors and timelines;Ensure that adequate systems are in place to gather data and information for project monitoring and that systematic monitoring of project progress against targets is undertaken;Oversee the appropriate use of project funds as well as the consistentapplication of UNESCO rules and regulations; and monitor risks and ensure compliance with fund requirementsKeep the Technical and Steering Committees updated with regard to project implementation, progress, opportunities, and challenges Show less

  • Project Manager Zimbabwe Adaptation Fund Project

    Dec 2023 - now

  • Intergovernmental Hydrological Programme(IHP) Regional Coordinator

    Mar 2022 - Dec 2024

  • Regional Project Coordinator-Governance of Groundwater Resources in Transboundary Aquifers (GGRETA)

    Jun 2020 - Dec 2023
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  UNESCO

  Dec 2024 - now

  Programme Specialist- Natural Sciences

  Contributing to the design, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of activities under the Major Programme II - Natural Sciences in the Harare office (Southern Africa Region), supporting Member States in their efforts to implement the National Development Plan (NDP) and the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF), contribute to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and African Union Agenda 2063.Providing professional and technical support, research, and analysis, with an emphasis on national contexts to develop, implement, and evaluate programme initiatives to implement priorities of the Natural Sciences Sector and maintain thematic focus as assigned. Engaging in the identification, design, planning, coordination, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of programmes and activities in the field of natural sciences in line with the Natural Sciences Sector's strategies and priorities. Participate in Regular Programme work plans, policy formulation discussions, and other sector-related strategy formulation activities.Providing technical advice and support to national institutions, sub-/regional organizations, UN theme groups, professional societies, and partner organizations on new emerging national and global trends in natural sciences. Contributing to the development of pertinent strategy papers, technical notes, frameworks, and scientific documents and articles that contribute to the implementation of the Natural Sciences Sector's work and promotion of the priorities of the Regional Office.Supporting the implementation of the Regional Strategy and the Regional Office's resource mobilization strategy. Carrying out tasks related to internal planning and reporting, including quarterly/half-yearly/yearly costed work plans and reports for regular budget programs and extrabudgetary projects in accordance with approved project/programme documents. Show less