Category: AGRICULTURE

         PROJECT ASSISTANT       Professional Overview    I aspire for a challenging position in a professional organization where I can enhance my skills and strengthen them in conjunction with the organization's goals. I am a multi-talented, respectful, assertive and willing-to-learn young lady whose primary vision is to improve and positively impact the world in its social, economic and political environments.  This is a multi-dimensional vision in which any aspect branching thereof I am willing to zoom into.  I enjoy being part of any team which shares my vision or that which will be a stable stepping stone in helping me achieve this vision.      Core Qualifications          KEY COMPETENCIES  Flexible and uses practical approach  Excellent report writing and communication skills  Highly computer literate on statistical packages  Inquisitive, innovative and results oriented  Initiative and eye for detail  Service orientation      Active Listening  Adminstrative management  critical thinking  grant writing  goal setting and implementation  program development  public relations  team building  writing            Accomplishments     Project Management  implemented  project with the assistance of the Senior Advisor which increased the agriculture sector productivity       Education      Bachelor of Arts  :   Development Studies   2014       Midlands State University   City  ,   State  ,   Zimbabwe      Development Studies         High School Diploma  :   Monitoring & Evaluation   2015       University of Zimbabwe   City  ,   State  ,   Zimbabwe      Executive Certificate in Project Management, Monitoring & Evaluation         March- 2014 October) Overall Degree Class: 2.1 Dissertation: Distinction Executive Certificate in Project Management,  Monitoring and Evaluation with the University of Zimbabwe ACHIEVEMENTS Certificate in Post-Harvest Management and Grading of Cereals, Pulses and Oil Seeds Certificate in Fish Farming as a Business (Aquaculture) Served in the Midlands State University Electoral College for Students Representative Council (SRC)                   Advanced Level - (2009- 2010) Denmark Training Services
3 subjects (Sociology, History and Divinity) 12 Points
 Ordinary Level - (2004-2008) Roosevelt Girls' High
5 'O' levels                  Thesis/Dissertation     The role played by Netherlands Development Organization in promoting poverty alleviation for smallholder farmers in Domboshava using the Market- Based Approach (The SNV Case 2012-2014)       Languages    English and Shona      Experience      Project Assistant   12/2014   to   12/2015     Company Name   City  ,   State       Company 	Netherlands Development Organisation (SNV) Position	Project Assistant for Rural Agriculture Revitalisation Programme - Commercialisation of Smallholder Farming Project Assistant of the Rural Agriculture Revitalisation Program being implemented by SNV in all the 8 rural provinces.  This $6 million Danida funded program which is coming to an end on 31 December 2015 has the following components ;value chain development (oil seeds, horticulture and dairy), value chain financing, matching grant facility for SMEs, e-Extension, agro-dealer development and Pilots and Studies.  Some of my responsibilities include: Monitoring and Evaluation Assisting in project monitoring evaluation and timeous reporting on the same as required Assisting in the contribution of feedback processes, coaching and evaluation of achieved results for client and SNV Assisting  in proposing corrective measures and lessons learnt based on evaluations Knowledge development and communication Implementing the process of documentation and knowledge development in the project and facilitate sharing with stakeholders Developed a concept note of fisheries Assisting in ensuring that lessons learned are shared and applied in daily practice Ensuring submission of quality reports by Local Capacity Builders Support to project administration Assisting in facilitation of training workshops and report writing Coordinating stakeholder field visits Keeping agenda up to date, arranging meetings and appointments Assisting in the drafting of proposals Assisting in the Company		Netherlands Development Organisation (SNV).          Agriculture Sector Intern   06/2014   to   08/2014     Company Name   City  ,   State       3 months contract assisting a FAO Funded Project that was aimed at sustaining and improving the livelihoods of vulnerable and emerging rural farming households in Zimbabwe and thus reduce their dependency on humanitarian assistance.  The project was meant to build capacity of farmer groups so that they provide essential production, marketing and business development services to their members.          Attache   05/2013   to   02/2014     Company Name   City  ,   State       I was an attaché under the RARP- CSF programme in the Agriculture sector from May 2013 to February 2014.  During the time I was attached I provided both administrative and programme support and back up assistance for the sector specifically RARP- CSF.  Whilst working with the Agriculture sector, I acquired an understanding of development work and my duties included: Strengthening the documentation process and the process of data collection, data entry analysis as well as contributing towards the development of case studies and related articles for publication Supporting the development of a data management system to ensure safe and efficient upkeep of RARP programme documents Payments compliance and processing Assisting with regular field visits for data collection and analysis Assist with coordination of stakeholder field visits Preparing requests for funds to support project activities.  Maintaining inventory of project assets/resources Organizing venues and invitations to project meetings - making travel arrangements Taking minutes during meetings or key events for dissemination Participating in the development and application of monitoring and evaluation tools and reporting systems.  Sharing of project reports and activity plans with key stakeholders.          Personal Information    Date of birth:          01 June 1991 Citizenship:          Zimbabwean National I.D:          63-1419015 Q24 Gender:          Female Marital status:          Single       Fellowships and Awards     Passed with a distinction in my final year dissertation         Additional Information      PERSONAL DETAILS Date of birth:          01 June 1991 Citizenship:          Zimbabwean National I.D:          63-1419015 Q24 Gender:          Female Marital status:          Single         Skills    administrative, approach, business development, coaching, communication skills, computer literate, concept, Council, client, data collection, data entry, data management, documentation, drafting, English, financing, funds, Maintaining inventory, marketing, meetings, Oil, Organizing, processes, Project Management, proposals, publication, quality, report writing, reporting, making travel arrangements, workshops, articles      Presentations     1. Prize giving day (Headgirl Speech)  2. presentation on the project to collegues       Memberships/Scholarly Societies     Monitoring and Evaluation Group  Sustainable Agriculture   Inclusive business Forum