Yamikani Chiunjiza

Committed, passionate and experienced Practitioner 

Seasoned Development Practitioner, Educationist and Good Governance Expert with more than 20 years of experience in fast paced Education, Gender and Social Inclusion environment and practical experience working in International and Local Non-Governmental Organizations. Track record of achieving exceptional results in the promotion of adolescents’ education and Youth-Led Empowerment initiatives through scholarships and grants.
A motivated team player who is experienced in managing integrated programs to push for high level performance in areas of Education, Gender in Development, HIV/AIDS, Youth Economic Empowerment and other Human Rights Based Development interventions for the sustainable promotion of social and economic inclusion.
Highly developed practical knowledge and experience in Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) in addition to developing strategic plans towards achievable milestones.
A good communicator who values multi-sectoral approach in managing adaptations and promotion of active youth participation in development.
A mature, creative and dynamic lady who holds a Bachelor of Social Science Degree in Managing Rural and Community Development in addition to teaching certificate.
Skills and Competences
• Good Governance Management: Building partnerships and capacity with District Councils, local organizations and other structures for improved performance and accountability in the decentralization drive.
• Education and Trainings- Building the capacity of various stakeholders in the promotion of adolescent girls’ and young women’s education.
• Project Cycle Management- develop, manage and implement integrated Education and Youth-Led Economic Empowerment Programmes for sustainable development.
• Gender Analysis- conducting gender analysis to support implementation of projects that have a focus on equity.
• Agribusiness Diversification: Experience in working with the vulnerable groups in the diversification of agricultural production for sustainable livelihood.
• Excellent Communicator- good interpersonal and both written and verbal communication skills including advocacy.
• People Management- good and productive working skills will members of the project team and other partners.
• Donor Fund Management: Experienced in planning, implementing and reporting of donor funded projects.