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Associate Dean - Education
Mohammed VI Polytechnic UniversityAssociate Dean - Education
Mar. 2024Benguerir, Morocco
Policy, Research and Strategy Consultant: Agriculture and International Higher Education
J Consulting ServicesPolicy, Research and Strategy Consultant: Agriculture and International Higher Education
Aug. 2023 - Mar. 2024Harare, Zimbabwe• Assisted clients with strategic planning, business development, and relationship management with stakeholders. • Led the co-development (with stakeholders) of innovative solutions tailored to the agricultural and education sectors, for implementation to drive growth, profitability and sustainability. • Provided expert advice on agricultural and educational policies, trends, and risk management strategies. • Established and maintained strong relationships with government agencies, NGOs, and industry associations to enhance the consultancy’s presence and influence in the agricultural sector.
Pro Vice Chancellor - Academic
IBSUniversityPro Vice Chancellor - Academic
Nov. 2022 - Jul. 2023Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea• Developed a growth strategy for the university, focusing on academic excellence and student-centered learning. • Provided guidance and training to academics on effective teaching and research practices. • Oversaw academic policy development and quality assurance processes. • Led the development of new programs to meet industry demands and enhance student employability. • Implemented digital learning initiatives and student-centered learning approaches
Pro-Vice Chancellor – Internationalisation, Business Development, Research and Networking
ZIMBABWE EZEKIEL GUTI UNIVERSITYPro-Vice Chancellor – Internationalisation, Business Development, Research and Networking
Mar. 2021 - Jan. 2023Bindura, Mashonaland Central, Zimbabwe• Developed policies and led the development of 15 new programs for accreditation. • Provided strategic direction to the executive team, ensuring effective management and goal achievement. • Implemented performance management tools to monitor strategy implementation and compliance. • Cultivated intra- and inter-organizational partnerships to align institutional strategies with best practices. • Fostered a culture of continuous learning and improvement among staff members.
Acting Chief Executive Officer
Zimbabwe Council for Higher EducationActing Chief Executive Officer
Oct. 2017 - Nov. 2018Harare, Zimbabwe• Played a key role in building a quality organization, receiving 12 consecutive unqualified audits. • Provided technical support for institutional and program reviews in multiple countries. • Established institutional quality assurance units and promoted self-assessment in institutions. • Led harmonization initiatives to reduce variation in academic programs and systems
Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Zimbabwe Council for Higher EducationDeputy Chief Executive Officer
Dec. 2007 - Mar. 2021Zimbabwe• Built a quality organization from scratch and led the development and implementation of various policies, standards, frameworks, and initiatives to enhance the quality of education and research. • Designed six national policies and standards for national and international universities e.g., Zimbabwe National Qualifications Framework; Internationalisation of Education Policy; Working Paper on Doctoral Training; Doctoral Training Framework; New Quality Assurance Framework for Education in South Africa. • Provided technical support for institutional and program reviews in various countries, including Zimbabwe, Namibia, Zambia, Lesotho, Cyprus, and India, improving the academic quality and performance of 50 universities. • Organized harmonization initiatives to reduce variations in academic programs, staff promotion, and credit accumulation and transfer systems among universities. • Supervised over 60 teams to benchmark, peer review, capacitate, co-create knowledge, publish, present, and share best practices among universities. • International advisor to the Council on Higher Education South Africa’s project to develop a new quality assurance framework. • Spearheaded the development of the Zimbabwe National Qualifications Framework, which serves as a framework for recognizing and validating qualifications in the country. • Mobilised resources for ZIMCHE and obtained external grants worth over $5 million from the European Union, African Union, University of Nottingham Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) Impact Acceleration Account, and the British Academy. • Board Chair and Board/Trust member in three universities, two research councils, and two professional bodies, demonstrating leadership and expertise in the education sector.
Executive Dean
Chinhoyi University of TechnologyExecutive Dean
Feb. 2004 - Nov. 2007ZimbabweAchievements include: • Provided academic leadership (as the Faculty Head of Education) to 100 academics to strengthen pedagogical skills and formulate strategies high calibre human resources. • Prepared programme-based budgets and resource utilisation periodic reports for the faculty. • Developed 12 programmes and reviewed the program-qualifications mix and research agenda. • Mentored the academics and partnered 16 of them with European and African experts in research projects including the European Union CPN AFRICA Project.
Faculty Coordinator
Women's University in AfricaFaculty Coordinator
Jun. 2002 - Jan. 2004ZimbabweProvided highly acclaimed academic leadership and management functions to the Faculty of Agriculture (55 staff members) and related farm/community development projects. Received a lifetime commendation letter from the Vice-Chancellor.
Part time Tutor
Zimbabwe Open UniversityPart time Tutor
Jun. 1997 - Mar. 2000ZimbabweResponsible for lecturing students in Agriculture
Agricultural Extension Specialist
Ministry of AgricultureAgricultural Extension Specialist
Feb. 1991 - Jul. 1998Zimbabwe• Conducted extensive research and analysis on agricultural production and market dynamics, including supply and demand trends, pricing, and risk factors. • Developed financial 5-year plans and feasibility studies for agricultural projects, assisting clients in making informed investment decisions. • Advised government agencies and international organizations on agricultural policy formulation and implementation. • Led capacity building workshops and training programs for farmers and agribusinesses on financial management and market access. • Contributed articles and thought leadership pieces to industry publications on key issues in agricultural finance and economics.
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