Brief Background

I am PhD graduate from the University of KwaZulu Natal and I am a lecturer at the University of Zimbabwe with research interests in Public Administration, Local Government Management and Banking and Finance. I am passionate about teaching, research and banking and finance. I have teaching and research supervision experience at both undergraduate and masters levels. My work experience in the private and public sectors covers institutions that include the University of Zimbabwe, the Women’s University in Africa, the Government of Zimbabwe, Contitouch Technologies (Hammer and Tongues Africa Holdings), Barclays Bank, and CFX bank. Summary of Skills

University teaching; Research supervision; Project Management; Data mining and analysis; Quantitative and Qualitative Programme/Investment Appraisal; Corporate Banking; Treasury Operations Management; Treasury Dealing; Compliance Management; Financial and Treasury Accounting; Bank Reconciliation; Treasury Position Management and Liquidity Management; Corporate Finance; Retail Banking; Credit Risk management; Asset Management; Market Research, Business Development, Product Development and Innovation; International Payments and Trade Finance, International Remittances Management, Accounting and Finance, Business Analytics and Reporting, Highly Computer Literate and reading and writing Germany. Summary of Qualifications

Doctor of Administration (UKZN)

Master of Public Administration (UZ)

Bachelor of Science Honors in Administration (UZ)

Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Banking and Finance (GZU) Diploma Business Administration (LCCI - UK)

Executive Certificate Credit Management (UZ)

ACI Treasury Operations Certificate.

Bachelor of Substantive Law (BLS) – Second year of study in progress Language Competencies

1. English Language – Professional Level

2. Germany – Intermediate (Able to read, write and speak) TAURAI MUPARADZI

Contact Information – Cellphone 077*******/071******* E-mail - ad1itq@r.postjobfree.com/ad1itq@r.postjobfree.com Summary of Work Experience

University of Zimbabwe 2016 – to date.

Researcher and Lecturer of E-government and public sector management information systems; local government management, strategic planning and management; Project management; Public sector accounting and Auditing; Management of public finances; Theory of organization and management; Public policy, Politics and governance. Successfully completed interview and survey data based research in the following areas:

The future of ICT deployment in Zimbabwe

The role of e-governance in reinvigorating public service delivery

Business continuity management in crisis times

E- governance at the local government level and implications for good governance in Zimbabwe

Cannabis Industry Policy Controls and Regulations in Zimbabwe

A Framework for Accelerating E-Government Readiness for Public Service Delivery Improvement in Zimbabwe.

My research output and focus address pertinent issues in areas that include:

Demand side and supply side determinants of ICT and e-government adoption in developing countries

Benefits and challenges confronting ICT4D.

ICT and technology adoption policies and laws

Digital technologies adoption models and strategies

Threats to technology adoption in Africa such as the digital divide, cyber security fears, infrastructure gaps, political and social barricades, ICT illiteracy and other governance elements.

Governance and development

Banking and Finance

I have also supervised researches related to ICT4D covering areas including:

The digitization of the justice delivery system in Zimbabwe

The digitization of learning in institutions of higher learning in Zimbabwe

Local government service delivery improvement

Poverty alleviation in rural communities in Zimbabwe

Healthcare for vulnerable communities in rural Zimbabwe

E-government implementation at the local government level in Zimbabwe

Public finance management in Zimbabwe

Women’s University in Africa 2019 - 2021

Part-time Lecturer of Public Sector Management Information Systems with a specific focus on ICT for development (ICT4D).

Summary of Work Experience Continued

Hammer and Tongues Africa Holdings - 2019 – 2021

General Manager; Group Strategy Implementation Executive - Treasury Management, Procurement Management, Digitization and Compliance management.

Led several projects on the development of e-commerce sites for various corporate clients

Led the development, testing and implementation of a foreign currency trading system for Contitouch

Participated in the programming, development and implementation of a treasury and cash in transit ICT system for the group of companies.

Led the programming, testing and implementation of a booking system and online payments system for all Contitouch financial products

Led the programming, testing and implementation of a cash remittances (local cash transfers) for Contisend a Contitouch product.

Introduced enterprise wide digitization of key management processes.

Responsible for Enterprise-Wide Risk Management and Mitigation

Managing the procurement unit and authorizing and signing off all procurement transactions

Managing cash requisitions, cash distribution to branches, and initiating investments with bankers.

Microfinance Management

MoPSE - 2017 – 2019

Executive Assistant to the Minister responsible for program planning and project implementation and Ministry wide ICT projects planning.

Actively participated in the Ministry-wide digitization preparedness assessment including schools in rural areas.

Recommended and supervised the development of the MoPSE website.

Led the implementation of the digitization of enrollment for secondary school learners through the E-Map project.

Actively participated in the rollout of Internet connectivity projects for schools across the country

Recommended and implemented online recruitment of teachers across the country to cut red tape.

Recommended and adopted the training of teachers on digital skills through the Go-Digital initiative to address ICT skills shortages in the MoPSE.

CFX Bank - 2008 to 2009

Senior Manager responsible for treasury operations, middle office management and compliance management.

Recommended and led the development and implementation of a treasury dealing system for the treasury dealing and operations teams.

Barclays bank of Zimbabwe - 1997 to 2008

Team leader in the following departments: treasury operations and middle office management, treasury dealing, credit risk management, and retail banking.

Participated as project leader for the development of an intelligent matching software for the reconciliation of all treasury position transactions. Book chapters and Journal Articles

1. Muparadzi, T., Nikadzino, T. and Nhema, A. (2019). A Critical Reflection on the Role of E-Governance in Reinvigorating Public Sector Operations in Zimbabwe, Zambezia, Volume 46(1), 179 – 197. 2. Muparadzi, T. and Rodze, L. (2021) - Business Continuity Management in a Time of Crisis: Emerging Trends for Commercial Banks in Zimbabwe during and Post the Covid-19 Global, Open Journal of Business and Management, Vol.9 No.3. DOI: 10.4236/ojbm.2021.93063. 3. Muparadzi, T., Nyikadzino, T and Nhema, A. (2022). E- governance at the local government level and implications for good governance in Zimbabwe in A. G. Nhema, Governance in a Changing Landscape in Zimbabwe, Harare: UZ Publications. 164 – 183.

4. Muparadzi, T and Mashau, P. (2023). Cannabis Industry Policy Controls and Regulations in Zimbabwe, in P Mashau, Rapid Innovation and Development in the Global Cannabis Market, IGI Global. DOI: 10.4018/978- 1-6684-6346-8.ch002

Book Chapters/Journal Articles Accepted for Publication 5. Muparadzi, T. E-Government Implementation in Zimbabwe: Informing the Future of ICT Deployment in the Public Sector Using Evidence from Literature. (Book Chapter – Accepted and peer reviewed for publication by UZ Publications)

6. Nyikadzino, T., Muparadzi, T., and Nhema, A. Challenges and Prospects in Implementing Fiscal Devolution. (Book Chapter – Accepted and peer reviewed for publication by UZ Publications) 7. Muparadzi, T., Wissink, H., and McArthur, B - Towards a Framework for Accelerating E-Government Readiness for Public Service Delivery Improvement in Zimbabwe (Journal article accepted for Publication by Administratio Publica in 2023).

Conferences and Workshops Attended

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AAE-Summer Chemnitz – ICN Business School France - “Responsible and Sustainable Management of Innovation in Urban and Global Contexts” – September 2017 Network Readiness Index 2022: Global Launch – November 2022 (Virtual) Fintech and the Future of Banking – June 2023 (Virtual) – First Capital bank Zimbabwe Humanities Higher Degrees Education 5.O Training Workshop ( Supervisor -Supervisee Workshop) – July 2023

Adapting to the Digital Revolution – August 2023 (Virtual) – First Capital bank Zimbabwe References

Professor H Wissink – University of KwaZulu-Natal - +27(0)312608785; ad1itq@r.postjobfree.com Professor B. McArthur – University of KwaZulu- Natal- +27(0)312608785; ad1itq@r.postjobfree.com Professor W Mudyanadzo – WUA – 077*******; email- ad1itq@r.postjobfree.com Dr. P Mataruse – University of Zimbabwe – 077******* – email- ad1itq@r.postjobfree.com Dr. L Mhandara – University of Zimbabwe – 077******* – email- ad1itq@r.postjobfree.com CERTIFICATES

Doctor of Administration (UKZN)

Master’s in Public Administration Certificate

BSc Honours in Administration Certificate

BComm Banking and Finance Certificate

Executive Certificate in Credit Management

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