CURRICULUM VITAE George Mlilo

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George Mlilo

National ID: 08-710009-A29

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Mail-to: ad2um6@r.postjobfree.com

077*******/077*******

BRIEF BACKGROUND

Am a Zimbabwean Citizen passionate about development work and have been extensively involved in a number of initiatives for the past two decades plus. As a development practitioner I am a multi lingual communicator who is fluent in English, Shona and Ndebele. I have extensive experience working in various Rural Micro Finance(ISAL,SPM) Outgrower Extension work (Conservation Farming and Training, Food Relief programs, Social Development Training programs, Research and Farmer Surveys as well as Farmer Education promotion and development programs across the country.

CAREER OBJECTIVE

To work for the betterment of the country’s socio-economic and political well-being through working in mission directed teams, ensuring the establishment of sustainable community developed interventions with the ultimate goal of fostering development in rural communities

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Self – motivated and pro-active, works well with minimum or no supervision

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work under-pressure and achieving set targets

Working well in a team setting, receiving and sharing knowledge with others

ACHIEVEMENTS

Facilitated at numerous Counseling seminars

Seconded to a partnership by Care International to a Crisp Micro Fin Programme At CBZ Bank(2005)

Pioneered and extensively engineered the Ebenezer Agricultural Programme For YOUTHS(2008)

Training Farmers in Foundations for Farming (formerly Farming God’s Way) under Ebenezer Agricultural Training Centre in Kezi

Pioneered the Farmer Training Initiatives for Outgrowers in Turning Matabeleland Green Program(2013)

Capacity building for communities through the empowerment of youths in areas of agriculture through mainstreaming gender issues within sustainable livelihood programs ( August 2009 to date)

TECHNICAL CAPACITY

Holder of a clean Class 4 Drivers’ License

Ability to ride a motor-cycle (20+ years’ experience)

Excellent Communicator

Adept Knowledge in Community Mobilization Activities

Hands on Demonstrator in Farmer Training Programme

Certified Trainer of Conservation Farming Techniques

Monitoring and Evaluation (Pre and Post-Harvest Surveys, Baseline Household and livelihoods Surveys, Program impact Evaluation –Community banking,

Relief Distribution and Advocacy

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

June2018 to Date: Hamara Farmer Centre

Position: Internal Agronomist

Reporting to: The tech team manager

Areas covered: Matebeland but not limited

Major Responsibilities

Compile models for horticulture crops

Conduct onsite training for internal farms

Conduct farmer trainings on the 5 horticulture crops

Advise and inform management on the issues to do with crop management in general

Compile training material such as handbooks for use by farmers (internal and external)

Conduct farm visits for onsite consultancy

Represent organization at various stakeholder forums such as full council meetings

Attend to outbreaks and other issues that arise during farming cycles

Coordinate monthly 3 day training workshops

May 2014 to June 2018 Turning Matebeland Green (Tear fund.U.K)

Position: Regional Officer

Reporting to: The Programme Director

Areas covered: Matebeland North/South

Major Responsibities

Compile training material for farmers in different natural regions

Compilation of business plans

Coordinate inputs distribution

Conduct extension services for farmers within the region

Coordinate the Turning Matebeland green 3 day training workshops

Putting together demonstration plots and conduct demonstrations in the field

Carry out envisioning sessions across the region

Liase with prospective markets

May 2013 to August 2014: Sondelani Ranching/World Vision (Beyond Belief programme)

Position: Project Coordinator

Reporting to: The Project Director

Areas covered: Matobo, Ward 15

Major Responsibilities

Identify and recruit farmers for the programme

Induct and train farmers on Conservation farming techniques

Coordinate the distribution of inputs and logistics

Attend and represent organization at ward and district meetings

Coordinate harvests and liase with market and transporters

Administer farmer payments and reconcile accounts

September 2008 to March 2013: Ebenezer Agricultural Training Centre

Position: Development /Section Manager Agronomy

Reporting to: Programme Director

Major Responsibilities

Train Apprentices in the fundamental tenets of Foundations for Farming/Conservation farming

Provide mentorship and counseling for the programme Apprentices

Design systems critical for the smooth running of the Institution’s stock and supplies

Create data collection and monitoring tools

Heading the organization’s Harvest, Purchase and Sales department (grading and preparing produce for market

Design programme schedules and set benchmarks for programme execution(Log Frame management)

January 2006 – July 2008(Masvingo Rural) Care International in Zimbabwe Vulnerable Group feeding

Position: Field Officer

Reporting to: The Programme Supervisor

Major Responsibilities

Identifying and screening of beneficiaries

compilation of manifest(registers and databases) and verification

Conduct and Manage food distribution in line with partner (WFP) set rules and regulations

Manage the food distribution point (FDP)

Attend to help desk queries and issues

Collaborate with all stake holders and partners

January 2005 – December 2005: Care International (CRISP) (CBZ Bulawayo)

Position: Monitoring and Evaluation officer

Reporting to: Programme Manager

Major Responsibilities

Coordinate monitoring and evaluation activities at branch level

Conduct customer visits and administers questionnaires for data collection

Conduct focus group discussions and record individual testimonies

Compile Data using SPSS

Compile monthly activity report to Programme Manager

Attend branch meetings and report on departmental activities

September2003 – December 2004 Care international in Zimbabwe (Rural Micro Finance Programme (Kwekwe North, Silobela)

Position: Field Officer

Reporting to: Programme Manager

Major Responsibilities

Community mobilization

Stakeholder engagement at ward level

Coordinate programme activities in line with best practices

Train beneficiaries on record keeping group cohesion.

Identification of income generating activities(IGAs)

Train on selection planning and management of(IGAs)

Plan and holding of field days(graduation of groups )

Compile monthly reports for district office

January 2000 - September 2003: Zambuko Trust (Chinhoyi)

Position: Regional Supervisor

Reporting to: Regional Manager

Major Responsibilities

Manage a staffing compliment of 6

Manage a portfolio of 3000 clients

Appraise loan application in line with organizational thresholds

Manage non performing accounts and initiate litigation processes

Represent organization at regional forums such as Provincial development meetings and local government engagements

July1998 – Jan 2000: Zambuko Trust (Kadoma)

Position: Branch Supervisor

Reporting: Regional Manager

Major Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of 1500 customers

Team leader

Co-ordinate District micro Finance trainings

Appraise loan applications

Fleet Management

Engage and train stakeholders on programme activities

COMPUTER SKILLS

CS pro

SPSS

Ms Word

Ms Excel

QUALIFICATIONS

BSC Honours degree in Development studies (Zimbabwe Open University 2019)

Climate change and environmental degradation Risk and Adaptation assessment (2012)

Humanitarian Aid Worker course Care International in Zimbabwe (2008)

International Academy of vehicle Management Motor cycle riding and basic Maintenance (2007)

Diploma in Personnel management (IPMZ)(2004)

Certificate in Rural Participatory appraisal Techniques (2003)

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and abuse in the Humanitarian crisis in Southern Africa UNICEF /Care international in Zimbabwe (2003)

Loan Assessment and Risk Management Training-Opportunity International Africa (1999)

Micro Finance Branch Supervisors Training-ZT (2000)

Referees

Renee D Cunningham

Ebenezer Agricultural College

47b Fife St

Bulawayo

Cell: +263-*********

E-mail: ad2um6@r.postjobfree.com

Clarence Mutangara

Head of marketing

Sondelani Ranching

Cell :078*******

Email: ad2um6@r.postjobfree.com

Bishop T Phuma

New Life for All International

No 8A fife Street

Connaught and fife St

Bulawayo

e- mail :

Tel: +263-9-67121/ +263-9-88650 (land)

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