Development Training Programs
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CURRICULUM VITAE George Mlilo
Contact Details
George Mlilo
National ID: 08-710009-A29
Mail-to: ************@*****.***
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: *******@*****.***
Clarence Mutangara
Head of marketing
Sondelani Ranching
Cell :078*******
Email: **********@*****.***
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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