Intern

TAWANDA C. VERA

480-***-**** *********@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/tawandavera

Research Analyst

A results-oriented researcher with over 14 years of experience in sustainable finance, project management, and corporate strategy. He successfully developed a dynamic financial model, compiled crucial policies and procedures, and conducted impactful cost- effectiveness analyses. Tawanda's expertise in accreditation processes and consultancy work has contributed to the growth and success of various organizations. He is a highly effective communicator, possesses strong quantitative analysis skills, and thrives in collaborative team environments.

Structural Equation Modeling Data Science Machine Learning

SPSS AMOS Python & R programming Econometrics

Project Management Training and Coaching Risk Management EDUCATION

Thunderbird School of Global Management, Phoenix, AZ MAY 2025 Master of Global Management, Global Business

WorldQuant University, New Orleans, LA AUG 2019

Master of Science, Financial Engineering

University of Zimbabwe, Mount Pleasant, Harare, Zimbabwe AUG 2004 Bachelor of Science, Food Science & Technology

RESEARCH PROJECTS

Led the development of a Three-year Dynamic Financial Model for RCC's Business Continuity & Turnaround Strategy, resulting in a 20% increase in profitability and a 15% reduction in operational costs.

Developed comprehensive Financial & Project Risk Management Policies and Procedures for the Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia (EIF), contributing to securing $120 - 600 million in funding from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) for environmental projects.

Conducted a feasibility study for A Community Forest Fund in Namibia, identifying opportunities and presenting options that led to an estimated $2 million in revenue generation from sustainable forest management practices and eco-tourism.

Performed a targeted scenario analysis for veterinary cordon fence in Namibia, resulting in a 25% increase in rangeland productivity and a 10% boost in profitability for the southern commercial beef industry.

Developed materials for the Public Private Partnership (PPP) Conference on Addressing Biodiversity Funding Gaps, leading to $5 million in additional funding for biodiversity conservation initiatives.

Designed a Python trading system showcasing value and momentum integration benefits, resulting in a 4.5% increase in returns for institutional investors and a $10 million growth in portfolio value. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

NILALEG Project Consultant EIF Namibia, Windhoek, Namibia NOV 2021-OCT 2023

Advised on $3.2M climate mitigation and adaptation scale up projects, enabling approval for 14 community-based landscape projects through expertise in policy alignment and resilience best practices.

Organized 3 national conferences with 150+ stakeholders on integrated landscape management, driving 20+ new public-private partnerships and collaboration opportunities.

Conducted successful feasibility study on a $7M community forest fund, providing actionable insights to launch fund within 1 year for projected 40K hectare coverage of gazette community, regional and national forest reserves.

Provided technical analysis for proposed biomass processing factory, determining 90% cost savings potential and 5X profitability upside versus alternatives to support pilot approval.

Streamlined access to adaptation grants by digitizing the application process, cutting the application, and processing times from 60 to 10 days which unlocked funding for 200 micro enterprises within first month. Business Consultant Freelancer, Windhoek, Namibia MAR 2014 – AUG 2023

Developed a 3-year Dynamic Financial Model (Mar-Aug 2023) for Roads Contractor Company, crucial to their $35M turnaround and sustainability.

Conducted a Cost Effectiveness Analysis (Nov 2020) for the $20M feasibility study to move the Veterinary Condon Fence northwards, optimizing financial decisions via Monte Carlo Risk Simulation.

Assisted EIF of Namibia in gaining Green Climate Fund Accreditation (Jan-Apr 2015) and Reaccreditation (Dec 2020 – Jul 2021) as Lead Consultant, helping them secure over $100M funding in direct access climate finance. LEADERSHIP AND ACTIVITIES

Strategic Advisor, Thunderbird Africa Business Club FEB 2024

Graduate Member, National Black MBA Association (Phoenix Chapter - ID #: C-091370) FEB 2024 TECHNICAL SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Scientific Computing and Python for Data Science Certificate (WQU & Data Incubator) FEB 2019

Direct Access: Unlocking Adaptation Funding (WBG OLC & Adaptation Fund) JUN 2022

Developing GCF Funding Proposals for the Simplified Approval Process (SAP) MAR 2020 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Softwares: IBM SPSS (Statistics, AMOS, Modeler), STATA, EVIEWS, R, Python, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher), MS Project, Primavera v8

English (Fluent), Shona (Fluent)

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