Denis Mugariri
*************@*****.*** +263***-***-***// +263***-***-***
Harare
DEVELOPMENT PRACTITIONER
Innovative development practitioner with a proven history of successfully implementing strategic improvements working towards sustainable development and community development. Possess comprehensive skills across all aspects of development practitioner function, with demonstrated strength in monitoring and evaluation, lobbing for human rights as well as community outreach. A degree in development studies which combines academic achievement with professional experience to lay the foundation for developing and implementing programs aimed at achieving organizational goals.
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
BA (Honors) Degree, in Development Studies (2.1) Great Zimbabwe University (2014- 2017)
Certificate in Managing Risks Cornerstone OnDemand Foundation (11-2019)
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
I have a clean class 4 Drivers’ Licence (09632DM 12-2017)
EXPERTISE AND SKILLS
Monitoring and evaluation - Microsoft word, Excel, PowerPoint
Project design and implementation - Community Outreach
Report writing and Research on disability
Counseling
Time management and strong organizational skills
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
NOC Site Access Agent – Econet Wireless (September 2020 – May 2022)
To provide digital access to boosters for all technicians through phone calls
To report daily updates on the tasks done by the technicians
To control and route access the cameras and check ping access as well as getaways
Car tracking with connected assets
Brand Ambassador (Part Time) - I love Black People (October 2019 – April 2020)
To nurture the brand to help black communities grow.
Advocating for an end to racism and xenophobia
The mouthpiece of the brand physically and in social media.
To help the brand dominate in various areas especially over the internet
Student Counsellor and Teacher - City Study Centre (CSC) (January – September 2019)
Helping adolescents to make right decisions to adjust to changes and empower them to stabilize their own circumstances.
Guiding and counseling students through the development of personal, social, educational and career plans.
Monitoring and evaluation students’ understanding level and progress
Teaching geography and environmental management
Project Field Assistant -Zimbabwe Parents of Handicapped Children Association (ZPHCA) 1Year January –December 2018
I was responsible for providing support to project field activities.
Planning weekly and monthly project activities, facilitating group support team trainings.
Monitoring activities of the project and participating in data collection. Assigned small research projects and planning.
Participating in community outreaches led a campaign to reduce stigma associated with children with disabilities and their mother.
Programs Officer (Intern)-Zimbabwe Parents of Handicapped Children Association (ZPHCA 1 year (January – December 2016)
I was involved in needs assessment activities to come up with projects to assist children with disabilities and their families.
Project design and implementation, working closely with the project manager.
Monitoring project progress and assisted the project manager in carrying out project evaluations. As part of the documentation exercise.
I produced narrative reports for projects that were carried out by the organization.
VOLUNTARY
Volunteer - HigherLife Foundation (September- November 2018)
Distribution of Nonfood items to cholera infected areas
Training members of the community on how to curb cholera.
Data collection in the affected area and reporting on the findings
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Date of birth 07-03-1993
National ID Number 63-14969397 N 07
Driver’s Licence Number 09632DM
Marital Status Single
Languages of proficiency English and Shona
Professional Referees
Mr Mutenure (ZPHCA Programmes Manager)
Cell: +263***-***-***
Email: ********@*****.***
Miss Makwara (ZPHCA Country Coordinator)
Cell: +263***-***-***
Email: ********@*****.***
Mr Machipisa (Higherlife Foundation)
Cell: +263***-***-***
Mr Mavetera (City Study Centre Director)
Email: *********@***************.**.**
Miss Mazowe(I love Black People TeamLeader)
Email: *******@*****.***
Mr Zimunya( Econet Wireless Noc Surveillance Coordinator)
*******.*******@******.**.**