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CAREER SUMMARY
A well- seasoned senior manager with over 20 years of field experience safeguarding financial, human and material resources for
reputable international humanitarian organizations in Africa. My experience and expertise range from Financial Management,
Human Resources Management, Grant Writing & Management, Audit & Compliance, Risk Management, Supply Chain
Management, Capacity Building and Training, Strategic Planning and Implementation, Policy Development, Cash
Transfers, Project Management, Starting and Closing an organization, Organizational Development, Security
Management. Below are some of the highlights of my achievements:
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Manager Finance, Administration & HR
Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) - Monrovia, Liberia/ Harare Zimbabwe Oct 2010 Sept 2014
As a consultant, I spearheaded the start- up of SNV operations in Zimbabwe. This entailed introducing SNV and its
activities to the government at various levels, drafting memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with various district
councils. I later joined the organization to manage Finance, HR, Logistics and Administration. As the first senior
management staff, I secured, furnished and equipped office space in the operational areas, set up systems and
procedures, recruited and trained staff.
Successfully negotiated and secured the work permit of the newly recruited Country Director who had since been
deported. For a couple of months, I had to become the sole local signatory to the organizations bank accounts. A clean
external audit was achieved for those first few months of operations.
Was selected to stand in the gap in NRC Mali/Burkina Faso for two months, where I facilitated the accurate and timely
final reporting of a large UNHCR refugee funded project in Burkina Faso. In Mali, I was instrumental in the write up of
a large education-funding proposal to UNICEF. I also reviewed performance and highlighted to senior management in
head office of the capacity gaps in the relatively new operating countries, which resulted in a series of trainings and
recruitment of competent staff. My efforts received commendation from head office.
Contributed to the transformation of the general work ethic, sense of accountability and staff morale in NRC Liberia by
spearheading transparent HR practices, building teams and trust, training, and leading by example. This reduced the
risks of corruption, high staff turnover and loss of resources. NRC remained an attractive organization.
Wrote the Finance, Human Resources and Administration Exit Strategy for NRC Liberia with clear deliverables and
timelines.
Deputy Country Director (Support Services)
Save the Children - Harare, Zimbabwe Sept 2007 Sept 2010
As a member of the senior management team, I played a key role in the change management planning and
implementation process that saw the successful and smooth merger of Save the Children UK and Save the Children
Norway in Harare. With responsibility over support services, one of my key roles entailed ensuring the maintenance of
adequate human capital and staff morale, the continuity of efficient and effective program delivery and results
I was instrumental in the successful negotiation and implementation of service agreements and contracts with
government departments, Implementing Partners, and other business partners, which agreements ensured that project
deliverables were implemented on a timely basis, efficiently, and in compliance with donor rules and regulations.
During the hyperinflation period in Zimbabwe, I successfully led the construction and completion of accommodation
facility for staff in the remote parts of the country, a high quality workshop for servicing of vehicles. Such projects were
almost impossible to implement due to hyperinflation and in-availability of materials. These structures reduced and
contained runaway overhead costs and ensured that projects were completed on time and within budget
During the period when most NGOs lost donor funds to the Reserve bank, Save the Children was one of the few NGOs
that recovered all its funds. My leadership and negotiation skills made this possible through mobilizing a concerted
effort by all relevant stakeholders both at local and international levels. The operations of the organization were not
significantly hampered, as I was instrumental in ensuring access to scarce local currency and US dollars.
Director Finance, Administration & Human Resources/Advisor Organizational Development
SVN Netherlands Development Organization - Harare, Zimbabwe Apr 2003 Sept 2007
Successfully spearhead the successful implementation of the newly established 360-degree performance review system.
Staff morale improved and staff turnover came down significantly
I was selected to represent Eastern and Southern Africa region to lead the implementation of an organization wide new
back-office system (SAP) project. My team was the first to successfully parallel-run the system. I successfully
managed the rollout process in the Eastern and Southern Africa region. The new system saw the stream-ling of reporting
and a general reduction in overhead costs within SNV.
My intervention facilitated a breakthrough in the awarding of work permits for expatriates. The organization was at the
verge of closure in Zimbabwe due to the denial of work permits for all expatriates including that of the Country Director.
I negotiated with relevant government ministries and department of immigration and all work permits were issued
within a week. I was commended by the SNV leadership for this intervention, which resulted in the continuity of SNVs
development work in Zimbabwe as well the retention of employment for local staff.
Director Finance, Administration & HR
Southern Africa Regional Institute for Policy Studies - Harare, Zimbabwe Jan 1997 Sept 2001
I was hired specifically to rescue a troubled NGO whose funding had been withheld by all funding partners pending the
recruitment of a substantive Finance Director to clean up the mess and ensure transparency and financial accountability.
Within a short period, I managed to face up to the challenge and developed and implemented internal control systems.
Standard Operating Procedures and a composite Procedures Manual were written. After this exercise, a successful audit
of internal control systems was achieved resulting in the resumption of funding and improved donor relations.
Director Finance, Administration & HR
World Vision International - Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Botswana, Swaziland, Lesotho Jan 1993 Aug 1996
Headhunted by World Vision International to work as Director of Finance and Administration for Southern Africa, in the
newly established Southern Africa Regional Office in Harare. Within World Vision, I rose from the position of
Typist/Secretary, to Director of Finance, HR and Administration
Successfully set up the Southern Africa Regional office and the Africa Office in Zimbabwe and established office
infrastructure and operational systems and recruited local staff, which resulted in the timely and smooth relocation of the
offices from the USA to Harare.
With responsibility over stewardship of resources and donor funds, and compliance with donor and country regulations,
I was instrumental in designing systems of internal control and financial accountability in some of the most challenging
operational environments in Africa.
Single-handedly investigated and recovered thousands of donor funds that had been misappropriated in one of the
operational countries in Southern Africa. In addition, I proposed and implemented methods to strengthen internal
controls and preventive measures to ensure good stewardship of resources. For this I received a commendation from the
President of World Vision International.
Management Consultant - Price Waterhouse/Coopers, Harare, Zimbabwe Sept 1992 Dec 1992
Headhunted by Coopers and Lybrand to be the lead Consultant in organizational evaluation and systems development
Group Internal Auditor Gulliver Consolidated Ltd Mar 1991 Aug 1992
Successfully set up an internal Audit department within the group of companies.
EDUCATION
Master in Business Administration Bellarmine University, Louisville, KY
BSc (Accounting) Summa Cum Laude University of the Cumberlands, Williamsburg, KY
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