Fungai Makoni
Winnipeg,MB
Summary
Dedicated and knowledgeable professional with extensive experience in program management, policy development, and analysis, as well as strategic development. Specializes in Water Sanitation, Hygiene (WASH), Health, and environment in development and emergency contexts. Proven track record of successfully delivering programs and ensuring effective execution of plans in a timely and efficient manner. Demonstrates expertise in resource mobilization and cultivating strong relationships with stakeholders including donors, government ministries, private sector entities, and communities. Skilled communicator with strong people management abilities, adept at working with individuals from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. Firmly committed to valuing people, promoting gender sensitivity, and fostering respect for diversity and inclusion.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Director WASH Global Operations
World Vision International
03.2023 - Current
- Provides strategic leadership and direction for the 50 national WASH field operations teams to maximize the contribution of water, sanitation, hygiene and health to child well-being, the Sustainable Development Goals and to ensure operational performance that meets the sector standards and donor expectations
- Lead a team of five Regional WASH Directors for East Africa; Southern Africa, West Africa, South Asia and Pacific and East Asia
Regional WASH Director East Africa & Ag Senior Director WASH Global Operations
World Vision International
01.2017 - 02.2023
- Provided technical oversight and support to the regional WASH programs and initiatives and Managing teams consisting of 442 WASH staff, who are managed by WASH Country Managers in Burundi, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan, Uganda, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Tanzania that reported to me
- Leading the review of WASH Business plans in the region and turn -around strategy in order to align to our Global strategy and SDGs that includes, Climate change resilient and WASH governance.
Country Director & WASH Sector Lead
SNV Netherlands Development organization (South Sudan Country Office)
04.2015 - 12.2016
- Provided Management and Technical oversight to the Country program Implemented 20 projects in two sectors, WASH and Agriculture, in Former Eastern Equatorial (Torit, Kapoeta South and East), former Northern Bharl Ghazal (Aweil East, South and North), Rumbek (Yirol East and West)
WASH Sector Leader
SNV Netherlands Development organization (South Sudan Country office)
05.2013 - 03.2015
- Was responsible for the overall quality of WASH program content, business development, resource mobilization, and steering the quality of technical advisory services, SNV WASH programs in country; Was responsible for donor reporting and relations in country; Was responsible for enhancing the quality and visibility of WASH programs and position SNV within the national WASH sector;
Senior WASH Advisor
SNV Netherlands Development organization (Zimbabwe Country office)
05.2012 - 04.2013
- Was responsible for program implementation, monitoring and evaluation related to WASH interventions in the country program Provided technical oversight of all accelerated programme activities for the WASH interventions Supported the design, implementation and monitoring of programme interventions including but not limited to scheduling implementation timelines and managing intervention implementation processes.
WASH Programmes Manager
Action Contre la faim (Zimbabwe Country office)
10.2011 - 04.2012
- Established and lead all aspects of WASH department, staffing and programming Ensured the implementation of WASH projects in compliance with established procedures and dedicated resources participated in the coordination and representation of the WASH department with partners and other actors
- Contributed to the analysis of the WASH context of area of intervention
Manager Research, Implementation Specialist Projects
Institute of Water and Sanitation Development, Harare, Zimbabwe
01.2008 - 09.2011
- Led, planning, strategy development, management and execution of WASH projects Strengthened advocacy, training resulting in the achievement of accelerated access to sanitation and hygiene in Zimbabwe 10 districts, (funded by WSSCC, 2008-2009), reaching over 200 000 people Supported the management of Water Research fund for Southern Africa (WARFSA) and Waternet Symposiums since 2000.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Developed and maintained relationships with stakeholders and donors.
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance in project delivery.
Senior Research Officer
Institute of Water and Sanitation Development, Harare, Zimbabwe
09.1999 - 12.2007
- Led planning management and execution of WASH projects and led in setting up research protocols and implementation; Successfully implemented 5 key project on WASH, Nutrition and HIV and AIDS including TB Developed priority research areas, prepared project proposals, sourced funding, successfully mobilized USD 800 000 for WASH in peri urban areas
Medical Research Officer
Blair Research Institute at the Ministry of Health and Child Welfare, Harare, Zimbabwe
01.1995 - 08.1999
- Supported designing and implementing health related projects such as those involving water and sanitation, HIV/AIDS, TB and other communicable diseases Participated in the implementation of first clinical trial on HIV/AIDS, entitled “Phytotherapy in HIV/AIDS: Changes in markers of disease progression” Led other projects that involved assessing knowledge and practices in control of diarrhea
Education
PhD - Zoology, Public Health and Wastewater Management
University of The Free State, South Africa
South AfricaMSc - Public Health
University of The Free State, South Africa
South AfricaBSc - Biochemistry
University of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe
Harare, ZimbabweDiploma - Water supplies and Sanitation
Institute of Water And Sanitation Development (IWSD)
Harare, ZimbabweHigh School/Grade 12 -
St Augustine High School
01.1992
Skills
- Human Resources Management
- Strategic Planning
- Project Management
- Budget and Grant Management
- Adaptability
- Collaborative Leadership
- Stakeholder Relations
- Organizational Development
- Data Analytics
- Policy Development and Implementation
- Team Management
- Culture Transformation
Certification
- Inclusive leadership: the power of workplace diversity, 2021
- Diploma in Humanitarian diplomacy, 2019, Diplofoundation
- Complex Humanitarian Emergencies, 2017, Building a better Response - Humanitarian Academy at Harvard
- Planning & design of sanitation systems and technology, 2017, Coursea/École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
- Project Management: Theory of change and logical framework analysis, 2014, BIBBOPROFECTUM
Affiliations
- Member of Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council
- Member of Rural Water Supply Network
Languages
English –Fluent speaking, writing and reading
Shona- Fluent, speaking, writing and reading
Swahili- Basic
French (beginner)
Appointments and professional engagements
- Current Part time lecturer London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine: Lecture on Conflict and Health
- Current Visiting Scholar Drexel University, Dornsife Public School of Public health
Personal Information
Title: Senior Director WASH Global Operations and Program management specialist
Timeline
Senior Director WASH Global Operations
World Vision International
03.2023 - Current
Regional WASH Director East Africa & Ag Senior Director WASH Global Operations
World Vision International
01.2017 - 02.2023
Country Director & WASH Sector Lead
SNV Netherlands Development organization (South Sudan Country Office)
04.2015 - 12.2016
WASH Sector Leader
SNV Netherlands Development organization (South Sudan Country office)
05.2013 - 03.2015
Senior WASH Advisor
SNV Netherlands Development organization (Zimbabwe Country office)
05.2012 - 04.2013
WASH Programmes Manager
Action Contre la faim (Zimbabwe Country office)
10.2011 - 04.2012
Manager Research, Implementation Specialist Projects
Institute of Water and Sanitation Development, Harare, Zimbabwe
01.2008 - 09.2011
Senior Research Officer
Institute of Water and Sanitation Development, Harare, Zimbabwe
09.1999 - 12.2007
Medical Research Officer
Blair Research Institute at the Ministry of Health and Child Welfare, Harare, Zimbabwe
01.1995 - 08.1999
PhD - Zoology, Public Health and Wastewater Management
University of The Free State, South Africa
MSc - Public Health
University of The Free State, South Africa
BSc - Biochemistry
University of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe
Diploma - Water supplies and Sanitation
Institute of Water And Sanitation Development (IWSD)
High School/Grade 12 -
St Augustine High School
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