Natsai Dodo ( Shoko)

A dedicated and results-driven professional with over 10 years of experience in civil engineering, project management, and infrastructure maintenance & construction. Expertise in planning, monitoring, and coordinating emergency, routine, and periodic infrastructure tasks, stakeholder management, and ensuring compliance with national and international standards. Proven track record in managing public infrastructure construction and maintenance programs, performing design, planning, coordinating, monitoring evaluation, technical audits, and delivering successful projects. Adept at building relationships with key stakeholders, monitoring program quality, and ensuring adherence to technical standards. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.

• Successfully implemented a strategic project management framework on rehabilitation of 820 km of roads , that improved road accessibility and service delivery across five provinces, directly benefiting over 1 million residents. Established effective communication channels with local communities and stakeholders, resulting in a 20% increase in community satisfaction with road conditions.
• Managed a $50 million budget for infrastructure projects , achieving a cost savings of 15% through meticulous budget monitoring and procurement strategies, enabling the reallocation of funds to critical emergency infrastructure projects.,
• Implemented innovative project monitoring systems resulting in a 15% improvement in project delivery times
• Spearheaded emergency rehabilitation efforts following Cyclone Idai, restoring essential infrastructure and enhancing resilience to future disasters. Resulting in 38% community and health accessibility.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) - 03/2024
• Certified Professional Civil Engineer - Engineering Council of Zimbabwe - 11/2018
• Prince 2 Project Management Certification - 12/2011

• Project Management Institute
• Engineering Council Zimbabwe
• Project Management Zimbabwe

• Over 10 years, Specialized in project design, public infrastructure development, stakeholder management, financial oversight, and reporting, with a successful record in high-risk, post-emergency environments.
• Proven track record, Successful project coordination in high-risk, post-emergency environments, managing public infrastructure rehabilitation and construction, utility systems, and public infrastructure projects.
• Proficient in Project Coordination, Expertise in managing public infrastructure rehabilitation and construction projects, including utility systems, with strong risk management and budget monitoring skills
• Expert in monitoring and reporting, Across project lifecycles, including risk management, budget monitoring, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
• Proficient in project management software, Primavera P6, MS Project, SAP, AutoCAD
• Strong leadership skills, Cross-functional team management and a focus on capacity building and continuous improvement.
• Multilingual, Fluent in English, French, Spanish, with developing proficiency in Arabic.
• International Experience, Extensive experience in multicultural settings and post-emergency regions, leading teams to achieve project objectives in challenging circumstances.