Masters degree in community development

CURRICULUM VITAE FOR FUNGAI MARAPIRA 21 Cannahof Flat, Pretorius Street, Arcadia Mobile : +27740853369 fungaimarapira8@gmail.com CAREER PROFILE My career path is founded on genuine enthusiasm and the need to build a sound career right from the rock bottom. I am seeking an opportunity to have a developmental position within a dynamic, goal and success driven organization. I intend to contribute to the success and profitability of any employing organization through my effort, expertise and experience. PERSONAL DETAILS Name Marapira Fungai Nationality Zimbabwean ID # 22 - 268279A54 Passport # CN795343 Marital Status Single Languages English, Shona, and Xangani D.O.B 29 November 1990 Religion Christianity Sex Male KEY SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES Self - motivated, hard worker and fast learner who is able to work under pressure and with minimum supervision. Good communicator with clear oratory skills and has the ability to relate well with all levels. Punctual, disciplined and patient team player and leader. Goal oriented and confident self - starter with the ability to multi task. Accurate methodological and tidy work habits. Smart, energetic, passionate and committed to career advancement. COMPUTER LITERACY & OTHER QUALIFICATIONS. Very high computer literacy in the following packages. Microsoft Office Packages. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY 1. EMPLOYER FAMILY AIDS CARING TRUST (FACT) August 2013 to July 2014 Attachee in Food Security Department 1.educating community members about Internal Savings and Lending (ISAL) and conservation farming. 2.educating teachers (patrons) about Psycho - Social Support (PSS). 3.food handouts to the beneficiaries. 4.Distributing of uniforms and paying of school fees. 5.implementing and monitoring projects (ISAL groups and goat pass on projects). 6.preparing monthly reports and proposals. 7.awareness ccampaign. 2.EMPLOYER SMALL INTERPRISES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (SEDCO). 03 February 2016 to 05 March 2016 1.offering loans to registered, active and potential Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs). 2.Training SMEs about how to run and best office procedures of their small business success. PROFFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS A holder of a degree in Rural Development and Resettlement with a 2.1 degree class. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS Ordinary Level Muhlanguleni Secondary School 7 subjects including English and Mathematics (2004 - 2007) Advanced level Business Studies, Divinity, Geography (2008 - 2010) INTERESTS. Researching in the field of Rural Development. Discussing and analyzing topical and contemporary issues. Furthering studies : Attaining my masters degree and relevant professional courses. Singing and listening to music. REFERENCES Mrs Ropafadzo Magwaza Family AIDS Caring Trust (FACT) - Chiredzi 3246 Light Industries Tel: 031 - 3375/3002/3766 P.O.Box 381 Tshovani, Chiredzi Zimbabwe 2. Mr Joseph Shiri Small Interprises Development Corporation Old Mutual House 1st FloorRobert Mugabe StreetP.O.Box 821Masvingo 

A highly focused, experienced and dedicated individual with 19 years of practical experience in the Management of Finance, Strategic Planning, Team building, Public Sector Accounting and Statutory Compliance. Strong finance & Managerial professional skilled in Budgeting, Analytical Skills, Microsoft Package and SAP Solution.

COVER LETTER I am a development consultant with experience and interest in employability programming, vocational skills training, micro enterprise and cooperative development, organizational development and research (particularly programme evaluations). Most recently, I have also taken interest in gender auditing and mainstreaming - including conducting gender sensitization training and that interest necessitated me to start my masters program in gender and policy studies with Great Zimbabwe University. I have over 5 years of working experience, where I have assumed various roles at different levels, including senior leadership. This has made me a highly versatile. I have extensive experience designing vocational skills training programmes, training of trainers in vocational education, designing and facilitating community learning processes, evaluative research projects, documentation of learning and other organizational processes, strategic planning processes and training for transformation. I hold a bssc honours degree in sociology, a Further Diploma in accounting with institute of chartered secretaries and administrators. I have designed and facilitated over 5 training workshops covering strategic planning, job and work rationalization, training of trainers, customer service, conflict management and financial management for Community Based Organizations. I have led 4 and participated in over 10 programme evaluation researches. I have a special interest in gender, disability issues and issues to do with prostitution currently volunteer as programme manager of a community - based rehabilitation project for children with disabilities – where I do capacity building of the group, particularly strengthening their self - reliance initiatives. I possess research, report writing, facilitation, teaching, monitoring and evaluation, proposal development and bookkeeping skills. i am also undertaking master's degree in gender and policy studies.