Mkhumbuzi Ncube

Results-driven Projects Manager/Coordinator and MEAL Coordinator with over 15 years proven experience leading the implementation of high-impact community projects. Experienced in institutional management, organizing and managing events, Critical thinker, Innovative and Attentive to detail. Expert in designing, initiating and executing all aspects of a project cycle of Donor-funded programs that drive measurable outcomes.

Widely networked and, and highly skilled in community and stakeholder engagement and relations management. Recognized for transforming communities through innovative, inclusive, and outcome-driven project implementation strategies and working in partnership with other implementing partners as a consortium.

District Project Officer at Regional Psychosocial Support Initiative (REPSSI) (2024-03 – Present)

Responsible for planning, coordinating, and monitoring the Global Fund-Resilient and Sustainable Systems for Health (RSSH) project. Lead district-level implementation, volunteer management, and stakeholder collaboration to strengthen community systems and health outcomes.

• Plan and implement the Community Led Monitoring (CLM) Project activities in line with Global Fund objectives. Client Satisfaction Assessment using the CLM Tools involving Adolescent Girls and Young Women.
• Leading Community Youth Engagement Platforms in development issues.
• Lead and mentor Community-Based Volunteers in data collection, sensitisation, and service demand creation.
• Analyze data collected at health facility level on People Living with HIV and Service User Survey and present feedback on outcomes in progress review sessions at district level.
• Report project progress at organisational, district, and donor levels.
• Manage stakeholder relations across health facilities and district structures.
• Technical lead in outcome harvesting for AGYW and community related data
• A member of the Resource Mobilization Team with focus on Education, Health and Youth Development Programs.
• Project Team Lead
• Represent REPSSI in Matabeleland Region Coordination Platforms.

District Projects Coordinator at Plan International, Zimbabwe (2019-04 – 2023-02)

Oversaw the UKAID/FCDO-funded SAGE project under the Girls Education Challenge (GEC). Managing a budget of USD 1.25M across four years. Focused on promoting inclusive education, vocational and life skills education, safeguarding, and Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI), for adolescent girls and young women.

• Coordinated stakeholder and consortium relations (Plan International, CBM, AWET).
• Planned and implemented project activities for basic education, vocational and life skills and transitioning to formal education.
• Trained stakeholders, volunteers, and learners on safeguarding and inclusive education.
• Designed training material for volunteers, tailored to regional needs.
• Supervised Community Educators, Champions of Girls' Education, and Mastercrafts Tech Trainers.
• Managed budgets ($900 000+ per year) and advised on financial adjustments.
• Tracked progress in project implementation through the administration of monitoring mechanisms that include Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) Surveys and Indicator Progress Tracking Table (IPTT)
• Represented the organization at district level forums on development issues
• Generated sound reports for the organization, donor and stakeholders (narrative and financial)

Education Specialist at Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA Zimbabwe) (2017-04 – 2019-03)

Led Japan FAO-funded education projects aimed at improving teaching environments, access to education for the less privileged (non-formal) strengthening community participation, and supporting children with learning challenges.

• Designed and implemented education projects in collaboration with schools and communities.
• Strengthened Stakeholder Relations with the Organization in Gokwe North
• Strengthened teacher capacity for inclusive learning.
• Mobilized communities through existing structures to participate in school improvement activities.
• Facilitated farmer and community training in beekeeping as an Income Generating Initiative.
• Oversaw construction of classroom blocks and provision of learning materials.
• Monitored project progress and produced sound narrative and financial donor reports.
• Representing the organization at district and provincial levels
• Managed a budget of more than USD 800 000/quarter

Learning Coordinator at Plan International, Zimbabwe (2011-06 – 2017-03)

Managed education-focused projects addressing access to education, child protection, disaster management, and inclusive learning at district level.

• Designed and implemented educational projects incorporating the GESI Standards.
• Supported underprivileged learners with school fees, sporting activities, and disaster preparedness.
• Trained teachers in safe schools, psychosocial support.
• Constructed and equipped ECD play centres.
• Supported famers in trainings and inputs for demo plots
• Engaged with district and provincial stakeholders on development issues.
• Worked closely with the then Department of Social Welfare to facilitate access to education, health and identity to vulnerable children.
• Represented the organization in Stakeholder Meetings and forums on development issues at district and provincial level.

Classroom Practitioner & Head of Science Department at Ministry of Education (2006)

District Science Advisor at Ministry of Education (2011)

District Resource Teacher (Better Schools Programme Coordinator) at Ministry of Education (2006 – 2011)

Bachelor of Social Science Special Honors Degree in Monitoring & Evaluation – Lupane State University (2020)

Licentiate Degree in Education in Education – University of Havana (1993)

Diploma in Development Studies – Centre for Development Studies (2010)

Diploma in Project Management – Alison

Certificate in Computer Packages – Computer Educational Services