Phumuzile Ndebele

Experienced Development & Humanitarian Programmes Professional with over 10 years' experience coordinating food security, livelihoods, and community development programmes with international NGOs. Strong background in programme coordination, donor compliance, stakeholder engagement, reporting, staff supervision, and community mobilisation. Proven ability to manage multi-sectoral projects within scope, time, and budget while meeting humanitarian standards.

Programme Coordinator (Part-Time) - Transformed Livelihoods Trust (TLT) - Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

(2012-01 - 2017-04)

• Coordinated and administered all aspects of an ongoing livelihoods programme, including planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting.
• Ensured programme activities were delivered within approved scope, timelines, and budgets.
• Provided strategic and technical support to strengthen project design, integration, and implementation quality.
• Led coordination of multi-sectoral relief, recovery, and rehabilitation interventions in line with humanitarian standards.
• Supported partners and staff to ensure effective delivery and compliance with organisational requirements.

Field Officer - World Vision International (Zimbabwe) - Mangwe District, Plumtree

(2006-11 - 2010-06)

• Implemented food and non-food assistance programmes in compliance with donor and World Vision guidelines.
• Led community mobilisation, beneficiary identification and verification, and complaints handling mechanisms.
• Trained and supervised field monitors, distribution clerks, and institutional staff.
• Prepared distribution plans, monitored commodity movement, and ensured accountability from warehouse to final distribution points.
• Compiled and submitted timely programme performance reports to senior management.
• Liaised with government authorities, NGOs, and community leaders to ensure smooth programme implementation.
• Reviewed and appraised field staff performance and identified training needs.

District Coordinator (Acting Capacity) - World Vision International (Zimbabwe) - Mangwe District

(2009-04 - 2009-09)

• Provided overall leadership and coordination of C-Safe Food Security Programmes at district level.
• Managed receipt, storage, dispatch, distribution, tracking, and reporting of food commodities.
• Supervised district staff and ensured programmes met planned objectives and donor requirements.
• Developed district budgets, conducted expenditure analysis, and managed financial and material resources.
• Maintained professional relationships with government, NGOs, and community stakeholders.
• Produced regular progress and compliance reports for senior management.

District Field Coordinator - Organisation of Rural Associations for Progress (ORAP)

(2005-11 - 2006-04)

• Coordinated and monitored district-level food aid programme implementation.
• Compiled monthly statistics, distribution updates, and field work plans.
• Supervised commodity movements and verified distribution processes.
• Trained and supervised field staff and supported community-based programme implementation.
• Represented ORAP at stakeholder and coordination meetings when required.

Postgraduate Diploma - Sustainable Development & Planning - University of Stellenbosch (2010 - 2013)

Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) - Development Studies - University of Fort Hare (2002 - 2004)

Bachelor of Arts - English & Communication - Solusi University (1998 - 2001)