Professional Profile Crop Scientist with 18 years’ experience as an Agronomist with the Government of Zimbabwe as well as farms in Zambia, experienced in working with international non- governmental organisations with agriculture background. A track record in agriculture research working for NGO and Government of Zimbabwe, advisory roles for international NGOs in livelihood and resilient building projects, supporting disaster risk initiatives such as Zimbabwe Resilience Building Fund (ZRBF), capacity building on crop and livestock production, coordinating crop production activities and drafting annual crop budget at subnational level. Competencies Summary: Mature, analytical, calm, collaborative ability with internal and external partners in view of achieving set objectives. Good networking and communication skills. Skilled in agriculture research, coordination, leadership and training skills. Qualifications Bsc Agriculture Honours Degree in Crop Sciences- 2011- 2015: Bindura University of Science Education Higher National Diploma in Horticulture- 2006- 2007 Gwebi College of Agriculture Diploma in Horticulture- 2001- 2003 Chipinge College of Horticulture Certificate in Horticulture- 2000-2001: Chipinge College of Horticulture Scouting Certificate- 2007: Kadoma Cotton Training Centre SPSS certificates level l and 2 2018 - by SIRDC. Resource person for tobacco, horticulture and crop (other) production at district level Supporting farmers through sustainable market linkages Drafting annual crop budget as well as monitoring utilsation Promoting food security through research in collaboration with seed companies, recommending suitable crop varieties for respective agro-ecological zones of Zimbabwe in the area of jurisdiction Crop and livestock based production farmer and staff training as well as writing booklets and pamphlets for ward extension workers and supervisors for effective programme delivery Promoting sustainable methodologies in soil and