Simbarashe Manyika

SIMBARASHE MANYIKA | TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FACILITATOR 22 Eagle Heights Rd. Sublime, Lake Chivero | - |- ABOUT As a seasoned development finance expert and writer, I bring over a decade of experience in crafting compelling content and driving social impact. My professional journey in the development sector has equipped me with a unique blend of skills in finance, management, and leadership. EDUCATION EXPERIENCE Train the Trainer Certificate — Alternative to Violence Project (2022) MENTOR—DEAF WOMEN INCLUDED’s Empowerment Program for Persons with Disabilities | Dec. 2023 to Date Personalized mentorship to two persons living with a disability touching on Self-awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Business Ideation, Job Readiness, Personal Development, Networking, Linkage Support Certificate in Fundamental Digital Marketing —Google (2021) Bachelor of Commerce Accounting Honours Degree— Midlands State University, Zimbabwe (2013) Executive Certificate in NGO Project Administration & Finance — Concern Africa Trust, Zimbabwe (2013) PROFESSIONAL SKILLS      Transformational Leadership Development Facilitation, training, coaching & mentorship Organisational Systems & Structures Governance & Management Writing & content creation PERSONAL SKILLS  Strategic & Critical Thinking  Steady, Resilient & Adaptive  Organisation & Team-play  Motivated & fast learning REFERENCES Ms. Unopa Makanyanga Director—Harambe Trust -- YOUTH ADVISOR—BETHEL COMMUNITY CENTRE | Jan. 2023 to Date Providing guidance, counselling support and resources to youth, fostering positive relationships, capacity building and connecting youth with available opportunities. Collaborating with the community on behalf of the youth | Representing the youth in the main board of the centre. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT & ORGANISATIONAL GROWTH SPECIALIST— HARAMBE TRUST | Aug. 2019 to Date Designing and Facilitating capacity building programs, development finance management as well as developing, implementing and monitoring organisational systems CO-FOUNDER AND SECRETARY GENERAL— ZIMBABWE YOUTH ARISE | Oct. 2018 to Jul. 2019 Formulation, implementation and monitoring of vision, mission and objectives, developing the strategic plan, policies and structure. Planning and facilitating dialogues among university student unions and youth leaders. Spokesperson to the media i.e. radio and TV programs and creating, maintaining and engaging a database of influential young professionals HEAD OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION (Partnering Organisations) - Nhaka Foundation & ZINECDA Trust | Aug. 2018 to Jul. 2019 Major Projects Partners—Terre Des Hommes Germany (TDH-Germany) | Roger Federer Foundation | OSISA | Rock Forward | 2 Seconds or Less Formulation & implementation of policies, procedures and internal controls, financial planning, management & administration, reporting to the Director and Board HEAD OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION (PARTNERING ORGANISATIONS) - Child Protection Society & TDH-Italy-Zim | Oct. 2013 to Jun. 2018 Major Projects Partners—UNICEF| UNHCR | World Education Inc. (USAID projects) | EU | Roger Federer Foundation | Terre des Hommes-Italy | ELMA Philanthropies | OSISA Financial & administrative management, formulation & implementation of policies, procedures and internal controls. Internal audit, risk management, design and implementation of control measures as well as managing sub-grantee organisations FOUNDER & CHAIRPERSON—SIMBA MANYIKA & FRIENDS ASSOCIATION | Jul. 2016 to Dec. 2018 Formulation, implementation and monitoring of vision, mission and objectives, developing the strategic plan, policies and structure. Planning and Implementing a Birth Registration program for children, Anti-Drug Abuse awareness campaigns, youth talent development programs. Spearheading the promotion of girls sanitary health, coordinating Home Based Caregivers engagements and convening an annual Youth Empowerment Conference in Epworth