Belladonah Muzavazi
Harare
Summary
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) specialist with over a decade of experience in WASH, climate resilience, and humanitarian programming across Zimbabwe and Southern Africa. Skilled in designing MEAL frameworks, leading evaluations, and deploying digital data systems to strengthen evidence-based decision-making. Strong background in resilience programming, including climate adaptation, sustainable water resource management, and livelihood recovery interventions that reduce community vulnerability to shocks and stressors. Experienced in accountability to affected populations, stakeholder engagement, and capacity building of institutions and communities to embed sustainable monitoring, resilience, and learning practices.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Programming Manager
Institute of Water & Sanitation Development
01.2022 - Current
- Manage short-term training courses (programming, coordination, facilitation)
- Team member in the development of National WASH Service Standards for Zimbabwe
- Managing Client projects include managing SDC funded Cholera Response Project, GIZ funded Water-Loss Management programs and WHH supported Community Engagement programs
- Proposal writing and fundraising
- Part-time Lecturer for various modules in the Water Resources, Water Supply and Sanitation Management Courses
MEL Officer
Mercy Corps Zimbabwe
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Designed and implemented MEAL systems for UNICEF funded WASH in Schools and COVID-19 response programs.
- Conducted baseline surveys, post-distribution monitoring, and data analysis.
- Report writing and development of project products
- Gender analysis
Technical Support Services Officer
Institute of Water & Sanitation Development
01.2019 - 01.2019
- Monitored community water contamination early warning and risk management plans.
- Proposal writing and fundraising
MEL Officer
Mercy Corps Zimbabwe
01.2019 - 01.2019
- Contributed to MEAL activities for UNICEF funded Cyclone Idai and Cholera Response Programs
- Co-facilitated Humanitarian Resilience Research for Chipinge and Chimanimani including report writing
Consultant MEL Specialist
Independent WASH Consultant
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Consultant MEL Specialist (Urban Social Assistance Program, Mercy Corps/WFP)
- Follow-up Assessment Consultant (RLFA Training Program, Swiss Development Cooperation)
- End of Project Evaluation (WASH for Manica and Vanduzi Urban Poor,” Mozambique)
- WASH baseline survey (Improving Health status, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene services in selected schools and Communities of Matobo District)
- Socio-economic baseline assessment studies for the Chirundu Joint Cross Border Water Supply and Sanitation Project (Zambia and Zimbabwe)
- Cost benefit/Effectiveness analysis of the SDC funded Zimbabwe Handwashing Campaign project in Harare and Masvingo provinces
Zimbabwe Research Coordinator
EAWAG (Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology)
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Design, Implementation and Evaluation of a Hand Washing Campaign in Bikita and Zaka districts using the RANAS theory, Zimbabwe
- Managed research budget, data collection, and analysis for Handwashing campaign project
Zimbabwe Field Coordinator
EAWAG (Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology)
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Design, Implementation and Evaluation of a Hand Washing Campaign in the Peri-urban and urban Harare using the RANAS theory, Zimbabwe
Consultant MEL Specialist
Independent WASH Consultant
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Consultant MEL Specialist (Urban Social Assistance Program, Mercy Corps/WFP)
- Follow-up Assessment Consultant (RLFA Training Program, Swiss Development Cooperation)
- End of Project Evaluation (WASH for Manica and Vanduzi Urban Poor,” Mozambique)
- WASH baseline survey (Improving Health status, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene services in selected schools and Communities of Matobo District)
- Socio-economic baseline assessment studies for the Chirundu Joint Cross Border Water Supply and Sanitation Project (Zambia and Zimbabwe)
- Cost benefit/Effectiveness analysis of the SDC funded Zimbabwe Handwashing Campaign project in Harare and Masvingo provinces
Research Officer
Institute of Water & Sanitation Development
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Development of Schools WASH booklets
- Conducting research, surveys, and data collection for various WASH and related projects
- Analysing research findings and generating reports
- Assisting in research project planning and execution
Education
MSc - Development Studies
Zimbabwe Open University
01.2021
Post Graduate Diploma - Water Supply and Sanitation
Institute of Water & Sanitation Development
01.2017
BSc Honours - Biological Sciences
University of Zimbabwe
01.2008
Skills
- Data collection and Analysis (quantitative and qualitative)
- Report writing and Communication
- Evaluation Design and Methodologies
- Capacity Building and Training
- Accountability and feedback mechanisms
- Learning and adaptive management
- Digital tools and adaptive management
- Resilience Programming
Affiliations
- Steering Committee Member, Zimbabwe Country Water Partnership
- WASH Sector Information and Coordination Forum (WSCIF) Zimbabwe
- Southern Africa Representative Young Water Professional IWA (2010-2012)
Certification
- Humanitarian Learning Pathway (Mercy Corps)
- WASH In Emergencies (German WASH Network)
- Advanced Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (INTRAC, UK)
- And more (full list available)
Languages
Fluent in English, Shona, and Ndebele
Core Competencies
- Resilience Programming & Assessment
- Training & Capacity Building
- Data Collection, Analysis (SPSS), & Reporting
- Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL)
- Project Cycle Management
- Stakeholder Engagement & Consultation
- GIS (Intermediate)
References
1. Collen Shoko
Senior Program Manager
Mercy Corps
135 The Chase, Mt Pleasant, Harare
Tel +263242744860/2 | cell +263773504389
Email: cshoko@mercycorps.org
2. Sharon Murinda
National Program Manager
Swiss Development Cooperation
9, Lanark Rd, Harare
Tele: +263773255766
Email sharon.murinda@eda.admin.ch
3. Ernest Chimuka
Managing Consultant
Apolowil Consultants LDA
Mozambique
Cell: +258 84 010 8960
Email: ernest@apolowilconsultants.com
www.apolowilconsultants.com
Skype: ernest.chimuka
Alternative email:
apolowilconsultants@gmail.com
Timeline
Programming Manager
Institute of Water & Sanitation Development
01.2022 - Current
MEL Officer
Mercy Corps Zimbabwe
01.2020 - 01.2021
Technical Support Services Officer
Institute of Water & Sanitation Development
01.2019 - 01.2019
MEL Officer
Mercy Corps Zimbabwe
01.2019 - 01.2019
Consultant MEL Specialist
Independent WASH Consultant
01.2016 - 01.2018
Zimbabwe Research Coordinator
EAWAG (Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology)
01.2016 - 01.2017
Zimbabwe Field Coordinator
EAWAG (Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology)
01.2013 - 01.2016
Consultant MEL Specialist
Independent WASH Consultant
01.2012 - 01.2013
Research Officer
Institute of Water & Sanitation Development
01.2009 - 01.2010
Post Graduate Diploma - Water Supply and Sanitation
Institute of Water & Sanitation Development
BSc Honours - Biological Sciences
University of Zimbabwe
MSc - Development Studies
Zimbabwe Open University