Bright Chisadza
Bulawayo
Summary
Bright Chisadza is an accomplished professional specializing in Agricultural and Water Engineering projects. With a wealth of experience in managing, directing, and monitoring initiatives, he has established himself as a reliable and knowledgeable expert in the field.
Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
SADC climate expert/Consultant
SADC Water Sector GWP-SA
01.2015
- Provision of direct input and guidance to the contents and structure of the 4th phase of the SADC Water Programme (RSAP IV: 2016 - 2020)
- Provision of technical expertise on climate-related issues
- Provision of technical information on the application of indigenous knowledge in climate forecasting, adaptation and mitigation.
Lecturer
Lupane State University
01.2018 - Current
- Lecturing Irrigation Engineering students
- Preparing and administering lectures in the following disciplines: Introduction to GIS and Remote sensing, Application of GIS and Remote sensing, GIS and Land Use Planning, Water resources management, Hydraulics in Irrigation systems, Hydrology, Irrigation systems, and Fluid mechanics
- Organising industrial study visits
- Supervision of student research projects and Setting and marking of degree exams
Part-time Lecturer
Bulawayo Polytechnic College
01.2010 - 01.2018
- Lecturing water resources engineering students
- Preparing and administering lectures in the following disciplines: Farm machinery, water resources management, Hydrology, Irrigation systems, and Fluid mechanics
- Organising industrial study visits
- Supervision of student research projects and Setting and marking of degree exams
Agricultural Engineer/ Provincial Mechanisation Engineer Matabeleland North Province
Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Water, Climate and rural resettlement
01.2009 - 01.2018
- Planning, designing & monitoring all agricultural engineering and water projects/structures such as small dams and weirs; reclamation of gullies mechanical soil and water conservation works
- Overseeing conservation agriculture programs in the Matabeleland North Province
- Farm structures design and construction (Green Houses, solar drier, silos, granary etc.)
- Production of Land use plans for farms
- Monitoring of irrigation schemes and irrigation water management
- Supervision of Post-harvest projects in the Matabeleland North Province
- Provision and supervision of farm power and machinery for Matabeleland North Province
- Supervision of service and repair of agricultural machinery and tractors
- Training of farmers on use and maintenance of farm machinery
- Providing linkages between agricultural technologies service providers and farmers
Research associate
WR Nyabeze and Associates (EU-funded DEWFORA project on drought early warning and forecasting for Africa)
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Research on drought mitigation and adaptation strategies and institutional frameworks, drought early warning and forecasting system for Limpopo River basin in Zimbabwe
- Research on drought history, warning and response experiences in Zimbabwe
- Producing regular reports for senior management and preparation of research documents
Education
PhD in Hydrology and water resources management -
Post-Graduate Diploma in GIS and remote sensing - undefined
Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) in Engineering (Specialisation: Hydrology) - undefined
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Agricultural Engineering - undefined
Certificate in Project management - undefined
Skills
- Assessments
- Reporting writing
- Business presentation
- Technical review
- Team Leadership
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Adaptability
- Reliability
Presentations
- Risk based drought indicators indigenous knowledge, DEWFORA training course on Implementation of drought early warning systems and developing the Institutional framework for effective response in Africa, Johannesburg, South Africa, 27-30 August 2013
- Application of the DEWFORA Drought Early Warning Framework on the Limpopo River Basin - A Case Study (Poster), 14th WaterNet/WARFSA/GWP-SA Symposium, Tanzania, 30 October to 1 November 2013
- Evaluation of seasonal rainfall forecasts in the Limpopo River Basin (Poster), 14th Water Net/WARFSA/GWP-SA Symposium, Tanzania, 30 October to 1 November 2013
- Improving Estimation of Standardised Precipitation Index for Drought Monitoring at Local Level, 14th Water Net/WARFSA/GWP-SA Symposium, Tanzania, 30 October to 1 November 2013
- Disseminating and packaging climate information for the farming community, National Climate Policy Formulation Consultative Meeting, Bulawayo, 23 July 2015
- Regional expert on the SADC water sector multi stakeholder dialogue, Windhoek, Namibia, 29-30 September 2015
- Contributed to deliverable 2.3 Inventory of Institutional frameworks and drought mitigation and adaptation practices in Africa of Improved Drought Early Warning and Forecasting to Strengthen Preparedness and Adaptation to Droughts in Africa (DEWFORA)
- Development of a WebGIS application for Matebeleland North Smallholder Irrigation Schemes, Lupane University faculty of Agriculture, Seminar, 10 April 2019
- Application of Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) in Drought forecasting in the Limpopo River basin of Zimbabwe, UNESCO-Links Participatory Webinar on Indigenous Knowledge and Climate risk management, 23 November 2020
- Detecting Land Surface Water Changes in Upper Mzingwane Sub-Catchment using remotely sensed data, 22nd WaterNet/WARFSA/GWP-SA Symposium on: Integrated Water Resources Management for Sustainable Development in Eastern and Southern Africa, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, 20th – 22nd October 2021
- Impacts of Land use landcover change on evapotranspiration and runoff in the Middle Manyame Subcatchment, Zimbabwe, 22nd WaterNet/WARFSA/GWP-SA Symposium on: Integrated Water Resources Management for Sustainable Development in Eastern and Southern Africa, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, 20th – 22nd October 2021
- An assessment of the drainage system and waterlogging at Silalabuhwa irrigation scheme, 22nd WaterNet/WARFSA/GWP-SA Symposium on: Integrated Water Resources Management for Sustainable Development in Eastern and Southern Africa, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, 20th – 22nd October 2021
Phone - Contacts
- +263773367093
- +263713467460
Email - Address
- Brighate@gmail.com
- Bright@energysignatures.co.zw
Skills - Specialities
COMPUTER SKILLS & PACKAGES: Statistics: (SPSS) GIS and RS: (ILWIS, QGIS, ArcGIS, ENVI) Modelling software: (SWAT) Design software: (AUTOCAD)
Membership
- Pan African Society for Agricultural Engineering (PASAE) member
- Zimbabwe Institute of Geomatics member (ZIG)
- ZIE membership (ZIE198433)
Personal Information
Nationality: Zimbabwean
Awards
- B Chisadza 2011-2015 Improved Drought Early Warning and Forecasting in Africa (DEWFORA), European Union MPhil Scholarship
- B. Chisadza 2014 Highly Commended Paper winner for Disaster Prevention and Management
- B Chisadza 2019 African Union ASRIC scholarship
- B Chisadza 2022 SADC Waternet, Water Energy Food Nexus Fellowship 2022 awardee
Publications
- Useful traditional knowledge indicators for drought forecasting in the Mzingwane Catchment area of Zimbabwe, Disaster Prevention and Management: An International Journal, Emerald Publishing, 22, 4, 312-325, 2013
- Validation of Local Knowledge Drought Forecasting Systems in the Limpopo River Basin in Southern Africa, Disaster Prevention and Management: An International Journal, Emerald Publishing, 23, 5, 551-566, 2014
- Linkages between local knowledge drought forecasting indicators and scientific drought forecasting parameters in the Limpopo River Basin in Southern Africa, International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, 12, 226-233, 2015
- Development of a Drought Early Warning and Forecasting Systems for Limpopo River basin in Zimbabwe to ensure food and water security, True, University of Zimbabwe, 2015
- Opportunities and challenges for seasonal climate forecasts to more effectively assist smallholder farming decisions, South African Journal of Science, 116, 1/2, 2020, 10.17159/sajs.2020/4649
- Irrigated winter wheat yield forecast using remotely sensed vegetation indices at field level, in Matobo district of Zimbabwe, ASRIC Journal on Agricultural Sciences, 1, 24-34, 2020
- Understanding the influence of land cover change and landscape pattern change on evapotranspiration variations in Gwayi catchment of Zimbabwe, Geocarto International, 10.1080/10106049.2022.2032386, 2022
- Determination of groundwater potential zones using geographic information systems and remote sensing in Lupane District, Zimbabwe, Irrigation and Drainage, 10.1002/ird.2741, 2022
- Detection of Land Surface Water Changes Upper in Mzingwane catchment using remotely sensed data and implications on water resources management, Journal of Water Supply: Research and Technology-Aqua, 10.2166/aqua.2022.089, 2022
- Assessment and characterisation of hydrometeorological droughts in the Upper Mzingwane sub-catchment of Zimbabwe, Nat Hazards, 10.1007/s11069-022-05807-9, 2023
- Spatio-temporal variations in the ecological vulnerability of the Upper Mzingwane sub-catchment of Zimbabwe, Geomatics, Natural Hazards and Risk, 14, 1, 2190857, 10.1080/19475705.2023.2190857, 2023
- Review of the land use and climate change impact assessments in semi-arid ecosystems in Africa: Opportunities and challenges, Water and Environmental Sustainability, 3, 4, 50-62, 2023
- Assessing land degradation neutrality in semi-arid dryland agroecosystems of the matabeleland North province of Zimbabwe, Earth Sci Inform, 10.1007/s12145-024-01384-6, 2024
- Evaluating the spatiotemporal dynamics of agrometeorological droughts in semi-arid Gwayi agroecosystems (1990–2020) using multiple indices, Geomatics, Natural Hazards and Risk, 15, 1, 2412117, 2024
References
- Mr. H Basikoro, Deputy Director, Department of Mechanization, No 2 Borrowdale Rd, Ngungunyana Complex, Harare, Zimbabwe, hbasikoro@gmail.com, 263-4-794606
- Mr P.Chiwara, GIS Specialist, FAO-Zimbabwe, Harare, pchiwara8@hotmail.com, Mobile: +263773280672
- Dr. MJ Tumbare, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Zimbabwe, Box MP167, Mt. Pleasant, Harare, Zimbabwe, mjtumbare@gmail.com, Mobile: +263 773682822
Projects
More Food for Africa Project (2015-2018), Conducted mechanization and irrigation feasibility studies for smallholder irrigation projects in Matabeleland North Province. Responsible for project implementation, including tractor distribution, training on usage and maintenance, and work supervision. This project significantly improved food security, nutrition, and livelihoods. FAO Support to National Capacity Development in Crop Post-Harvest Management (2016), Involved in designing and supervising the construction of metal silos and improved granaries in Nkayi and Lupane districts. Produced Bills of Quantities (BOQs) and trained farmers in post-harvest management techniques to enhance food security through improved storage. FAO Conservation Agriculture (CA) Program (2015), Provided training on the use and maintenance of conservation agriculture machinery and promoted CA principles in Bubi, Lupane, and Tsholotsho districts. The project improved crop productivity and food security by enhancing soil moisture retention. KOICA Agricultural Machinery Repair and Maintenance Project (2011-2012), Led the distribution of agricultural machinery and trained smallholder farmers in Matabeleland North Province on effective equipment use and maintenance. Food for Assets Projects: Small Earth Dam Design and Construction (2010-2018), Surveyed, designed, and supervised the construction and rehabilitation of small earth dams in districts like Tsholotsho, Binga, Hwange, and Nkayi, funded by various NGOs (e.g., Amalima, German Agro, Caritas). This project significantly enhanced water accessibility for agricultural and domestic use. Domestic Biogas Projects (2011-2016), Designed and supervised the construction of biogas plants of various sizes across Matabeleland North Province, contributing to sustainable energy solutions for rural households through siting, energy analysis, and BOQ production. ICRISAT Matopo Irrigation Scheme Feasibility Report (2020), Conducted a 50-ha irrigation feasibility study at the ICRISAT Matopo farm, analyzing soil, climate, and water resources for the installation of a drip and sprinkler irrigation system. Prepared a comprehensive feasibility report and recommendations. Welthungerhilfe Biogas Digesters for Poultry Value Chain Project (2021), Designed and installed biogas digesters in Murehwa, focusing on sustainable poultry farming. Responsibilities included siting, energy analysis, design, BOQ production, and construction supervision. CYVAT Greenhouse and Drip Irrigation Installation (2021), Led the installation of 250 m² greenhouses and drip irrigation systems at four schools in Lupane district, promoting modern agricultural practices and sustainability. FAO Marondera Biogas Feasibility Study (2022), Conducted a 100-cubic meter community biogas feasibility study in Wards 17 and 19 in Marondera district, assessing viability for biogas plant installation to support energy sustainability. Bingwa Conservancy Weir Design (2023), Conducted field surveys, designed a weir, and prepared BOQs for Bingwa Conservancy in Hwange district to improve water management. Advancing Agricultural Sustainability through AI (2024-2025), Principal Investigator for an AI-based livestock recognition project funded by ACTS through RCZ, aiming to improve cattle security and productivity. Sustainable Waste Management for Lupane District: A One Health Approach (2024-2025), Principal Investigator in an ILRI-funded project focused on implementing solid waste management technologies and providing community training to enhance public health and environmental sustainability. Modernization of Energy Education: Erasmus EU-Funded Project (2023-2026), Coordinator for Lupane State University, leading efforts to modernize energy education through curriculum updates, a remote laboratory, and project management in alignment with EU standards.
Professional Development
- Training on Introduction to Climate Information Services for Agriculture, International Research Institute for Climate and Society, Columbia Climate School, USA, 2023
- Training on Data Analysis Using R Programming Language, Centre of Excellence in Agri-Food Systems and Nutrition, Eduardo Mondlane University, 2023
- Introduction to SPSS, Stellenbosch University, South Africa, 2018
- Digital Scholar, Stellenbosch University, South Africa, 2018
- Certificate in Doing and publishing research, Stellenbosch University, South Africa, 2017
- Certificate in Introduction to ATLAS ti, Stellenbosch University, South Africa, 2017
- Certificate in GIS and Remote Sensing, SIRDC, Zimbabwe, 2017
- Certificate in Operation and repair of agricultural machinery, Brazil, 2014
- Certificate in Operation and repair of agricultural machinery, South Korea, 2011
Affiliations
- 1. Pan African Society for Agricultural Engineering (PASAE) member 2. Zimbabwe Institute of Geomatics member (ZIG) 3. ZIE membership (ZIE198433
Additional Information
AWARDS
1. B Chisadza 2011-2015 Improved Drought Early Warning and Forecasting in Africa (DEWFORA),
2. European Union MPhil Scholarship
3. B. Chisadza 2014 Highly Commended Paper winner for Disaster Prevention and Management.
4. B Chisadza 2019 African Union ASRIC scholarship
5. B Chisadza 2022 SADC Waternet, Water Energy Food Nexus Fellowship 2022 awardee
Timeline
Lecturer
Lupane State University
01.2018 - Current
SADC climate expert/Consultant
SADC Water Sector GWP-SA
01.2015
Research associate
WR Nyabeze and Associates (EU-funded DEWFORA project on drought early warning and forecasting for Africa)
01.2012 - 01.2013
Part-time Lecturer
Bulawayo Polytechnic College
01.2010 - 01.2018
Agricultural Engineer/ Provincial Mechanisation Engineer Matabeleland North Province
Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Water, Climate and rural resettlement
01.2009 - 01.2018
Post-Graduate Diploma in GIS and remote sensing - undefined
Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) in Engineering (Specialisation: Hydrology) - undefined
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Agricultural Engineering - undefined
Certificate in Project management - undefined
PhD in Hydrology and water resources management -
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