Rufaro Tania Pendeke
Harare
Summary
Self-motivated, dependable and experienced individual working toward humanitarian objectives. Confident and hardworking, enthusiastic, organized, result oriented and pays attention to detail. Committed to providing compassionate support while adhering to mission of organization. Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
UN Youth Volunteer
Simuka Africa Youth Association
Remote
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Creating and developing comprehensive online creative arts campaign that utilizes variety of artistic mediums to engage and educate youth.
- Raising awareness of mental health issues by consolidating and generating publicity for artwork from our Open Call participants.
- Article writing
- Effective administrative protocol
- Generated Content for Simuka Africa Social media platforms
Part-time Life and Leadership Coach
Orion Camps And Tours
Harare, HA
11.2016 - 09.2023
- Troubleshot, brainstormed and collaborated with fellow coaches on ways to make coaching more impactful for children and youth.
- Conducted needs assessments to identify gaps in performance and develop targeted learning solutions.
- Enhanced student and youth leadership skills by conducting personalized coaching sessions and providing actionable insights.
- Facilitated camps and workshops in schools and community settings for youth team building and life and leadership training.
- Recreational tours and setting up camp dynamics and challenges for youths and clubs for team building and engagement.
- Counseling for young youth.
- Safeguarding and caring for Primary and secondary school children and young people with low, medium and high risk in our 3-5 day coaching camps.
- Writing and presenting reports for assessment.
Child Protection Officer
Unlimited Hope Alliance Trust
Harare
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Provided crisis intervention services to address immediate safety concerns for children in need.
- Actively participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on effective strategies for promoting children's wellbeing.
- Managed all administrative protocol.
- Designing clear formats for data collection, referrals and treatment.
- WASH, Menstrual Hygiene Management and Sexual Reproductive Health and rights project facilitating.
- Reports, article and project proposal writing.
- Fieldwork monitoring and evaluation, menstrual hygiene focus groups and menstrual kits management and increased distributions by 30%.
Programs Assistant
The BOOST Fellowship
Harare, HA
06.2017 - 07.2018
- Increased profitability and productivity by minimizing downtime and streamlining quality control procedures.
- Conducted research and analyzed data to inform program decisions.
- Enforced compliance with regulatory standards to safeguard company assets.
- Coordinated event logistics, including venue selection, catering arrangements, and attendee registration processes.
- Followed detailed directions from management to complete daily paperwork and computer data entry.
- Writing reports and articles, recorded minutes in meetings and managed procurement of all points of purchase and print related materials.
- Manning reception and taking messages where necessary.
- Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
- Assisted in Enactus National Competitions 2017 and 2018 and Delta-BOOST ethics and social responsibility program 2017 and 2018
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University of Zimbabwe
Harare 02.2018 - 12.2021
Skills
Certification
Early Childhood Development: Toxic Stress and Adverse Childhood Experiences
Timeline
Integrated Pediatric Primary Care: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
10-2024
Youth Development and Recovery Supports
10-2024
UN Youth Volunteer
Simuka Africa Youth Association
01.2024 - 03.2024
Early Childhood Development: Toxic Stress and Adverse Childhood Experiences
10-2023
Child Protection Officer
Unlimited Hope Alliance Trust
09.2022 - 02.2023
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University of Zimbabwe
02.2018 - 12.2021
Programs Assistant
The BOOST Fellowship
06.2017 - 07.2018
Part-time Life and Leadership Coach
Orion Camps And Tours
11.2016 - 09.2023
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