Ruth Mufute
Rutland,Massachusetts
Summary
Ms. Mufute is a highly experienced development worker with over 20 years of experience designing and managing large development projects for international donors such as USAID, the World Bank, and U.N. organizations. Ms. Mufute is the Chief of Party for the USAID-funded Capacity Development and Support Program and Country Representative for FHI 360 in South Africa. As Chief of Party, Ms Mufute provides overall leadership and management for the $200 million program with a staff of more than 100 people. Previously, Ms. Mufute provided overall leadership and management of the FHI 360 $93 million Umbrella Grants Management Program with a staff of 18 people. Before this position, Ms. Mufute was employed as Africare's Regional Director for Anglophone East and West Africa, based in Washington, DC. Through her 18 years of experience working for Africare as a Country Representative in Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Namibia and as Regional Director providing oversight to Sierra Leone, Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, Uganda, and Kenya, Ms. Mufute cultivated an ability to get results while refining her skills in partnership/alliance creation, strategic planning, personnel management, donor outreach, marketing, leadership, and financial management. She possesses excellent team building, interpersonal, and communication skills and can conceptualize and articulate development philosophies and methodologies. Ms. Mufute is a former teacher, trained personnel manager, and business administrator. She holds a master’s in public administration from Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government and currently studying for a doctorate in Business Management with California Intercontinental University. Ms. Mufute has a passion for community development. She provided an education fund for 60 primary school children
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Country Representative
FHI 360
01.2016 - 01.2023
- Manage and provide day-to-day strategic guidance and support to FHI 360 programs and Implementing partners
- Design plans to meet the overall program objectives
- Coordinate and monitor the implementation of all FHI 360 programs
- The primary representative of FHI 360 in all vital stakeholder meetings
- Provide leadership in conceptualizing program designs
- Lead in the design and implementation of the FHI 360 Strategic Plan in line with FHI 360 global plans and vision
- Build and nurture strong partnerships with the government, donors, local organizations, and other institutions
- Ensure full donor contractual compliance.
Chief of Party
Capacity Development and Support Program, FHI 360
01.2014 - 01.2023
- Provide leadership and overall management of the PEPFAR-funded $200 million project with a staff complement of over 150 people
- Manage and supervise the sub-granting and sub-monitoring of more than 20 NGOs implementing HIV/AIDs programs in South Africa
- Manage approximately ten contracts for service provision and consultancy
- Provide oversight in the selection and management of contractors and consultants providing various services on the project
- Oversee the budget monitoring and financial management of the project
- Fosters good partnerships between FHI 360 and donor agencies.
Chief of Party
South Africa Umbrella Grants Management/Capacity Building Program, FHI 360
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Provide leadership and overall management for the USAID-funded, $90 million South Africa Umbrella Grants Management/Capacity Building Program
- Manage and supervise all program activities and a team of 18 people, working closely with USAID and the Government of South Africa
- Oversee monitoring and evaluation of activities and scale-up of programs for ten local NGO partners in South Africa
- Develop and manage partnerships with international NGOs and donor agencies.
Regional Director, West Anglophone and East Africa
Africare
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Supervised six country offices and managed programs and partnerships focusing on HIV/AIDS, Reproductive Health, Child Maternal Health, Child Survival, Malaria, Food Security, Micro-enterprise Development, and Water and Sanitation
- Oversaw and coordinated financial, administrative, and technical assistance to six country offices with a combined budget of $50 million
- Provided leadership in establishing regional priorities and managed the regional development agenda
- Conducted financial and management audits and monitored program implementation.
Country Representative
Africare
01.2002 - 01.2006
- Oversaw and coordinated financial, administrative, and technical assistance to offices with a combined budget of $20 million
- Guided the design, planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of 21 projects funded by 19 donors
- Directed and led a team of 250+ technical and financial management staff and promoted teamwork through weekly meetings and strategic planning sessions
- Identified linkages with governments, NGOs, and donors at country and regional levels.
Country Representative
Africare
01.1997 - 01.2002
- She managed eight donor-funded projects
- She grew a budget from U.S
- $50,000 to U.S
- $1 million annually within two years
- She managed a 60-member staff, ensuring program administration and accomplishment of goals
- She served as a representative at country, regional, and international levels
- Oversaw administrative and financial aspects; ensured timely contractual deliverables.
Administrator and Project Officer
Africare
01.1992 - 01.1997
- Supervised 6-member administrative staff; assisted in formulating policies and ensured adherence
- She has provided financial management and assistance in budget formulation and reviews
- Held responsibility for all personnel functions, from recruitment and hires to orientation, compensation, and performance management.
Administrator
Save the Children (UK)
01.1990 - 01.1992
- She performed general office administration, including record keeping
- She managed four staff, including recruitment, hiring, and performance management.
Education
Masters in Public Administration - Public Administration
Harvard Kennedy School
Boston06.2007
Skills
- Customer Relations
- Cross-cultural communication
- Policy analysis
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent Communication
- Team Leadership
- Creative Thinking
- Organizational Skills
- Self Motivation
- Interpersonal Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Proposal Writing
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
Key Qualifications
Ms. Mufute is a highly experienced development worker with over 20 years of experience designing and managing large development projects for international donors such as USAID, the World Bank, and U.N. organizations. Ms. Mufute is the Chief of Party for the USAID-funded Capacity Development and Support Program and Country Representative for FHI 360 in South Africa. As Chief of Party, Ms Mufute provides overall leadership and management for the $200 million program with a staff of more than 100 people. Previously, Ms. Mufute provided overall leadership and management of the FHI 360 $93 million Umbrella Grants Management Program with a staff of 18 people. Before this position, Ms. Mufute was employed as Africare's Regional Director for Anglophone East and West Africa, based in Washington, DC. Through her 18 years of experience working for Africare as a Country Representative in Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Namibia and as Regional Director providing oversight to Sierra Leone, Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, Uganda, and Kenya, Ms. Mufute cultivated an ability to get results while refining her skills in partnership/alliance creation, strategic planning, personnel management, donor outreach, marketing, leadership, and financial management. She possesses excellent team building, interpersonal, and communication skills and can conceptualize and articulate development philosophies and methodologies. Ms. Mufute is a former teacher, trained personnel manager, and business administrator. She holds a master’s in public administration from Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government and currently studying for a doctorate in Business Management with California Intercontinental University. Ms. Mufute has a passion for community development. She provided an education fund for 60 primary school children in a rural school in Manicaland.
Timeline
Country Representative
FHI 360
01.2016 - 01.2023
Chief of Party
Capacity Development and Support Program, FHI 360
01.2014 - 01.2023
Chief of Party
South Africa Umbrella Grants Management/Capacity Building Program, FHI 360
01.2010 - 01.2014
Regional Director, West Anglophone and East Africa
Africare
01.2007 - 01.2010
Country Representative
Africare
01.2002 - 01.2006
Country Representative
Africare
01.1997 - 01.2002
Administrator and Project Officer
Africare
01.1992 - 01.1997
Administrator
Save the Children (UK)
01.1990 - 01.1992
Masters in Public Administration - Public Administration
Harvard Kennedy School
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