MURENDENI MAKHAVHU
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Summary
I am a development practitioner with over 10 years’ experience in systems strengthening, development finance and project coordination and management.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Analyst
Scaled Impact
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Conducted cost-benefit analyses of proposed infrastructure projects, guiding investment decisions towards high-impact developments that spur economic growth.
- Conducted research on economic trends to inform strategic planning and policy recommendations.
- Assisted with project management tasks such as budgeting, scheduling, and reporting on progress towards established goals and objectives.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of existing economic development programs and provided recommendations for improvement.
Economic Development Specialist
Globeleq
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Collaborated with government agencies and private sector partners to align efforts towards shared economic objectives.
- Leveraged data-driven strategies to optimize economic development policies and programs.
- Solicited applications and proposals, reviewed and selected submissions, secured approvals and facilitated contracting and disbursement process.
- Conducted thorough market analysis to identify potential areas of growth and investment opportunities.
Client Relationship Manager
Tshikululu Social Investment
06.2018 - 11.2019
- Conducted thorough assessments of client companies' Corporate Social Investment (CSI) practices, resulting in actionable recommendations for improvement.
- Enhanced CSI initiatives by identifying and implementing innovative strategies to improve community engagement.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of current CSI policies, ensuring alignment with industry standards and regulations.
- Managed the development and execution of annual sustainability reports, showcasing company achievements and progress toward CSI goals.
- Oversaw charitable giving strategies that aligned with company values while addressing key social issues within targeted communities.
- Advised clients on integrating CSI into their business strategies, maximizing both societal benefits and shareholder value.
Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor
Foundation for Professional Development
01.2015 - 05.2018
- Streamlined data collection processes for accurate analysis and informed decision making.
- Enhanced program effectiveness by designing and implementing robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
- Developed tailored training materials and conducted workshops to build capacity among project staff in monitoring and evaluation techniques.
- Assisted in refining program strategies through periodic reviews of collected data insights against set objectives.
- Periodic auditing of data sources against data collected to ensure improved quality data
Financial analyst and planner
Liberty life
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Conducted detailed financial analysis to identify and evaluate savings and investment strategies for clients
- Delivered tailored investment and insurance presentations to diverse audiences, demonstrating the benefits of specific policies and coverage options.
Monitoring and Evaluation fellow
Foundation for Professional Development
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Converted raw datasets into meaningful formats by performing pre-processing activities such as normalization and transformation.
- Completed data cleaning and data validation of existing spreadsheets to promote robust data management platform, resulting in accurate data analysis and entry.
- Enhanced data visualization capabilities for better decision-making with the use of advanced BI tools.
Economics Tutor and Teacher Assistant
University of Johannesburg
01.2012 - 12.2012
- Built strong rapport with students, making it easier for them to approach me with questions or concerns about their coursework.
Education
Bcom Economics and Econometrics -
University of Johannesburg
01.2009 - 05.2011
Bcom Honours Econometrics - undefined
University of Johannesburg
01.2012 - 05.2012
Masters Local Economic Development - undefined
University of Johannesburg
01.2018 - 05.2020
Skills
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 01/26/91
References
Kudzai Chiviya, Scaled Impact, Manager, kudzai@scaledimpact.org, 068 310 5432
Timeline
Analyst
Scaled Impact
08.2023 - 01.2024
Economic Development Specialist
Globeleq
08.2022 - 01.2023
Client Relationship Manager
Tshikululu Social Investment
06.2018 - 11.2019
Masters Local Economic Development - undefined
University of Johannesburg
01.2018 - 05.2020
Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor
Foundation for Professional Development
01.2015 - 05.2018
Financial analyst and planner
Liberty life
01.2014 - 12.2014
Monitoring and Evaluation fellow
Foundation for Professional Development
01.2013 - 12.2013
Economics Tutor and Teacher Assistant
University of Johannesburg
01.2012 - 12.2012
Bcom Honours Econometrics - undefined
University of Johannesburg
01.2012 - 05.2012
Bcom Economics and Econometrics -
University of Johannesburg
01.2009 - 05.2011
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