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Polite Ndawana

Administrative Manager
Harare,HA
Polite Ndawana

Summary

Adaptable and results-oriented professional with over six years of experience in program coordination, HR administration, and project management in international settings. Proven track record in leading teams, fundraising, and supporting diverse communities. Adept at strategic planning, safeguarding, and managing complex programs in challenging environments. Eager to contribute to your mission by leveraging my skills in leadership, team development, and cross-cultural communication.

Overview

7
years of professional experience
5
years of post-secondary education
2
Certifications
3
Languages

Work History

YesLiberia, Inc.

Human Resources Associate / Project Coordinator
10.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Coordinated recruitment, onboarding, and HR administration for remote teams, ensuring smooth transitions for new hires
  • Developed policies, conducted training, and ensured compliance with best HR practices and project goals
  • Contributed to grant writing and fundraising strategies by conducting targeted research and crafting compelling content for donor proposals

Funded Team, UK

Account Manager / Project Coordinator
01.2022 - 10.2023

Job overview

  • Coordinated grant fundraising projects, achieving a 20% increase in funding through donor engagement and effective account management
  • Supported full project cycles, ensuring milestones were met and aligned with strategic goals
  • Enhanced team efficiency by managing donor relations, streamlining communications, and organizing reports

Ashinaga Uganda

Administrative/Program Manager
03.2018 - 12.2020

Job overview

  • Managed full-cycle recruitment for interns and students across 45 African countries, handling onboarding and compliance for a diverse, international team
  • Led logistics for educational camps, optimizing resource allocation and cutting operational costs by 50%
  • Developed and maintained project tracking systems, ensuring the timely and effective execution of programs
  • Oversaw student mental health support and safeguarding, ensuring compliance with best practices for student well-being

Education

Tokyo International University

Master’s from Economics (Corporate Governance)
01.2015 - 01.2017

University Overview

Africa University

Bachelor’s from Economics
01.2007 - 01.2010

University Overview

University of Zimbabwe

Certificate from Project Management

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Skills

Project Planning

Certification

Hands-on Project Management Training, Krevstorm, 2024

Software

Hubspot

Zoho

Asana

Google Workspace

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Timeline

Human Resources Associate / Project Coordinator
YesLiberia, Inc.
10.2023 - Current
Account Manager / Project Coordinator
Funded Team, UK
01.2022 - 10.2023
Administrative/Program Manager
Ashinaga Uganda
03.2018 - 12.2020
Tokyo International University
Master’s from Economics (Corporate Governance)
01.2015 - 01.2017
Africa University
Bachelor’s from Economics
01.2007 - 01.2010
University of Zimbabwe
Certificate from Project Management
01.2011
Polite NdawanaAdministrative Manager