Munashe Eunice Sasha Mukonoweshuro
Summary
Possesses versatile skills in policy development and analysis, climate finance, project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Results-oriented achiever with a track record of surpassing targets and driving success in fast-paced environments. Unique blend of strategic thinking and hands-on experience in the climate change and environmental space. Proven ability to navigate complex challenges, adept at identifying opportunities and implementing effective strategies to drive growth and achieve desired outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Climate Change Scientist
Ministry of Environment, Climate and Wildlife
03.2018 - Current
- Simultaneously coordinated several complex climate change projects, meeting all pertinent milestones.
- Secured grants, ensuring continuation and expansion of vital projects.
- Translated complex scientific concepts into accessible presentations, broadening audience's understanding of climate change, climate finance and climate technology.
- Designed and delivered engaging scientific workshops, enhancing skill set of participants.
- Coordinated national compliance with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and Paris Agreement including the development of National Communication documents, Biennial Transparency Reports (BTR), National Inventory Reports (NIR) etc.
- Contributed towards the development of climate related policies and regulatory frameworks in collaboration with strategic partners (i.e. Nationally Determined Contribution, Nationally Determined Contribution Investment Plan, Green Resilient Recovery Strategy and Investment Plan, National Adaptation Plan, Climate Change Bill, Green Climate Fund Country Programme etc)
- Developed scalable and bankable project proposals for the Green Climate Fund (GCF), Global Environment Facility (GEF) and Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN)
- Responsible for the review, assessment, and implementation of climate change related projects received by project proponents
- Draft climate related briefs, speeches and reports for senior staff, Members of Parliament and the President.
- Mobilized US $250,000 from the CTCN towards the piloting of Renewable Energy Solutions for Sustainable Forestry Conservation in March 2024.
- Mobilized US $300,000 from the GCF for development of a Green Resilient Recovery Strategy and Investment Plan in February 2022.
- Mobilized US $250,000 from the CTCN towards the development of Green Building Standards for Zimbabwe and the amendment of building by-laws in March 2022.
- Coordinated the development of Energy Efficient Green Building Standards, National Electric Mobility Policy Framework and Roadmap, National Circular Economy Roadmap and the establishment of Minimum Energy Performance Standards for energy efficient refrigerators and distribution transformers in Zimbabwe, Green Resilient Recovery Strategy and Investment Plan.
- Developed a multi-year GCF Readiness project proposal worth $3 million in November 2022.
- Mobilized US $2 million from the GEF-8 allocation for the “Supporting the shift to Electric Mobility in Zimbabwe” project in August 2023.
- Developed Zimbabwe's Green Climate Fund Country Programme.
Research Associate
FAO
08.2019 - 07.2020
- Participated in training conducted for Southern African countries by the International Self-evaluation and Holistic Assessment of climate Resilience of farmers and Pastoralist's (SHARP) Expert on SHARP/Collect Mobile and Collect Earth;
- Assisted the International SHARP Expert in the preparation of the survey questionnaire by contributing locally-significant indicators
- Gathered, arranged, and interpreted research data to create representative graphs, charts, maps and reports using surveys, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), SHARP and Collect Earth tool (Remote Sensing)
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to drive project success and achieve objectives.
- Presented research findings at industry conferences, increasing visibility for the organization.
- Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
- Contributed towards the development of the GEF-7 Project “A cross-sector approach supporting the mainstreaming of sustainable forest and land management to enhance ecosystem resilience for improved livelihoods in the Save and Runde catchments of Zimbabwe” worth US $9.2 million.
Natural Resource Officer
Ministry of Environment, Water and Climate
10.2018 - 06.2020
- Evaluated land-use proposals for compliance with environmental regulations and best practices.
- Assisted in the development of long-term monitoring plans to track the effectiveness of implemented conservation strategies over time.
- Developed reports and presentations that communicated the results of natural resource management activities to internal and external stakeholders, highlighting successes and opportunities for improvement.
- Supported grant writing efforts, securing funding for vital conservation projects and programs.
- Analyzed relevant legislation pertaining to natural resources management for potential impacts on agency operations or project outcomes.
- Submitted research proposals and grant applications to obtain private or public funding for environmental and economic studies.
- Drafted technical documents and academic articles to communicate study results and forecast economic, political or social trends.
Education
No Degree - Climate Finance
Curtin University
Australind, WA03-2025
Master of Science - Climate Change and Sustainable Development
Bindura University of Science Education
10.2024
Executive Certificate - Programme and Project Monitoring and Evaluation
University of Zimbabwe
01.2019
Bachelor of Science Special Honours - Geographical Biogeosciences
University of Zimbabwe
06.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental and Geographical Sciences and History
University of Cape Town
12.2015
Ontario Secondary School Diploma -
Canadian International School of Egypt
01.2009
The British International School
01.2007
Skills
- Climate Policy
- Policy Development
- Policy Analysis
- Project Proposal Development and Review
- Climate Finance
- Climate Negotiating
- Resource Mobilization
- Effective multitasking
- Project Management
- Strong work ethic
- Project M&E
- Report preparation
Certification
- Certificate of Participation in Climate Diplomacy Programme for Zimbabwe Negotiations, 11/2023, UNITAR
- BSAFE Certificate of Achievement, 08/2019, United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS)
- Certificate for completing the National Adaptation Plan Global Support Programme Regional Training Workshop for Africa in Climate Change Adaptation Finance, 2018
- Certificate in Climate Smart Technologies for Water and Agriculture Applications, 2018, World Bank
- Certificate in Community Mapping and Digital Story Telling, 2016, United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), Received $125 Canadian in Honorarium for final Community Mapping and Digital Story Telling presentation ‘The Vendor Jungle'.
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Harare, Zimbabwe
- Citizenship: Zimbabwean
- Date of Birth: 07/03/92
- Gender: Female
Publications
Spatial and spatio-temporal analysis of malaria cases in Zimbabwe, I. Gwitira, M. Mukonoweshuro, G. Mapako, D.M. Shekede, J. Chirenda, J. Mberikunashe, Infectious Diseases of Poverty, 9, 1, 146, 10/2020
Awards
Certificate in Community Mapping and Digital Story Telling from United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) - Received $125 Canadian in Honorarium for final Community Mapping and Digital Story Telling presentation ‘The Vendor Jungle'. The video was chosen as the best for overall presentation and for the story it told out of 800+ submissions. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dp- Igjp4lmc)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Elementary
Timeline
Research Associate
FAO
08.2019 - 07.2020
Natural Resource Officer
Ministry of Environment, Water and Climate
10.2018 - 06.2020
Climate Change Scientist
Ministry of Environment, Climate and Wildlife
03.2018 - Current
Executive Certificate - Programme and Project Monitoring and Evaluation
University of Zimbabwe
Bachelor of Science Special Honours - Geographical Biogeosciences
University of Zimbabwe
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental and Geographical Sciences and History
University of Cape Town
Ontario Secondary School Diploma -
Canadian International School of Egypt
The British International School
No Degree - Climate Finance
Curtin University
Master of Science - Climate Change and Sustainable Development
Bindura University of Science Education
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