Chiedza Sibanda

Chiedza Sibanda has a diverse range of work experience. Currently, they are the Project Coordinator (Agriculture) at KHULA! App, an Agri-tech startup focused on making agricultural trade more efficient and equitable for farmers in Africa. Chiedza is responsible for overseeing and managing Khula agriculture projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget. Chiedza also holds a position as a PhD student in Development Studies at the University of Johannesburg.

Prior to this role, they worked as a Project Manager at Business for Millennium Development Limited from April 2021 to July 2023. Before that, they served as an Agronomist/Project Analyst at Made with Rural (Pty) Ltd from January 2020 to April 2021, and briefly as a Project Analyst/Agriculture Economist in January 2020 within the same company.

In 2019, Chiedza worked as a Project Coordinator at BC Landscape Training and Consultancy, where they focused on marketing the company's skills programs and securing funding from private companies through corporate social responsibility initiatives.

Chiedza'scareer also includes a position as an Agricultural Scientist at Manstrat Agricultural Intelligence Solutions from May 2015 to January 2019, where they played a key role in providing updated and relevant information to the agricultural industry.

Earlier in their career, Chiedza worked as a Material Developer at HMS Group in 2010, and as a Research Officer/Agronomist at Finealt Engineering Pvt Ltd from 2006 to 2010.

Overall, Chiedza Sibanda's work experience spans various roles within the agricultural industry, showcasing their expertise and dedication to improving the sector through innovative solutions and project management.

Chiedza Sibanda has a comprehensive education history focused on agriculture and development studies. Chiedza obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences from the University of Johannesburg between 2021 and 2023. Prior to that, Chiedza pursued a Master's degree in Development Studies with a specialization in Agrarian and Development studies at the University of the Free State from 2013 to 2015.

In terms of additional certifications, Chiedza obtained the "ASSESSOR" certification from AgriSETA in July 2018. Earlier, in January 2016, Chiedza became a Certificated Natural Scientist through the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP).

Chiedza also acquired various short courses and specialized knowledge. Chiedza completed a Project Identification and Management (PDM) program at Maastricht University in 2010, focusing on project management. In 2009, Chiedza undertook a short course on Participatory Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation (PPM & E) at Wageningen University & Research, specifically focusing on monitoring and evaluation. Furthermore, Chiedza attended a short course on Plant Genetic Resources and Seeds: Policies, Conservation, and Use at Wageningen University & Research in 2007, with a focus on agronomy and crop science.

Chiedza's academic journey began at the University of Zimbabwe, where Chiedza earned a Bachelor of Honors Degree in Agriculture between 2001 and 2006, focusing on agronomy and crop science.

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