What type of job are you looking for?
I am looking for job as project assistant or developement worker
What nationality are you?
Zimbabwean
What languages do you speak (and at what level)?
english very fluent shona very fluent kalanga quite fluent
What country or area are you looking to work in and why?
Botswana. i love botswana because of its peace and stability. the people are also nice having been there several times. i also like the good living standards in the country. there is value for money in most items you buy.
What field do you currently work in?
project assistant
What fields have you worked in before?
development worker
project assistant
What qualifications do you hold?
Diploma in project management(satra academy in Zimbabwe) certificate in theology( uk) certificate in biblical studies (bible league) 6 O level passess(cambridge)
Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why?
i consider skills as more important because a person with skills has experience of his/her job. when i first worked as a development worker at dialogue Africa international trust i had to learn from the people who had experience of the job even though i was more educated than them. they had been in the field for a long time and i had much to learn from them.
Describe the benefits of working with others
working with others creates mutual relationships and you share ideas. team work is good because you learn from each other and you begin to understand the strenghths and weaknesses of your partners. working with others creates strong synergistic realationships and it releases greater output of the work done.
Describe the benefits of working alone
it gives you a sense of independence and you have enough time to interrogate your efforts. it moves you from dependence to independence. it prepares you to work with a team.
What was your worst working experience?
when i was told to write a funding proposal with the title human rights and democracy in Zimbabwe in 2008. the document leaked and our organization faced difficult times with the government and we were interrogated and threatened with death several times and our offices were closed for two months and our licence was nearly withdrawn.
What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career?
I have learnt that courage, persistant and willing to take risks pays.
What unique skills do you have?
1 I am very good communicator 2 I have learnt the skill of empathic listening 3 I am a talented musician 4 i have natural skill of counselling and encouraging
What would you consider as your 'dream job'?
Project Director
What are the most interesting aspects of your field?
working with the marginalized rural communities
understanding the culture and values of different communities
proposal writing
What are the least interesting aspects of your field?
dialogue sessions on human rights and democracy
working with gay people
what are your hobbies
watching sky news channel
Writing articles on motivation and success
How can potential employers contact you?
tel: +263912976003 or +2634302927 or on my email address>
topcherub@gmail.com
you can also send postage mail to NO 10 colchester road, avonlea, Harare, Zimbabwe
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