Bheki Ginindza

• Led critical thinking discussions support to WFP, government of Eswatini towards review and incorporating 12 new initiatives to Country Strategic Plan
• As Senior Officer led Designed and Development innovative solutions that strengthen mutually beneficiary data management beneficial partnerships at community, National Organization support of WFP’s strategic objectives
• Facilitated development of Agriculture Integrated Information Systems, success story published in Country Capacity strengthening and presented in Head quarters global workshop
• Worked with software development and testing team members to design and develop robust solutions to meet client requirements for functionality, scalability, and performance.
• Developed web applications for deployment on platforms and sites.
• Strengthening in broader food systems and digitalization initiatives under guidance of WFP Local IT and Regional DAS team Government for implementation of Agriculture Integrated Information System including accompanying Equipment for MoA Systems transformation
• Led actions, providing technical recommendations and guidance, and support risk management including Civil Unrest Contingency Plan, SDG Emergency Food Assistance Plan and Supported crises Response.
• Created and implemented comprehensive short- and long-term engagement strategies prospects, supporters and volunteers.
• Continually maintained and improved company's reputation and positive image in markets served

• Liaised with customers, management, and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Delivered outstanding service to 2,000 clients to maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
• Supported clients with business analysis, documentation, and data modeling.
• Implemented practices and procedures to reduce expenditures and increase savings by 40%.
• Managed multiple deadlines across several businesses to meet dynamic needs of multiple clients.
• Collaborated with teams to define, strategize, and implement marketing and web strategies.
• Organized and analyzed primary and secondary research to understand industry, market and company trends.
• Prepared over 100 presentations to explain revisions, enhancements and process improvements of organization's systems and programs.
• Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
• Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.

• Programme Policy (CBT) Systems Capacity and Emergency Response Consultant
• Managed Programme Planning, Review and Implementation and Preparation of Annual Quarterly Report for management of Country Programme Implementation
• Supported cash based transfer (CBT), Supply Chain and Other resilience building agricultural interventions for Vulnerable
• In line with Cash Assurance Corporate Business Process Model, as CBT officer, provided support to WFP office in overall multipurpose cash programme management, which includes design, implementation and monitoring of programmes including trouble shooting failures and developing standard operating procedures
• Facilitated food assistance to 351,000 beneficiaries in 20 constituents
• Coordinated establishment and operationalization of SCOPE for In-kind distribution using SCOPE CARD and developed Eswatini Context Maps for Various themes to establish Vulnerability Map for Livelihood Planning and Community Lead Planning
• Facilitated Crises situational analysis updates for stakeholder communication and funding request to donors feeding to national response plans
• Supported vulnerability indicators analysis GIS training and data collations to enhance analysis and report writing.
• Created monthly forecast templates and resource management allocations for approved projects.

• Under National Marketing Board As Project Manager and ex-officio Member of Project Board
• Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
• Facilitated board meeting and supported resolutions implementation
• Led Climate adaptation project supporting Climate Smart Market in agribusiness development and access to credit for rural under privileged women farmers addressing poverty alleviation, financial inclusion and wealth creation
• Facilitated Climate resilience (conversion to drip irrigation systems) for small holder farmers
• Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
• Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
• Led production of vegetables for both local and export markets for 1000 farmers in 53 farmer irrigation schemes
• Used GIS Expertise address GIS needs for Watershed Management plan development and implementation and Incorporation of Climate Smart Agriculture technologies, Irrigation system evaluation and design
• Produced Thematic Maps NAMBoard Projects and Extension Service Map and Eswatini Cold Chain Network Map
• Led Development of Farmer Portal facilitating farmer database Management.
• Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
• Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval.
• Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
• Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
• Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
• Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
• Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
• Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
• Drafted project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights and future recommendations.

FAO Coordinated emergency response and climate smart agriculture recovery projects including Conservation Agriculture, Agroforestry and water harvesting and saving technologies, and Improved Crop husbandry working in collaboration with countries supported by FAO Eswatini, funded by Norway Government, European Union, USAID- OFDA, and Morocco South to south cooperation

Up- scaling with UN emergency task team, NDMA and NGOs such in Eswatini.

Climate Smart Agriculture market led FAO Technical Corporation (TCP) Projects Proposal Development and project implementation with MoA, Namboard, SNAU, SWAFCU and 55 farmers’ schemes and 400 individual farmers.

• Leading Emergency Operations and Initiative to support smallholder farmers and vulnerable groups, Lead Ministry of Agriculture Extension Service Projects Interventions for FAO Representative in Eswatini
• Also supervised market led projects including production and processing of grains Fruits and vegetables, community based legume seed production and maize value chains
• Adapting from Zambia FAO experience, implemented electronic location-based input voucher system linking farmers to agro-dealers and farmer groups led input markets, Food and Agriculture Organization of UN
• Coordinated operations with other disaster and emergency Teams in UN, Government, other stakeholders and affected communities.
• Provided reporting for forecast analysis and ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making.
• Supported creation of detailed, technical financial models to value potential acquisition targets.
• Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.

FAO Monitoring and Evaluation in Charge of Climate Smart Agriculture Projects Coordination

• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
• Supported M&E for Nine SADC countries supported by FAO Eswatini
• Reviewed and finalized 5-year FAO Eswatini Country Programme Framework
• Coordinated of Emergency response and recovery Projects for smallholder farmers
• Managed in Climate Change Adaptive Practices projects: Malkerns Agriculture Town Planning Scheme; Eswatini Agriculture Development Project Good Agriculture Practices; Conservation Agriculture Up-scaling in Eswatini
• Developed Climate Smart Agriculture Projects Proposals
• Conducted Resource Mobilisation with Various Donors
• Led Monitoring and Evaluation Framework Establishment, Development of plans indicator
• Trained of Country Users Involved in report food and Nutrition security: Data analysis and presentation
• Produced maps indicating location of hot spots per constituency
• Compiled research data and gave professional presentations highlighting finds and recommended optimizations.
• Evaluated diverse organizational systems to identify workflow, communication, and resource utilization issues.
• Created and optimized records management strategies to coordinate and protect information.
• Prepared and submitted detailed reports regarding assignments and ongoing investigations.
• Wrote detailed narrative reports for use in investigations.

• Led change and transformation across business areas to deliver benefits and align company resources.
• Negotiated 75 new annual contracts and service agreements with vendors to achieve prime pricing.
• Oversaw 100% of operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
• Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running.
• Developed of Data Collection, Information Management and Mapping products and services for various small and medium clients.
• Led 104 GIS Projects Management: Water Point Mapping, Constituency Mapping, Mvembili Bio Diversity Projects, Hawane Wet Land
• Developed 5 AFROGEO Products and Services including documentation and marketing

· Established GIS data Centre

• Produced Thematic Maps indicating location Key National Features (Agriculture Map, Water Supply Coverage, National Homestead Locality, etc.)
• Program Web-based and Mobile devise data tools
• · Established data repository
• Trained on use of database repository system to enable skills transfer

Eswatini Water and Agriculture Development Projects

• Managed up to 40 Information Systems officer inclusive of 120 data collector.
• Developed GIS based Monitoring Systems for Project socio-economic Evaluations for 4 projects.
• Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
• Developed Project GIS development and conducting 4 baselines, and evaluation in Project areas (Komati Downstream Development, Lower Usuthu Irrigation Scheme, Vuvulane Irrigation Scheme, Lavumisa Irrigation Scheme
• Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring 10 team members.
• Oversaw Mobile GPS Data collection tools development and deployment to surveys
• Supervised Data collection training and supervision of enumerators on Soils, Vegetation, Transportation and facilities Maps production for
• Microsoft Access Database Development
• Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development, Training of staff on system usage
• Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
• Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve business goals and stay competitive.
• Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
• Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
• Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
• Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.