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Alinafe Chidakwani

@alinafechidakwani

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University lecturer and water resources specialist driving research, teaching, and community impact.

Malawi

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles where I can apply water resources and environmental expertise in teaching, research, consultancy, and community-focused program leadership, with opportunities for impact and collaboration.

I am a university lecturer with an MSc in Water Resources and Environmental Management and a BSc in Natural Resources Management, combining academic rigor with practical field experience.

I teach and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students using student-centred methodologies, lead curriculum development, and mentor junior staff to strengthen academic quality.

My professional experience includes environmental consulting, M&E data management, community outreach, and natural resources conservation through roles in government, NGOs, and the private sector.

I serve as a board member providing strategic oversight and technical expertise in water resource management, and I am committed to delivering high-impact outcomes through research, capacity building, and stakeholder engagement.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Board Member

Current

One Water Africa

Jun 2025 - Present (9 months)

Provide strategic oversight and technical guidance on water resource management and sustainability, review project proposals and budgets, and support resource mobilization and partnerships.

Governance Strategic Planning Water Resource Management Partnership Development Stakeholder Engagement

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University Lecturer

Current

DMI St. John’s the Baptist University

Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 2 months)

Design and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate courses, lead curriculum development, supervise research projects, and conduct research and consultancy to address water resource and environmental challenges.

Curriculum Development Water Resources Environmental Management Data Analysis Academic Writing Stakeholder Engagement

Land Resources Officer

Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sep 2018 - Jun 2020 (1 year 9 months)

Trained farmers on soil and water conservation and agroforestry, monitored rainwater harvesting structures for compliance, registered beneficiaries for relief commodities, and compiled monthly and quarterly reports.

Soil And Water Conservation Monitoring & Evaluation Report Writing Beneficiary Registration

Environmental Consultant

Maldeco Fisheries

Aug 2019 - Dec 2019 (4 months)

Conducted environmental assessments and provided consultancy on water and resource management projects to improve compliance and sustainable practices.

Environmental Assessments Water Resource Management Report Writing Compliance Monitoring Data Collection

Project Assistant / Enumerator

United Purpose

Oct 2018 - Dec 2019 (1 year 2 months)

Conducted wealth ranking and beneficiary identification, planned and coordinated seed fairs, and collected and managed monitoring and evaluation data for project delivery.

M&E Data Collection Community Engagement Event Coordination Data Verification

Parks & Wildlife Intern

Lake Malawi National Park

Sep 2016 - Dec 2016 (3 months)

Conducted research on cichlid fish diversity and tree species, implemented community outreach on conservation and water safety, and promoted low-cost water purification practices.

Community Outreach Field Data Collection Water Safety Research & Documentation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Sharda University

Master of Science, Water Resources and Environmental Management

2020 - 2022

Completed an MSc in Water Resources and Environmental Management with coursework and research focused on water resource planning and environmental management.