Felida Nkhoma
@felidankhoma
Experienced international development professional with 18 years of expertise.
ZimbabweWhat I'm looking for
I am an international development expert with 18 years of experience in humanitarian response, program management, and social protection. My work has focused on Gender, Equity, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI), safeguarding, climate change, and WASH projects. I have successfully led and coordinated humanitarian interventions funded by major international organizations, including USAID, DFID, IOM, UNICEF, and others.
Throughout my career, I have pioneered inclusive project outcomes that benefit women, youth, and people with disabilities. I have developed and implemented innovative solutions, such as child-friendly workspaces at construction sites and gender-responsive infrastructure designs. My commitment to advancing sustainable development initiatives is reflected in my ability to strengthen partnerships with key stakeholders and implement robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
I am passionate about creating impactful change and have a proven track record of securing significant donor funding for humanitarian programs. My expertise in strategic program management and stakeholder engagement has enabled me to drive successful project outcomes that align with institutional goals.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
USCommunications Senior Assistant
United Nations Office for Project Services
Mar 2021 - Jun 2023 (2 years 3 months)
Coordinated stakeholder engagement for Cyclone Idai recovery focusing on infrastructure rehabilitation. Developed PSEAH reporting templates and led capacity-building initiatives, mainstreaming GEDSI principles in infrastructure projects.
MCWASH Programme Manager
Mercy Corps
Nov 2019 - Mar 2020 (4 months)
Managed a $1M Cyclone Idai WASH response programme, including planning, budgeting, and reporting. Strengthened M&E systems and provided technical advisory support to teams for high-quality deliverables.
OXProject Manager - Women Economic Empowerment & Care
Oxfam
Sep 2017 - Oct 2019 (2 years 1 month)
Led a €2.5M project to reduce women’s unpaid care work through solar water schemes. Managed budgeting, resource allocation, and stakeholder coordination while advocating for inclusive public infrastructure designs.
ZAProgramme Manager
Zimbabwe Community Development Association
Nov 2004 - Sep 2017 (12 years 10 months)
Managed multisectoral programmes including DFID’s Protracted Relief Programme and UNICEF’s Rural WASH initiative. Oversaw budgeting, financial management, and resource allocation to optimize programme impact.
ZAProject Officer - HIV/AIDS, Gender and Protection
Zimbabwe Community Development Association
Nov 2004 - Jan 2008 (3 years 2 months)
Coordinated GBV and gender mainstreaming programmes, developed strategies and advocacy campaigns. Managed multi-sectoral programs addressing GBV and women’s empowerment.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Women's University in Africa
Master of Science, Development Studies
2004 - 2006
Completed a Master of Science in Development Studies, focusing on humanitarian response, programme management, and social protection. Developed skills in stakeholder engagement and capacity-building initiatives.
Midlands State University
Bachelor of Arts Honours, English and Communication Studies
2000 - 2004
Earned a Bachelor of Arts Honours in English and Communication Studies. Specialized in communication strategies and their application in development contexts.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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