Martin Maphosa

Managed research projects, ensuring they met laid targets, timelines, and budgets. Conducted data collection, entry, analysis, and reporting for all projects under different funding agencies.

Involved in raising awareness on national quality infrastructure and available conformity assessment services in Zimbabwe. Provided technical standards for essential oils production and export to meet the requirements of export markets, particularly the United Kingdom.

Identified and created the farm beef cattle breeding policy, determining and structuring vaccination programs compliant with EU Market requirements. Revamped and strengthened disease control, administrative functions, and diversified into horticulture and feed production.

Reviewed the operational environment of Macimbi farmers, identifying constraints and opportunities for introducing regenerative agriculture. Undertook value chain analyses to identify primary inefficiencies and proposed participatory processes for farmer engagement and capacity building.

Planned, coordinated, collected, and collated data from quality surveys and projects, leading survey data collection across all programs. Assisted in the analysis of quantitative and qualitative data, contributing to the development of survey tools and preparation of reports.

Conducted market research on niche markets and products, analyzing opportunities and challenges faced. Developed an Integrated ICT Agricultural Database for national farm production and trade, and produced annual reports and weekly bulletins for various agricultural subsectors.

Led and managed all interventions in social protection, agriculture, and livelihoods programming, including budget preparation and expenditure analysis. Designed Monitoring & Evaluation frameworks for various programs and advocated for child rights and vulnerable populations.

Analyzed the viability of nationally important enterprises, including maintenance of an accessible farm management database. Provided impartial farm viability assessments and project planning reports, evaluating cost-benefit relationships of alternative and new technologies.

Trained implementing partners, government extension staff, and farmers on technologies like conservation farming and micro-dose fertilizer application. Evaluated technological impacts by assessing yield gains, food security, and sustainability, and conducted project analysis including farm budgeting and cost-benefit analysis.

Obtained a Post Graduate Certificate in Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation. This program focused on equipping students with essential skills for effective project oversight and assessment.

Completed a Master of Science in Economics, with a thesis focused on the impact of conservation agriculture adoption on food security in dry areas of Zimbabwe. The program provided advanced knowledge in economic principles and research methodologies.

Earned a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Economics. The curriculum covered fundamental concepts in agricultural economics, preparing for roles in agricultural development and policy.