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Tatenda Pakanengwa

@tatendapakanengwa

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Programs specialist focused on program coordination, advocacy, and community empowerment.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role in a mission-driven organization where I can lead program delivery, engage communities, support fundraising, and drive measurable social impact.

I am a dedicated Programs Specialist with strong experience in program coordination, project management, and advocacy, backed by a BA Honours in Development Studies. I have led proposal writing, donor reporting, and monitoring for regional initiatives including SADC gender and renewable energy projects.

My background includes hands-on community engagement and capacity building: co-facilitating trainings, leading field outreach teams, and developing media and website content to amplify program impact. I combine qualitative and quantitative research skills with active fundraising and stakeholder coordination.

I prioritize inclusive leadership, mentorship, and collaborative problem-solving to drive social change, empower communities, and deliver measurable results for program stakeholders.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Dental Coordinator

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ZimWorx

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 9 months)

Scheduled dental appointments for US/Canada patients, maintained insurance records and followed up on claims to streamline provider reimbursements and patient onboarding.

Scheduling Insurance Follow Up Records Management Communication

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Programmes Assistant

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Devine Destiny

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 9 months)

Coordinated outreach training and advocacy, led TOT sessions for people living with disabilities, managed client databases and supported fundraising and proposal writing to expand outreach impact.

Advocacy Fundraising Proposal Writing CRM Outreach Coordination Social Media

Insurance Sales Representative

FBC

Jan 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 11 months)

Processed vehicle insurance policies, managed inbound/outbound client calls, coordinated with service providers and drove business engagement during project outreach activities.

Insurance Processing Client Relations Business Development Coordination Database Management

Research Assistant

Southern African Research and Documentation Centre

Jan 2018 - Dec 2022 (4 years 11 months)

Led research, proposal writing and donor reporting for SADC Gender and Renewable Energy projects and co-authored the 2018 and 2022 SADC Gender and Development Monitor, improving regional policy outputs and stakeholder engagement.