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TONGAI BONYONGWE

@tongaibonyongwe

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Result-driven livestock officer with nine years' hands-on livestock, research and supervisory experience.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I seek a leadership role combining hands-on animal handling and crop production with supervisory responsibilities, training, research and operational efficiency.

I am a result-driven livestock officer with nine years of hands-on experience in livestock husbandry, pasture conservation and applied research. I have managed herds of 100+ beef and dairy animals, co-authored four research papers, and capacitated extension staff through over 100 trainings yearly.

I supervise and mentor field teams, coordinate advisory services with NGOs and private partners, and deliver measurable productivity gains in irrigation and livestock programs. I combine practical animal handling and crop production skills with strong record-keeping, data management and leadership to improve operational efficiency.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Research Technician

Current

Grasslands Research Private

Jan 2015 - Present (10 years 8 months)

Led livestock and pasture research and on-farm implementation, co-authoring 4 papers, managed a herd of 100+ beef and dairy animals, and trained 100+ extension staff annually. Supervised 15 research hands and 1 assistant while providing advisory services to NGOs and private partners.

Pasture & Forage Production Team Supervision Data Management Extension Advisory

Agricultural Extension Officer

Bulilima District

Jan 2008 - Jan 2015 (7 years)

Provided technical extension and advisory services to 200+ farmers on an 80 ha irrigation scheme, partnered with NGOs to implement irrigation projects, and increased productivity by an estimated 25% through promotion of technologies and commercialization efforts.

Farmer Training Implementation Monitoring & Evaluation Crop Production Value Chain Development

Senior Creditors Clerk

Tanganda Tea Co

Jan 2001 - Jan 2005 (4 years)

Managed stock account reconciliations and invoice processing across four estates, maintained fixed assets register and CAPEX documentation, and coordinated monthly NSSA contributions and quarterly stocktakes.

Accounts Payable Invoice Processing Record keeping CAPEX Documentation Compliance