Taku Mundenga
Policy & Communications Intern at Canadian Foodgrains Bank- Claim this Profile
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English Full professional proficiency
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Shona Native or bilingual proficiency
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Credentials
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Gender Based Analysis Plus
Government of CanadaMay, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
Certificate for Macroeconomics of Climate Change: Science, Economics, and Policies
International Monetary FundNov, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Civil Society Law in Africa
Centre for Human Rights, University of PretoriaAug, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Data Journalism
Thomson Reuters FoundationJun, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Environmental Journalism
Thomson FoundationMay, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Introduction to Digital Journalism
ReutersApr, 2021- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Canadian Foodgrains Bank
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Canada
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Philanthropic Fundraising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Policy & Communications Intern
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Jun 2023 - Present
- Identifying and researching policy barriers for the Nature-based solutions (Nature+) in Ethiopia, Kenya, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique. - Analyzing government priorities, international agreements, and domestic policies related to the success of the Nature+ program. - Conducting a power analysis to identify influential stakeholders in government and key actors. - Connecting with coalitions, advocacy groups, academic institutions, and research organizations as allies. - Gathering and utilizing resources for the program through project documents, research, and partner collaboration. - Supporting organizational tasks, including document management, video production research, and funding opportunities exploration. Show less
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CREATE Climate-Smart Soils
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Canada
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Environmental Services
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Research Scholar
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May 2022 - Present
- NSERC-CREATE Climate Smart Soils Scholar, awarded by Canadian government's Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council. - Specializes in soil science, environmental sustainability, and conservation with a focus on climate change. - Develops innovative strategies to mitigate and adapt to climate change impacts on agriculture and soil health. - Collaborates with farmers, policymakers and stakeholders to implement climate-smart soil management practices. - Contributes to research projects exchanging knowledge with other NSERC-CREATE Climate Smart Soils scholars. - Dedicated to advancing knowledge and promoting sustainable solutions for the future of agriculture and the environment. Show less
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Freelance Journalist
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Nov 2014 - Present
- Conduct research and in-depth analysis of climate change topics, including environmental policies and scientific developments. - Produce high-quality news content for online and print publications, including articles, blog posts, editorials and features. - Identify and pitch stories that engage and educate audiences on the impacts and solutions of climate change. - Collaborate with editors and reporters to develop editorial content, including interviews and multimedia presentations. - Maintain relationships with climate change experts and sources to ensure accuracy and relevance of reporting. - Stay up-to-date with current events and news related to climate change and environmental policies. - Attend industry events, conferences, and meetings to network and gather information. Show less
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University of Waterloo
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Research Assistant
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Feb 2023 - Feb 2023
- Collaborated with lead researcher to engage and recruit survey participants for a study examining female migrants' participation in the Canadian economy - Assisted in the promotion of Women, Work, and the Economy Research Group's research initiative at a job fairs. - Engaged with attendees, communicated the purpose of the study, and collected information - Provided preliminary screening to potential participants based on criteria outlined in the study's objectives - Delivered comprehensive and accurate information regarding participation requirements, time commitment, and incentives to encourage participation - Maintained detailed and organized records of all potential participants for follow-up by the research team. Show less
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Conduitao
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Canada
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E-Learning Providers
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Podcaster
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May 2022 - Aug 2022
- Creating, producing and presenting compelling and informative content about climate change and related topics. - Planning and organizing episodes based on research and timely topics. - Conducting interviews with experts and thought leaders in the field of climate change. - Writing and editing podcast scripts and editing recorded content. - Publishing and promoting podcasts on various platforms to increase engagement and grow audience.- Building and maintaining relationships with industry partners, guests and listeners. - Collaborating with other content creators and influencers to expand the reach of the podcast and increase the impact of climate communication. Show less
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Secretary General
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Nov 2014 - Nov 2019
- Developing and implementing policies and strategies to achieve organizational goals. - Serving as the primary liaison between the organization and external stakeholders. - Coordinating meetings, events, and activities in alignment with the organization's mission. - Regularly communicating with Forum members and stakeholders. - Coordinating fundraising efforts to secure necessary resources. - Managing the organization's finances, including budgeting and accounting. - Recruiting and managing a team of volunteers. - Participating in international conferences and forums to advance youth participation in global governance. - Promoting the organization's activities and impact through effective communication channels. Show less
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World Vision
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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External Evaluator
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Jan 2011 - Feb 2011
- Conducted comprehensive evaluations of World Vision's 2-year water and sanitation program in the Chivi District to assess program effectiveness, efficiency and impact. - Developed and implemented data collection methods, including surveys, interviews, and focus groups, to gather information and feedback from program beneficiaries, stakeholders and local communities. - Analyzed and interpreted data collected during the evaluation to identify strengths and weaknesses of the program and provided recommendations for improvement. - Prepared and delivered clear, concise evaluation reports, including findings, conclusions, and recommendations, that helped World Vision improve program activities and performance. - Acted as liaison with program beneficiaries, stakeholders and local communities to address concerns, respond to queries, and provide feedback on the evaluation progress. - Provided technical assistance and support to program staff on data collection methods, tools, and data analysis techniques. Show less
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Oxfam
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Enumerator
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Nov 2010 - Dec 2010
- Conducted data collection activities, including administering surveys and collecting demographic and household data, as an enumerator for the Food for Assets Community Works Program. - Maintained confidentiality and ensured that all data collected was kept secure in accordance with Oxfam's privacy policies. - Documented all data collected in an organized and precise manner. - Established effective communication with program beneficiaries to gather accurate and insightful data. - Wrote detailed reports based on the data collected and submitted them to the Project Manager - Maintained neutrality and objectivity throughout data collection activities. Show less
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Education
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2021 - 2023
University of Guelph
Master of Capacity Development and Extension, International Development -
2016 - 2016
Beijing International Chinese College (BICC) - Chinese Language School
Exchange Program, Chinese Language and Culture for South-South Cooperation from Developing Countries -
2013 - 2016
Midlands State University
Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree, Development Studies -
2009 - 2010
TDI-CDR
Professional Diploma, Sustainable Community Development & Humanitarian Project Management
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