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Lizzie Mujuru, PhD

Board Chair : Hand In Hand Zimbabwe

Dr. Lizzie Mujuru is a distinguished scholar and expert in environmental science, forestry, and sustainable development. She holds a PhD from Wageningen University (Netherlands), an MSc in Tropical Resources Ecology from the University of Zimbabwe, a BSc Honours in Forestry from Sokoine University of Agriculture (Tanzania), a Diploma in Forestry from the Zimbabwe College of Forestry, and a Certificate in Land Use Science from Brown University (USA).

As a Senior Lecturer at Bindura University of Science Education since 2017, Dr. Mujuru has established herself as a leading academic and researcher in her field. Her professional experience also includes serving as a Non-Executive Board Member for Allied Timbers Zimbabwe (2018-2023) and as the Head of Delegation for Zimbabwe at the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (since 2018).

Dr. Mujuru is a sought-after consultant, providing expert services in food and nutrition security, livelihoods, climate change, institutional capacity building, and research. Her areas of expertise include climate change, natural resources management, biodiversity, agroforestry, non-timber forest products, and social forestry.

Runyararo S. Gurira

Board Member : Hand In Hand Zimbabwe

Runyararo S. Gurira is a dedicated legal services specialist with extensive experience in legal advisory, litigation, and compliance. She has expertise in case analysis, legal research, strategic planning, and negotiations. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a strong commitment to providing exceptional legal services, training, and management.

Runyararo’s work history includes roles such as Legal Manager at Printflow (Pvt) Ltd, where she has been employed since November 2023. Prior to this, she served as the Legal Services Manager at Manicaland State University of Applied Sciences from April 2019 to October 2023. She has also worked as the Principal Legal Officer at the Attorney-General Office, Civil Division, from November 2016 to March 2019, and as a Legal Officer from 2010 to 2016.

In these roles, she has managed litigation cases, provided legal advisory services, developed compliance frameworks, and negotiated dispute resolutions.

Runyararo holds a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) Degree from Midlands State University. She also possesses a Master’s degree in Public Sector Management from Africa University.

Additionally, she has obtained certificates in Legal Drafting and Project Management and Monitoring and Evaluation. As a registered Legal Practitioner, Notary Public, and Conveyancer, Runyararo was a member of the Mutare Polytechnic Advisory Council from 2020-2022

Maxwell Phiri

Board Member : Hand In Hand Zimbabwe

Maxwell Phiri is a highly accomplished development practitioner with over 25 years of experience in managing and delivering high-impact social forestry, climate change, and rural development projects in Zimbabwe and the sub-region.

Throughout his illustrious career, Maxwell has worked at both technical and middle management levels in the Government of Zimbabwe and at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Currently, he coordinates the EU-funded Sustainable Wildlife Management Project, implemented on the Zimbabwe side of the KaZa site and seats as board member for

Maxwell is renowned for his exceptional leadership and technical expertise, with a proven track record of driving rural economic growth and fostering sustainable development through community-based natural resources management interventions.

Herbert Chadehumbe

Board Member : Hand In Hand Zimbabwe

Herbert is a seasoned finance professional with a proven track record of driving strategic financial planning, risk management, and process improvement initiatives across diverse industries. His expertise spans financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and corporate governance. Prior to joining the COMESA Business Council, he held various senior finance positions, where he successfully leveraged his technical expertise to optimize financial performance, mitigate risks, and enhance stakeholder value.

Herbert’s professional credentials are distinguished by several prestigious certifications, including Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) with the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), Certified Internal Controls Auditor (CICA) with The Institute for Internal Control (TheIIC), and Individual Member with The Institute of Risk Management South Africa (IRMSA). These certifications attest to his expertise in financial management, risk management, internal controls, and governance.

He holds advanced academic qualifications, including a Master of Science Degree in Finance and Investment from the National University of Science and Technology (NUST) Zimbabwe, and a Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Accounting from the Midlands State University (MSU) Zimbabwe. His academic background, combined with his professional certifications and experience, positions him as a highly skilled finance professional with a deep understanding of financial markets, instruments, and regulations

Felix Tete

Ex officio Board Member : HiH Zim C.E.O

Felix Tete is a the founding CEO for Hand in Hand Zimbabwe having worked as a Country Director for Hand in Hand Southern Africa (in Zimbabwe). He is a holder of double Masters Degrees viz MComm in Strategic Management and Corporate Governance with Midlands State University and an MSc in Environmental Management with University of London and a Post Graduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation Methods obtained at Stellenbosch University.

Felix K Tete is a development practitioner with over 30 years of experience in non- profit, private and international development sectors, and he focuses on entrepreneurship/ business development, women and youth economic empowerment (including business skills development and acceleration), gender, climate change, food and nutrition security, natural resources and agriculture policy, executive leadership experience in operations that aligns seamlessly with the strategic direction of diverse organizations. Since 1989, Felix has transitioned from being sharply honed extensionist, monitoring evaluation accountability and learning consultancy to programme management and leadership.

He has held senior evaluation positions and led high level and complex evaluation assignments spanning more than twenty years. He has shown passion for vulnerable sector of communities’ population, using entrepreneurship and business development training as an economic empowerment vehicle for mostly resource limited and vulnerable women and youth, linking enterprise/business that they will have created to micro-financing and lucrative sustainable local, regional and international markets. Felix has demonstrated a proven ability to drive operational excellence, enhance productivity, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. He has developed and nurtured cordial professional donor relations with other development partners that also resulted in successful private-public partnerships and fund-raising consortia.

His experience also includes increasing financial sustainability of programmes and operations by focusing on resource development, maintaining healthy financial ratios, and effective budget management. Felix has shown collaborative leadership style that empowers teams and aligns cross-unit/partner efforts and whose decisions are largely data-driven and leveraging technology to streamline workflows.

Board Members

Lizzie Mujuru, PhD

Runyararo S. Gurira

Maxwell Phiri

Herbert Chadehumbe

Felix Tete

Hand In Hand in Zimbabwe is presently operational in seven districts namely Bulilima, Chikomba, Chirumanzu, Gwanda, Lupane, Nkayi and Shurugwi.

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