Talent Homu Masenda

Designed and led evidence-based programs aligned with organizational strategy, delivering sustainable community impact.  Spearheaded women's economic empowerment project for 30+ young mothers in Arcturus Community, establishing fish farming and horticulture initiatives that increased household food security and enabled economic independence.  Conducted participatory needs assessments and developed program plans that shaped WASH and livelihoods interventions across multiple communities.  Strengthened community safeguarding systems by establishing Child Protection Committeesin Goromonzi District and trained 100 local leaders, resulting in functional referral pathways and increased reporting of safeguarding concerns.  Coordinated cross-functional collaboration between community leaders, local authorities and organizational teams resulting in the completion of all project milestones on time and within the budget.  Identified funding opportunities and contributed to grant proposals and budgets that secured resources for program continuity.  Monitored field activities against timelines and budgets, tracking performance and compiling donor-ready reports on program effectiveness and efficiency.  Collaborated with local authorities, schoo

Co-designed and executed integrated WASH and Education projects reaching thousands of community members across multiple districts.  Led end-to-end implementation of integrated WASH projects across Makoni and Goromonzi districts, overseeing the construction of 5 solar-powered boreholesimproving sustainable access to safe water for 3,000+ beneficiaries including learners and community members and 3 girl-friendly toilets in rural schools.  Organized distribution of sanitary kits and trained 1,000+ adolescents on SRHR and menstrual health management, increasing knowledge and access.  Facilitated hygiene and child protection trainings for 500 educators and community members leading to improved WASH practices in school and the adoption of childfriendly safeguarding policies.  Coordinated distribution of reading materials to schools, supporting educational continuity for 200 students.  Documented project activities and success stories for donor reports and social media, elevating organizational visibility and stakeholder engagement.

Supported data collection and analysis for municipal housing programs, contributing to evidence-based allocation processes.  Prepared weekly, monthly and annual reports while supporting data collection and analysis for housing programs.  Engaged community members to assess housing needs, gathered feedback, and guided applicants through housing waiting list process.  Provided administrative support, data entry, filing and minute taking during stakeholder meetings and community consultations.  Assisted in planning and organizing community meetings and events, ensuring smooth execution and active stakeholder participation.