Leonard Maposa

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University Lecturer & Researcher @ Gwanda State University
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Chiredzi, Masvingo Province, Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe
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About Leonard Maposa

I am a veterinarian, livestock production and agricultural development professional with over 30 years of diversified experience in food security, livestock production & extension and animal health in public and private sector as well as international NGOs. I have designed, planned, implemented, managed, monitored and/or evaluated over 40 livestock & agricultural based development programs. Specialties: Veterinary Tropical Medicine and control of transboundary animal diseases, Livestock Emergency Guidelines & Standards (LEGS) Training, Community Based Animal Health Management, Livestock production & Extension, Capacity building, Safe slaughtering & meat hygiene; Rural Development, Project Planning, Implementation and Monitoring, Human and Financial Resources Management

Leonard Maposa's Current Company Details
Gwanda State University

Gwanda State University

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Leonard Maposa Work Experience Details
  • Gwanda State University
    Lecturer
    Gwanda State University Jun 2024 - Present
    Zimbabwe
    Planning and teaching a) Animal Health & Welfare b) Veterinary Immunology c) Veterinary Diagnostics & Pharmacology and d) Veterinary Epidemiology & Public Health. Examining students and supervising Research Project. Conducting research on Animal Production & Health. Carrying out Administrative Duties.
  • Tongaat Hulett
    Livestock And Wildlife Executive
    Tongaat Hulett Jan 2019 - Apr 2024
    Triangle, Zimbabwe
    Manage, coordinate and guide all commercial livestock production , safari & ecotourism and Forestry, based resources for Triangle, Hippo Valley and Mwenezana Estates. Development and execution of strategies, plans and projects to profitably grow the Livestock Production Unit with increasing focus on modern intensive production models and enhance the Company’s capacity to manage its Forestry and Wildlife resources on a sustainable basis. Building talent and teams to strengthen organizational capability and continuity.
  • International Rescue Committee
    Technical Advisor-Livelihoods, Livestock & Pastoralism
    International Rescue Committee Jan 2016 - Dec 2018
    Working under IRC’s Economic Recovery and Development (ERD) Technical Unit to provide remote and on-site technical support in the design, development, implementation, monitoring & evaluation of agricultural & livelihoods programs (especially livestock related) and develop tools & resources to support IRC programming, based on evidence demonstrating the impact of IRC’s work. Support regional and country program economic coordinators and managers and offer them support, on program implementation and monitoring, through regular training visits and discussions. Represent the ERD program area across the organization, serving as a resource to IRC staff seeking information about agricultural, livestock and rural livelihood program activities. Food security focal person for East Africa & the Middle East.
  • Independent Consultant
    Livestock & Development Consultant
    Independent Consultant Nov 2014 - Dec 2015
    Zimbabwe
    -Supporting in proposal development-Conducting surveys and assessing project implementation -Capacity building on Project planning, Implementation and target monitoring-Development of animal health support program-Evaluation of livestock related projects
  • Land O'Lakes International Development
    Animal Production And Processing Specialist
    Land O'Lakes International Development Apr 2012 - Oct 2014
    Liberia
    • Overall responsibility for all capacity building activities related to livestock husbandry, health, safe slaughtering and meat hygiene. Capacity building of animal health specialists, animal production specialists, and commercial and emerging livestock farmers; Improve overall livestock sector capacity in: goat and livestock production; live animal and animal product (meat) marketing; processing of animal products; and ensuring food safety. CAHW Training. Providing advice on improved livestock breeding practices. Improving public and private sector capacity, in development and implementation of quality assurance systems, meat inspection processes, hygienic and humane slaughter techniques and standards, and improved butchery techniques and meat handling in order to improve food safety.
  • Heifer International
    Programs Manager
    Heifer International Jul 2009 - Apr 2012
    Zimbabwe
    • Coordinating all program activities for the Country program including coordinating the project identification process; development/design of projects including project proposal writing; project group development and training; development of various training materials for use by trainers/field staff and farmers; Fundraising. Supervision and development of program staff and coordinating meetings and other events relating to fieldwork.
  • Heifer International
    Animal Health Coordinator
    Heifer International Dec 2000 - Jul 2009
    Zimbabwe
    • Designing community animal health programs for the country program to suit the needs of resource limited communal farmers. CAHW Training.. Providing backup services to CAHWs and conducting clinical veterinary work to support livestock projects. Sourcing of appropriate livestock, drugs and equipment for supported communities. Monitoring and evaluating the animal health program of the organization. Artificial insemination, feed formulation and product quality assurance. Promoting the use and application of Indigenous Veterinary knowledge.
  • Department Of Veterinary Services, Zimbabwe
    State Field Veterinarian
    Department Of Veterinary Services, Zimbabwe Jan 1993 - Dec 2000
    Zimbabwe
    • Coordinating the prevention and control of specified animal diseases and pests. Coordinating the accreditation of dairy farms for major communicable diseases such as Contagious abortion, Bovine Leukosis and Tuberculosis to meet export requirements for dairy products.Certification of Livestock, and Livestock products for export. Promotion of animal welfare and husbandry through coordination of extension services. Supervision and Coordination of work programs for field and admin staff.

Leonard Maposa Skills

Rural Development Project Planning Capacity Building Ngos International Development Community Development Program Evaluation Grants Grant Writing Proposal Writing Sustainable Development Non Profits Fundraising Sustainability Strategic Planning Corporate Social Responsibility Program Development Program Management Volunteer Management Microfinance Poverty Reduction Veterinary Medicine Animal Husbandry Animal Welfare Veterinary Public Health Training Public Health Epidemiology Infectious Diseases Food Security Dairy Veterinary Farms Sustainable Agriculture Food Safety Agriculture Value Chain Analysis Civil Society Africa Agribusiness Policy Analysis Capacity Development Humanitarian Assistance Livelihood Livestock Technical Assistance Humanitarian Natural Resource Management Economic Development Gender Mainstreaming

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What company does Leonard Maposa work for?

Leonard Maposa works for Gwanda State University

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Leonard Maposa's current role is University Lecturer & Researcher.

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What schools did Leonard Maposa attend?

Leonard Maposa attended Women's University In Africa, University Of Pretoria/universiteit Van Pretoria, Zimbabwe Open University, University Of Zimbabwe.

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Leonard Maposa has interest in Social Services, Children, Economic Empowerment, Civil Rights And Social Action, Environment, Poverty Alleviation, Disaster And Humanitarian Relief, Animal Welfare.

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Leonard Maposa has skills like Rural Development, Project Planning, Capacity Building, Ngos, International Development, Community Development, Program Evaluation, Grants, Grant Writing, Proposal Writing, Sustainable Development, Non Profits.

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