1. Summary A livestock specialist, with over 20 years’ experience in livestock value chains analysis, institutional capacity building, farmer training and livestock training curriculum development. I hold a Masters of Science Degree in Animal Science and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Animal Science. Currently studying for PhD Agriculture specilising in Goat foraging behaviour and rangeland management with the University of South Africa (UNISA).2. Beef Private Sector Engagement Specialist and Project Manager (ZAGP-BEST Project 2019-2023) 4.5 yearsWas Project Manager for Sustainable Agricultural Technology and consortium Private Sector Engagement Specialist under the EU-funded Zimbabwe Agric. Growth Programme (ZAGP). The position was responsible for coordinating all private sector companies supporting production, infrastructure establishment, farmer training, input and output marketing for beef value chain products in 10 districts of Zimbabwe. Grant management, and technical support to consortium partners on private-public sector engagement to forge lasting business relationships between small to medium-scale farmers/farmer groups for sustainability. Consolidation of cluster and partner reports for submission to World Vision Germany meeting agreed deadlines as well as work with project quality management.3.. Part-time livestock production lecturer 2018 to date (6 years) University of Zimbabwe (UZ), Faculty of Veterinary Services and Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU). Deliver lecturers, set and mark examinations, as well as supervise undergraduate research projects for students undertaking BSc (Hons) Degree in Veterinary Science (UZ) and Agriculture (ZOU).4. Project Manager - Save the Children Zimbabwe (2018 - 2019) 2 years. Budget management provided leadership and technical oversight in implementation of food security and livelihoods project in Binga, Mbire and Nyaminyami districts.Organized seed, livestock and nutrition fairs involving private sector companies as suppliers of seed and various livestock species for breed improvement. 5. Other AchievementsRecently developed a llivestock training manual for UNDP Zimbabwe Resilience Building - MELLANA Project, Zimbabwe.Lead expert for value chain study for Chiredzi rural domain (March-May 2023) - World Food Program of the United Nations (Zimbabwe).
Woodlands Farm Pvt Limited
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Managing DirectorWoodlands Farm Pvt Limited Jun 2024 - PresentKwekwe, Midlands Province, Zimbabwe
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Private Sector Engagement SpecialistSustainable Agriculture Technology Zimbabwe May 2019 - Jun 2024Harare, Zimbabwe1. The position was responsible for coordinating all private sector companies supporting production, infrastructure establishment, farmer training, input and output marketing for beef value chain products in 10 districts of Zimbabwe. 2. Grant management, technical support to consortium partners on private-public sector engagement to forge lasting business relationships between small to medium scale farmers/farmer groups for sustainability.3. Consolidate cluster and partner reports for submission to World Vision Germany meeting agreed deadlines as well as work with project quality management. -
Project Manager - Usaid/Ofda Livelihoods & Food Security Project In 3 DistrictsSave The Children International Mar 2018 - May 2019Harare, ZimbabweBudget management provided leadership and technical oversight in implementation of food security and livelihoods project in Binga, Mbire and Nyaminyami districts.Organized seed, livestock and nutrition fairs involving private sector companies as suppliers of seed and various livestock species for breed improvement. Collaborated with seed companies, drug suppliers and animal breeders for supply of breeding stock, crop inputs, veterinary drugs and crop chemicals. -
Livestock Technical SpecialistCatholic Relief Services Zimbabwe Program Sep 2016 - Feb 2018ZimbabweParticipated in the assessment of training needs and resources of smallholder poultry, goat and beef farmers to develop relevant training material and technical fact sheets and provide training of trainers in areas of improved animal health and husbandry practices. Was responsible for identifying suppliers of local breeds of small livestock to participate on seed and livestock fairs, including linking farmers to input and output markets in 3 districts under Matabeleland South province, Zimbabwe.
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Cash Transfer & Resilience OfficerWorld Vision Zimbabwe Aug 2015 - Aug 2016Lupane ZimbabweOverall responsible for project coordination with stakeholders, community mobilization and providing leadership to district project staff in Lupane on behalf of the Project Manager.Represent project in district coordination meetings and NGO platforms, providing project activity updates.Review and submit monthly cash distribution requests, and supervise post-distribution monitoring and verification exercises. Attend to complaints and feedback from project participants and refer complicated cases to mobile network service providers.Consolidate weekly, monthly, quarterly and end of project reports for the district. -
Livestock Technical Quality CoordinatorAcdi/Voca Aug 2010 - Jul 2013Harare Zimbabwe• Resource person to all consortium partners in 8 districts in the design and implementation of livestock production & marketing activities, provide leadership to the project Livestock Technical Working Group & facilitate training of trainers for project technical staff and district level stakeholders.• Designed training modules for small holder farmers on cattle, sheep and goats production, and PRIZE agribusiness and livestock production strategy manuals. Participate in the design and implementation of the Food for Asset program.• Established contact between PRIZE and the government Directors of Livestock Production & Development and the Department of Veterinary Services to facilitate coordination of auctions and utilization of livestock assets created by PRIZE. • Coordinated 3 evaluation studies by external consultants for PRIZE livestock activities, technical lead for PRIZE project livestock case study and participated in the LCDRR and VS&L case studies to document best practices and lessons learnt that will inform future programming.
Onious Mtetwa Education Details
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Animal Science -
Animal Science -
University Of Zimbabwe2.2 -
Lower Second Class
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Onious Mtetwa works for Woodlands Farm Pvt Limited
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Onious Mtetwa's current role is Expert in agriculture, livestock value chains, fodder production, livelihoods and food security.
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Onious Mtetwa attended University Of South Africa/universiteit Van Suid-Afrika, University Of Zimbabwe, University Of Zimbabwe, University Of Zimbabwe.
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