Linah Foya
Macabucus Business School, Rwanda
Zimbabwe
Hi, I'm Linah Foya!
Research Assistant at CIMMYT Zimbabwe (International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center)
Highly motivated development practitioner with a field research experience and a year experience in an OVC program supporting HIV and AIDs initiatives. Demonstrated ability to coordinate and mobilise community engagements, facilitate training sessions and manage program logistics. Demonstrated ability and experience in conducting research in remote areas. Committed to ethical research practices and improving livelihood outcomes in underserved communities. Strong passion for sustainable development.
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CIMMYT Zimbabwe (International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center)
Research Assistant
March 2025
Conducted fieldwork for data collection for R4 Rural Resilience in Masvingo district on agriculture practices, crop yields and farmer perceptions as part of World Food Program WFP initiatives
Collected data through interviews with farmers at household level using survey solutions
Contributed to data analysis, interpretation and reporting identifying trends and patterns in the data
Tsungirirai Welfare Organisation
Programmes intern
June 2022 - June 2023
Assisting in implementation of Health and Education programs
Clinic visits for cadre meetings, support group meetings and verification of services
Monitoring monthly referral tracking for program participants such as VIAC and TB testing
Viral load tracking and facilitating request for access to ART funds for participants
Maintaining confidentiality during interactions such as health status
Facilitating, coordinating and supervising capacity trainings and monthly meetings of health workers for two districts
Providing field reports and monthly progress reports
School visits for program support and distribution of stationery and uniforms
Attendance tracking, monitoring CLC meetings for schools fees beneficiaries
Monitored and evaluated program effectiveness increasing student retention, successfully participated in reenrolment of both primary and secondary students
Coordinated workshops for financial literacy training for program participants enhancing financial management
Participated in stationery and uniforms budget planning. Distributed stationery to school fees beneficiaries in Chegutu district
Providing administrative support in file management and documents preparation
Prepared and submitted fees requests to finance department for approval in a timely manner to ensure that beneficiaries were not sent back home due to non-payment demonstrating commitment to supporting vulnerable population
Tsungirirai Welfare Organisation
Programmes Intern
June 2022 - June 2023
Assisting in implementation of Health and Education programs
Clinic visits for cadre meetings, support group meetings and verification of services
Monitoring monthly referral tracking for program participants such as VIAC and TB testing
Viral load tracking and facilitating request for access to ART funds for participants
Maintaining confidentiality during interactions such as health status
Facilitating, coordinating and supervising capacity trainings and monthly meetings of health workers for two districts
Providing field reports and monthly progress reports
School visits for program support and distribution of stationery and uniforms
Attendance tracking, monitoring CLC meetings for schools fees beneficiaries
Monitored and evaluated program effectiveness increasing student retention, successfully participated in reenrolment of both primary and secondary students
Coordinated workshops for financial literacy training for program participants enhancing financial Management
Participated in stationery and uniforms budget planning. Distributed stationary to school fees beneficiaries in Chegutu district
Providing administrative support in file management and documents preparation
Prepared and submitted fees requests to finance department for approval in a timely manner to ensure that beneficiaries were not sent back home due to non payment demonstrating my commitment to supporting vulnerable population
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English
Shona
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