Portia Kuzivakwashe Mafukidze

Planning projects relevant to the organisation. Supervising research projects and works with team members to ensure that the projects remain on schedule. Identifying project goals, research methods, variables, and other test parameters. Choosing how to collect data and offering recommendations upon evaluating the projects. Making research schedules to monitor activities of research teams. Review and analyse data during the course of the project.

Revise program operations in the course of research assessment and attendance in relevant conferences and seminars. Preparation of budgets and proposals for Donors. Assist in developing the Field Implementation Plan (FIP). Ensure timely collection processing analysis and reporting of program data. Compiled summary reports of integral issues brought forth through complaints system to field office management. Investigated and researched root cause of issues identified through complaint mechanism with resolution intent. Coordinated organization participation and support through inter-departmental information exchange. Organized the monitoring and evaluation system through framework development staff guidance technical support and program review. Used statistical techniques for hypothesis testing to validate data and interpretations. Utilized STATA, SPSS and MiniTab statistical soft ware to track and analyze data extracted from Kobotoolbox.

Data collection and capturing using smart phones in the field, in areas including Harare, Chitungwiza, Gweru and Bulawayo, both rural and urban areas. Ability to use the relevant sampling techniques in order to locate the correct respondents for the study. Ability to meet a target of at least 20 respondents a day my average being around 26 a day meaning I was able to hit the target on daily basis. Use of maps to locate the Enumeration area Use of Kish grid to choose the respondent Handling respondent’s questions concerning the study Report writing and forwarding for use by responsible individuals.

Deciding whether or not to accept applications for insurance cover , this is known as ‘risk’. Determining risk is a complex process and the job relies on sensible judgement and particular attention to detail. Analyzing statistical data using specialist computer programmes. Writing quotes and negotiating the terms with brokers and clients. General customer service. Answering client calls. Compiling weekly underwriting and claims reports. Valuations and rating Preparing quotations Data entry of new policies, endorsements and renewals. Spreading reinsurance for all policies above retention. Handling client’s complaints and escalating them to responsible personnel. Claim settlement. Preparation of invoices. Monitoring and reviewing of documents and reports.

Mathematics and Accounting Teacher