Rudo Mamombe
Basingstoke,United Kingdom
Summary
A passionate climate change scientist and ecologist specializing in qualitative and quantitative research, policy analysis and stakeholder engagement. With the ability to collaborate effectively and a track record in implementing sustainable solutions for climate change adaptation and environmental protection. A team player having co-authored published research articles for driving successful policy initiatives. I desire to promote innovative climate change policies that promote sustainability and inclusivity.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Migration, Environment and Climate Change (MECC) Consultant
International Organisation for Migration (IOM)
Harare, Zimbabwe
04.2023 - 06.2024
- Analysed eighteen national climate change and environmental policies in Zimbabwe for mainstreaming migration into the polices
- Successfully denoted gaps and opportunities including gender dynamics in mainstreaming migration in climate change policies through desk research
- Developed gender sensitive MECC policy and strategy gap mapping research tools and methodology for stocktaking the extent to which migration is mainstreamed in climate change and environment policies
- Widely consulted with key government departments, UN agencies, academia, NGOs and CSOs representing vulnerable groups as part of the stock take exercise through key informative interviews and provincial roundtable discussions across all ten provinces of Zimbabwe
- Consolidated a comprehensive gendered MECC stock take report that speaks on a situational analysis of migration in the context of climate change in Zimbabwe
- Developed a gender sensitive and inclusive roadmap on mainstreaming migration in climate change and environmental policies
- Advocated for and offered expertise on the integration of migration in climate change policies at local and national level with provincial leadership across ten provinces, key government departments responsible for climate change and the environment in Zimbabwe
- Presented a MECC situational analysis to stakeholders representing government departments at local and national level, civil society organizations which led to increased awareness on the importance of mainstreaming migration in climate change and environment policies
Climate change Scientist
Transformation for Development Associates LLC
, Eswatini
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Offered expertise on the integration of climate change and environment into the Kingdom of Eswatini’s Ministry of Economic Planning and Development (MEPD) planner's manual
- Supported gap analysis in integrating climate change and environmental protection in the planner's manual
- Conducted in-country consultations through key informant interviews and workshops with planners from Eswatini's MEPD and relevant stakeholders for the review and update of the planner's manual
- Collaborated with economic experts in consolidating a consultation report on identifying gaps and opportunities for the review and update of the Eswatini planner's manual
Research assistant
Chinhoyi University of Technology
Chinhoyi
11.2016 - 10.2021
- Simultaneously coordinated various research projects on climate change which included: Future Resilience for African Cities and Lands (FRACTAL) project; FAO Fish4Africa and the Caribbean project, Improved Municipal Planning for African Cities (IMPACT) project, OXFAM project on horticultural value chain in Zimbabwe and the Transforming Southern African cities in a changing climate project
- Contributed to the development of the risk and vulnerability assessment report as part of the vulnerability mapping for sectors and sub national governments in Zimbabwe under the CUT- Climate Action Enhancement Package for Nationally, Determined Contributions (NDCs) Partnership
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams such as international research institutions (e.g Stockholm Environment Institute), universities across southern Africa, government departments and municipalities to streamline research processes
- Organised and facilitated climate dialogues, workshops, trainings and learning labs with relevant stakeholders from local and national government in Zimbabwe
- Conducted literature review, surveys, key informant interviews and analysed data as part of high-level research and increased awareness on risks and vulnerabilities to climate change for sectors and sub-sectors in Zimbabwe
- Collaborated with communities and community-based organisations to better understand nature-based solutions and transformative adaptation in southern Africa
- Produced detailed technical and financial project reports
- Presented key findings at national and international conferences to promote knowledge sharing
- Tutored students and assisted in research work and practicals
- Co-authored scholarly articles, policy briefs, think pieces and impact stories
- Increased awareness on building climate change resilience through participating in webinars and podcasts
Embedded Researcher
City of Harare
Harare
02.2017 - 06.2021
- Successfully implemented a collaborative research agenda between Chinhoyi University of Technology (FRACTAL coordinator in Harare) and Harare City Council through the embedded researcher approach
- Fostered strong relationships between the university (Chinhoyi University) and city of Harare officials by acting as a knowledge broker between science and practice through demonstrating strong networking, communication and relationship building skills
- Effectively engaged and collaborated with international project partners, stakeholders, embedded researchers and senior researchers from academic institutions and municipalities in southern Africa for knowledge co-creation, effective project coordination and cross city learning
- Enhanced the understanding of climate change risks to city officials and other relevant stakeholders by creating awareness on climate change
- Co-developed climate risk narratives with stakeholders from government departments and civil society organisations for the city of Harare
Inter-city learning coordinator-Consultancy work
SIVIO Institute
07.2020 - 09.2020
- Tasked with coordinating the inter-city learning program for residents' associations in Zimbabwe following the successful implementation of the FRACTAL project and key lessons learnt from the project
- Innovatively came up with the idea of virtual tours amid the Covid 19 pandemic so as to continue with the agenda of resilience building through sharing of knowledge and best practices
- Coordinated and monitored the production of virtual tours developed during the inter-city exchanges
- Compiled reports and presented updates to funding partners on the Inter-city learning initiative a
- Provided SIVIO Institute with documentaries from the inter-city virtual tours, a final write up of the experiences, process and key lessons of the Inter-city learning initiative
Trainee Ecologist
Zimbabwe National Parks and Wildlife Management Authority
08.2013 - 07.2014
- Organised, coordinated and facilitated conservation education and community outreach workshops with various stakeholders in the Hurungwe Safari Area
- Monitored wildlife utilisation and contributed towards the work plan for the scientific services unit
- Conducted extensive field work, organised and conducted game counts
- Developed, reviewed and updated fire management plan for the Hurungwe Safari Area
- Collaborated with local and international academic institutions, research organisations, scientists and researchers on research projects
- Developed project proposals, analysed data and compiled reports with recommendations for management intervention
- Conducted environmental impact assessments for development projects in the parks and wildlife estates
Education
Master of Philosophy Degree - Climate Change Adaptation
Chinhoyi University of Technology
01.2017 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife and Safari Management
Chinhoyi University of Technology
08.2011 - 06.2015
Skills
- Quantitative and qualitative research
- Policy analysis
- Project coordination
- Effective communication and presentation
- Team player in multicultural and transdisciplinary work settings
- Stakeholder engagement and relationship building
Certification
- A Holistic Approach to the integration of migrants and refugees, International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD), 03/01/24
- BSAFE, United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS), 02/01/24
- Ethics and Conduct at IOM: The values we share, IOM E-Campus, 02/01/24
- Using climate information for adaptation and policy development, Climate Systems Analysis Group (CSAG), University of Cape Town, South Africa, 07/01/18
Accomplishments
Masters Scholarship under the START Global Environmental Change Funding as part of the Future Resilience for African Cities and Lands (FRACTAL) Project
References
References available upon request.
Publications
- Pasquini, L., Taylor, A., McClure, A., Martel., P., Pretorius, L., Mubaya, C.P and Mamombe., R.., 2024.Pathways to transformative adaptation in southern African cities: A criteria-based assessment in Harare and Durban. Environmental Science and Policy, 158, p.103784
- Mubaya, C.P., Ndebele-Murisa, M.R., Mamombe, R. 2020.Alternative inclusiveapproaches for improving climate information services and decision-making in Harare, Zimbabwe. Urban Climate, 34, 100691.
- Ndebele-Murisa, M.R., Mubaya, C.P., Pretorius, L., Mamombe, R., Iipinge, K., Nchito, W., Mfune, J.K., Siame, G. and Mwalukanga, B., 2020. City to city learning and knowledge exchange for climate resilience in southern Africa. PloS one, 15(1), p.e0227915.
- Taylor, A., Pretorius, L., McClure, A., Iipinge, K. N., Mwalukanga, B., and Mamombe, R. (2021). Embedded researchers as transdisciplinary boundary spanners strengthening urban climate resilience. Environmental Science & Policy, 126, 204-212.
Timeline
Climate change Scientist
Transformation for Development Associates LLC
01.2024 - 05.2024
Migration, Environment and Climate Change (MECC) Consultant
International Organisation for Migration (IOM)
04.2023 - 06.2024
Inter-city learning coordinator-Consultancy work
SIVIO Institute
07.2020 - 09.2020
Embedded Researcher
City of Harare
02.2017 - 06.2021
Master of Philosophy Degree - Climate Change Adaptation
Chinhoyi University of Technology
01.2017 - 06.2020
Research assistant
Chinhoyi University of Technology
11.2016 - 10.2021
Trainee Ecologist
Zimbabwe National Parks and Wildlife Management Authority
08.2013 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife and Safari Management
Chinhoyi University of Technology
08.2011 - 06.2015
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