This document provides profiles for 7 consultants from different African countries, including their country of origin, name, position, organization (if applicable), and experience. The consultants have experience in areas such as agriculture, youth development, environmental conservation, and business management. Their levels of experience range from recent graduates to those with over 15 years of professional experience.
1. Country: Malawi
Name of Consultant: Calvin Kamchacha
Position: Executive Director
Organization: Farmers Forum for Trade and Social
Justice (FAFOTRAJ)
Experience: Calvin has 7 years of senior management
work experience both in Public and private sector. In
the past, he has worked with Standard Bank as
Regional Consultant, supporting 11 retail branches in
Business development through strategic trade
marketing and Sales. He has substantial knowledge
and experience in Strategic Leadership and
Management, Relationship Management, Marketing
and general business management coupled with
Masters in Business Administration (MBA). Calvin
also holds a post graduate qualification in Public
Policy, Leadership and Governance from African University in Zimbabwe and Export Trade
Development from Germany.
Country: Mauritius
Name of Consultant: Nawsheen Hosenally
Position: Independent Consultant/ Facilitator
Experience: Nawsheen is a youth activist who is
passionate about Agriculture, youth leadership and
ICTs. Recently graduated with a BSc (Hons)
Agriculture with specialization in Agricultural
Extension from the University of Mauritius, this case
study for FANRPAN is her first working experience
as consultant. She is also one of the facilitators for the
PAEPARD project in Mauritius and is in the National
Support Team of AIESEC in Mauritius. For the past 3
years, she has been volunteering and working in
several youth leadership organizations, including
AIESEC, where she has coordinated development projects (HIV/AIDS, poverty, woman
empowerment, child empowerment etc.) and has led many teams from different countries.
2. Country: South-Africa
Name of Consultant: Obert Mathivha
Position: Managing Director
Organization: Commercial Agricultural Youth
Chamber (CAYC)
Experience: Mr. Obert Mathivha is a Graduate of
law and International Relations from University of
Vista and Pretoria respectively. A Youth
Development Activist for more than 15 years,
passionate entrepreneur focusing on youth
development models i.e. Policy, Strategy,
Programme Design and Project Management. He
has earned Leadership, Business Development and
Project Management capabilities right on the field
and have more than 8 years of professional
experience. He successfully led/participated and managed various projects at national,
provincial, & local levels.
Country: Swaziland
Name of Consultant: Mduduzi Dlamini
Position: Director/ President
Organization: Green Fields Investments/ Swazi
Youth in Agri-business
Experience: Mduduzi is an Entrepreneur in
Swaziland who has been involved in agriculture
since the age of 7 years old.
3. Country: Tanzania
Name of Consultant: Evodius Rutta
Position: Founder and Director
Organization: Tanzania Youth Environmental
Network
Experience: Recognizing that most
environmental problems in Africa stem from
lack of education, particularly among young
people, Evodius Rutta founded the Tanzania
Youth Environmental Network (TAYEN). Its
goal: to actively engage children and youth in
environmental conservation initiatives.
TAYEN establishes Youth Environmental
Clubs in primary, secondary, and higher
education institutions. The Clubs organize
clean up campaigns and environmental programs, including tree plantings, film screenings, and
workshops on climate change. To sustain TAYEN’s efforts, members have planted and raised
20,000 trees, which they sell to schools, government municipalities, and companies looking to
‘green’ their premises. Over the long-term, TAYEN seeks to prepare the next generation to be
responsible leaders and decision-makers to ensure an environmentally-sustainable future for
Tanzania.
Country: Zimbabwe
Name of Consultant: Tavaka Nyoni
Position: Consultant and rancher
Organization: Organization of Rural Associations
for Progress (ORAP)
Experience: