Gwinyai George Chibaira
About Gwinyai George Chibaira
Gwinyai George Chibaira is a Project Manager at Aglivelihoods Spa, with extensive experience in agricultural project management and economic strengthening for smallholder farmers. He has held various roles at Catholic Relief Services and World Vision, focusing on agricultural resource provision and adaptation strategies in response to climate challenges.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Gwinyai George Chibaira has held multiple positions at Catholic Relief Services (CRS) since 2011. He currently serves as Project Manager for Aglivelihoods Spa, a role he has occupied since 2015. Prior to this, he worked as an Agriculture Technical Coordinator in Zimbabwe from 2011 to 2013 and as a Technical Advisor for Household Economic Strengthening in Nigeria in 2015. He also served as a Program Advisor for CRS Zambia for one month in 2014. His work has focused on agricultural resources and economic challenges faced by smallholder farmers.
Education and Expertise
Gwinyai George Chibaira has a strong educational background in agriculture. He studied at the University of Zimbabwe, where he earned a degree in Agriculture from 1999 to 2003. He furthered his education at the Women University in Africa, obtaining a Master of Science degree from 2014 to 2015. His foundational education includes studies at Mashoko High School and Mutare Boys High School, as well as Chiredzi Christian College.
Background
Gwinyai George Chibaira has a diverse professional background in agricultural project management and technical advisory roles. He has worked with various organizations, including World Vision and Mercy Corps, prior to his extensive tenure at CRS. His experience spans several years and includes significant roles that address agricultural challenges and economic empowerment for vulnerable communities.
Achievements
Chibaira has led significant projects aimed at improving agricultural practices and resources for smallholder farmers. Notably, he managed the Zimbabwe Seed Systems Strengthening project, which provided drought-tolerant seed resources during the 2015-2016 cropping season. He also managed the Zimbabwe Ag-livelihoods Innovations Project (ZALiP), focusing on modern agricultural extension services to support farmers in Beitbridge district.