Wilfred Sorofa
About Wilfred Sorofa
Wilfred Sorofa is a Project Engineer with a Bachelor of Science Honours in Agricultural Engineering from the University of Zimbabwe. He has worked at Catholic Relief Services since 2019 and has experience in humanitarian projects, particularly in water, sanitation, and hygiene infrastructure.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Wilfred Sorofa has served as a Project Engineer at Catholic Relief Services since 2019. His role involves overseeing projects related to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WaSH) infrastructure. He is based in Harare, Zimbabwe, where he contributes to various initiatives aimed at improving community resilience and infrastructure. His work is particularly focused on addressing the needs of communities affected by natural disasters.
Education and Expertise
Wilfred Sorofa earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) Honours in Agricultural Engineering from the University of Zimbabwe, completing his studies from 2001 to 2005. He furthered his education by obtaining a Postgraduate Diploma in Water Supply and Sanitation from the Institute of Water and Sanitation Development, where he studied from 2012 to 2013. His educational background equips him with the necessary skills to work effectively in the fields of agricultural engineering and water sanitation.
Background
Wilfred Sorofa has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles related to engineering and humanitarian efforts. Before joining Catholic Relief Services, he worked as a WASH Consultant for the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in the Asia-Pacific Region, specifically in Papua New Guinea, for one month in 2017. His experience spans multiple aspects of project management in challenging environments.
Achievements in Humanitarian Projects
Sorofa has been actively involved in humanitarian projects focusing on water, sanitation, and hygiene infrastructure since 2019. Notably, he contributed to the construction of WaSH and shelter infrastructure for communities impacted by Cyclone IDAI in Manicaland province, Zimbabwe. His work demonstrates a commitment to improving living conditions in areas affected by natural disasters.