ABOUT
Batanayi Gwangwawa – Environmental and Social Management Specialist, Gender, and Social Inclusion Expert
Batanayi is an accomplished Environmental and Social Management Specialist with expertise in Gender and Social Inclusion. She excels in qualitative research, mid and end-term project evaluation, and is a published author dedicated to inclusive socio-economic development. With 14 years of experience in program implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and infrastructural development, Batanayi has made significant contributions across various sectors including groundwater resources management, climate change and livelihoods, water and sanitation, water-food-energy nexus, biodiversity and natural resources management, microfinance, socio-economic empowerment, and transformative leadership. Her work has primarily focused on the Southern and Central Africa region, demonstrating her extensive regional experience.
Areas of Expertise: Environmental and Social Management, Gender and Social Inclusion, Qualitative Research, Project Evaluation
Highest Qualification: Master of Science in Development Studies (MSc), Bachelor of Science Honors in Sociology (BSc Hons)
Institution where Qualification was Acquired: University of Zimbabwe
Notable Achievements:
- Certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation
- Executive Certificate in Strategic Projects Management.
- Provided technical direction for compliance with environmental and social management guidelines for projects across 16 member states in the Southern African Development Community Groundwater Management Institute (SADC-GMI).