About

Jonathan mufandaedza (PhD), A dynamic Advisor in Science, Technology and Innovation with a proven track record of driving strategic planning, research, and innovation efforts. Skilled in cultivating key strategicpartnerships, mobilizing resources, and overseeing business execution. Adept at prov...

Skills

  • Communication
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  • Teamwork
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  • Problem-Solving
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  • Creativity
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  • Leadership
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  • 3D fingerprinting
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  • gene editing
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  • enviroforensics
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  • Networking
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  • food and nutritional security
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  • Business administration and management
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  • advisory
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  • Nanotechnology
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  • environmental audits
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  • Environmental Impact Assessment
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  • Negotiations
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  • good communication skills
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  • Project Management
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  • Resources mobilization and utilization
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  • Communication
  • English language
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  • English
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  • Shona
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Tsungai Bwerazuva

 2/2/2026
Provided a score of  
10
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veronica gundu

 4/30/2024
9

"I will explore and revert. There is an emerging opportunity on biodiversity credits. "

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Experience

Jonathan Mufandaedza

Work experience
  • Consulting Services: Providing expert advice and solutions to clients on environmental forensics and technology-related issues. Project Management: Leading and managing projects from inception to completion, ensuring they meet client requirements and are delivered on time and within budget. Research and Analysis: Conducting research and analysis on environmental data, forensics, and technology to provide actionable insights and recommendations. Client Relations: Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs, and ensuring their satisfaction with the services provided. Team Leadership: Leading and mentoring a team of professionals, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment. Strategic Planning: Developing and implementing strategic plans to grow the business and expand service offerings. Compliance and Regulation: Ensuring that all projects and activities comply with relevant environmental laws, regulations, and industry standards. Innovation: Identifying and implementing innovative technologies and methodologies to enhance the company's services and capabilities. Reporting and Documentation: Preparing detailed reports and documentation for clients, stakeholders, and regulatory authorities. Training and Development: Providing training and development opportunities for team members to enhance their skills and knowledge.

Jonathan Mufandaedza

Education
  • Executive Master of Business Administration

Jonathan Mufandaedza

Work experience
  • SADC-NEPAD SANBio Steering Committee Chairperson: Chairing the SADC-NEPAD SANBio Steering Committee and ensuring representation of SADC Member States.
  • o Duties :Strategic direction and annual work plans: Endorsing the strategic direction and annual work plans of the secretariat. Network oversight: Providing oversight and ensuring the effective operation of the network. Consulting stakeholders: Consulting with stakeholders on regional developmental issues. Identifying opportunities: Identifying research and development opportunities, resource mobilization, and creating partnerships.

Jonathan Mufandaedza

Work experience
  • Overseeing the operations of the NBA: Advising the Minister on biotechnology development, production, use, application, and release of products. Regulating biotechnology: Regulating biotechnology research, development, production, use, application, movement, and release of products. Public awareness programs: Providing programs to raise public awareness and understanding of biotechnology and biosafety. National Competent Authority: Serving as Zimbabwe’s National Competent Authority for the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety. Biosafety Clearing House portal: Managing the Biosafety Clearing House portal on behalf of the Government of Zimbabwe.

Jonathan Mufandaedza

Work experience
  • September, 2011 - February, 2013
  • Fulltime
  • o Duties: Academic Leadership: Providing visionary leadership to the faculty, fostering a culture of academic excellence and innovation. Curriculum Development: Overseeing the design, implementation, and evaluation of academic programs to ensure they meet high standards and remain relevant. Faculty Management: Recruiting, mentoring, and evaluating faculty members to build a strong and effective team. Student Support: Ensuring students receive a high-quality education and support services to enhance their academic and personal development. Research Promotion: Encouraging and supporting research initiatives, securing funding, and promoting interdisciplinary collaboration. Resource Management: Managing budgets, facilities, and resources to ensure efficient and effective operation of the faculty. Community Engagement: Building partnerships with industry, government, and other stakeholders to advance the faculty’s mission and enhance its impact.

Jonathan Mufandaedza

Education
  • PhD (Science and Agriculture - Nanotechnology, South Africa

Jonathan Mufandaedza

Education
  • Postgraduate Diploma (Food & Nutrition Security - First Class, WUR, Netherlands)

Jonathan Mufandaedza

Work experience
  • 1. Mufandaedza J. The Bio-Bridge Initiative (BBI) Grant with support from the Government of the Republic of Korea and Japan for technical and scientific cooperation (TSC) under the Convention of Biological Diversity and its Protocols (2018)
  • 2. Mufandaedza J. Strengthening Biodiversity and Ecosystems Management and Climate-Smart Landscapes in the Mid to Lower Zambezi Region of Zimbabwe (2018) SADC TRADE RELATE FACILITY Grant (2018)
  • 3. Mufandaedza J. FERMBIOBIZ Grant , SANBIO/ BIOFISA program, (2018)
  • 4. Mufandaedza J Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Grant. Strengthening controls of food safety threats, plant and animal pests and diseases for agricultural productivity and trade in Southern Africa (GCP/SFS/001/MUL)(2017).
  • 5. Mufandaedza J .European Union Grant – Sanitary and Phytosanitary (EU-SPS) project -Zimbabwe: Strengthening the national sanitary and phytosanitary institutional framework (A293), International Trade Centre (2017)
  • 6. Mufandaedza J .SADC EU Trade Related Facility. Strengthening National Quality Infrastructure in Zimbabwe to improve compliance with the TBT and SPS cross border trade(2017).
  • 7. Mufandaedza J .UN Environment - Global Environment Facility Project for Sustainable Capacity Building for Effective Participation in the Biosafety Clearing House (Biosafety Clearing House-III)(2017)
  • 8. Mufandaedza J .H3ABioNet: informatics solutions for H3Africa (2U24HG006941-06) H3ABioNet (2017)
  • 9. Mufandaedza J., Muvhunzi F.,E. Mupanehari. Regional global taxonomy initiative training course on DNA technologies for rapid species identification in 2018
  • 10. Mufandaedza J., Muvhunzi F.,E. Mupanehari. WHO/FAO Consultant: Biofortified crops technologies. Sulker Institute New York from 6-8 April 2016.
  • 11. Mufandaedza J. United Nations Development Program (UNDP)Consultant :The use of biotechnology in Zimbabwe, workshop for Portfolio Committee on Higher and Tertiary Education, Science and Technology Development, Masvingo, Great Zimbabwe Hotel from the 25 th - 28 th of September 2015
  • 12. Mufandaedza J., Team leader Zimbabwe/FAO Africa Solidarity Trust Fund (ASTF) project: gcp/sfs/001/mul “Strengthening controls of food safety threats, plant and animal pests and diseases for agricultural productivity and trade in Southern Africa”. 13-17 JULY 2015
  • 13. Mufandaedza J., National Resource Person for Zimbabwe: A benchmark survey by COMESA ACTESA on the status of GM-Crops and Biosafety Regulatory frameworks in Zimbabwe. May 2014.
  • 14. Mufandaedza J., Regional Consultant and Sub-contractor for SADC regional Genok- Norad Evaluations for Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety in Zambia, China, South Africa December, 2015
  • 15. Mufandaedza J. Consultant COMESA and SADC biotechnology and Biosafety Policy frameworks (2014)
  • 16. Mufandaedza J LATS Internal Consultant: R & D of new products and assisting in the transformation of SMEs products into Industrial products (2009-2011).
  • 17. Mufandaedza J. Others: Coping Skills: A Facilitator’s Manual by for UNESCO Harare Cluster Office, P. O. Box HG435, Harare, Zimbabwe ISBN 92-9124-039-9.

Jonathan Mufandaedza

Work experience
  • Duties: Research Leadership: Leading cutting-edge research projects in the field of biotechnology, securing funding, and publishing findings in reputable journals. Teaching and Mentoring: Designing and delivering engaging lectures, seminars, and practical sessions for undergraduate and postgraduate students. Providing guidance and support to students in their academic and research endeavors. Curriculum Development: Contributing to the development and updating of the biotechnology curriculum to ensure it remains current and relevant. Supervision: Supervising postgraduate students' research projects, theses, and dissertations. Collaborative Projects: Building and maintaining partnerships with industry, government, and other academic institutions to advance research and innovation. Conferences and Workshops: Organizing and participating in national and international conferences, workshops, and seminars to disseminate research findings and stay updated with the latest advancements in the field. Laboratory Management: Overseeing the operation and maintenance of research laboratories, ensuring they are equipped with the necessary resources and adhere to safety regulations. Grant Writing: Writing and submitting grant proposals to secure funding for research projects. Professional Development: Continuously updating knowledge and skills through professional development opportunities to enhance teaching and research capabilities.

Jonathan Mufandaedza

Work experience
  • Boards and Professional Memberships (Abridged Version)
  • Zimbabwe NAP -Antimicrobial Resistance Core- Member
  • Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) - Advisor for the province of mashwest
  • Open Forum of Agricultural Biotechnology (OFAB) - Chairman
  • National Biotechnology Authority of Zimbabwe - Board Member
  • Food Standards Advisory member (FSAB) - Board Member
  • Biotechnology Trust of Zimbabwe (BTZ) - Board Member
  • SADC/NEPAD SANBIO Steering Committee - Chairman
  • UN CBD - Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety - Zimbabwe National Focal Point
  • UN CBD - Biosafety Clearing House Mechanism - Zimbabwe National Focal Point
  • UN International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) - Liaison
  • UNESCO Natural Sciences - National Standing Committee Member
  • National CODEX Committee on Biosafety - Member
  • Association of National Biosafety Agencies in Africa (ANBAA) Kenya - Member
  • Medical Controls Authority of Zimbabwe Board - Committee Member
  • Catalysis Society of South Africa (CATSA) - Past Member
  • Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Society of Zimbabwe (BMBSZ) - Member
  • Zimbabwe Council for Higher Education (ZIMCHE) - External Reviewer

Jonathan Mufandaedza

Education
  • Master of Science in Biotechnology

Jonathan Mufandaedza

Work experience
  • Summary of Research publications and presentations (abridged version)
  • 1. National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs), Implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) Voluntary Peer Review and implementation of the NBSAPs 2016-2022Uganda(SBI/3/info/40).(https://www.cbd.int/doc/c/73c8/b830/5762277172c2a7b9cee96e72/sbi-03-inf-40-en.pdf)
  • 2. National Biodiversity Strategies And Action Plans (NBSAPs) , Implementation Of The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) Voluntary Peer Review and implementation of the NBSAPs2016-2022ofSriLanka(SBI/3/info/4).https://www.cbd.int/doc/c/3203/3ae7/ab3382995437bf2b4d4c076a/sbi-03-inf-04-en.pdf
  • 3. “Unlocking the Potential of Synthetic Biology for Improving Livelihoods in Africa” (2018):Accepted for publication in the Journal of Applied Sciences 1.
  • 4. “Bioinformatics in Zimbabwe” (2018):Published in the Journal of Bioinformatics International
  • 5. “Biotrade: The Zimbabwean Context”:Published in the Journal of Life Sciences 1.
  • 6. “RpoB Gene-Based Characterization of Non-Tuberculous Mycobacteria in Zimbabwe” (2017):Published in the Journal of Advances in Microbiology 1.
  • 7. “Status of Biotechnology in Zimbabwe: Towards a More Sustainable Era” (2014):Chapter 16 in the book Industrial Biotechnology in Non-Aligned and Other Developing Countries 1.
  • 8. “Public Perception Towards Transgenic Crops and Genetically Modified Foods in Zimbabwe” (2015):Presented at the 2015 Conference on Research and Innovation in Technical and Vocational Education 1.
  • 9. “Voluntary Labelling of Food and Feed Related to Genetic Modification” (2016):Standards Association of Zimbabwe 1.
  • 10. “WHO/FAO Biofortified Crops: Agronomic Biofortification, Conventional Plant Breeding, and Bio-Engineering” (2016):Accepted for publication in New York papers 1.
  • 11. “Catalytic Detection of Organo-Pesticides Using Metallophthalocyanine Complexes and Carbon Nanotubes” (2014):Published in The New Dawn Newsletter 1.
  • 12. “Sensor Platform: Iron-Nanotube Conjugates for Detection of Aldicarb” (2012):Published in the Journal of Zimbabwean Studies 1.
  • 13. “Heavy Metal Analysis of Fresh Water Supplies and Wastewaters in Chinhoyi and Harare, Zimbabwe” (2012):Published in International Researchers 1.
  • 14. “Application of Statistical Control Charts to Climate Change Detection in Masvingo City, Zimbabwe” (2012):Published in J Environ. Res. Develop. 1.
  • 15. “Analysis of Trends in Dry Spells During Rainy Seasons in Masvingo Province, Zimbabwe” (2012):Published in J Environ. Res. Develop. 1.
  • 16. “Sensor Platform: Copper Nanoparticle-Nanotube Conjugate for Detection of Dicrotophos” (2012):Presented at the ‘1st Biotechnology World Congress’ 1.
  • 17. “Sensor Platform: Behavior of Glass Carbon Electrode Modified with Iron (II) Phthalocyanine and Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes for Detection of Aldicarb” (2011):Presented at the Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education Research and Intellectual Expo 1.
  • 18. “Antimicrobial Properties of Lactic Acid Bacteria and Yeast-LAB Cultures Isolated from Traditional Fermented Milk” (2006):Published in the International Journal of Microbiology 1.
  • 19. “Safety of Fermented Milk Products Produced by New Lactic Acid Bacteria Isolated from Zimbabwean Traditional Foods” (2005):Presented at the 7th Science and Technology Symposium 1.
  • 20. “Awareness of the Risks of HIV Infection Among Urban and Rural High School Attendees” (2002):Published in the Central African Journal of Medicine 1.
  • 21. “Coping Skills: A Facilitator’s Manual”:Published by UNESCO Harare

Jonathan Mufandaedza

Education
  • BSc (Applied Biology & Biochemistry Honors Degree - Upper Class,

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Tsungai Bwerazuva

 2/2/2026
Provided a score of  
10
  for Jonathan Mufandaedza

veronica gundu

 4/30/2024
9

"I will explore and revert. There is an emerging opportunity on biodiversity credits. "

2 recommendations in total
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