Dr Wellington Mushayi

Wellington is a highly experienced and motivated Project Management, Coordination, Research, Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting Specialist with over 15 years of progressive experience within the UN, International NGOs and Government settings, specializing in strengthening data systems, governance mechanisms, and evidence-based decision-making across multiple sectors including Education, Public Health, WASH and Behaviour Change Communications. He is a lifelong learner who holds a PhD in Business and Management from the University of Zambia, an MSc in Operations Research from the National University of Science and Technology (Zim), a BSc Honours Degree in Statistics from the University of Zimbabwe, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Monitoring & Evaluation from the Bindura University of Science Education (Zim). Wellington’s PhD thesis examined the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the implementation of Results-Based Management (RBM) within the not-for-profit sector in Zimbabwe. Has demonstrable success in enhancing national capacities in data utilization, RBM, and knowledge management, directly contributing to improved outcomes for children in Zimbabwe, Sierra Leone, Tanzania and South Sudan. His experience extends to navigating volatile and complex environments, including being part of emergency response team (Ebola in West Africa, 2014-2015). As a researcher, he is known for his contributions to public health, particularly in the context of water treatment and maternal and child nutrition. Also, his work has significantly impacted understanding the social determinants of health in Zimbabwe, especially during public health crises. Wellington is a married man of one wife, Crescencia, and a father to four lovely children.