Wilson Munyaradzi
StaffDisaster Services Manager - Eastern and Southern Africa Hub
Bio
Joined the ESA Hub as Disaster Services Manager on the 15th of November 2021. Currently based in Zimbabwe and previously worked with World Wildlife Fund, ICRC and MAG international.
Worked on different conservation projects for eight years with World Wildlife Fund (WWF) covering Tanzania, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, and Namibia. Carried out Vegetative Mapping and habitat management in protected areas and areas of biological importance. Have eight years’ experience within the humanitarian sector with International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) working as a GIS officer\Field Officer within the Southern Africa Region. Provided mapping support to the Red Cross family.
Prior to joining HOT, I worked as the Information Manager for MAG international. Life PHILOSOPHY “What Gets Measured Gets Improved”
Posts
Climate Mapping Campaign: Help map Eastern & Southern Africa to fight climate change!
The devastating impacts of climate change, from intense cyclones to prolonged droughts, are threatening the lives and livelihoods of millions in Eastern and Southern Africa. At HOT's Open Mapping Hub (OMH-ESA), we are dedicated to advancing open mapping solutions for community development and social impact.
Open Mapping for Disaster Preparedness: A Pilot Study in Zimbabwe
The Anticipatory Response Program (ARP), recently piloted in Zimbabwe, incorporates open mapping tools and workflows into disaster response and resilience efforts to move from a reactive to a proactive approach.