Alleta Nyahuye
A firm believer in an inclusive and participatory approach to conservation, Alleta Nyahuye is passionate about collaborating closely with communities to co-create solutions and deliver impactful, lasting ecological and socio-economic benefits.
She has more than 15 years of experience in environmental and natural resources management, having previously worked in public service with the Government of Zimbabwe and the Environmental Management Agency (EMA). She also served as the Conservation Manager of WWF Zimbabwe and Programme Manager for a UNDP Green Climate Fund (GCF) resilience project.
As IFAW’s Country Director for Zimbabwe, Alleta is responsible for overseeing and guiding staff tasked with undertaking the various programmes and activities that advance IFAW’s conservation agenda, specifically the Room to Roam initiative in priority anchor landscapes. She also serves as IFAW’s frontline representative with the Government of Zimbabwe, diplomatic missions, local communities, and other NGOs to advance the organisation’s overall mission and priorities in the country.
She holds a BSc General Degree in Geography and Geology, an MSc in Integrated Water Resources Management, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Geographical Information Systems from the University of Zimbabwe.
Background
Programme Manager – UNDP Green Climate Fund (GFC) resilience project
Conservation Manager – World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), Zimbabwe
Environmental Planning and Monitoring Manager – Environmental Management Agency (EMA), Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe’s focal point for the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification – Government of Zimbabwe
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Geographical Information Systems, University of Zimbabwe
MSc in Integrated Water Resources Management, University of Zimbabwe
BSc General Degree in Geography and Geology, University of Zimbabwe
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