Meet The Secreatariat
Elvis Chitsungo - Director
Elvis Chitsungo is a seasoned educationist who has worked for both the government and the NGO sector. He has over 15 years working experience in Education and rose through the ranks from an Education Officer in government and Programmes Manager, Team Lead - Education, General Manager and Executive Director - Strategic Partnership in the NGO.. He is currently the Director for Education Coalition of Zimbabwe.
Evelyn Wadzanayi Chitiga -Programs Manager
Wadzanayi is a seasoned development practitioner, who combines social work and education passions into over 10 years of social change. She has worked at ECOZI for 7 years as a program officer overseeing projects tackling issues of quality, gender sensitive and inclusive education delivery in disadvantaged communities Wadzanayi has also led advocacy efforts engaging key policy players such as parliamentarians, directors within the government offices and school development committees. She has also engaged at National and Transnational advocacy forums
Nomatter Kuhwehwe - Finance Manager
Nomatter has worked with ECOZI since its inception as a Finance Officer. She prepares financial reports for both internal and external stakeholders and financial planning in terms of budgeting and resource utilization.She ensures accountability for resources and that they are used for the intended agreed purpose with funding partners through budget- expenditure analysis, audits and adaptive management to cater for arising circumstances beyond the organisation’s control.
Lazarus Nyamwiwa - Project Officer
Lazarus is a seasoned development practitioner with extensive experience in Education Policy, Advocacy, Child Rights Protection, Health, and HIV/AIDS programming. He has built a strong track record in designing, implementing, and evaluating projects that promote inclusive education, safeguard child well-being, and strengthen community development systems.
Over the years, Lazarus has collaborated with government ministries, civil society organizations, and international development partners to influence policy, mobilize resources, and deliver sustainable programs that address the needs of vulnerable and marginalized groups, particularly children, adolescents, and young people. His expertise lies in advancing equitable access to quality education, reducing school dropouts, and championing initiatives that protect children from violence, exploitation, and harmful practices.
With a solid background in health and HIV/AIDS programming, Lazarus has contributed to interventions that integrate education with health awareness, life skills development, and psychosocial support, ensuring holistic empowerment of learners and their communities. His skills include strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, capacity building, advocacy campaigns, monitoring and evaluation (M&E), and policy analysis
Mutsa R.Mvududu -Communications and Advocacy Officer
Mutsa Mvududu is the Communications and Advocacy Officer at the Education Coalition of Zimbabwe (ECOZI), where she leads strategic communication and advocacy efforts to advance inclusive, equitable, and quality education in Zimbabwe. With a background in Information Systems Management, she brings a strong digital systems-oriented perspective to education advocacy. Mutsa is passionate about leveraging digital platforms, storytelling, and evidence-based messaging to influence policy, engage stakeholders, and amplify the voices of marginalized communities. Her work focuses on strengthening education narratives, promoting innovation, and supporting tech-enabled solutions that contribute to resilient and inclusive education systems for all learners.
Vimbai Mlambo - Business and Development Officer
Tafadzwa Brighton Jamu - Finance Assistant
Tafadzwa is an enthusiastic Finance Assistant with 3 years experience in providing support to financial record’s maintenance, accounts management and a variety of corporate financial tasks. At ECOZI, he plays vital roles in financial data entry, payroll processing, audit’s verification processes, budgets development, payments processing, reconciling bank statements and utilization of accounting software.
Keith Yeukai Katoma - Student intern
Keith is a Student Intern at the Education Coalition of Zimbabwe (ECOZI), having joined the organization in January 2025. She is passionate about education development, advocacy, and community engagement. As an intern, Keith supports various programs and communications efforts, gaining hands-on experience in the NGO sector while contributing meaningfully to ECOZI’s mission of promoting inclusive and equitable quality education in Zimbabwe. Eager to grow professionally, Keith is committed to learning, collaborating, and using her voice to champion access to education for all.