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Garikai Crispen Mpande

Garikai Crispen Mpande

GIS Expert

Highest degree :

Masters

Field of study :

Geography Information Science

Location :

Bulawayo

Citizenships :

Zimbabwean

Experience :

20 Year(s)

Countries :

Afghanistan, Sudan, South Sudan, Zambia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Iraq

Gender :

Male

Sectors :

Humanitarian Aid & Emergency

Engineering

International Development / Humanitarian Assistance

Communications

Information Management

Data Science

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning

Certified GIS Professional (GISP) with over 15 years of international experience designing and leading GIS and remote sensing solutions for humanitarian, climate resilience, infrastructure, and development programs across Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Demonstrated expertise in geospatial analysis, disaster risk management, climate vulnerability assessment, GeoAI, and data visualization for organizations and donors including USAID, UN, EU, and ICMP. Proven track record in technical support, geospatial capacity building (600 plus staff trained), and developing integrated GIS platforms that inform decision making.

Education

Bachelor of Science General Degree (Geography & Statistics)

Harare, Zimbabwe

University of Zimbabwe

March 1991

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December 1994

Master of Science in Land and Geographic Information Systems (LIS/GIS)

Harare, Zimbabwe

University of Zimbabwe

January 1997

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April 1999

Awards & Certificates

Certified GIS Professional (GISP)

United States of America

GIS Certification Institute (GISCI)

2005

The GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) promotes the advancement of proficient GIS professionals through its international GISP® (Certified GIS Professional) certification program. The Institute fosters rigorous professional and ethical standards, community engagement, and professional mentoring within the GIS industry.

Professional Geoinformation Science Practitioner (PGP)

South Africa

South African Geomatics Council

2015

A Professional GISc Practitioner (Geographic Information Science Practitioner) is a qualified expert in capturing, analyzing, managing, and visualizing spatial data using specialized software, often holding international (GISP) or national certifications (like South Africa's PLATO), ensuring ethical practice and continuous learning in leveraging location-based data for planning, development, and complex problem-solving across various industries.

Languages
English
Speak
Good
Read
Good
Write
Good
Skills

GIS

Spatial Analysis

Data Analysis

Drone Pilot

Geospatial AI

Web Mapping

Remote sensing and satellite imagery interpretation

Data Visualisation

Data Management

SQL

Experience with financing agencies

EU, USAID, FCDO, GAC Canada and others

GIZ

CESVI

JICA