CCARDESA Secretariat

Dr. Norotiana Rasambo is an Agricultural Engineer and holds a PhD in Natural Resources Management and Development from the University of Antananarivo - Madagascar. She specializes in forest management, biodiversity conservation, agroforestry, and sustainable ecosystem restoration. 

Mrs Maruping is a Fellow Certified Professional Accountant (FCPA), a Fellow Chartered Certified Accountant (FCCA) and holds a Bachelor of Accountancy from the University of Botswana.

Jerome Queste serves as the Resource Mobilization and Partnership Specialist. Jerome has a unique scientific profile, holding both a degree in applied mathematics from the École Polytechnique and a doctorate in Sociology. He also possesses two additional master's degrees in information systems and strategic management of organizations.

Ms. Mirjam Selma Taapopi is an Environmental & Social Safeguards Officer for the Centre for Coordination of Agricultural Research and Development for Southern Africa (CCARDESA) responsible for coordination and implementation of environmental and social safeguards related aspects under the Food Systems Resilience Project (FSRP).

Botsang Mogotsi is a well-rounded procurement professional with 15 years of solid experience in procurement, contracting, supply chain and logistics management. She graduated from the University of Botswana with a Bachelor of Business Administration (Project and Logistics Management). Mrs Mogotsi is currently pursuing Professional Diploma with Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS Level 6).

Ms Kopo Rachel Letsebe holds Masters in Business Administration in International Business, as well as a Degree in Business Information Technology. Ms Letsebe also holds various professional certifications making her technically savvy and support oriented for a diverse range of technological solutions.

Mr Nelson Ediretse has 12 years of experience having worked in private sector. His first position was as Security Officer/Office Assistant in SADC/GIZ Transboundary Water Management programme for 7 years.  From there he was promoted to Driver/Messenger until December 2020 where he was also assigned as a Logistics Officer under SADC/GIZ Adaptation to Climate Change in Rural Areas in Southern Africa (ACCRA) Programme. 

Mrs Thato Mathodi is Friendly and Welcoming Receptionist /Office orderly for CCARDESA, she has 11 years’ experience in her roles in both Private and government sector, her previous work entails dealing with customer, assisting the admin staff and handling goods. Mrs Mathodi is a well organised and polite individual who serves CCARDESA customers and staff with smile and due diligence, she upholds the Organisation Mission and Vision and carried it forward by been attentive to details. She maintains the security and telecommunications systems of the organization.

Mr Dagmore Tawonezvi is the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer for CCARDESA. His role entails design and implementation of robust monitoring and evaluation systems, facilitation of organisational learning, reporting, capacity building of staff and stakeholders on monitoring and evaluation, and development of operational plans.

Mr Mocumbe is the APPSA Information, Communication and Knowledge Management (ICKM) Officer who joins APPSA/CCARDESA from the Mozambique Agricultural Research Institute where he was heading the Communication and Marketing Unit.  He has more than 10 years working experience in the field of communication in both public and private sectors, and has supported APPSA in Mozambique as the National Communication Focal Person. Mr Mocumbe holds a Masters in Journalism and Mass Communication degree from Iowa State University, USA.