LUCKY ALLAN CHIPOKORE
Social Development Officer
Harare, ZW.About
A strategic and innovative social development professional with a Diploma in Social Work, keen on leveraging influential management and adaptive skills to drive impactful child welfare and protection initiatives. Proven ability to lead community programs, conduct thorough investigations, and advocate for vulnerable populations, aiming to secure a role that maximizes social impact and fosters community well-being.
Work
Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare
|Attaché - Social Development Officer
Chipinge District, Manicaland, Zimbabwe
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Summary
Led comprehensive child welfare and protection initiatives for the Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare, ensuring compliance with national policies and providing critical support to vulnerable children and families in Chipinge District.
Highlights
Managed the intake and assessment of children requiring care, ensuring timely intervention and appropriate placement in accordance with the Children's Act.
Facilitated and delivered training workshops on foster care, adoption, and custody cases, enhancing community capacity in child protection.
Authored detailed probation officer reports for Magistrate Courts, supporting judicial processes for child offenders and survivors of sexual abuse.
Conducted thorough investigations into reports of child abuse and neglect, collaborating with specialists to ensure comprehensive case management and referral.
Orchestrated the safe removal of children from harmful environments and facilitated family tracing, reunification, and re-integration processes, achieving positive family outcomes.
Championed child rights through active participation in various forums and the execution of targeted awareness campaigns.
Provided administrative support including document filing, statistics compilation, and assessment of government assistance applicants, streamlining operational efficiency.
Delivered psychosocial support to families navigating diverse life challenges, fostering resilience and well-being within the community.
World Vision
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Chipinge District, Manicaland, Zimbabwe
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Summary
Conducted systematic data collection and enumeration activities for World Vision in Chipinge District, directly contributing to the accurate assessment and implementation of community development programs.
Highlights
Collected and verified accurate data for various community programs, ensuring reliability for reporting and analysis.
Assisted in the identification of program beneficiaries through systematic data gathering in the Chipinge District.
Contributed to comprehensive field surveys, gathering essential information to inform program planning and evaluation.
Education
Women's University in Africa
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Diploma
Social Work
Grade: 3.0 GPA
Courses
Basic Computer Literacy
Introduction to Social Work
Introduction to Social Anthropology 1
Introduction to Psychology 1
Introduction to Sociology 1
Social Psychology 1
Academic Communication Skills
Community Health
Introduction to Social Welfare
Introduction to Social Anthropology 11
Introduction to Psychology 11
Introduction to Sociology 11
Social Psychology 11
Professional Communication Skills
Social Work with Individuals 1
Social Work with Groups 1
Social Work with Communities 1
Socio-Economic Development 1
Intro. to Social Research Methods and Statistics
Principles and Practices of Rehabilitation
Individual and Social Pathology
Fieldwork
Research Project
Social Work with Groups 11
Social Work with Communities 11 and Gender Studies
Socio-Economic Development 11
Social Work with Individuals 11
Social Policy and Administration
Intergrated Social Work Methods
Child Welfare Policy and Practice
English for Professional Purposes
Social Work Law and Policy
Social Policy and Development
GOKO SECONDARY SCHOOL
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Ordinary Level Certificate
General Education
Courses
English Language
History
Geography
Shona
Integrated Science
Commerce
Mathematics
Languages
English
Shona
Skills
Social Work & Child Protection
Child Welfare Policy, Case Management, Family Tracing, Reunification, Child Rights Advocacy, Psychosocial Support, Foster Care, Adoption, Child Abuse Investigation, Social Policy, Social Anthropology, Social Psychology, Social Research Methods, Social Work (Individuals, Groups, Communities), Social Rehabilitation, Child Welfare Policy and Practice, Social Work Law and Policy.
Management & Leadership
Influential Leadership, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, Process Optimization, Project Coordination, Innovation.
Administrative & Data Management
Document Management, Data Collection, Statistical Compilation, Report Writing, Administrative Support, Record Keeping, Information Systems.
Communication & Training
Workshop Facilitation, Public Speaking, Awareness Campaigns, Interpersonal Communication, Professional Communication, Training Delivery.
Personal Attributes
Strategic Goal Orientation, Adaptability, Teamwork, Relationship Building, Learning Agility, Problem-Solving.
Technical Skills
Basic Computer Literacy, Microsoft Office Suite.
Interests
Public Speaking
Communication, Presentations, Community Engagement.
References
Mr. Raphael Zongoro
District Social Development, Officer, Chipinge. Contact #: +263 773 528 503 Email: chipingedss@gmail.com
Mrs Gaza
Lecturer, Womens University In Africa. Contact: 0771 329 134. Manresa Park, Harare.
Miss R. Gwasira
World Vision. Contact: 0773 236 591.