James Waters

James is a community development professional.

He is success-driven and goal-oriented with extensive experience in driving positive social change and impact through global strategic partnerships.

He has a track record of developing and implementing unique and meaningful community development programs with integration of sustainable practices.

James is also an expert in aligning social enterprise initiatives with business objectives. 

An experienced leader with a history of development in community engagement/development, program planning/execution, project management/delivery, and nonprofit/volunteer management. My history demonstrates that I enjoy challenge and have repeatedly led teams to excel while setting ambitious goals within dynamic communities. With a deep commitment to social justice, equity, and inclusivity, I strive to ensure that the voices and needs of marginalised and underserved communities are heard and addressed. 

Below are some examples of impactful and novel community development projects, I can bring to the role:

• Demonstrated success in bolstering environmental sustainability initiatives through the formulation and integration of highly robust educational programs.
• Well-versed in developing and implementing impactful community development programs, promoting organisation’s mission and initiatives, and driving positive social change and impact. 
• Experienced in building and maintaining solid relationships with diverse stakeholders, building/leading cross-functional teams, and accomplishing complex projects within time and budgetary constraints.
• Expert in evaluating and addressing community needs/challenges, organising/mobilising community members around shared goals/initiatives, and achieving targeted program outcomes. 
• Distinguished career in collaborating with the UAE government, steering Zayed Trail of Tolerance™ community art project, and raising awareness, fostering coexistence, promoting global regeneration.

Master of Business Administration, In Progress 
UNISA, South Africa 
 

National Intermediate Diploma in Applied Art & Design | National Diploma in Commercial Design 
Bulawayo College Art School, Zimbabwe