Area of Expertise

Business Administration, Corporate Governance, and Policy Analysis.

Work Experience

Prof. Provident Jonas Dimoso (PhD) experience encompasses strategic management, business development, marketing, and revenue scaling. His doctoral studies included involvement in the National Center for Competence in Research (NCCR North-South) under the Swiss National Science Foundation, which entailed activities at the Centre for Development and Environment at the University of Bern, Switzerland.

Since 2019, Prof. Dimoso has served as the Deputy Rector for Academics, Research, and Consultancy (DR-ARC) at the Institute of Rural Development Planning (IRDP). His responsibilities include education management, curriculum development, and overseeing both classroom and field practical training. He also manages research activities, consultancy services, publications, innovation and collaborations with external stakeholders. These responsibilities have further strengthened his management skills and ability to work with professionals from diverse backgrounds.

In his role as DR-ARC, Prof. Dimoso actively builds and maintains rapport with key stakeholders, including ministries, governmental agencies, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), international organisations, embassies, development partners and the private sector. Through these engagements, he has further developed his interpersonal skills and confidence in navigating multicultural environments effectively.

Building on his valuable governance experience, Prof. Dimoso, in his capacity as DR-ARC, also serves as the Secretary of the Academic Committee of the Institute’s Governing Council. Additionally, he is a member of the National Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training’s subject board for Business, Tourism, and Planning. Furthermore, he is a board member of the Local Government Loans Board (LGLB), where he serves as the Chairperson of the Loans and Investment Committee.

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