ActionAid has appointed Dr Selina Pasirayi as the substantive country director for Zimbabwe, effective from 1 January 2026.
Said Action Aid in a statement:
“Action Aid is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Selina C. Pasirayi as Country Director for ActionAid Zimbabwe (AAZ), effective 1 January 2026. Selina has been serving as Interim Country Director since 1 July 2025.
Her appointment underscores ActionAid’s commitment to feminist leadership and shared power, placing women at the forefront of community-driven change.”
Dr Pasirayi has over 17 years experience in development and humanitarian issues.
“With over 17 years of experience in development and humanitarian programming, Selina brings strong leadership and expertise in programme management, feminist and human rights–based approaches, transformative social justice, and movement building.
“She also offers deep institutional knowledge, having previously held several senior leadership roles at AAZ, including Programmes Lead, Team Leader, and Programme and Policy Manager for Climate-Resilient Sustainable Agriculture and Disaster Risk Reduction,”read ActionAid statement.
Selina holds a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Sussex, a Master of Arts in Disasters, Adaptation and Development from King’s College London, and both an MSc and BSc in Agricultural Economics from the University of Zimbabwe
Selina’s appointment follows a competitive recruitment process and ensures leadership continuity, operational stability, and sustained programme excellence.
Under Selina’s leadership, ActionAid Zimbabwe will continue to strengthen institutional performance, expand strategic partnerships, and deliver inclusive, sustainable programmes that advance social justice, gender equality, and the eradication of poverty.