Key skills and expertise

With a background in Projects and Grants Management, Advocacy, and Communications, the expert brings 28 years of experience to the table. Excelling in journalism, social media marketing, program management, and strategic planning, they have led both local and international initiatives. Career highlights include managing a $50,000 social media campaign that resulted in a landmark election victory and overseeing a $9 million grant portfolio in Tanzania. Previously held roles such as International Content and Administration Manager and Project Management Lead demonstrate their capacity to deliver impactful results and foster strategic partnerships across diverse sectors.

Project experience and donor exposure

Bringing extensive experience with international donors, the expert has engaged in project implementation, capacity building, and evaluations. Their work spans thematic areas such as governance, media, and gender-based violence, with projects primarily located in Tanzania and tailored to national and sector-specific needs. Responsibilities have included managing grant portfolios, designing and facilitating learning programs, and advocating for policy changes to drive social impact.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across diverse projects involving community development, NGOs, fundraising and grant management, monitoring and evaluation, public sector governance, project management, and marketing and media. The expert's interdisciplinary knowledge includes digital marketing, media advocacy, and strategic planning. Geographic experience encompasses Tanzania, the UK, and Norway, with efforts focused on enhancing governance, promoting media excellence, and executing effective social media campaigns. Their extensive experience in Tanzania has contributed to regional development and policy advocacy, while work in the UK, Norway, and South Africa has broadened their international perspective.

Languages and education

Fluent in English and Swahili, the expert has utilized these language skills in various professional contexts, including managing multilingual teams and translating documents. Their work has involved translation tasks such as converting newsletters and policy documents from Kiswahili to English, enhancing communication and understanding in diverse projects and initiatives. The expert holds a Master's degree in Development Policy and Practice for CSOs from Bradford University, UK, a Bachelor's degree in Development Studies from Kimmage Development Center, Ireland, a Diploma of Higher Education in Media Management from Rhodes University, South Africa, and a Diploma of Higher Education in Investigative Journalism for Anglophone Countries from the World Bank Institute, USA.