Key skills and expertise

With over 13 years of experience in community development and public health, the expert is adept in program management, behavior change, gender and sexuality education, and HIV/AIDS response. They have contributed to both local and international initiatives, offering technical guidance and capacity building. Career highlights include roles such as Senior HIV/AIDS & TB Technical Advisor at FHI360 and Technical Advisor for Social and Behavior Change Communication at Engender Health. Responsibilities have included leading teams, developing program monitoring tools, and enhancing service delivery, earning recognition as a top performer and inspirational leader.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has engaged with international donors such as USAID, FHI360, and Engender Health, focusing on health sector projects. Their involvement encompasses project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building, particularly in HIV/AIDS, TB, and reproductive health programs. They have worked on national and regional projects in Tanzania, collaborating with government authorities, local NGOs, and community organizations to improve health communication and service delivery.

Sectors and geographic focus

Worked across key sectors including public health, social development, gender and human rights, security and peacebuilding, and agriculture and rural development. Previously held roles such as Senior HIV/AIDS & TB Technical Advisor and Technical Advisor for Social and Behavior Change Communication, focusing on program management, capacity building, and community engagement. Their interdisciplinary expertise includes integrating gender and behavior change strategies into health programs. The expert's work is primarily based in Tanzania, addressing regional health and development challenges through strategic planning and implementation.

Bringing extensive experience in Tanzania, the expert has a deep understanding of local governance, cultural dynamics, and regional development issues. Their work has spanned various regions within the country, including Iringa, Ruvuma, Njombe, and Dar es Salaam, providing significant expertise in implementing public health and community development programs tailored to the needs of diverse local populations.

Languages and education

Fluent in English and Swahili, the expert effectively uses these languages in professional settings, including in-country work and collaboration with multilingual teams. Proficiency in English, a UN official language, supports their work in international development and communication with diverse stakeholders.

With a background in public health, the expert holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) from Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences in Tanzania, completed between 2019 and 2021. They also obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Project Planning Management & Community Development from the University of Dodoma, Tanzania, from 2009 to 2012. Additionally, they completed their Advanced Certificate for Secondary School Education at Kantalamba High School in Tanzania.