Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 10 years of experience in the non-profit sector, the expert is proficient in fundraising, partnerships, and resource management. With expertise in grant writing, donor mapping, and proposal development, they have effectively led fundraising efforts and managed donor relations. The expert's technical skills include econometric analysis using Stata and SPSS, which have been instrumental in strategic partnerships for organizations like CARE International and BRAC Maendeleo Tanzania. Their responsibilities have included coordinating project implementations and evaluations, significantly contributing to resource mobilization and capacity-building initiatives in Tanzania and South Sudan.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has collaborated extensively with international donors such as USAID, Global Fund, Irish Aid, Japanese Embassy, and Abbott Fund. Their involvement has encompassed managing donor relations, proposal development, and fundraising activities within non-profit organizations. Focused on resource mobilization and partnership building in the health sector, the expert's work with The Benjamin William Mkapa Foundation has been national in scope, primarily in Tanzania, with additional responsibilities in South Sudan for Jesuits Eastern Africa Province.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in the non-profit sector, the expert has focused on fundraising, resource management, and program evaluation. Previously held roles such as Fundraising Manager and Senior Manager for Resource Acquisition demonstrate their cross-cutting expertise in grant writing, donor relations, and partnership development. Their work has primarily been regional, with significant contributions in Tanzania and South Sudan, addressing sectoral areas like health and education through strategic project implementations and capacity-building initiatives. The expert has significant experience in East Africa, particularly in Tanzania and South Sudan, involving deep engagement with local governance and regional development issues.

Languages and education

The expert is fluent in English and Swahili and possesses basic proficiency in French and Tomuonyjan (Dinka). They have completed a French language course, earning the Diplôme d'études en langue française (DELF). These language skills have been utilized in various professional settings, including international and multilingual teams, particularly in non-profit and development sectors in East Africa. The expert holds a Master of Arts in Economics from St. Augustine University in Tanzania and a Postgraduate Diploma in Economic Diplomacy from the Centre for Foreign Relations, also in Tanzania. Additionally, they earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Business Management from Staffordshire University, with studies conducted in Malaysia and the United Kingdom.