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Toronto, On, Ca

Canada

Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Catalyzed movement-building for policy change and service delivery in various sectors, including agriculture, extractive, health, water, and education by increasing citizen participation and influencing decision-making bodies at national and local levels, especially marginalized women.- Coordinated platforms and spaces for reflections, consensus building, and strategizing a way forward for strengthening the TF movement.- Facilitated collaboration with partners and allies at local, national, and international levels for collective voice and action for gender-responsive resource allocation and service delivery.- Planned, directed, and coordinated program activities while managing department staff to meet organizational goals.- Managed women's economic empowerment groups to overcome gender-based violence (GBV) and coordinated engagement with government oversight structures and decision-making bodies to advocate for gender-responsive policy, plans, and budget development and implementation.- Identified coalitions, networks, and allies at the grassroots level for a strong voice and actions to demand gender-responsive resource allocation and service provision.Key Successes:- Documented success stories for reports and sharing for replication purposes.- Organized the African Women in Dialogue Forum and the first Youth Convene, bringing together women and youths from various countries.- Led the organization of the Gender Festival and Leadership Summit, key events for the Tanzania Gender Networking Program.- Participated in developing the Beijing country report and lead the development of the Beijing shadow report of 2019.- Became a co-writer of the Gender Mainstreaming Training Manual for Primary Health Workers and managed the development and promotion of the Tanzania Women Professional Database.

Dar Es Salaam, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

-Identified and cultivated collaborations with various huma rights organizations, resulting in impactful partnerships and increased growth opportunities. -Developed and implemented strategies to enhance collaboration efforts, leading to measurable impact and positive growth outcomes to communities saved . - Established strong relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers within partner organizations to further mutual objectives of advocating for positive changes in policies and programs - Managed the negotiation of collaboration agreements, ensuring alignment with organizational mission and goals. - Collaborated with cross-functional teams and departments to execute collaborative efforts in line with organizational objectives. - Monitored the performance of collaborations and recommended improvements to maximize impact and efficiency. - Stayed informed about organisations trends and activities within the nonprofit sector, identifying new collaboration opportunities for the organization.

Tanzania

Coordination and Organization:- Organized and managed the participation of women from their respective countries.- Coordinated logistics for travel, accommodation, and event participation.- Ensured effective communication and information dissemination among participants.Facilitation and Representation:- Facilitated discussions and workshops during the dialogue.- Represented the voices and concerns of women from their country.- Acted as a liaison between the participants and the AfWID organizing committee.Networking and Collaboration:- Built and maintained networks with other country coordinators and stakeholders.- Collaborated with local organizations and institutions to support the goals of AfWID.- Promoted the outcomes and recommendations from the dialogue within their country.Reporting and Feedback:- Provided regular updates and reports to the AfWID organizing committee.- Gathered feedback from participants to improve future dialogues.- Documented and shared best practices and success stories.Advocacy and Awareness:- Advocated for the issues discussed during AfWID at national and regional levels.- Raised awareness about the importance of women’s participation in dialogue and decision-making processes.

Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Developed, implemented, and communicated program strategies to enhance movement infrastructure.- Built and maintained relationships with grantees, funders, and partner organizations.- Managed grants, supported grantee needs, and identified new grantees.- Collaborated with internal and external partners to integrate strategies.- Stayed updated on emerging trends to inform strategy and program development.- Provided organizational and leadership development opportunities for stakeholders.

Tanzania

Developed and implemented strategies for activism and movement building.- Led the planning and execution of campaigns, projects, and programs.- Fostered collaboration and engagement among diverse stakeholders and community organizers.- Oversaw the development and delivery of large-scale public engagement campaigns.- Mobilized the public to support social and political change initiatives.- Built and maintained strong relationships with partners, allies, and members of the movement.- Managed the day-to-day operations of activism and movement-building programs.- Developed and implemented communication strategies to amplify the movement’s message.- Advocated for policy changes and social justice initiatives.

Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

1. Ensuring that all active members of the Friends of Education Movement are regularly updated with the latest and most relevant information.2. Providing comprehensive support to youth clubs and associations in addressing critical education and governance issues.3. Working towards establishing and enhancing the performance of student clubs within schools located in project areas.4. Offering assistance in forming and strengthening local-level social movements and networks to encourage community involvement and participation.5. Facilitating training and support for citizens and Friends of Education to effectively utilize various media platforms.6. Exploring and promoting strategic connections and collaborations between Friends of Education and the Local Government Authority to ensure efficient cooperation.7. Conducting training sessions for school management personnel on essential policies and skills crucial for the overall development of schools, including school committees, boards, and Local Government Authorities.8. Coordinating Early Childhood Education (ECE) projects in the regions of Kilwa, Ukerewe, and Serengeti to ensure comprehensive and effective implementation.9. Actively promoting and encouraging increased citizen participation in decision-making forums at various levels, including school, village, and higher administrative levels.10. Regularly gathering, analyzing, and documenting lessons, case studies, and impacts from model schools in the Kilwa district, and providing quarterly reports to HakiElimu management and staff.11. Identifying critical gaps within model schools and proposing actionable strategies to enhance the learning and teaching environment within these institutions.12. Ensuring comprehensive implementation and adherence to established HakiElimu policies, regulations, guidelines, and procedures for efficient and effective operation.

Sanya Adptanzania

Community Engagement: Worked closely with local communities to identify needs and develop action plans.- Project Implementation: Facilitated the execution of development projects, ensuring alignment with community goals.- Monitoring and Evaluation: Tracked project progress, collected data, and reported on outcomes.- Capacity Building: Trained and supported local volunteers and community members.- Child Sponsorship: Managed child sponsorship activities, ensuring the well-being of sponsored children and effective communication with sponsors.

Mpwapwa Adp, Chipanga Adp, Dodoma -Tanzania

Performed basic office tasks, such as data collection, data entry, and data analysis

Tanzania

Data collection, Data entry,analysis and reporting

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Certificate, Social Change

Certificate, Human Right

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