Angelina Anthony
Dar es Salaam
Summary
A seasoned development professional and Head of Resource mobilization and Business Development at Amref Tanzania, with over 15 years of experience leading strategic partnerships, donor engagement, and resource mobilization for impactful health and development programs. She serves on Amref Tanzania’s Senior Leadership Team and the Board Committee for Programs, Business Development, and Resource Mobilization, contributing to the organization’s strategic direction and partnership agenda. Prior to joining Amref, she held progressive roles at Plan International Tanzania across business development, grants management, and project coordination, supporting initiatives in health, livelihoods, and community empowerment. Angelina holds an MBA and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Dar es Salaam. Beyond her professional commitments, she is passionate about helping others unlock their potential through personal development coaching initiatives, driving personal and professional growth for individuals and teams.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of Resource Mobilization & Business Development
Amref Health Africa
Tanzania
03.2026 - Current
- Provide strategic leadership and direction for institutional fundraising, partnership development and business growth aligned to organizational strategy.
- Lead development and execution of resource mobilization strategy targeting bilateral, multilateral and private sector donors.
- Oversee competitive positioning, pipeline development and high-value proposal design for complex funding opportunities.
- Strengthen organizational capacity in grant acquisition, donor engagement and consortium leadership.
- Advise senior management on funding trends, strategic risks and sustainability opportunities.
Business Development Manager
Amref Health Africa
Tanzania
02.2020 - 02.2026
- Led donor engagement and proposal development processes for multi-million-dollar funding opportunities.
- Coordinated strategic partnerships with international NGOs, research institutions and private sector actors.
- Strengthened internal systems for pipeline tracking and grants performance management.
- Mentored technical and program teams on proposal design and value-for-money positioning.
- Key Achievement: Mobilized and contributed to securing over USD 100 million+ from major donors including USAID, CDC, Global Fund and Irish Aid enabling implementation of 25+ national health programs.
Business Development Specialist
Plan International Tanzania
Dar Es Salaam
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Led project design processes and coordinated proposal development across program units.
- Managed grant start-up and close-out processes ensuring compliance and quality standards.
Grants Specialist
Plan International Tanzania
Dar Es Salaam
04.2016 - 12.2018
- Supported diversification of grant income contributing to achievement of €16M annual fundraising target.
- Coordinated concept note and proposal development while strengthening donor reporting compliance.
Project Coordinator – Banking on Change Project
Plan International Tanzania
Coast
08.2014 - 02.2016
- Managed €1.6M project budget and coordinated implementation across multiple districts.
- Led formation of 1,154 youth savings groups reaching over 29,000 members.
- Strengthened partnerships with financial institutions to enhance youth financial inclusion.
Training Officer | Community Development Facilitator
Plan International Tanzania
Coast
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Delivered large-scale capacity building programs on financial literacy, entrepreneurship and youth empowerment.
- Facilitated community engagement initiatives and strengthened local governance structures.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
University of Dar es Salaam
Dar es SalaamBachelor of Commerce - Marketing
University of Dar es Salaam
Dar es SalaamSkills
- Strategic Resource Mobilization
- Institutional Donor Engagement
- Consortium Leadership
- Governance & Board Advisory
- Partnership Development
- Program Design & Innovation
- Financial Sustainability Strategy
- Team Leadership & Capacity Strengthening
Certification
- The 4 Essential Roles of Leadership – Completed August 2024
- Soft Skills on Communication – LinkedIn Learning, 2025
- Master Class on Career Advancement – July 2025
- Planning for Financial Sustainability – Humentum, March 2022
- Project Management for Development Professionals (PMD Pro Level 1) – 2019
- Human-Centered Design Course – +Acumen & IDEO.org – 2019
LANGUAGES
English (Fluent)
Swahili (Native)
French Level A1 (Busuu)
BOARD & STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP EXPOSURE
- Senior Leadership Team member contributing to organizational strategy and growth direction.
- Board Committee contributor on Program Business Development and Resource Mobilization.
- Experience in governance engagement, risk awareness, strategic oversight and performance monitoring.
- Proven ability to influence high-level decision making and represent organization in donor and partner forums.
Timeline
Head of Resource Mobilization & Business Development
Amref Health Africa
03.2026 - Current
Business Development Manager
Amref Health Africa
02.2020 - 02.2026
Business Development Specialist
Plan International Tanzania
01.2019 - 01.2020
Grants Specialist
Plan International Tanzania
04.2016 - 12.2018
Project Coordinator – Banking on Change Project
Plan International Tanzania
08.2014 - 02.2016
Training Officer | Community Development Facilitator
Plan International Tanzania
01.2011 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Commerce - Marketing
University of Dar es Salaam
Master of Business Administration -
University of Dar es Salaam