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AUGUSTA KEIYA

AUGUSTA KEIYA

MWANZA

Summary

I am a community development practitioner with masters of Arts in Community Economic Development (MCED). I am 38 years of age, married with 4 children. I have 10 years of experience working in the social economic development sector. Forward-thinking project management specialist confident in leading team members, managing schedules and coordinating resources. Keeps projects on-track with decisive supervision and quick problem-solving. Persuasive in communicating and negotiating with internal team members, vendors and other stakeholders.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Manager

TABITHA DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE
MWANZA
04.2021 - 06.2023
  • Managed program operations and provided strategic leadership for workers.
  • Oversaw program compliance with requirements, schedule and budget.
  • Oversaw administrative support staff to facilitate day-to-day program activities.
  • Monitored program operations for compliance with policies and procedures, applicable standards and relevant contractual policy.
  • Initiated and set goals for programs according to strategic objectives of organization.
  • Spearheaded program planning and staff development to promote growth.
  • Collected key program data and analysis to support continuous improvement.
  • Met regularly with program stakeholders to make program adjustments and assess progress.
  • Fostered community connections and networks, driving collaborations with local organizations and businesses.
  • Wrote proposals and reports for general and specific program support.
  • Generated and delivered reports, program review presentations and other program status updates.

Senior Project Officer

DORCAS AID INTERNATIONAL TANZANIA
HANDENI
04.2018 - 04.2021
  • Managed team scope, schedule and assignments for duration of project.
  • Supported meetings and project updates by collecting, arranging and distributing supporting materials.
  • Kept project and team on schedule by monitoring deadlines, milestones and performance.
  • Maintained close connection with project personnel to quickly identify and resolve problems.
  • Kept project teams on-task with proactive control of budgets, schedules and scopes.
  • Updated project plans based on changing objectives, specifications and staff availability.
  • Identified project needs by reviewing project objectives and schedules.
  • Communicated with key stakeholders to determine project requirements and objectives.
  • Monitored performance of project team members to provide performance feedback.
  • Proposed, reviewed and approved modifications to project plans.
  • Submitted project deliverables to clients, consistently adhering to quality standards.
  • Developed and updated project plans to document objectives, technologies, schedules and funding.
  • Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
  • Responsible of managing project funds and ensure financial policies and guidelines are adhered to.
  • Responsible for actively planning, managing, and overseeing field assessment/design missions, program reviews/evaluations, and capacity-building and training initiatives to ensure high level quality of program implementation.
  • Using outcome mapping for M&E activities.

Project Leader

TESTA MISSION SWEDEN
HANDENI
05.2015 - 05.2016
  • Delegated tasks, duties and responsibilities to each team member.
  • Provided team members with motivation and coaching.
  • Maintained close connection with project personnel to quickly identify and resolve problems.
  • Outlined work plans, assessed resources and determined timelines for projects.
  • Conduct cross cultural mentorship for oversee student from Sweden who learn African cultures

Project Coordinator

PMU SWEDEN
FREE PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF TANZANIA- HANDENI
01.2014 - 12.2014
  • Assessed, monitored and reported on work progression.
  • Develop program work plans and budgets.
  • Manage project funds by approval of use of funds and guide teams to adhere to financial policies and regulations.
  • Provider leadership and technical support to project officers for M&E, Advocacy .and Health Systems strengthening. Prepare project progress reports.
  • Enhance programme cooperation with local government.
  • Coordinate and implement all project activities.
  • Manage project finances.
  • Liaised with project managers to evaluate project scope and define milestones and deadlines.
  • Assisted project manager in drafting schedules and related documentation.

Project Volunteer

EARS Early Anemia Recognition Sturdy
HANDENI
03.2007 - 10.2007
  • Followed directions from supervisors and completed tasks within appropriate timeframe.
  • Offered support and assistance to community members.
  • Helped with prep, set up, and breakdown of community and public events.
  • Established and maintained relationships with fellow volunteers and organizational stakeholders.
  • Helped organize and implement programs and projects to aid community and individuals.
  • Entered data into computer systems, updating records and files with new information. Data clerk by Ep info data analysis software.
  • Sorted mail and answered phone calls to assist with administrative needs.

Project Coordinator

DORCAS AID INTERNATIONAL
HANDENI TANGA
06.2012 - 12.2017
  • Assessed, monitored and reported on work progression.
  • Collaborated with internal teams to develop project solutions resulting in on-time execution.
  • Prioritized needs and delegated assignments to simultaneously handle multiple projects.
  • Liaised between departments, vendors and clients to monitor project expenses.
  • Coordinated with department leads to identify and outline solutions to client-specified challenges.
  • Developed and implemented project tracker or calendar to meet and maintain standards.
  • Managed portfolio of projects to drive on-time deliverables within scope and budget.
  • Served as point-of-contact to support order management, testing and reporting.
  • Used control tools to update and monitor project schedules.
  • Created and maintained project documentation to drive transparency with stakeholders.
  • Drove communication within high-performance, cross-functional organization to meet aggressive goals.
  • Established and maintained quality performance metrics to meet objectives.
  • Handled portfolio of initiatives to support organization's goals.

Project Coordinator

STEP ONE
FPCT HANDENI
01.2016 - 12.2016
  • Assessed, monitored and reported on work progression.
  • Develop program work plans and budgets.
  • Mobilize community contribution in order to reach agreed target.
  • Enhance programme cooperation with local government.
  • Coordinate and implement all project activities.
  • Manage project finances.
  • Write progress report to the donor and FPCT Church.
  • Assisted project manager in drafting schedules and related documentation.
  • Used control tools to update and monitor project schedules.

Education

Master of Arts - COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

OPEN UNIVERSITY OF TANZANIA
DAR ES SALAAM TANZANIA
11.2015

Bachelor of Arts - DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

KAMPALA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
KAMPALA
11.2011

Associate of Arts - DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

KAMPALA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
KAMPALA
10.2009

CERTIFICATE OF CISCO NERTWORKING ACADEMY

KAMPALA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
KAMPALA
11.2007

CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION EXAMINATION

MOROGORO SECONDARY SCHOOL
MOROGORO
10.2001

CERTIFICATE OF PRIMARY EDUCATION

MSAMVU PRIMARY SCHOOL
MOROGORO

Skills

  • Program design, implementation and development
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Lesson Planning
  • Strategic Planning
  • Schedule Management
  • Proficient in Quick books, microsoft excel, word, power point, Epinfo, SPSS
  • Resource Allocation
  • Rural and economic development programs, projects appraisal, monitoring and evaluation
  • dealing with Sexual and Gender violence
  • Social impact assessment
  • Gender issues and development
  • Competence in speaking and writing english and swahili
  • Policy and Procedure Improvements
  • Operational Reporting
  • Presentation Abilities
  • Stakeholder Relations
  • Budget Management
  • Risk Assessment
  • Data Collection
  • Document Management
  • Deadline Adherence
  • Document Coordination
  • Program Leadership

Languages

Swahili
First Language
English
Advanced
C1

Additional Information

  • REFEREES

Shammah David Kiputu

Program Managers

Dorcas Aid International

Mail: s.kiputu@tanzania.dorcas.org

Mobile: +255 719 576465

Napoleon Mlowe

Department of land and Natural resources

Mkata District Council

+255 785 542592

Email : napomlowe@gmail.com

Orgenes Andrew Kihampa

Senior Project Coordinator

Handeni Development Organization

Handeni District

+255 753 810080/ +255 717 757576

organesm@yahoo.com

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Program Manager

TABITHA DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE
04.2021 - 06.2023

Senior Project Officer

DORCAS AID INTERNATIONAL TANZANIA
04.2018 - 04.2021

Project Coordinator

STEP ONE
01.2016 - 12.2016

Project Leader

TESTA MISSION SWEDEN
05.2015 - 05.2016

Project Coordinator

PMU SWEDEN
01.2014 - 12.2014

Project Coordinator

DORCAS AID INTERNATIONAL
06.2012 - 12.2017

Project Volunteer

EARS Early Anemia Recognition Sturdy
03.2007 - 10.2007

Master of Arts - COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

OPEN UNIVERSITY OF TANZANIA

Bachelor of Arts - DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

KAMPALA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

Associate of Arts - DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

KAMPALA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

CERTIFICATE OF CISCO NERTWORKING ACADEMY

KAMPALA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION EXAMINATION

MOROGORO SECONDARY SCHOOL

CERTIFICATE OF PRIMARY EDUCATION

MSAMVU PRIMARY SCHOOL

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