Baraka Tarime

This is a Tanzanian firm offering professional consulting engineering services to the public and private sectors in the selected fields of civil and structural engineering and private sectors in the selected fields of civil and structural engineering.

• I was responsible for managing workforce and effectively reporting important information about the SECAD onsite employees at Selous Game Reserve (SGR) directly to APEX HQ Offices in Dar es salaam

Key Achievements Include:

• Oversight of Workforce Operations in a 5,000 km² Reserve: Effectively managed workforce-related activities within the expansive and logistically challenging Selous Game Reserve, contributing to the seamless execution of operational goals
• Managed Workforce of 50+ Employees: Successfully oversaw and supported the daily HR operations of 50+ SECAD onsite employees at Selous Game Reserve (SGR)
• Timely Submission of 12 Reports: Delivered 12 detailed workforce and operational reports to APEX HQ in Dar es Salaam, ensuring integrity, data accuracy and consistency

This is a social enterprise with a mission of catalysing the growth of African leadership potential to raise a transformed generation of leaders and competitive entrepreneurs.

• I was responsible for managing workforce and effectively communicating important information to employees and other stakeholders.This includes recruiting and hiring new employees, documentation, managing employee benefits and compensation, providing training and development opportunities, maintaining positive employee relations, creating and delivering messages to various audiences, and managing crises

Key achievements Include:

• Successfully recruited more than 68 volunteers in different periods and roles
• Co-created communication strategies to enhance productivity and collaboration
• Developed a comprehensive HR policy for remote volunteers
• Developed recruitment standard operating procedures
• Centralized the organization's database for easy retrieval of information
• Drafted a comprehensive Advisory Board Charter and I continuously supervise board meetings that happen at the end of each quarter through making all important preparations to make sure the meetings happen consistently
• Maintained and monitored the company's plans, schedules, budgets and expenditures
• Managed the planning and execution including marketing and selling of the Mimi Ni Nani Productivity, Emotion, and Habit Tracker Journal resulting to selling of 76% units out of the printed copies
• Successfully coordinated the Pan African Leadership Development Program for Young Change Makers (PALDPYC), a program that was intended to equip youth with the knowledge, competence, experience and the exposure required to lead their life with excellence in all spheres of influence personally, academically and professionally
• Coordinated the Leadership Development Program, a program that imparted leadership skills to form 4 leavers
• Supervised a Team of 5 Remote Volunteers to plan and execute the 14 Monthly Career Meetup Online Sessions
• Supervised compliances and Handled finances and financial records accordingly whereby MNN never went over the planned budget on projects
• Organized meetings after trainings and programs for evaluation, report preparation and analysis

This is a leading supplier of building materials in Tanzania, is known for its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.

• I was responsible for co-managing all Human Resources functions in this 500+ employee organization. Handle oversight, payroll processing, interviewing, and documentation

My key achievements include:

• Successfully processed payroll for 500+ employees ensuring timely and accurate payments while maintaining full compliance with all relevant regulations.
• Streamlined the recruitment process by optimizing workflows and interview procedures, resulting in a 20% reduction in time-to-hire and a smooth onboarding experience for new employees.
• Significantly enhanced the accuracy of employee records, maintaining meticulous documentation for 500+ employees and achieving a 95% error-free rate in compliance audits.

This is a parastatal organization responsible for operating and developing the railway network across Tanzania

• I was responsible for assisting the HR Manager to fulfill a broad range of HR functions, including recruiting and training employees, administering benefits, overseeing disciplinary action and managing HR records.

My key achievements include:

• Co-developed company's first standardized disciplinary procedures and tracking system that insulated company from legal risk and ensured consistent and fair discipline processes.
• Updated clear job descriptions

I was more of a learner since I just got into university, first time volunteering in a professional environment in an organization that was just starting up and all I had was the drive to learn. Most of the processes and procedures in the organization were not set yet. I switched from one role to another finding a good fit (i.eFrom Content management to assisting with marketing and branding)

As of the period, my notable achievements were:

• Drafting an HR manual
• Creating and updating clear job descriptions