Benson Rugemarila
Dodoma,Tanzania
Summary
Highly accomplished and results-driven Administrative and Operations Manager with over seven years of progressive experience in Administration, Human Resources, and Research, including five years in a supervisory capacity within a multinational company environment. Possessing a Bachelor’s degree in Local Government Management, the candidate is fluent in English and specializes in overseeing complex, end-to-end administrative functions in Tanzania, including logistics, procurement, facility management, and vehicle operations. Proven ability to implement standardized administrative policies (SOPs), optimize operational costs, and effectively lead, train, and develop local administrative teams. Excels at coordinating with local authorities and serving as a critical communication bridge between local teams and corporate headquarters to ensure compliant and efficient business operations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Project Assistant
World Vision Tanzania
Dodoma Region
03.2024 - 02.2025
- Promoted agricultural and livestock production interventions to improve food security for children.
- Monitored producer and savings groups, connecting them with Vision Fund Tanzania and suppliers.
- Participated in planning, budgeting, and preparation of work plans for project implementation.
- Collaborated with Area Program team to integrate activities across technical programmes.
- Gathered, reported, and analysed performance data to evaluate project impact and sustainability.
- Contributed to development and execution of Project None Sponsorship activities in agriculture.
- Worked closely with stakeholders to ensure successful execution of project milestones.
Administrative Assistant
Heavenly Culture World Peace Restoration of Light
Dar es Salaam
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Managing day-to-day office operations, including maintaining office supplies, managing correspondence, scheduling meetings, and coordinating travel arrangements for staff and executives.
- Assisting in the planning, coordination, and execution of peace forums, conferences, workshops, and other events organized by HWPL. This may involve logistical support, venue coordination, guest invitations, and on-site assistance during events.
- Maintaining accurate records, databases, and filing systems for organizational documents, including financial records, project reports, and correspondence. This involves organizing and archiving documents in a systematic manner for easy retrieval.
- Providing support in communication efforts, including drafting emails, letters, and other correspondence, as well as managing incoming inquiries and routing them to the appropriate staff members. This may also involve managing social media accounts and updating the organization's website with relevant information.
- Collaborated with HR officers during recruitment process to streamline candidate screening.
- Assisted in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports for upper management review.
- Updated company databases by inputting new employee contact information and employment details.
- Handled sensitive information discreetly maintaining high level confidentiality at all times.
Research Assistant
EDI Global
Bukoba
01.2019 - 12.2021
- To collect data using smartphone through Survey CTO, and in-depth interviews
- Reviewing Doing data transcriptions and organizing field notes
- Data cleaning and initial data analysis.
- Attending training both indoor and outdoor training
- Enhanced team productivity through effective task delegation and management.
- Bolstered study credibility, ensured data accuracy through rigorous checks.
Field Research Trainee
Kigoma Municipal Council
Kigoma
07.2017 - 09.2018
- Conduction of field survey.
- Maintaining administrative operations including, filling budgeting, overseeing day to day activities.
- Liaise with staff and volunteers by answering questions, providing information, and resolving any issues that arise.
- Undertook extensive fieldwork as part of a multidisciplinary team, enriching overall experience.
- Managed databases efficiently whilst complying with ethical guidelines regarding sensitive information handling.
Education
Bachelor Degree - Local Government Management: Local government Management, Public Administration, Research
Mzumbe University
Morogoro 11.2014 - 07.2018
High School - undefined
Kigoma High School
Kigoma, Tanzania 06.2012 - 06.2014
Ordinary level - undefined
Sts. Rufino and Rinaldo Agricultural Secondary School
Kigoma 01.2008 - 10.2011
Skills
- Project management and risk management
- Negotiation skills
- Microsoft Office and Google Suite
- Data analysis and collection
- Stakeholder engagement
- Leadership and collaboration
- Community development and social welfare
- Digital marketing and social media
- Customer relationship management systems
- Travel arrangements
- Strategic planning
- Financial reporting
LANGUAGES
English: Fluent
Swahili: Native
REFEREES
- Raphael, Msabi, Empowered Worldview Officer, raphael_msabi@wvi.org, +255675055316, World Vision Tanzania
- Aidan, Rwealmila, Administrative Officer, aidanjosiah86@gmail.com, +255 689 593 222, Heavenly Culture World Peace Restoration of Light
- Benno, Rwehumiza, Accountant, brwehumiza26@gmail.com, +255 756 740 294, Cereals and Other Produce Board
HOBBIES AND INTEREST
Reading, Cooking, Hiking, Football fan, Cinema
Timeline
Project Assistant
World Vision Tanzania
03.2024 - 02.2025
Administrative Assistant
Heavenly Culture World Peace Restoration of Light
01.2022 - 12.2023
Research Assistant
EDI Global
01.2019 - 12.2021
Field Research Trainee
Kigoma Municipal Council
07.2017 - 09.2018
Bachelor Degree - Local Government Management: Local government Management, Public Administration, Research
Mzumbe University
11.2014 - 07.2018
High School - undefined
Kigoma High School
06.2012 - 06.2014
Ordinary level - undefined
Sts. Rufino and Rinaldo Agricultural Secondary School
01.2008 - 10.2011