COSTANTINO VICTOR MTWEVE
DAR ES SALAAM
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience in strategic planning and staff management at Younglife International. Successfully developed training initiatives and expanded outreach, including the establishment of a new branch in Tanzania. Skilled in project management and community engagement, delivering impactful results through effective communication and problem-solving.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Country Director
Younglife International
Dar es Salaam
11.2021 - 07.2025
- Supervised and mentored: directly managed a team of 43 staff members, guiding them in optimizing operations and providing mentorship to over 700 team leaders, which helped them conduct 65 youth camps and reach 32,000 youth in 2024/2025.
- Developed Training Programs: Designed and implemented comprehensive training initiatives and coaching programs that successfully enhanced the skills and performance across 12 zone offices.
- Led outreach initiatives: Created and executed strategic expansion plans, effectively reaching 350 street teenagers in underserved communities.
- Managed New Operations: Played a key role in establishing new ministry locations in Tanzania and initiating development efforts for future expansion in the Comoros.
- Analyzed Program Effectiveness: Conducted thorough evaluations to measure the impact of programs and assess staff performance, utilizing data for continuous improvement.
- Strengthened Teams & Recruitment: Enhanced team dynamics and capacity through targeted recruitment and strategic placement, contributing to the successful recruitment of 3,000 volunteer youth leaders.
- Secured Funding: Collaborated with fundraising committees to successfully raise 36 million Tanzanian shillings in local funding, directly supporting youth programs.
- Executed Strategic Projects: Completed key special assignments under the direction of the Senior Vice President, consistently achieving timely and impactful results.
Logistics Coordinator
Young life International
Dar es Salaam
12.2015 - 06.2021
- Planned logistics for all Area Directors meetings, covering transport, catering, venues, and programs.
- Executed registration and renewal processes in alignment with country regulations.
- Kept employee files updated with accurate job descriptions and faith conduct policies.
- Managed all camps in Tanzania and Zanzibar, overseeing all transportation and catering aspects.
- Gathered ministry statistics from area directors to ensure prompt reporting.
- Worked alongside senior regional directors to improve logistics management operations.
Civil Engineering Technician
Ocean Breeze Limited
Zanzibar
10.2009 - 06.2011
- Testing materials that will be used in constructions in the materials laboratory.
- Meet with government officials to ensure that proposed construction(s) meet minimum requirements.
- Supervise projects in order to ensure compliance with the plan.
- Report to civil engineers on the progress of a project.
- Collaborating with the supervising civil engineer(s) to consider and decide to what extent plan(s) may be deviated from.
- Reporting challenges encountered in replicating plans on-site to supervising civil engineers.
- Perform other duties, as may be required by accredited civil engineers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Mbeya University of Science & Technology
10.2015
Higher National Diploma - Civil Engineering
Karume Institute of Science and Technology
03.2010
Skills
- Time management and prioritization
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Office administration
- Social media management
- Community outreach
- Project management
- Recruitment strategies
- Excel expertise
- Communication skills
- Fundraising strategies
- Leadership development
- Training facilitation
- Strategic planning
- Staff management
- Goal setting
- Budget administration
- Hiring and onboarding
- Problem-solving aptitude
Personal Information
Accomplishments
• Led initiatives that delivered self-awareness education to over 300,000 youth nationwide.
• Directed social and spiritual education programs through youth camps that engaged over 32,000 participants who meet weekly in local clubs.
• Organized and executed capacity-building training for over 700 youth volunteers (peer educators) from across the country.
• Co-authored two books—the Quest training book for new leaders and the Campaigners book—which were officially certified by the Ministry of Education in Tanzania in 2023.
• Oversaw the training of 2,000 youth in entrepreneurship and self-employment skills.
• Facilitated funding for higher education for 61 youth since 2018, leading to successful diploma, bachelor's, and master's degree completions.
• Mobilized youth nationwide for critical community volunteer actions, including safe blood donation drives, environmental cleanups, tree planting, and support for juvenile detention centers.
• Through the Hope Department, directed outreach efforts that provided support to 300 youth suffering from cancer in the Dar es Salaam region.
• Managed the Younglives program, which provided essential parental education, childcare support, and resources for abandoned young parents in Mwanza, Sindida, Dar es Salaam, and Morogoro.
• Led the successful expansion of the ministry into all cities of Tanzania and initiated new operations on Comoros Island.
• Orchestrated the 20th anniversary celebration of Young Life in Tanzania, an event attended by over 3,000 youth leaders.
• Co-founded and established an umbrella association uniting nine major youth-focused organizations in Tanzania, including The Life Ministry, Compassion, World Vision, and +255 Highland, to foster collaborative advocacy and resource sharing across the sector.
• Participated in valuable international travel to over 20 countries across a decade, leveraging exposure to enhance skills and organizational understanding.
• Successfully graduated as a certified civil engineer after completing the DGL program in 2015.
• Accomplished a professional project involving the design of roadside drains in Sumbawanga Municipal while working under MCB Consultant in 2015.
• Directed social and spiritual education programs through youth camps that engaged over 32,000 participants who meet weekly in local clubs.
• Organized and executed capacity-building training for over 700 youth volunteers (peer educators) from across the country.
• Co-authored two books—the Quest training book for new leaders and the Campaigners book—which were officially certified by the Ministry of Education in Tanzania in 2023.
• Oversaw the training of 2,000 youth in entrepreneurship and self-employment skills.
• Facilitated funding for higher education for 61 youth since 2018, leading to successful diploma, bachelor's, and master's degree completions.
• Mobilized youth nationwide for critical community volunteer actions, including safe blood donation drives, environmental cleanups, tree planting, and support for juvenile detention centers.
• Through the Hope Department, directed outreach efforts that provided support to 300 youth suffering from cancer in the Dar es Salaam region.
• Managed the Younglives program, which provided essential parental education, childcare support, and resources for abandoned young parents in Mwanza, Sindida, Dar es Salaam, and Morogoro.
• Led the successful expansion of the ministry into all cities of Tanzania and initiated new operations on Comoros Island.
• Orchestrated the 20th anniversary celebration of Young Life in Tanzania, an event attended by over 3,000 youth leaders.
• Co-founded and established an umbrella association uniting nine major youth-focused organizations in Tanzania, including The Life Ministry, Compassion, World Vision, and +255 Highland, to foster collaborative advocacy and resource sharing across the sector.
• Participated in valuable international travel to over 20 countries across a decade, leveraging exposure to enhance skills and organizational understanding.
• Successfully graduated as a certified civil engineer after completing the DGL program in 2015.
• Accomplished a professional project involving the design of roadside drains in Sumbawanga Municipal while working under MCB Consultant in 2015.
Certification
- Certificates from the University of Science and Technology, Mbeya
- Member of University Student Organization
- Certificate of Good Leadership from TMCS (Tanzania Movement of Catholic Students)
- Certificate of Appreciation for timely reporting and accomplishment of duties assigned to me on time
- Certificate of tricks for raising funds and support
- Certificate of Appreciation as a Rika manager
- Certificate of National Aids Control Program from Pharmacies International
- Registration as a graduate engineer from the Engineering Board
- Certificate of Participation for RIKA 5 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
- Attend Hands-On Training (HOT) in Kenya
- Currently, I'm on the i100 program
Languages
Swahili
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
References
- ALEXIS KWAMY, Senior Vice President, Africa South (Young Life), P.O. BOX 31726, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, +255 753154561, akwamy@younglife.org
- IGNAS SIXTOS SUKWA, District Engineer, P.O. BOX 83, Kaliua, Tabora, Tanzania, +255 621 038 077, ignas.s.sukwa@gmail.com.
- ENG. JUMA SAID MKELA, Site Engineer, P.O.Box 31, Songea, Ruvuma, +255714882812.
Hobbies and Interests
- Watching Movies
- Interacting with friends
Timeline
Country Director
Younglife International
11.2021 - 07.2025
Logistics Coordinator
Young life International
12.2015 - 06.2021
Civil Engineering Technician
Ocean Breeze Limited
10.2009 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Mbeya University of Science & Technology
Higher National Diploma - Civil Engineering
Karume Institute of Science and Technology