Daniel C. Kanyika
Dar es Salaam
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record, excelling in project management and outcome delivery. Skilled in managing substantial education grants and fostering partnerships, I leverage critical thinking and strategic planning to drive impactful education programs. Committed to enhancing stakeholder engagement and delivering high-quality reports for informed decision-making.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Engagement Assistant-Professional Exchanges Coordinator
U.S. EMBASSY
Dar Es Salaam
09.2023 - Current
- Support end-to-end project planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of high-profile inbound and outbound exchange programmes (Fulbright, IVLP, Hubert Humphrey Fellowship and Mandela Washington Fellowship), ensuring alignment with approved workplans, budgets, and U.S. Government regulations.
- Manage education and exchange grants portfolio exceeding USD 500,000, including tracking allocations, commitments, expenditures, and timely liquidation in line with Department of State internal compliance requirements.
- Coordinate implementing partners, including universities, education institutions, NGOs, and government ministries, ensuring effective partnership management, performance monitoring, and risk mitigation.
- Lead coordination of a joint U.S. Government – World Bank initiative in Pemba, overseeing planning, stakeholder engagement, implementation tracking, and reporting of agreed deliverables.
- Prepare and review Funding Authorization requests, financial projections, and utilization reports, ensuring alignment with programme objectives and timely approvals.
- Monitor programme performance using qualitative and quantitative data; analyze trends and generate management dashboards, reports, and briefing notes for decision-making and donor reporting.
- Draft high-quality reports, concept notes, presentations, and official correspondence for internal leadership, implementing partners, and external stakeholders.
- Coordinate logistics for programme activities, workshops, speaker engagements, and official visits, including Ambassadorial visits and events.
- Maintain structured digital document repositories and ensure proper records management in compliance with data protection and information-security standards.
- Represent the Public Diplomacy Section in public engagement activities and support surge requirements during high-priority initiatives.
Administrative Officer
UNIVERSITY OF DAR ES SALAAM
09.2020 - 01.2023
- Provided administrative and operational support to international cooperation and mobility programmes, supporting project coordination, monitoring, and reporting for exchange initiatives.
- Managed and maintained a comprehensive international students database (500+ students), ensuring data accuracy, confidentiality, and timely reporting.
- Supported onboarding and registration of approximately 70 exchange students per semester, coordinating across academic departments and digital registration systems.
- Organized and facilitated capacity-building workshops and training sessions on EU Erasmus+ mobility programmes for students and university staff.
- Coordinated high-level meetings between University leadership and international partners, including universities, donor agencies, and multilateral organizations.
- Collected, analyzed, and synthesized programme data to support monthly and ad-hoc reports, highlighting progress, challenges, and actionable recommendations.
Program Officer
Tanzania Youth Development Initiative
02.2019 - 09.2020
- Supported programme design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of youth-focused initiatives on climate change, green energy, civic participation, and governance.
- Conducted capacity-building workshops and training sessions for youth and secondary school students, promoting transparency, accountability, and civic engagement.
- Assisted in developing assessment and risk-screening protocols to evaluate programme feasibility, sustainability, and potential impact.
- Collected and analyzed qualitative and quantitative data to inform programme adjustments and improve effectiveness.
- Prepared programme documentation, activity reports, and briefing materials for internal management and external stakeholders.
- Provided technical and administrative support in developing programme frameworks, performance indicators, and quality assurance standards.
- Coordinated logistics for trainings, seminars, and outreach activities, liaising with participants, facilitators, and service providers.
Intern
EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY
07.2018 - 11.2018
- Provided administrative and operational support to the Community Services Outreach Team within the Social Sector Department.
- Supported Human Resources and the Recruitment Ad-Hoc Committee by sorting, screening, and filing over 6,000 applications, ensuring compliance with recruitment procedures.
- Assisted Members of the East African Legislative Assembly with research, background briefs, and documentation for motions and presentations.
- Provided administrative and logistical support to the Mobile Health Labs project during its commencement phase.
- Maintained organized records and assisted with reporting and documentation tasks as assigned.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science and Public Administration
UNIVERSITY OF DAR ES SALAAM
Dar Es Salaam12-2020
Advanced Secondary School Education - History, Geography And English Language
OLD MOSHI SECONDARY SCHOOL
Kilimanjaro05-2017
Certificate of Secondary School Education -
UMOJA SECONDARY SCHOOL
Tabora01.2014
Skills
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Informed decision making
- Critical thinking
- Logical problem solving
References
- Rehema Kalinga, Public Engagement Specialist, U.S. Embassy Dar es Salaam, KalingaRJ@state.gov, +255 741 200 290
- Dr. Ramadhan Lupa, Senior Lecturer, Head of Political Science Department, Former Director of Vice Chancellor's office, University of Dar es Salaam, Luparamadhani@gmail.com, +255 713 265 299
- Eng. Steven Mlote, Former Deputy Secretary General, East African Community, smlote@eachq.com, +255 757 338 087
Languages
- Swahili, Native
- English, Fluent
- French, Basic
Timeline
Public Engagement Assistant-Professional Exchanges Coordinator
U.S. EMBASSY
09.2023 - Current
Administrative Officer
UNIVERSITY OF DAR ES SALAAM
09.2020 - 01.2023
Program Officer
Tanzania Youth Development Initiative
02.2019 - 09.2020
Intern
EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY
07.2018 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science and Public Administration
UNIVERSITY OF DAR ES SALAAM
Advanced Secondary School Education - History, Geography And English Language
OLD MOSHI SECONDARY SCHOOL
Certificate of Secondary School Education -
UMOJA SECONDARY SCHOOL