DIANA .M. MKINGA
Dar es Salaam,Tanzania
Summary
Results-driven Economist with experience in gender advocacy, program management, and community-driven research. Expertise in financial education, event management, and gender-responsive monitoring & evaluation. Led impactful social projects and contributed to youth advisory roles for international organizations. Committed to advancing financial literacy and enhancing monitoring & evaluation systems in Tanzania.
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Advisor
Plan International Org
01.2025 - Current
- Advised on organizational programs and policies, enhancing inclusivity and effectiveness for youth.
- Influenced decision-making processes by articulating needs and perspectives of young people in Tanzania.
- Facilitated youth participation sessions for Plan International community programs.
- Advised young people on education, protection, and life skills services.
- Coordinated outreach activities with schools, families, and local partners.
MERL Intern
Plan International Org
10.2025 - 02.2026
- Assisted in developing Monitoring & Evaluation plans and frameworks, prepared logframes, indicator matrices, and tracking sheets to enhance project tracking
- Collected and analyzed quantitative and qualitative data through surveys and interviews, performed data entry and cleaning using Excel for accurate reporting
- Facilitated monitoring visits to various project sites and documented key findings
Brand Ambassador Team Lead
Niajiri Platform Africa
Dar es Salaam , TZ
09.2024 - 10.2025
- Connected students and entrepreneurs to opportunities on Niajiri Platform, enhancing networking and collaboration.
- Organized events for Niajiri Platform on campus on behalf of Niajiri Platform in Campus.
- Conducted capacity building programs focused on career development, empowering participants with essential skills and knowledge.
Youth-led Research Program
Youth Health Action Network Africa
11.2024 - 01.2025
- Conducted participatory research on youth and community challenges, informing evidence-based strategies.
- Collected and analyzed data through interviews, focus groups, and desk research to identify key insights.
- Presented findings and actionable recommendations to stakeholders, facilitating informed decision-making.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Economics: Policy and Planning
Mzumbe University
Certified Financial Educator -
Bank of Tanzania (BOT)
Skills
- Youth Engagement Strategies
- Youth Empowerment Advocacy
- Monitoring & Evaluation
- Research and Analysis
- Project management
- Microsoft Office
- Communication
- Team working
- Youth engagement
Personal Information
Availability: Fully available
Certification
- Certificate in Gender Responsive Monitoring & Evaluation, UNICEF Aug 2025
- Trained in designing and assessing programs with a gender and inclusivity lens.
- Certificate in Health Economics and Financing Aug 2025
- Skills gained: Cost effectiveness analysis, health program evaluation, budgeting and Financing models for public health interventions
- Best Social Impact Project Award, Plan International Org. Tanzania Oct 2024
- Recognized for leading a youth-led project that addressed community challenges through innovative, inclusive solutions.
- Youth-led Research Program, YOHAN Africa Jan 2025
- Applied participatory methods to collect and analyze community-level data.
- Climathon Participant, ClimateKIC Jan 2025
- Global Hackathon for Climate Innovation, 2024. Collaborated with youth innovators to design solutions for climate resilience food systems
- SDGs For Policy Makers and Practitioners, UNA Tanzania and Funzi Digital Dec 2024
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Availability: Fully available
Languages
Swahili
First Language
English
Proficient
C2
French
Elementary
A2
Timeline
MERL Intern
Plan International Org
10.2025 - 02.2026
Youth Advisor
Plan International Org
01.2025 - Current
Youth-led Research Program
Youth Health Action Network Africa
11.2024 - 01.2025
Brand Ambassador Team Lead
Niajiri Platform Africa
09.2024 - 10.2025
Bachelor of Science - Economics: Policy and Planning
Mzumbe University
Certified Financial Educator -
Bank of Tanzania (BOT)