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Digna Peter

Women Center for Communication and Development
Tanga
24
years of professional experience

Dynamic Executive Director with a strong focus on communication strategies, stakeholder engagement, and program evaluation. Proven success in developing initiatives that empower women and enhance community participation.

Work History

Founder and Executive Director

4 Years 6 Months
Women Center for Communication and Development | 01.2022 - Current
  • Developed communication strategies to enhance outreach and engagement with local communities.
  • Established partnerships with stakeholders to promote women's empowerment initiatives.
  • Led workshops focused on skill development and personal growth for women participants.
  • Implemented evaluation methods to assess program effectiveness and participant satisfaction.

Education Regional Specialist

6 Years 4 Months
DFID | 05.2015 - 09.2021
  • Developed and implemented regional strategies to enhance project delivery and stakeholder engagement.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to align initiatives with organizational goals and regional needs.
  • Analyzed program performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and optimize resource allocation.
  • Facilitated training sessions for local partners to strengthen capacity in project management practices.

WASH Facilitator

3 Years 11 Months
World Bank Group | 04.2015 - 03.2019
  • Facilitated knowledge-sharing sessions to enhance team collaboration and project alignment.
  • Developed training materials for capacity building in developing economies.
  • Coordinated stakeholder engagement initiatives to gather insights and inform policy recommendations.
  • Analyzed data trends to provide actionable insights for project optimization and impact evaluation.

Program Facilitator

5 Years 1 Month
World Vision International, Tanzania | 04.2009 - 05.2014
  • Facilitated community workshops to enhance program engagement and participant understanding.
  • Developed training materials to improve facilitator effectiveness and participant outcomes.
  • Coordinated stakeholder meetings to align project goals and foster collaboration among teams.
  • Implemented feedback mechanisms to assess program impact and drive continuous improvement.

Community Development Officer

7 Years 8 Months
Save the Children International Tanzania | 01.2002 - 09.2009
  • Facilitated community engagement initiatives to enhance local participation in development programs.
  • Developed and implemented capacity-building workshops for community leaders and stakeholders.
  • Coordinated resource mobilization efforts, securing funding for key projects aimed at improving child welfare.
  • Analyzed community needs assessments to inform strategic planning and program development.

Education

Ph.D. - Social Sciences

University of Dar Es Salaam | Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania | 11-2022

Environment degradation in relation to Women's poverty

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Master of Arts - Public Policy

Open University of Tanzania | Lindi, Tanzania | 11-2021

Bachelor of Arts - Community Development

Community Development Institute | Arusha, Tanzania | 11-2000

Skills

Team leadership
Strategic thinking
Marketing
Entrepreneurial and innovative

Accomplishments

    Bees for Development program in UK

Timeline

Founder and Executive Director

Women Center for Communication and Development
01.2022 - CurrentRead More

Education Regional Specialist

DFID
05.2015 - 09.2021Read More

WASH Facilitator

World Bank Group
04.2015 - 03.2019Read More

Program Facilitator

World Vision International, Tanzania
04.2009 - 05.2014Read More

Community Development Officer

Save the Children International Tanzania
01.2002 - 09.2009Read More

University of Dar Es Salaam

Ph.D. from Social Sciences
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Open University of Tanzania

Master of Arts from Public Policy
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Community Development Institute

Bachelor of Arts from Community Development
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Digna Peter