EDGAR JOHN MATOLA
Dar es Salaam
Summary
I am filled with charisma, finesse, tact and armed with BA in Community Development with specialization in Project Planning and Management from. The programme focuses on project planning and management (implementation, monitoring and evaluation). The program has enabled me to develop professional and practical skills in projects planning and management, Research, Social and Environmental Issues, HSE Issues and other related professions through exposure to professional works, and other involvement strategies for improved experience in corporate work. Not only had these but also worked on EACOP PROJECT for more than 3 years at different strong Positions, and to contribute my efforts and talents with others for the benefit of the Project, societies, organization and the Nation as a whole. I’m firm believer in teamwork, self-motivated and hard worker.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Liaison Officer, HSE Officer, Social Lead and Assistant Project Manager
NYANZA ROAD WORKS LTD & EACOP PROJECT
Dar Es Salaam, Singida And Kagera, Tanzania
07.2019 - Current
- Company Overview: Projects: Local Projects and EACOP Projects
- To Monitor and enforce compliance with environmental, safety, and social standards across all operations at different projects
- To manage occupational health and safety programs, including risk assessments, incident reporting, emergency response plans etc
- At different projects
- Collaborate with NRWL Management and Project Managers to integrate environmental, safety, and social considerations into operational plans cases
- Coordinate with government agencies, local communities, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to build positive relationships, address concerns, and support community development initiatives
- To Represent the company in external forums, industry associations, and stakeholder engagements related to environmental, safety, and social matters
- To Ensure the Project Grievance Redress Mechanisms (GRM) is in place and fit-for-purpose
- Identify challenges, opportunities, priorities and needs for the implementation of the related Project’s instruments
- To Review different aspects of project management based on priorities and needs
- Address areas of non-conformance to Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) standards through corrective actions
- To investigate workplace Incidents at the work place
- To coordinate Different Health and Safety Training Programs at the work place
- To approve HSE, Environment and Social Policies
- To Help the Project Manager to plan Scope of daily work
- To Maintain Quality Control
- To Implement and Monitor the Schneider Fabrication Yard Project
- To Develop a construction schedule, with project deliverables and milestones
- Allocate and manage resource logistics at Schneider Project
- Maintain health and safety standards at Schneider Project
- To help the Project Manager to Manage Budget
- Keep inventory of tools, equipment and machinery
- Provides technical support to Senior Managers on any safety issues
- Oversee the performance of the contractors, site manager and other members of the construction team
- To Obtain building permits, licenses and meet code regulations
- To Develop and maintaining documentation related to HSE initiatives, such as inspection forms and training modules
- To Performs Risk Assessment
- Preparation of Health and Safety, Environmental and Social documentation for new tenders
- To Conduct administrative duties, such as setting up meetings, drafting invoices and drawing estimates
- To Build and maintaining excellent client relationships
- To ensuring that the project team is properly trained to perform and document all aspects of the project
- To Stop any unsafe acts or processes that seem dangerous or unhealthy
- Projects: Local Projects and EACOP Projects
Social and Environment Lead
MTL CONSULTING COMPANY LIMITED (Serengeti by Pass Project and Tajiri Heavy Minirel Project)
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
07.2016 - 06.2019
- Company Overview: Projects: The Proposed Upgrading of the Serengeti Southern Bypass Trunk Road Project and Tajiri Heavy Minerals Project.
- Participate in Stakeholders Engagements and community consultations at Serengeti Bypass Project and Tajiri Heavy Minerals Project.
- Prepare site-specific environmental and social management plans (ESMPs) for different projects.
- To access any social services along the proposed projects (like schools, churches, water points, etc.).
- To support training and capacity-building programs on environmental and social standards, including gender aspects and prevention of GBV/PSEA, and the occupational health and safety requirements, tools, and frameworks for project personnel, contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders.
- Report any E&S non-compliance to the HSE Manager.
- To identify, monitor, and assess overall risks that may be encountered at the Serengeti bypass and Tajiri Projects.
- To coordinate offices with government agencies, local communities, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to build positive relationships, address concerns, and support community development initiatives.
- To develop and implement comprehensive environmental and social management strategies and policies that align with relevant laws and regulations, and best practices.
- Raise awareness of contractors and core capacities with regards to the Code of Conduct, specifically for preventing and reporting sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) and sexual harassment.
- To ensure the implementation of the Resettlement Policy Framework and to ensure zero land conflicts.
- Projects: The Proposed Upgrading of the Serengeti Southern Bypass Trunk Road Project and Tajiri Heavy Minerals Project.
- Conducted safety inspections and audits of work areas to identify and eliminate hazardous conditions.
- Developed safety policies, procedures, and standards for the organization in compliance with local regulations.
- Monitored employee activities to ensure adherence to health and safety standards.
- Handle additional assignments as directed by the supervisor or project.
Field Researcher Supervisor
SAVANNAS FOREVER TANZANIA
Arusha, Tanzania
04.2014 - 03.2016
- Company Overview: Under World Bank Project (Economic Women Business Connect).
- Dodoma and Mbeya.
- To help the Field Director plan how to implement the Women Business Connect (WBC) project in Dodoma and Mbeya Region.
- To develop an M&E Plan.
- To correct data by using an electronic device (Tablet).
- To help the field director train a team of enumerators.
- To train and supervise trainers of entrepreneurs.
- To collect specified information/data from regional, district, and village authorities based on entrepreneurship at Dodoma and Mbeya.
- To attend different trainings conducted by TechnoServe – Mbeya Region based on women entrepreneurs.
- To select qualified women who own businesses in Mbeya and Dodoma regions.
- To train women entrepreneurs on how to make savings from their profit, how to differentiate income from different sources.
- To lead the Enumerators Team on the actual field.
- To participate in finding presentation to stakeholders as assigned.
- To represent SFTZ professionally at all times by being well-prepared, neat in appearance, timely, well-spoken, and organized.
- To explain the project to the Government and Other Authorities at Dodoma and Mbeya Regional.
- To check the quality of data corrected from the Household level, Village level, Ward Level, District, and region Level.
- To make sure all equipment and devices are equipped in a proper manner.
- To complete all records and forms required for daily monitoring each day.
- To facilitate focus group discussions and Participatory Rural Assessments (PRA).
- To enter data into the appropriate database for non-electronic data.
- To plan and organize day-to-day research activities in the field and help resolve procedural and logistical problems.
- To translate materials from English to Kiswahili.
- Conducted literature reviews and synthesized research to identify gaps in knowledge and inform project objectives.
- Developed survey instruments, analyzed data, and prepared reports for a variety of research projects.
- Performed qualitative interviews with stakeholders to understand the needs of the target population.
- Developed survey instruments and questionnaires for field research projects.
- Organized and conducted interviews with participants in remote areas.
- Conducted focus groups to gather data and analyze results.
- Perform any other task assigned by authority, by Research Manager.
Sales and Marketing Officer
SERENGETI BREWERIES LIMITED
ARUSHA, TANZANIA
01.2013 - 02.2014
- Company Overview: Arusha Region.
- To make sure our customers have enough products every day.
- To solve all problems or challenges faced by customers based on SBL products.
- To find and register new customers.
- To make sure the relationship between customers and the company is going smoothly.
- To participate in different SBL promotions.
- To promote the new SBL product to our customers, Arusha Region.
- Developed and executed marketing campaigns to promote products and services.
- Created and maintained customer databases for sales tracking purposes.
- Assisted in the development of pricing strategies to maximize profits.
- Developed and implemented effective sales strategies to increase customer base and profitability.
- Conducted market research to identify new opportunities for product development and promotion.
- Coordinated with marketing teams to create promotional materials, such as brochures, flyers, and advertisements.
- To perform other tasks as assigned by the Regional Sales Officer.
Researcher, Field Supervisor/field Officer, Office Coordinator and Administrator, Assistance Regional Statistical Manager
NATIONAL BUREAU OF STATISTICS – NBS
ARUSHA, Tanzania
02.2009 - 12.2012
- Company Overview: Arusha Region
- To assess the availability of social services in Arusha Regional
- To access the standard of living of people in Arusha Districts and Ngorongoro District.
- To participate in the 2012 National Census as a District Supervisor at Ngorongoro District.
- To participate in different field surveys or Census, which are assigned by Rsm, such as tourism establishment survey, labor force survey, employment and earning survey, Consumer Price Index, etc.
- To participate as a team leader and Regional Desk Officer/Clean officer in Industrial Census 2012 at Arusha Region.
- To prepare and manage monthly and quarterly office budget.
- To coordinate training, office meeting, and field activities as assigned by RSM.
- Act as Assistant Regional Statistical Manager at Arusha.
- To prepare and present monthly and quarterly retirement reports to HQ.
- To help the Regional Manager on how to utilize resources (financially) as planned.
- To supervise different enumerators and supervisors in different surveys and censuses in order to make sure data is corrected in high quality.
- To maintain good status between NBS Arusha with other government and non-government authorities and offices.
- Created and maintained accurate records of departmental activities, including budgets, personnel documents and project timelines.
- Analyzed data to identify trends in customer behavior and preferences.
- Developed strategies to improve operational procedures and reduce costs.
- Perfume all managerial activities as ARSM - Arusha Region.
Education
BA. IN PROJECT PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT - Certificate in BA of Community Development with Bias in Project Planning and Management
TENGERU INSTITUTE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Arusha - Tanzania08.2012
Some College (No Degree) - Diploma in Public Relation.
TANZANIA EDUCATION COLLEGE
Dar es Salaam02-2009
Advanced Secondary Certificate - History, Geography And Kiswahili Studies.
IGAWILO SECONDARY SCHOOL
Mbeya02.2007
Secondary School Certificate - Secondary School Studies
MBEZI HIGH SCHOOL
Dar es Salaam11.2004
Primary Certificate - Primary School Studies
CHEYO ‘A’ PRIMARY SCHOOL
Tabora10.1999
Skills
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Interpersonal skills
- Leadership and management skills
- Problem Solving
- Computer skills
- Active listening and willingness to learn
- Integrity and adaptive personal
- Organization Skills
- Project life cycle management
- Collaboration skills
- Training Skills
Personal Information
- Title: PROJECT Manager, HSE and Social & Environmental
- Date of Birth: 01/15/86
- Nationality: Tanzanian
- Driving License: 4002952685
Interests
- Project Lead and Management
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Health And Safety
- Social and Environment
- Office Administration and management
Knowledge and qualifications
- Familiarity with Interdisciplinary and Intercultural work
- Knowledge in Administration Activities, Research Activities (Data correction, Supervisor) HSE, Environmental and Social planning and Leadership Skills
- Strong team management and leadership skills
- Problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills
- Project management skills such as time management, project budgeting, resource management and project scheduling
Certification
DRIVING LICENCE NO: 4002952685 DATE ISSUES 16/08/2021
Speeking
Swahili
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Disclaimer
I, EDGAR JOHN MATOLA certify that the information given above is correct to the best of my knowledge.
Timeline
Community Liaison Officer, HSE Officer, Social Lead and Assistant Project Manager
NYANZA ROAD WORKS LTD & EACOP PROJECT
07.2019 - Current
Social and Environment Lead
MTL CONSULTING COMPANY LIMITED (Serengeti by Pass Project and Tajiri Heavy Minirel Project)
07.2016 - 06.2019
Field Researcher Supervisor
SAVANNAS FOREVER TANZANIA
04.2014 - 03.2016
Sales and Marketing Officer
SERENGETI BREWERIES LIMITED
01.2013 - 02.2014
Researcher, Field Supervisor/field Officer, Office Coordinator and Administrator, Assistance Regional Statistical Manager
NATIONAL BUREAU OF STATISTICS – NBS
02.2009 - 12.2012
DRIVING LICENCE NO: 4002952685 DATE ISSUES 16/08/2021
BA. IN PROJECT PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT - Certificate in BA of Community Development with Bias in Project Planning and Management
TENGERU INSTITUTE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Some College (No Degree) - Diploma in Public Relation.
TANZANIA EDUCATION COLLEGE
Advanced Secondary Certificate - History, Geography And Kiswahili Studies.
IGAWILO SECONDARY SCHOOL
Secondary School Certificate - Secondary School Studies
MBEZI HIGH SCHOOL
Primary Certificate - Primary School Studies
CHEYO ‘A’ PRIMARY SCHOOL
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