Exper Pius
Summary
Seasoned Deputy Chief of Party with a proven track record at RTI International, adept in project management and policy advocacy. Spearheaded a $30.5 million USAID project, ensuring alignment with objectives and excelling in team leadership. Demonstrated expertise in capacity building and donor engagement, achieving 'Very Good' in CPAR.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Chief of Party
RTI International
07.2021 - Current
- Company Overview: USAID Tuhifadhi Maliasili Project
- Provided technical guidance and oversight for a $30.5 million USAID-funded project, ensuring alignment with objectives and timely approval of deliverables
- Managed project capacity-building initiatives, private sector engagement, and policy-enabling environment components
- Acted as Chief of Party for 92 days, ensuring seamless project leadership during transitions
- Achieved 'Very Good' performance in the Contractor Performance Assessment Report (CPAR)
- USAID Tuhifadhi Maliasili Project
In-Country Coordinator (ICC)
US Department of the Interior
04.2021 - 07.2022
- Company Overview: ITAP
- Facilitated Marine Protected Area studies and CITES implementation in Zanzibar under USAID funding
- Coordinated partnerships with the Government of Tanzania and local entities to meet project objectives
- ITAP
Deputy Chief of Party/Senior Environmental Management Advisor
RTI International
04.2016 - 12.2020
- Company Overview: USAID PROTECT Project
- Supported project close-out of the $19 million USAID PROTECT Project, ensuring compliance with all contractual requirements
- Oversaw policy reforms including the CITES regulations for Zanzibar and the Giraffe Conservation Action Plan (2019)
- Managed ecological and social assessments for implementing wildlife corridor regulations
- USAID PROTECT Project
Planning and Communication Assistant (Programme)
Eastern Arc Mountains Conservation Endowment Fund
04.2012 - 04.2016
- Administered over 150 conservation and climate change grants worth $500,000 annually
- Advocated for sustainable funding policies in collaboration with government agencies
Field Project Officer
Eastern Arc Mountains Conservation Endowment Fund
04.2008 - 03.2012
- Fostered partnerships with local governments and stakeholders to enhance conservation efforts
- Conducted environmental education and developed advisory bodies for forest conservation
Education
Masters - Natural Resources Assessment and Management
The Open University of Tanzania
01.2017
BSc - Wildlife Management
Sokoine University of Agriculture
01.2004
Skills
- Project Management
- Policy Advocacy
- Capacity Building
- Donor Engagement
- Team Management and leadership
Accomplishments
- Successfully managed USAID-funded projects worth over $50 million, ensuring timely and quality delivery of technical deliverables.
- Spearheaded policy and legal reforms that led to the adoption of 10+ major frameworks improving natural resources management and tourism in Tanzania.
- Led the development and operationalization of the Wildlife Corridors Regulations (2018) and National Chimpanzee Conservation Action Plan (2018).
- Managed over 150 community conservation grants valued at $500,000 annually, driving measurable conservation impacts across 11 districts in the Eastern Arc Mountains.
- Coordinated advocacy efforts with CSOs and government officials to harmonize laws and policies in the conservation and tourism sectors.
References
Available upon request.
Languages
- Swahili, Native proficiency
- English, Excellent (Speaking, Reading, Writing)
Personal Information
- Profession: Natural Resources Management Expert
- Nationality: Tanzanian
Timeline
Deputy Chief of Party
RTI International
07.2021 - Current
In-Country Coordinator (ICC)
US Department of the Interior
04.2021 - 07.2022
Deputy Chief of Party/Senior Environmental Management Advisor
RTI International
04.2016 - 12.2020
Planning and Communication Assistant (Programme)
Eastern Arc Mountains Conservation Endowment Fund
04.2012 - 04.2016
Field Project Officer
Eastern Arc Mountains Conservation Endowment Fund
04.2008 - 03.2012
Masters - Natural Resources Assessment and Management
The Open University of Tanzania
BSc - Wildlife Management
Sokoine University of Agriculture
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