Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Certification
Executive Leadership
Accreditation
Patents And Publications
Additional Skills And Abilities
Leadership Qualities
Email Personal
Email Office
Birth Year
Languages
Hobbies and Interests
Training
Special Appointments
Personal Information
References
Timeline

Faraji M. Rushagama(Mr.)

Barrister/Lawyer
Dar es Salaam

Summary

Dynamic legal and land management professional with extensive experience at Public and Private Sectors, excelling in leadership and organizational skills. Proven track record in legal representation and resource management, demonstrating integrity and accountability. Adept at fostering collaboration and prioritizing tasks under pressure, ensuring effective outcomes in complex environments.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Legal Officer

Global Advocates
01.2012 - 01.2013

Specifically dealing with legal drafting, legal researching, legal advising, and opining in labor and real estate services, matrimonial, conflict of laws, and probate and administration of estates related matters.

Education Officer & Supervisor

Matangini & Alhikma Schools
01.2009 - 01.2013

Supervisory services in Acaresources and management, organizing staff workshops and seminars, organization, staff planning, and recruitment arrangements.

Senior Land Officer

Ministry of Lands,Housing and Human Settlements Developments
Arusha
08.2013 - Current

In charge of the Ministry of Lands, Housing, and Human Settlements Developments for district offices. Authorized officer for Karatu and Ngorongoro Districts.

Acting Head of Department of Lands and Natural Resources

Karatu District Council
01.2017 - 12.2017

In charge of the Department of Lands and Natural Resources of the Karatu District Council.

Acting Head of Legal Unit/Section

Karatu District Council
01.2014 - 01.2016

In charge of the Karatu District Council Legal Section and Legal Representation of the Council in the Courts of Law and Tribunals

Education

Ph.D. - Law

University of Zambia, Lusaka Zambia
01.2022

Master of Laws (LL. M) -

The Open University of Tanzania, Dar es Salaam
01.2020

Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice (PGDLP) -

Law School of Tanzania, Dar es Salaam
01.2020

Postgraduate Diploma in Laws, Mediation and Arbitration (PGDLMA) -

Institute of Social Work, Dar es Salaam
01.2012

Bachelor of Laws (LL. B) -

Tumaini University Dar es Salaam College, Dar es Salaam
01.2009

Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examinations -

ELCT- Karagwe Secondary School, Karagwe
01.2005

Ordinary Level Certificate of Secondary Education Examinations -

Nyaishozi Secondary School, Karagwe
01.2002

Leaving Certificate of Primary School Education -

Iteera Primary School, Karagwe
01.1998

Certification

  • Authorized (Land Officer) Officer
  • Certificate of admission in the Roll of Advocates (Stewardship)

Executive Leadership

  • 2014-2016, Karatu District Council, Acting Head of Legal Unit/Section
  • 2017, Karatu District Council, Acting Head of Department of Lands and Natural Resources

Accreditation

Advocate of the High Court/Court Officer- The Judiciary of Tanzania

Patents And Publications

  • Post Graduate Diploma in Laws, Mediation and Arbitration (PGDLMA) Dissertation
  • Master of Laws (LL.M) Papers and Dissertation
  • Bachelor of Laws Dissertation
  • A researcher on the Compendium of Laws Governing Civil Society Organizations in Tanzania, 2019, Tanzania Human Rights Defenders Coalition, Dar es Salaam

Additional Skills And Abilities

  • Strong Interpersonal presentation
  • Networking team building
  • Able to manage and organize my own work properly
  • Ability to work independently as a team and able to prioritize duties
  • Good listening for learning and or improving my performance
  • Self-motivated and ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to work harmoniously with people of different background
  • Ability to work hard and meet deadlines
  • Ability to consider and respect others’ opinion/ideas/advices
  • Ability to tolerate and control emotions
  • Prioritize service than emoluments

Leadership Qualities

  • Integrity
  • Loyal
  • Transparent and accountable
  • Diligent
  • Ethical conduct
  • Tolerant and good listener
  • Third party opinion, vision and advice assessor

Email Personal

landlawyerstable@gmail.com

Email Office

faraji.rushagama@lands.go.tz

Birth Year

1983

Languages

  • Kiswahili
  • English

Hobbies and Interests

  • Reading Newspapers and Novels
  • Travelling
  • Listening and Watching News
  • Games
  • Writing
  • Litigation
  • Mediation
  • Arbitration
  • Legal Advising
  • Researching
  • General in Bar and in Bench Activities

Training

  • 2020, In-service Trainings, Ministry of Lands, Housing and Human Developments Settlements, Dodoma
  • 2019, In-service Trainings, Ministry of Lands, Housing and Human Developments Settlements, Dodoma
  • 2017, Village Land Use Plan, Village Lands Management, Village Land Tribunals Workshops and Trainings, Organized by Ujamaa Community Resource Team (UCRT) (NGO), Arusha/Karatu District
  • 2016, Village Land Use Plan, Village Lands Management, Village Land Tribunals Workshops and Trainings, Organized by Ujamaa Community Resource Team (UCRT) (NGO), Arusha/Karatu District
  • 2015, Village Land Use Plan, Village Lands Management, Village Land Tribunals Workshops and Trainings, Organized by Ujamaa Community Resource Team (UCRT) (NGO), Arusha/Karatu District
  • 2014, Land Rents and Managements System Trainings, Ministry of Lands, Housing and Human Settlements Developments, Arusha
  • 2011, Education Evaluation and Assessments Seminars and Workshops, African Muslim Agency and National Examination Council of Tanzania, Dar es Salaam
  • 2010, Education Planning and Assessments Workshop, Kisanga Teachers College, Dar es Salaam
  • 2009, Education Administration and Planning Seminars and Workshops, Kisanga and Ebonite Teachers Colleges, Dar es Salaam

Special Appointments

  • Authorized (Land) Officer for Karatu District, 01/01/19, present
  • Authorized (Land) Officer with Extended Jurisdiction for Ngorongoro District, 01/01/22, present

Personal Information

  • Age: 41 years
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Tanzanian
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Place of Birth: Kagera

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Acting Head of Department of Lands and Natural Resources - Karatu District Council
01.2017 - 12.2017
Acting Head of Legal Unit/Section - Karatu District Council
01.2014 - 01.2016
Senior Land Officer - Ministry of Lands,Housing and Human Settlements Developments
08.2013 - Current
Legal Officer - Global Advocates
01.2012 - 01.2013
Education Officer & Supervisor - Matangini & Alhikma Schools
01.2009 - 01.2013
University of Zambia - Ph.D., Law
The Open University of Tanzania - Master of Laws (LL. M),
Law School of Tanzania - Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice (PGDLP),
Institute of Social Work - Postgraduate Diploma in Laws, Mediation and Arbitration (PGDLMA),
Tumaini University Dar es Salaam College - Bachelor of Laws (LL. B),
ELCT- Karagwe Secondary School - Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examinations,
Nyaishozi Secondary School - Ordinary Level Certificate of Secondary Education Examinations,
Iteera Primary School - Leaving Certificate of Primary School Education,
Faraji M. Rushagama(Mr.)Barrister/Lawyer