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
01.2022
Master of Laws (LL. M) -
01.2020
Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice (PGDLP) -
01.2020
Postgraduate Diploma in Laws, Mediation and Arbitration (PGDLMA) -
01.2012
Bachelor of Laws (LL. B) -
01.2009
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examinations -
01.2005
Ordinary Level Certificate of Secondary Education Examinations -
01.2002
Leaving Certificate of Primary School Education -
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,