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Faustina Urassa

Moshi

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder and Executive Director

Songambele Initiative Organization
01.2018 - Current


  • Lead the strategic direction of the organization, with a focus on empowering women, girls, and children with disabilities to live independently and with dignity.
  • Design, implement, and oversee programs that provide life skills training, advocacy, and support services to individuals with disabilities.
  • Manage day-to-day operations, ensuring smooth execution of programs and alignment with the organization’s mission and goals.
  • Secure funding, cultivate partnerships, and mobilize resources to sustain and grow Songambele’s initiatives.
  • Advocate for the rights of individuals with disabilities, raise awareness, and work on policy reforms to foster inclusion.
  • Monitor and assess program outcomes, making data-driven adjustments to improve effectiveness and impact.
  • Build and maintain strategic networks with other organizations, stakeholders, and communities to enhance collaborative efforts in disability empowerment.

Africa Coordinator, Peer Group Trainer

Motivation International
01.2012 - 01.2018


  • Oversaw and organized programs across Africa, empowering people with disabilities by teaching essential life skills to enhance their independence and quality of life.
  • Led peer group training initiatives, coordinating peer-led sessions to ensure effective delivery and meaningful impact.
  • Provided ongoing support and resources to both trainers and participants, fostering inclusive and supportive learning environments.
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive peer-to-peer training manual, ensuring consistency, effectiveness, and alignment with organizational goals in all training sessions.
  • Worked closely with local teams to monitor and evaluate training outcomes, adapting programs as needed to meet the diverse needs of participants.

Administrator & Accountant

Motivation International
01.2012 - 01.2018


  • Managed administrative tasks including scheduling, correspondence, and office coordination to ensure smooth daily operations.
  • Handled all accounting functions, including budgeting, financial reporting, and processing payments to maintain accurate financial records.
  • Managed payroll, ensuring timely and accurate compensation for staff, while adhering to company policies and tax regulations.
  • Prepared and submitted financial statements and reports to senior management, offering insights for strategic decision-making.
  • Maintained and updated financial records, monitoring expenses and ensuring the organization stayed within budget.


Program Officer and Peer-to Peer Trainer

Kilimanjaro Association of the Spinally Injured
01.2006 - 01.2010


  • Designed, implemented, and managed programs aimed at empowering individuals with disabilities, ensuring that objectives were met and outcomes aligned with organizational goals.
  • Facilitated peer-to-peer training sessions, guiding participants in developing life skills and increasing their independence through hands-on, interactive learning.
  • Provided ongoing support to both trainees and peer trainers, ensuring effective communication and fostering an inclusive, supportive training environment.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design training materials, tools, and resources that were tailored to the specific needs of the participants.
  • Monitored and evaluated program effectiveness, gathering feedback from participants to improve future training sessions.
  • Supported in the recruitment and training of new peer trainers, ensuring they had the knowledge and skills to facilitate future sessions.
  • Advocated for the inclusion of individuals with disabilities in broader community programs, raising awareness of their rights and needs.

General Secretary

Kilimanjaro Association of the Spinally Injured
01.2003 - 01.2005


  • Managed all official correspondence, ensuring effective communication between the organization, members, and external stakeholders.
  • Maintained accurate and up-to-date records of meetings, decisions, and organizational documents, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Coordinated and facilitated meetings, preparing agendas, taking minutes, and following up on action items to ensure organizational goals were met.
  • Supported the executive team in strategic planning, offering administrative support for the smooth execution of projects and initiatives.
  • Played a key role in organizing events, conferences, and workshops, overseeing logistics and ensuring successful execution.
  • Ensured organizational policies and procedures were followed, contributing to effective governance and accountability.
  • Assisted with membership management, including registration, communications, and engagement with stakeholders to strengthen the organization’s network.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Open university
01.2015

Certificate of Secondary education -

Machame Girls' Secondary School
01.1991

Skills

  • Advocacy for women's rights
  • Advocacy for children's rights
  • Advocacy for disability rights
  • Master Trainer
  • Peer-to-Peer Education

Languages

English
Swahili

Timeline

Founder and Executive Director

Songambele Initiative Organization
01.2018 - Current

Africa Coordinator, Peer Group Trainer

Motivation International
01.2012 - 01.2018

Administrator & Accountant

Motivation International
01.2012 - 01.2018

Program Officer and Peer-to Peer Trainer

Kilimanjaro Association of the Spinally Injured
01.2006 - 01.2010

General Secretary

Kilimanjaro Association of the Spinally Injured
01.2003 - 01.2005

Certificate of Secondary education -

Machame Girls' Secondary School

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Open university

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