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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