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GASTON LOGATUS CHARLE
Tanga
Summary
Dynamic Business Development Expert and trainer with proven expertise in green economy, sustainable business development, and SME empowerment. Experienced in designing and facilitating participatory, hands-on workshops for women-led enterprises, with strong skills in climate-smart practices, compliance, and financial literacy. Adept at engaging diverse entrepreneurs through practical case studies, peer learning, and localized examples, ensuring impactful knowledge transfer. Recognized for clear communication, strategic facilitation, and commitment to building bankable, climate-resilient businesses.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Development Officer
Tanzania Women Chamber of Commerce (TWCC) – Tanga
Tanga, Tanzania
02.2023 - Current
- Provided business advisory and coaching services to SMEs, women entrepreneurs, and agribusiness groups.
- Facilitated financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and business management training
- Facilitated digital business and online marketing capacity-building sessions
- Conducted enterprise assessments and recommended business growth strategies.
- Supported market access and business linkages between SMEs, buyers, and financial institutions.
- Developed and implemented programs to empower women entrepreneurs in Tanga region.
Business Development Service Expert.
Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship Development (IMED)
Tanga (Remote)
02.2026 - 09.2026
- Conducted business diagnostics to identify operational, financial, and market gaps and recommend improvement actions.
- Supported development and refinement of business plans, growth strategies, and value propositions aligned to market demand.
- Strengthened financial management systems, including budgeting, cash flow forecasting, costing, and pricing models.
- Assisted in establishing operational systems such as inventory control, procurement procedures, and performance tracking tools.
- Facilitated market linkages by connecting mentees to buyers, suppliers, and financing opportunities.
- Delivered targeted capacity building in business management, record keeping, sales, and entrepreneurship skills.
- Monitored business performance using key indicators such as revenue growth, cost efficiency, and profitability trends.
- Provided guidance on risk management, compliance requirements, and basic governance structures.
Youth Empowerment Relationship Officer
NMB Bank
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Mobilize youth for project training, sensitization forums, internships, and placement activities.
- Identify and escalate youth-specific barriers to documentation gaps and digital access challenges.
- Sensitize youth on Bank products, including savings, digital banking, credit, and MSME support services.
- Provide structured follow-up to ensure continuity from training to economic opportunity.
- Support digital banking activation and provide basic financial education guidance.
- Maintain professional relationships with youth beneficiaries, partners, and community stakeholders.
Junior Business Development Trainer
Sanlam Tanzania
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania (Remote)
11.2021 - 12.2022
- Developed training materials to enhance employee performance and engagement.
- Facilitated workshops to improve team collaboration and communication skills.
- Assessed training needs through feedback and performance evaluations to ensure relevance.
- Implemented innovative training techniques to foster a culture of continuous learning.
- Analyzed training outcomes to refine programs and maximize impact on staff development.
- Leveraged technology platforms for remote training sessions, ensuring accessibility for all employees.
- Facilitated workshops focused on leadership development, conflict resolution, communication skills, and team building.
- Enhanced employee performance by designing and delivering engaging training programs tailored to specific needs.
Project Officer
Pact Tanzania
Tanzania
07.2018 - 01.2021
- Developed and managed project plans, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and timelines.
- Facilitated training sessions for team members on project management tools and best practices to enhance productivity.
- Analyzed project data to identify trends, recommend improvements, and enhance decision-making processes.
- Implemented risk management strategies to mitigate potential project delays and ensure successful outcomes.
- Evaluated vendor performance, negotiating contracts to optimize resources and maintain budgetary constraints.
- Generated new business through proactive strategies such as network and cold calling.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance And Business Risk Management
Institute of Finance Management (IFM)
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania01-2017
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education - Business Economics
Rungwe Secondary School
Mbeya, Tanzania05-2014
Ordinary Certificate of Secondary Education -
Likonde Seminary
Ruvuma, Tanzania10-2011
Skills
- Experienced skills in Project Management Business Advisory SMEs Financing Training & Coaching Stakeholder Engagement Market Linkage Digital Business Monitoring and Evaluation
- Strong Competencies: Enterprise Development and SME Advisory Agribusiness and Value Chain Strengthening Financial Literacy and Business Coaching Women and Youth Economic Empowerment Market Linkages and Business Networking Digital Entrepreneurship Support Training Facilitation and Capacity Building Stakeholder Coordination and Partnership Engagement
Languages
English (Fluent)
Swahili (Fluent)
Declaration
I, Gaston Logatus Charle, declare that the information given is true to the best of my knowledge.
Timeline
Business Development Service Expert.
Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship Development (IMED)
02.2026 - 09.2026
Business Development Officer
Tanzania Women Chamber of Commerce (TWCC) – Tanga
02.2023 - Current
Junior Business Development Trainer
Sanlam Tanzania
11.2021 - 12.2022
Youth Empowerment Relationship Officer
NMB Bank
01.2021 - 01.2023
Project Officer
Pact Tanzania
07.2018 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Finance And Business Risk Management
Institute of Finance Management (IFM)
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education - Business Economics
Rungwe Secondary School
Ordinary Certificate of Secondary Education -
Likonde Seminary