Ms Excel
Godfrey Mfumu
Researcher/Economist
Kikuyu-South, Dodoma
Summary
A passionate graduate researcher and an Economist seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, PFM advocacy and research.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Ag. HOD Administration and Human Resource
Sikika
Dodoma
06.2022 - Current
- Led day-to-day administrative duties accurately and efficiently.
- Supervised employees at least 8 employees across departments and monitor their performance to meet the agreed requirements.
- Supervised all official correspondences between Sikika and external partners.
Programme Officer - Public Finance Governance
Sikika
Dodoma
01.2021 - Current
- Led Sikika's PFM projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement, collaboration with other organizations and engagement with potential donors for funding.
- Led Sikika’s dialogue with the PO-RALG on the results of the SNOBS and creating a joint plan for implementing the Improved O&OD framework.
- Used coordination and planning skills to implement PFM departmental advocacy plans and achieve results according to schedule.
- Prepared ToR for consultancies issued by the PFM department and supported preparations for high level meeting and conferences done by the department.
- Conducted training for data collectors and capacity building activities to local CSOs in the area of public finance governance.
- Supported Sikika's annual Health Sector Budget Analysis, report and presentation.
- Monitored the country’s political environment and provide advice accordingly to Sikika’s top management for smoothening Sikika’s engagement with various government authorities.
- Acted as liaison between the Sikika and representatives of government institutions and partner organizations based in Dodoma.
- Prepared inputs for various Sikika's PFM reports and presentations and collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Promoted the organization’s visibility, branding and credibility.
Assistant Lecturer
St. Augustine University of Tanzania
Mwanza
01.2014 - 12.2020
- Conducted individual research projects to actively contribute to institution's research work.
- Maintained easy and open rapport with students to encourage engagement and academic progress.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Reviewed teaching activities and identified and implemented strategies to improve student learning outcomes.
- Mentored undergraduate and graduate students in effective next-steps for education and career preparedness.
- Conducted lectures to undergraduate students of Econometrics and Environmental Economics apart from being a trainer on various short courses including data analysis techniques with STATA and SPSS.
- Made consultancies in research with non-academic stakeholders such as the local communities, Tanzania Livestock Research Institute (TALIRI), Tanzania Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (TCCIA) in the lake zone regions.
Ag. HOD Economics
St. Augustine University of Tanzania
Mwanza
05.2016 - 10.2017
- Provided both, academic leadership as well as managerial skills for both academic staff and nonacademic staff serving under the department of Economics.
- Supervised and mentored the youth especially students in department of Economics, through students’ related organizations.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of SAUT Economic recovery plan, aimed at creating a sound and stable revenue streams for the University.
- Directly supervised to update the bachelor’s degree in Economics program manual for University Qualification Framework (UQF) level eight (8) as directed by the Tanzanian Commission for Universities, (TCU).
- Successfully prepared departmental budgets and reports.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
Education
Master of Arts - Economics
University of Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya 10.2011 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
St. Augustine University of Tanzania
Mwanza, Tanzania 09.2007 - 11.2010
Diploma - International Relations And Diplomacy
Centre For Foreign Relations
Dar-es-salaam, Tanzania 09.2006 - 03.2008
Skills
Administration and management
undefinedSoftware
SPSS
Stata
Accomplishments
- Actively maintained good relations between Sikika and government institutions such as the PO-RALG, MoFP, NAOT and the National Parliament as well as other partner organizations available in Dodoma.
- Attended an on-job training on how to incorporate gender issues on to PFM activities.
- Successfully implemented a study on Drivers of Voluntary Tax Compliance at the Local Government Level.
Additional Information
I have recently taken preparatory training on project management professional exam, as part of personal career development initiative.
Referee
Dr. Achilana Mtingele
Senior Economist - EWURA
P. O. Box 2857,
Dodoma, Tanzania
Mobile: +255 786 822 233
Email: akulitama@gmail.com
Dr. Anne Gongwe
Director of Quality Assurance,
St. Augustine University of Tanzania
P. O. Box 307,
Mwanza, Tanzania
Phone: +255 756 417 205
Email: abmfilinge@gmail.com
Mr. Massaga Fimbo
Senior Researcher
Tanzania Revenue Authority:
P.O. Box 11491
Dar-es-salaam, Tanzania
Mob: +255 757 822 774
Email: massaga.fimbo@tra.go.tz
Timeline
Ag. HOD Administration and Human Resource
Sikika
06.2022 - Current
Programme Officer - Public Finance Governance
Sikika
01.2021 - Current
Ag. HOD Economics
St. Augustine University of Tanzania
05.2016 - 10.2017
Assistant Lecturer
St. Augustine University of Tanzania
01.2014 - 12.2020
Master of Arts - Economics
University of Nairobi
10.2011 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
St. Augustine University of Tanzania
09.2007 - 11.2010
Diploma - International Relations And Diplomacy
Centre For Foreign Relations
09.2006 - 03.2008
Similar Profiles
Judith Bosco AbdallahJudith Bosco Abdallah
Principal Human Resources Officer II at President’s Office - Public Service Management and Good GovernancePrincipal Human Resources Officer II at President’s Office - Public Service Management and Good Governance
MADELEN M MKUKUMADELEN M MKUKU
Senior Relationship Officer I - MSME at Tanzania Commercial BankSenior Relationship Officer I - MSME at Tanzania Commercial Bank
Wensley MpangalaWensley Mpangala
Site Supervisor at Orica Tanzania Limited - North Mara Gold MineSite Supervisor at Orica Tanzania Limited - North Mara Gold Mine