Grace Kajange
Junior Advocate
Dodoma
Summary
Well-regarded gender/legal Advisor highly effective at analyzing data and trends to make timely, useful, and effective recommendations. Well-versed in operating in complex, dynamic environments under tight deadlines. Prepared to laverage 5 years' experience to take on new position with GIZ.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Project Assistant- Social Empowerment
BRAC Maendeleo Tanzania -Accelerating Impact for Adolescent Girls (AIM)
09.2022 - Current
- Leading the AIM program inception activities including community mobilization and participant selection, club selection and setup, mentor selection and on-boarding, mapping and establishing social empowerment linkages for participants
- Promoting transparency among stakeholders through regular status updates highlighting progress against planned objectives or targets within specific timelines.
- Enhancing team communication by organizing and maintaining accurate documentation of meeting notes, action items, and followups.
Publicity and Training Coordinator
Tanzania Girl Guides Association
12.2020 - 08.2021
- Managed and monitored the online presence of the organization on social media pages and websites by sharing activities conducted by the organization to the public and stakeholders
- Conducted thorough needs assessments to identify skill gaps and develop appropriate training solutions.
- Streamlined onboarding processes for new hires, resulting in reduced time to full productivity.
Project Officer – Gender Equality
VSO Tanzania, TLED (Tanzania local enterprise development) project
07.2019 - 11.2020
- Coached and mentored 612 SMEs in responding to Gender Based Violence (GBV), procedures and practices necessary to win contracts with companies in the extractives and agriculture value chains.
- Kept stakeholders informed of progress through regular status updates clearly communicating any changes to project scope, timeline or budget.
- Enhanced project efficiency by streamlining communication channels and implementing effective collaboration tools.
- Fostered a culture of continuous learning by conducting training sessions and workshops aimed at enhancing team skills and knowledge.
Junior Legal Officer (volunteering role)
CRB Africa Legal
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Managed client relationships with professionalism, ensuring clear communication throughout the legal process.
- Provided detailed summaries of relevant case law to inform strategic decision-making during trials.
- Contributed to successful litigation cases by meticulously proofreading and editing legal briefs.
- Coordinated schedules and appointments for senior attorneys, optimizing time management and productivity.
Legal Intern
NexLaw Advocates
10.2017 - 02.2018
- Compiled exhibits for use during trial presentations; aiding attorneys in effectively illustrating key evidence to persuade judges or juries.
- Analyzed statutes and regulations relevant to specific cases; providing additional context necessary for successful arguments.
- Updated clients regularly on case progress through written correspondence or phone calls under attorney supervision; maintaining excellent communications that resulted in satisfied clients.
- Shadowed experienced lawyers during client meetings, gaining valuable insight into attorney-client relationships and effective communication techniques.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice - Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
The Law School of Tanzania
Dar Es Salaam 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Laws LLB -
Mzumbe University
Mbeya12.2016
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (ACSEE) -
Pandahill Secondary School
Mbeya02.2012
Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE) -
Pandahill Secondary School
Mbeya10.2009
Certificate of Primary Education (CPEE) -
Carmel Convent Primary School
Kigoma11.2005
Skills
- Meeting Coordination
- Legal Practice
- Project Management
- Operations Support
- Recruitment and Selection
- Training and onboarding
- Research abilities
- Spreadsheet development
- Critical design review
- Deliverables coordination
References
- David Mbumila, Program Manager - AIM, BRAC Maendeleo Tanzania, David.mbumila@brac.net, 0713354470
- Elvis Chuwa, Program Manager, Voluntary Services Overseas Tanzania, chuwaelvis94@gmail.com, 0756045766
- Julie Baraza, Branch Manager - AIM Program, BRAC Maendelo Tanzania, Julie.anyango@brac.net
Timeline
Project Assistant- Social Empowerment
BRAC Maendeleo Tanzania -Accelerating Impact for Adolescent Girls (AIM)
09.2022 - Current
Publicity and Training Coordinator
Tanzania Girl Guides Association
12.2020 - 08.2021
Project Officer – Gender Equality
VSO Tanzania, TLED (Tanzania local enterprise development) project
07.2019 - 11.2020
Junior Legal Officer (volunteering role)
CRB Africa Legal
07.2018 - 07.2019
Legal Intern
NexLaw Advocates
10.2017 - 02.2018
Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice - Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
The Law School of Tanzania
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Laws LLB -
Mzumbe University
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (ACSEE) -
Pandahill Secondary School
Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE) -
Pandahill Secondary School
Certificate of Primary Education (CPEE) -
Carmel Convent Primary School
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