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Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
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References
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Grace LAIZER

Mwanza,Tanzania

Summary

A dedicated Gender and Community Development Professional with in-depth and hands-on experience in gender projects execution, having a profound commitment to advancing gender equality and empowering women, youth, adolescents and marginalized groups. With a rich background in planning, coordinating, and executing projects aimed at addressing gender-related issues, I bring a wealth of experience to champion any designed gender inclusive project

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Enumerator

Hand in Hand Eastern Africa - Tanzania
Arusha And Simiyu, Tanzania
03.2025 - 06.2025
  • Conduct a survey, interviews, and field observations to collect data from respondents.
  • Engage with individuals from the group to gather information following prescribed questionnaires and guidelines.
  • Accurately document responses in the data collection tool, which is Kobo Toolbox.
  • Verify and validate collected data to minimize errors and inconsistencies.
  • Adhere to ethical guidelines, confidentiality, data collection policy, and standard operating procedures while collecting data.
  • Ensure proper use and maintenance of data collection equipment.

Gender Project Officer

Korea Food for the Hungry International
Pemba Island, Zanzibar
08.2023 - 08.2024
  • Responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing project activities that focus on advancing gender equality, and empowering women and marginalized groups.
  • Conduct needs assessments and research to identify gender-related issues in the target community or organization.
  • Develop project plans, objectives, and timelines, ensuring they align with organizational and donor priorities.
  • Design interventions and strategies to address gender disparities, and promote gender equality.
  • Coordinate and oversee the day-to-day activities of the project, including budget management, and resource allocation.
  • Collaborate with team members, partners, and beneficiaries to ensure project activities are carried out effectively and efficiently.
  • Provide training and capacity-building support to project participants and stakeholders.
  • Build and maintain partnerships with local organizations, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
  • Advocate for gender equality and raise awareness about the importance of gender-responsive initiatives, promote collaboration and knowledge sharing among different stakeholders.
  • Prepare regular reports and updates for donors, management, and other relevant parties, maintain accurate records of project activities, expenses, and outcomes.
  • Document and share best practices and lessons learned from the project.
  • Ensure that gender considerations are integrated into all aspects of the project, including program design, implementation, and evaluation.
  • Promote a gender-sensitive approach and the inclusion of marginalized groups in project activities.
  • Represent KFHI in relevant meetings.

Regional Sales Executive

The Guardian Ltd
Mwanza
06.2020 - 08.2023
  • Monitoring and Managing daily supply and sales.
  • Preparing daily sales reports, weekly sales report and monthly sales report for Evaluation.
  • Conducting training to Vendors and Agents.
  • Daily market visit.
  • Making proper logistic of the supply to the respective areas.
  • Making sure equal and correct supply to each and every vendor to the market.

Gender Education Officer

Masai Youth Association
Arusha
09.2018 - 04.2020
  • Development and implementation of gender-responsive and inclusive program activities and work plan.
  • Conduct awareness campaigns and community initiatives to raise public awareness about gender equality and social issues, to promote behavior change, and to challenge harmful norms and stereotypes through community engagement.
  • Facilitating training for youth to improve their standard of living through income-generating activities and livelihood programs.

Education

Bachelor - Adult Education and Community Education

University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM)
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
11.2017

Skills

  • Community engagement and participation
  • Gender Project Management
  • Gender advocacy and awareness building
  • Training and capacity building
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Proper planning and organization skills
  • Leadership and Networking
  • Interpersonal communication skills
  • Computer Skill (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

Accomplishments

  • Enhanced Gender Equality by successfully implementing project activities and initiatives that led to a measurable increase in gender equality within the target community
  • Magnificently established and maintained productive partnerships with local organizations, government agencies, and other stakeholders hence contributed to a more holistic approach to addressing gender-related issues and ensured the effective implementation of gender-responsive initiatives
  • Utilized effective data collection and analysis methods to track gender-related indicators and project performance. This data-driven approach helped in making informed decisions, adjusting project activities as needed, and demonstrating tangible outcomes to donors and management.
  • Regular reports and knowledge sharing of best practices further improved project effectiveness and transparency

Languages

  • English
  • Swahili

References

  • Ancimary Mwamnyanyi, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer, Hand in Hand Eastern Africa TZ, Arusha, Arusha, Tanzania, +255 753 212 806, ancimary.mwamnyanyi@gmail.com
  • Esther Ngubasya Mwakalobo, Project Coordinator, Korea Food for the Hungry International (KFHI), Zanzibar, Zanzibar, Tanzania, +255 656 014 672, estamwakalobo@gmail.com
  • Piniel Samwel, Project Coordinator, Friends of Karansi Organization, Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, +255 754 754 503 / 718 710 361, pinielsamwel91@gmail.com

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 09/27/94
  • Gender: Female
  • Nationality: Tanzanian

Key Areas Of Competence

  • Gender Analysis and Gender Mainstreaming
  • Community Engagement and Participation
  • Gender Project Management
  • Gender Advocacy and Awareness Building
  • Training and Capacity Building

Timeline

Enumerator

Hand in Hand Eastern Africa - Tanzania
03.2025 - 06.2025

Gender Project Officer

Korea Food for the Hungry International
08.2023 - 08.2024

Regional Sales Executive

The Guardian Ltd
06.2020 - 08.2023

Gender Education Officer

Masai Youth Association
09.2018 - 04.2020

Bachelor - Adult Education and Community Education

University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM)

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