HAPPY MWAFUBELA

Talented officer skilled in handling administrative, operational and outreach program functions. Wears many hats to accomplish dynamic objectives as well as the ability to lead, collaborate, secure funding, engage communities, and drive tangible results; ready to apply 3 years of experience to new professional challenges with a growth-oriented organization.

1. Grant Acquisition and Management: Secured significant funding through successful grant applications to support environmental conservation projects.

• Successfully obtained a $100,000 grant from the Private Sector and a major international NGO to fund a preservation project, contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals- Climate Action.
• Effectively managed project budgets, ensuring compliance with donor requirements and achieving project goals within allocated resources.

2. Collaboration with Government and International Organizations: Fostered strategic partnerships with government agencies and international organizations to amplify the impact of conservation initiatives.

• Coordinated with government bodies to advocate for and influence policy changes that promote sustainable tourism practices and environmental conservation. The Sharon Ringo Foundation received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Dar es Salaam City Council for valuable contribution and participation in Environmental Conservation Activities and Initiatives in 2023, as well as a Certificate of Appreciation from the United Nations Environment Program(UNEP) for contributing to the celebration of World Environmental Day with the theme; "Beat Plastic Pollution" in 2023.
• Facilitated partnerships with international NGOs such as Save the Children Tanzania, Plan International Tanzania, World Wildlife Fund (WWF), and the Jane Goodall Institute leveraging shared resources and expertise to implement large-scale conservation projects with a global impact.

3. Public Awareness Campaigns: Developed and executed public awareness campaigns to promote environmental conservation and sustainable tourism principles.

• Created and launched a multimedia campaign that reached a broad audience, resulting in increased public awareness and support for conservation initiatives.
• Utilized social media platforms to engage with the community, achieving a 30% increase in followers and active participation in environmental advocacy.

4. Community Engagement and Capacity Building: Initiated and executed community-based programs to enhance environmental awareness and local involvement in conservation efforts.

• Established partnerships with local schools and conducted educational workshops, reaching over 1,000 students and fostering a sense of environmental stewardship.
• Implemented training programs for community members on sustainable practices, resulting in the creation of local conservation committees actively engaged in environmental protection initiatives.

5. Strategic Implementation of Conservation Initiatives: Led the strategic planning and implementation of the Green spaces restoration project in collaboration with local communities and environmental experts.

• Conducted a thorough environmental impact assessment to identify key areas for intervention.
• Developed and executed a reforestation plan, resulting in the planting of 47,000 native trees in deforested areas over 1.5 years.

• Ringo Mowo, Executive Director, Sharon Ringo Foundation, ED@sharonringofoundation.org, 0754655551
• Humphrey Alex, Business Development Officer, Mwalimu Commercial Bank PLC, hbwigane@mcb.co.tz, 0716545531
• Julius Mlawa, Managing Director, MTAZAMO Enterprise, mtazamoenterprise@gmail.com, 0754637773