HAPPY MWAFUBELA

Experienced Office Management and Workspace Lead with a proven track record in overseeing multi-site office operations, property and facilities management, vendor coordination, and workplace culture initiatives. Skilled in managing comprehensive budgets for office services, maintenance, travel, and events. Demonstrates strong leadership across functional administrative teams, managing 14 staff across multiple locations. Proven ability to optimize processes, maintain high service standards, and create welcoming, efficient environments that support business goals and enhance the employee experience.

• Anna Linza, Head of HR, Watu Credit Limited, alinza@watucreditafrica.co.tz, 0744777254
• Ringo Mowo, Executive Director, Sharon Ringo Foundation, ED@sharonringofoundation.org, 0754655551
• Clara Makenya, Country Director, United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP), clara.makenya@un.org, 0767645275

1. Office Operations & Cost Management-Watu Credit

• Reduced office supply costs by 18% through improved vendor negotiations and optimized inventory management across 14 business locations.
• Implemented a proactive maintenance schedule that reduced property repair costs by 20% and improved office uptime across all locations.
• Successfully renegotiated service contracts with major vendors (cleaning, security, utilities), achieving a reasonable cost saving while enhancing service quality and reliability.
• Effectively managed an annual multi-million TZS budget for office operations, facilities, travel, and events, achieving 100% budget compliance for one year

2.Travel, Events & Workplace Experience-Watu Credit

• Streamlined travel booking process, achieving a reduction in administrative turnaround time and maintaining strict adherence to travel budgets for over 50+ staff trips annually.
• Led planning and execution of 12+ major company events annually — including corporate retreats, training workshops, and community engagement events — with an average satisfaction rate of 95% from participants
• Designed and implemented a "Employee Engagement” program, resulting in a improvement in employee satisfaction scores on internal environment and facilities

3. Team Leadership & Development-Watu Credit

• Built and led a team of 14 office assistants and cleaners, improving team productivity by through structured performance management and professional development initiatives.
• Drove cross-location collaboration between teams, standardizing office operations processes and improving service consistency group-wide.

4. Grant acquisition and management - Sharon Ringo Foundation (SRF)

• Secured significant funding through successful grant applications to support environmental conservation projects., Successfully obtained a $100,000 grant from the Private Sector and an acclaimed 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 the allocated resources.

5. Collaboration with Government and International Organizations-SRF

• 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.

5. Facilitated partnerships with international NGOs-SRF

• 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.