HILDETHA MAPUNDA

Work History

Regional Coordinator

MEDA Economic Development Associates- Tanzania

06.2022 - Current

Conducting research on selected dryland regions on key areas such as identifying potential private and public actors for the project, private sector development initiatives such as progress in the local investment climate/enabling environment, investment opportunities and cross-cutting issues.
Ensuring grantees on track with their work plans and budget and report any delays/issues to the regional operation Managers and implementation team.
Preparing technical reports, invoices, contracts, and other financial files for easy access at regional level.
Identifying and profiling of small and medium Enterprises in the selected value chains, their capacity, available services, their current market demand and client based to identify the level of capacity assistance needed for each current gap in service based on Market feedback.
To identify, screen and build relationships with local financial institutions to access appropriate financial services and delivery modal to meet the need of the project.
Facilitation of business development services for local partners to ensure scale, accountability and report system that serve the program goal.

Field Officer

MVIWATA

07.2013 - 06.2015

Facilitating groups and local networks in various thematic areas such as agriculture value chain and entrepreneurship, Gender and Development, Women Empowerment, group development, leadership, development of constitution and work plans, advocacy, formation of producer and commercial groups, effective negotiation & conflict management, etc.
Experience working in programs which was grounded in Value chain management, marketing strategies as well as food sovereignty under Farmers Voice Program.
Honestly management of donors’ funds and reporting.
Experience in build capacities of local staff, members of MVIWATA and partners in value chain (e.g. SIDO) and market systems development.
Experience in building rapport relations with donors i.e. maintaining the good relationship with donors, as well as with other local partners’ in development, local governments, and the business community.
Experience in managing positive relations with colleagues and developing teamwork spirit.
Assist the regional coordinator of MVIWATA Manyara in executing region Strategy and ensuring that they are aligning with MVIWATA National strategy.
To facilitate lobbying and advocacy activities and strategies by and for the farmers interests
Development of Gender and development teaching materials and Curriculum for MVIWATA Manyara
Monitoring and evaluation of DGD and farmers voice projects in Babati, Hanang, Mbulu and Simanjiro.
Prepare project operational plans and physical reports (monthly, quarterly and annually)
Project and Research writing/ Action plan proposal writing Data coding and interpretation using Statistical package for social science e.g. Factor method.
Research writing by using FACT (Famers Consultative Tool) method for gathering primary information
Establish and strengthen farmers groups and networks in Manyara Region
Facilitate linking and exchange amongst groups, local networks and other stakeholders.
Monitor and make follow up of project and groups / networks activities
Collect, store and disseminate information, including managing and updating the Membership Database
Facilitate dissemination and sharing of information amongst members
Recruitment of members in two district of Manyara region i.e. Simanjiro and Kiteto districts.

Teacher

MOET (Ministry Of Education Tanzania)

07.2008 - 01.2010

Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Regional Coordinator

Field Officer

Teacher

Education

Master of Arts - International Development And Cooperation

Bachelor of Arts - Rural Development

Diploma in Teaching/ Education - Teaching Pedagogy And Methods

High School Diploma -

Skills

Languages

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