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Japhet Boaz
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver, oversees every facet of operations with strong project management and decision-making skills that promotes organizational performance. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact institution success. Brings comprehensive knowledge of ICT , Communications, M&E and R&D. Skilled at coordinating operational plans and personnel resources to complete work under tight deadlines.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Knowledge Management and Advocacy
TANZANIA SOCIAL ACTION FUND (TASAF)
05.2024 - Current
- Ensure TASAF adherence to the Financing Agreement and Operational Manual in relation to the delivery of the functions of the directorate
- Coordinate the overall operations of the Directorate of Knowledge Management and Advocacy
- Coordinate delivery of functions of ICT; Research and Development; Monitoring and Evaluation, and Development communication
- Prepare and compile Directorate annual implementation plan and budgets
- Coordinate compilation of capacity building requirements of the Knowledge Management and Advocacy at all levels and communicate to the respective directorate for necessary action
- Coordinate compilation of capacity building requirements related to Knowledge Management and Advocacy at all levels and communicate to the respective directorate for necessary action
- Supervise the preparation of progress reports including quarterly and annual reports for reporting to TASAF Management Unit, National Steering Committee, Government of Tanzania, World Bank and other stakeholders
- Coordinate dissemination of study and survey findings
- Coordinate activities related to institutional linkages, knowledge and information management and communication;
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
Management Information Systems Officer (MISO)
TANZANIA SOCIAL ACTION FUND (TASAF)
10.2013 - 04.2024
- Technical Team lead on PSSN poor household beneficiary's validation and targeting exercise which deployed over 3,000 tablets and field facilitators (Enumerators) to collect and update data from 184 LGAs in Tanzania Mainland and Unguja and Pemba
- Successfully led the team from Questionnaire designing, development, implementation, ToT, data collection and Analysis
- Installed, configured, tested and maintained operating systems, application software, and system management tools.
- Managing TASAF ICT Systems and Infrastructure for high availability to users in all LGAs, Unguja and Pemba
- Spearheaded the migration of legacy systems to modern platforms without disruptions to daily operations. (Ms Server 2008/2012 to Ms Server 2016 and Redhat 9 to Redhat 12 as well as from Cyberom UTM to Sophos)
- Oversaw help desk operations providing efficient problem resolution resulting in high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Managed complex projects, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
- Optimized network infrastructure, resulting in reduced downtime and increased performance.
- Assisted in budget planning processes for IT department expenditures while maximizing ROI on technology investments.
- Oversaw deployment of TASAF WAN to over 161 PAAs and 20 RS offices; Migration of programme data from MySQL to Oracle 12g Database, Migration of Firewall from Watchguard XTM 505 to Cyberoam 200iNG XP, LAN Upgrade, Opsys deployment e.t.c
- Installed and maintained network devices such as routers, switches, and firewalls for optimal performance.
Head - ICT Unit
Artumas Energy (T) Ltd / Wentworth Resources Ltd
02.2010 - 09.2013
- Led and managed company ICT function by ensuring systems availability to users, adhering to company global ICT policies and supplying the company with latest ICT solutions to its business segments
- Deployed and manage Cisco Switches, Routers, Access Points, Bridges and other active and passive network equipments
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Maintained WAN infrastructure for company operations in Mtwara (six locations / offices including Natural Gas Production and Receiving Facilities), Dar es Salaam and Toronto, Canada
- Deployed Productivity Software includes Ms Server 2008 and Applications, SCADA for managing and controlling Gas flow from Gas Production (Well) in Mnazibay through 27Km to Electrical Power Plant in Mtwara Municipal
- Kept track of hardware and software inventory
- Managed and maintained of company Datacenter responsible for: Backup Tape Library management and maintenance Management of various infrastructure hardware and applications including Exchange servers, Blackberry server, SAP ERP servers, AD servers, WSUS server, Microsoft Forefront Client security, File servers e.t.c Enforce user's compliance to IT standards and best practices
ICT Manager
SGS Superintendence Co. LTD & African Assay Labs (T) Ltd
10.2004 - 01.2010
- Led and managed SGS country ICT function by ensuring systems availability to users, adhering to SGS global IT policies and supplying the company with latest ICT solutions to its business segments
- Head of IT Department in Tanzania and member of Country Management Team.
- Developed custom IT solutions to address specific business needs, driving operational improvements and cost savings.
- Implement and enforce compliance of SGS group IT policies in Tanzania
- Collaborated with other departments to help meet IT needs and properly integrate and secure systems.
- Develop and enforce (after approval) of IT Standard Operating Procedure
- Reduced downtime by promptly addressing hardware and software issues, ensuring minimal impact on business operations.
- CCLASEL LIMS Implementer for East and Central Africa
- Planned, deployed and supported CCLAS LIMS for nine laboratories analyzing Gold and base metal in Tanzania, DRC, Uganda, Zambia and Philippines.
- Ensured availability of business-critical systems to users at all time Deployment (as new installation or upgrade) of CCLAS Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to company laboratories at Barrick Buzwagi, Tulawaka, Bulyanhulu and NorthMara; AngloGold Geita and Resolute Gold Mine Project in Nzega, both in Tanzania; Dikulushi Mine in DRC, SGS Ndola and Kitwe in Zambia and SGS Masbate in Manila, Philippines
- Interfacing of Gold and Base metal Analysis equipments (includes A&D Digital Weigh Balances, Varian Atomic Absorption Spectrometer -AAS, Leco Machine, XRF and ICP Machines) with CCLAS LIMS
Education
MBA - Information Technology Management
Coventry University
UK01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Electronic Science And Communications
University of Dar Es Salaam
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania11.2004
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Verbal and written communication
- People Management
- Operations Management
- Project Management
- Team Management
- Organizational Development
- Facilities Management
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 04/06/77
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Tanzanian
- Marital Status: Married
Languages
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of Twenty Seven (27) staff members.
- Successfully lead digitized targeting of over 1.3 Million Beneficiaries Household across Tanzania. This involved development of digital questionnaire and supervising over 3,000 Tablets and Enumerators during data collection.
- Successfully migrated data Center without data loss at Wentworth Resources Ltd
- Successfully upgraded legacy systems at TASAF without major user interruption.
- Successfully deployed CCLAS LIMS to nine commercial and Minesite Laboratories in Tanzania, Zambia, DRC and Philippines
Short courses and trainings
- Implementation of Domain Name Systems (DNS) and DNS Security Extension (DNSSEC), TCRA, Tanzania, 07/2019
- Communications for Development and Behavioral Impact (C4D/COMBI), THE COMBI INSTITUTE, New York, USA, 12/2018
- Cyberoam UTM installation, configuration, deployment, management, monitoring and reporting, Institute of Accountancy Arusha, Arusha, Tanzania, 03/2018
- Fire Warden at Workplace, Fire and Rescue Force, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 02/2017
- Silient Features of Public Procurement Act 2011 and Regulations of 2013, Tanzania, 10/2016
- Cloud Computing, University Computing Centre, Tanzania, 02/2016
- Oracle (12g) Database Administration, Unique Academy, Tanzania, 09/2015
- Epicor 9.05 ERP – Advanced Technical Support Training, LearnIT Institute of Business & Technology, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 02/2015
- Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, New Horizons, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 2007
- T-SQL, SQL server 2005 and Crystal Reports 10, IMIT, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 07/2007
- Certified VSAT Field Engineer, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 2007
- CERTIFIED CCLAS Geochemical LIMS Implementer, SGS Lakefield Research –Africa, Johannesburg, South Africa, 10/2004
- Linux Redhat and Windows 2000 Server Installation and Configuration, African Virtual University, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 2000
Professional membership
- Member of Project Management Institute -PMI, 5365399, 2018
- Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator – MCSA, 3769922, 2008
- Certified VSAT Field Engineer, 2007
- Microsoft Certified Professional – MCP, 3769922, 2006
- Certified Geo-Chemical LIMS Implementer -SA, 2004
References
- Mr. Emmanuel Mallya, Chief Technical and Information Officer (CTIO), MIC Tanzania PLC, Dar es Salaam, +255 713123830, emmanuel.malya@tigo.co.tz
- Mr. Fariji Mishael, Consultant, Retired Director of Knowledge Management and Advocacy at TASAF, P. O. Box 9381, Dar es Salaam, +255 739001412 / 0622 276840, fmishael@gmail.com
- Mr. Web Ndaki, International Procurement and Logistics Manager, SGS Superintendent Co. (T) Ltd, Plot No. 127, Mafinga Street, Dar Es Salaam, +255 763 888030, web.ndaki@sgs.com
Timeline
Director of Knowledge Management and Advocacy
TANZANIA SOCIAL ACTION FUND (TASAF)
05.2024 - Current
Management Information Systems Officer (MISO)
TANZANIA SOCIAL ACTION FUND (TASAF)
10.2013 - 04.2024
Head - ICT Unit
Artumas Energy (T) Ltd / Wentworth Resources Ltd
02.2010 - 09.2013
ICT Manager
SGS Superintendence Co. LTD & African Assay Labs (T) Ltd
10.2004 - 01.2010
MBA - Information Technology Management
Coventry University
Bachelor of Science - Electronic Science And Communications
University of Dar Es Salaam
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