Jeremiah Wandili
Dar Es Salaam,Kigamboni
Summary
Jeremiah Paul Wandili is a trained Community Development and Project Management expert, serial social entrepreneur, civil society leader, and change maker. My key interests are; Business Development, Leadership and Governance, Social Enterprise Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Leadership, Digital Marketing, Community Economic Development and Empowerment. My Key competences; Project Design, Government Agency, Public relations, Social Behavior Change Communication, Business Development and Management, Community Development, Conflict Resolution and Management, Social Security, and Community Economic empowerment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Program Director
Exquisite Mission Foundation (EMF)
Dar es Salaam
2022.08 - Current
- To design and develop community livelihood, education and health development programs in the organization field areas
- To support the organization in digital contents creation and overall in charge of the foundation communication including Social Media Management
- To organize and develop the implementation of Rufiji Wajasiriamali Expo at Kizimkazi Festival 2023 benefited more than 200 small medium enterprises (SMEs)
- To organize and lead the commemoration of Bibi Titi Mohamed Festival annual program
- To engage in resources mobilization and development for successful implementation of EMF Programs through media engagement and communication
- To prepare the organization annual programs reports and disseminate to various stakeholders
- To organize field capacity building activities to deliver livelihood program that support women economic empowerment through organic farming
- Leading the organization in strategic resources mobilization through proposal writing to local and international development partners.
Program Management Consultant
African Reflections Foundation (ARF)
Dar es Salaam
2021.01 - 2022.12
- I designed and developed community livelihood, education and organic agriculture development programs in the organization
- I supported the organization in digital contents creation and overall in charge of the foundation communication including Social Media Management
- I developed and supervised the Monitoring and evaluation of project activities, including construction of classrooms, Toilets and Teachers House in Mkuranga District Council
- I Mobilized development stakeholders and partners in the implementation of ARF Programs through media engagement and communication
- I prepared the organization annual programs reports and disseminated to various stakeholders
- I organized field capacity building activities to deliver livelihood program that support women economic empowerment through organic farming
- I led the foundation to mobilize resources through proposal writing and pitching to local and international development partners.
Project Coordinator
Wote Initiative for Development Empowerment (WIDE)
Dar es Salaam
2018.07 - 2021.05
- I led the organization in resources mobilization through Proposal writing, project design and development
- I led the resources mobilization team to prepare winning grants proposal for WIDE and submitted to donors
- I was responsible for the leadership of 6 volunteers and 10 founding members in day to day responsibilities
- I led the team in the preparation of the organization quarterly and annual reports and submitted to the registrar and wide stakeholders
- I participated in research and development hence we managed to establishment of short and long-term Partnership in and out of Tanzania
- I provided oversight to the finance and program department to ensure effective and efficiency activities implementations
- Represented the organization in various development meeting, workshops and seminars in and outside the country.
Project Coordinator
People Development Forum (PDF)
Dar es Salaam
2017.01 - 2018.05
- I coordinated and managed 11 months project worth 350 Million in Kinondoni Municipal covered 8 wards
- I participated in community and schools mobilization meetings to create awareness of the child rights and end violence against children
- I led field volunteers and project staffs in Schools Child Rights Clubs trainings and monitoring of clubs activities
- I prepared project case studies, field documentation and partners exchange learning visit
- I coordinated and co-facilitate in capacity building of the project team in report writing and data management
- I prepared project implementation reports on a quarterly and annual basis
- I represented the organization and project team in country partners' strategic meetings at all levels
- I participated in the development of national best practices of child protection initiatives under the Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Children and Elderly as part of the National monitoring mechanism for NPA-VACW.
Head of Department of Environment and Livelihood Project Coordinator
Sustainable Environment Management Action (SEMA)
Singida
2013.01 - 2016.12
- I established and strengthened new department programs in all areas of the organization i.e Singida, Manyara, Dodoma, Mbeya and Morogoro
- I developed department policies and guidelines for program implementation and department growth
- I provided advisory on livelihood and environment projects development and management
- I supported the Integration of environment and livelihood activities in all organization programs
- I prepared project proposals and concept notes as part of resources mobilization in the organization
- I coordinated the management of WASH/Livelihood projects including but not limited to monitoring and evaluation, learning.
Youth Development Officer
Youth Movement for Change (YMC)
Singida
2012.07 - 2012.12
- I participated in design and develop youth development programs in the organization
- I co-prepared promotion and learning materials for youth in schools and out of schools
- I participated in youth Mobilization of targeted in schools and out schools for the awareness creation of YMC Programs
- I participated in preparation of Sports for development programs activities on monthly basis i.e Youth AIDS Bonanza and Schools Essay Competition
- I participated in youth social economic development through research and learning under Kazi Nje Nje Program of ILO
- Monitoring and evaluation of youth programs.
Education
Masters of Community Economic Development (MCED) - Economics
Open University of Tanzania (OUT)
2023.09 -
Bachelor of Arts Community Development (BACD) - Community Development
University of Iringa
Iringa 2009.09 - 2012.10
Advance Certificate of Secondary Education (ACSE) in History, Geography and Language - History, Geography and Language (English)
Malangali High School
Iringa 2007.04 - 2009.01
Ordinary Certificate of Secondary Education - All Subjects (Arts)
Mawelewele Secondary School
Iringa 2003.01 - 2006.10
Skills
- Communication and organization/managerial skills; Confident, articulate, and professional speaking abilities Self-learning ability and investigative spirit developed within different projects
- Project Management
- Resources Mobilization and Funding management
- Innovative problem solving
- Executive committee relations
- Programme governance
- Risk, issue and dependency management
- Organisational leadership
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Analytical problem solver
- Effective communication
- Product development
Custom
Digital Opportunity Trust (DOT), Board Member; Youth Leadership Advisory Board, 08/2018 - 03/2022, Advising on the country strategies to engage and work with young people in Tanzania. DOT Tanzania mission covers 6 regions.
Personal Information
- Date of birth: 09/17/88
- Gender: Male
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Masters of Community Economic Development (MCED) - Economics
Open University of Tanzania (OUT)
2023.09 -
Program Director
Exquisite Mission Foundation (EMF)
2022.08 - Current
Program Management Consultant
African Reflections Foundation (ARF)
2021.01 - 2022.12
Project Coordinator
Wote Initiative for Development Empowerment (WIDE)
2018.07 - 2021.05
Project Coordinator
People Development Forum (PDF)
2017.01 - 2018.05
Head of Department of Environment and Livelihood Project Coordinator
Sustainable Environment Management Action (SEMA)
2013.01 - 2016.12
Youth Development Officer
Youth Movement for Change (YMC)
2012.07 - 2012.12
Bachelor of Arts Community Development (BACD) - Community Development
University of Iringa
2009.09 - 2012.10
Advance Certificate of Secondary Education (ACSE) in History, Geography and Language - History, Geography and Language (English)
Malangali High School
2007.04 - 2009.01
Ordinary Certificate of Secondary Education - All Subjects (Arts)
Mawelewele Secondary School
2003.01 - 2006.10