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Joseph Malata

Joseph Malata

Consultant
Iringa,04

Summary

I am a dynamic and results-oriented professional with a proven track record in community development and program leadership. With a career spanning diverse roles in rural development, I have consistently delivered impactful results and demonstrated exceptional leadership capabilities. My experience includes successfully launching and managing One Acre Fund operations in multiple districts and villages, where I scouted new locations, engaged government officials, and recruited and trained staff for seamless program execution. I possess a strong ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, from farmers to high-level leadership teams, to achieve program goals. With a dedication to improving rural communities and a talent for training and development, I bring a unique skill set and a passion for driving positive change to any organization.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Consultant

TANZA Ventures
09.2023 - Current
  • Manage client engagements, including project scoping, budgeting, and delivery, ensuring high-quality and timely work product
  • Develop and maintain strong client relationships by providing exceptional service and thought leadership
  • Identify business opportunities and develop strategies and products to grow the firm's market share and annual revenue
  • Collaborate with the executive team to develop and execute the firm's strategic plan Recruit, mentor and develop junior team members, providing guidance and feedback to support their growth and development
  • Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices in human capital management, talent acquisition, and organizational development, and share insights with colleagues and clients
  • Contribute to thought leadership efforts by developing whitepapers, speaking at industry events, and participating in relevant professional organizations

Field Operations Execution specialist

One Acre Fund
08.2021 - 08.2023
  • Developed communication and execution strategies for the field team to ensure targets were consistently hit
  • Spearheaded recruitment processes, including interviews, onboarding, mentorship, and coaching
  • Improved the hiring process, previously dominated by males, by implementing transparency, honesty, inclusivity, and fairness, and achieved a 50/50 representation in both recruitment and hiring outcomes
  • Managed performance management systems and professional development processes for a team of full-time staff that achieved 99% of their goals and grew their client base from 49,000 to 70,000
  • Led and managed strategic projects such as input cash sales, farmer credit programs, agroforestry projects, and programmatic and client-facing technological platforms
  • Oversaw and supported the team's professional development by initiating regular career conversations, understanding individual goals, and aligning development areas with career aspirations
  • Led a successful cultural transformation and built a high-performing in-house operations team that surpassed the company set goal of 98% both year one and year two, respectively months before the deadline
  • Developed farmers’ training content, and training calendars and developed post-training evaluation systems for farmers and teams e.g., CommCare surveys
  • Designed marketing strategies and marketing training materials and ensured a seamless flow of the narrative from managers to farmers
  • Designed and managed field operations inter and intra-departmental touch points
  • Identified and implemented opportunities to ensure One Acre Fund’s Culture Code and DEI values are respected, fostered, and adhered to at every level of the field team, ultimately contributing to a culture of psychological safety for all field staff
  • Championed strong customer service across field teams by identifying customer service gaps within the field program and working strategically with leadership to resolve them
  • Quadrupled Net
  • Promoter Score(NPS)in twelve months
  • Created and maintained positive relationships with government authorities at local, district, regional, and national levels to ensure sustainable program implementation

Impact Design Coordinator

One Acre Fund
01.2020 - 08.2021
  • Created training of trainers (ToT ) for all impact-related farmer-facing field training across four diverse regions
  • Created and maintained positive relationships with government authorities at local, district, regional, and national levels to ensure sustainable field training implementation
  • Spearheaded the successful rollout of an enhanced impact training evaluation process, through digital tools such as CommCare enabling timely results analysis and support for underperformers
  • Conducted rigorous field testing of impact training materials and monitored the effectiveness of rolled-out impact interventions
  • Evaluated past and current trends to identify the training requirements of farmers, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and competencies.

Strategy Coordinator

One Acre Fund
09.2018 - 01.2020
  • Spearheaded the development of training materials for input distribution and farmer-facing training
  • Collaborated with the program design marketing team to innovate and launch enhanced marketing strategies and training materials
  • Conducted comprehensive postmortems on core field events, including prepayment, repayment, impact training, and farmer enrolment strategies
  • Supported the planning and delivery of onboarding for new hires and promoted roles within the field staff, particularly assisting the expansion team with field officers and field managers onboarding
  • Assessed and identified the training needs of farmers by evaluating past and current trends and ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and competencies.

Training Coordinator

One Acre Fund
07.2017 - 09.2018
  • Conducted thorough quality checks on all training materials to ensure high-quality design, accurate content, and relevance
  • Ensured the delivery of high standards impact training to clients, utilizing proven adult learning practices such as the integrated learning method
  • Engaged relevant stakeholders and took the lead in planning the strategic training calendar that aligned with the team's needs
  • Managed field training team across two districts
  • Led the design and delivery of onboarding programs and skills development initiatives for the field team throughout the agricultural season
  • Conducted field visits to provide support and facilitate the development of field teams and to carry out training needs assessment.

Special Projects Senior Manager

One Acre Fund
02.2016 - 07.2017
  • Led onboarding programs for 100+ Field Officers and 25 Field Managers, conducting training and farmer phone survey assessments, and facilitating group leader training
  • Successfully onboarded 2 expansion managers for the 2016/2017 season, enhancing operational capacity
  • Recruited and onboarded 35 Field Officer reserves for existing sites in Iringa during the2017 season, strengthening the field team
  • Managed field-facing training materials across departments, ensuring timely deliverables
  • Served as a coordinator between the Iringa HQ training team and the Mbeya program, ensuring the successful launch of training initiatives.

Junior Field Director

One Acre Fund
02.2015 - 02.2016
  • Spearheaded scouting efforts in 40+ areas, resulting in the successful launch of One Acre Fund operations in 7 villages within Mbeya Rural and Mbozi District
  • Enrolled over 1600 farmers into the program, facilitating their access to agricultural resources and support
  • Recruited and trained 14 prospective Field Officers, ultimately hiring the top-performing 7 candidates
  • Established effective communication and collaboration with government officials at all levels to ensure seamless program operations
  • Led weekly staff meetings to coordinate activities, provide updates, and maintain team alignment.

Expansion Manager

One Acre Fund
10.2013 - 01.2015
  • Successfully initiated One Acre Fund operations in 16 villages within Kilolo District
  • Conducted comprehensive scouting, assessing over 100 new villages, and interviewing more than 1000 farmers
  • Collaborated with government officials, overseeing the recruitment of Demo Plots Field Officers and managers, while developing and training new staff
  • Took charge of leading weekly meetings and conducting training sessions for Field Officers, ensuring continuous skill development
  • Contributed actively to high-level planning and vision meetings with the field leadership team to shape program strategies.

Education

Bachelor of Tourism Management - undefined

Sokoine University of Agriculture
November 2013

Skills

  • Team and Performance Management Software: SuccessFactors, BambooHR, Culture Amp Project, Management Systems eg, Roster
  • Data Analysis and Interpretation Software
  • Team Management, Psychological Safety Creation, and Relationship management with various Stakeholders
  • Adult Learning Methodology, Principles, and Techniques
  • Microsoft Office suite, Google application suite ie, Google Docs, Google spreadsheet, PowerPoint, and Google Drive

Accomplishments

  • Feb 2017-Feb 2018: Leadership Development Course
  • Facilitated by One Acre fund leadership
  • 11th May 2013: University of Dar-es-Salaam Business School-UDSM: Youth and Tourism event held by Dar es
  • Salaam University Tourism Association (DUTA)
  • 2nd June 2012:Basic entrepreneurship and business skills, effectiveness, competence, and productivity at the workplace
  • Facilitated by Mzumbe University Entrepreneurship Development Association (MUEDA)
  • 2nd June 2012:Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA): Opportunities in East Africa, HIV/AIDS Campaigns
  • Entrepreneurship Development and Challenges in East Africa labor market
  • Facilitated Ministry of East Africa cooperation (URT), Sokoine University Graduate Entrepreneurs Cooperative (SUGECO), and TUNAJALI PROGRAM
  • 4th June 2011: Mzumbe University: Mastering entrepreneurship, ethics of a good employee & how to become competent in the East African Job market
  • Facilitated by SIDO, PPF, and East Africa Speakers Bureau (EASB)

Timeline

Consultant - TANZA Ventures
09.2023 - Current
Field Operations Execution specialist - One Acre Fund
08.2021 - 08.2023
Impact Design Coordinator - One Acre Fund
01.2020 - 08.2021
Strategy Coordinator - One Acre Fund
09.2018 - 01.2020
Training Coordinator - One Acre Fund
07.2017 - 09.2018
Special Projects Senior Manager - One Acre Fund
02.2016 - 07.2017
Junior Field Director - One Acre Fund
02.2015 - 02.2016
Expansion Manager - One Acre Fund
10.2013 - 01.2015
Sokoine University of Agriculture - Bachelor of Tourism Management,

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