Juma Salum
Dar es salaam,Dar es salaam
Summary
Experienced in marine and coastal resource management, focusing on community-driven fisheries co-management and whale shark conservation for over 7 years. Skilled in enhancing beach management units, leading multi-stakeholder initiatives, and formulating community bylaws. Strong background in project coordination, policy implementation, and ecosystem monitoring, promoting sustainable coastal development.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Fisheries & Liaison Officer
WATONET Tanzania
Mafia Island
01.2025 - 03.2026
- Assisted in development and implementation of sustainable fisheries and marine conservation initiatives.
- Supported fisheries co-management with beach management units to enhance monitoring, reporting, and community engagement efforts.
- Coordinated field activities and data collection to ensure compliance with co-management bylaws and promote sustainable practices.
Founder & Executive Director
WATONET Tanzania
Mafia
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Assisted in engaging stakeholders, including government tourism operators, NGOs, and fishers, to support conservation efforts.
- Facilitated coordination of whale shark conservation programmes that linked research, tourism, and local livelihoods.
- Aided in community-based fisheries co-management initiatives to strengthen local governance under BMU frameworks.
- Contributed to the development and enforcement of community bylaws for sustainable resource use.
- Supported project planning and monitoring of marine conservation activities.
Tour Operations Coordinator
Afro Whale Shark Safaris
Mafia
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Negotiated arrangements with external partners regarding seat allocations from airlines and accommodations from hotels.
- Maintained detailed event calendars outlining dates, times, and locations for guest activities.
- Assisted in community awareness initiatives on sustainable tourism, fishing, and marine protection to improve local engagement.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Wildlife Management and Conservation
College of African Wildlife Management
Mweka 01.2011 - 01.2014
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education - PCB
Kibiti Secondary School
Pwani, Tanzania 01.2009 - 01.2011
Skills
- Fisheries management
- Fisheries monitoring
- Marine and coastal resource management
- Conservation project planning
- Eco-tourism linked conservation
- Community engagement and participatory governance
- Conflict management
- Public awareness and local capacity building
REFEREE
Modesta, Medard, Marine Program Coordinator, mmedard@wwftz.org, 0767 656 836, WWF Tanzania
PUBLICATION
Wildlife Crime Promoted by Weak Governance (2018) African Journal of Ecology, Vol. 56, Issue 1, pp. 101–108
TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- 2024 – Leadership and Communication, Libre Foundation Netherlands.
- December-2023: Emerging Youth Leadership Training Program, Mwalimu Nyerere Leadership School, Kibaha Kwamfipa, Pwani.
- 2023 – Institutional Policy Development (HR, procurement, financial manuals), WWF Tanzania
- 2014 – Protected Area Management Practical Training, Kitabi College, Rwanda
- 2022 – Local Government Administration (TAMISEMI)
Timeline
Fisheries & Liaison Officer
WATONET Tanzania
01.2025 - 03.2026
Founder & Executive Director
WATONET Tanzania
01.2021 - 01.2024
Tour Operations Coordinator
Afro Whale Shark Safaris
01.2016 - 01.2020
Bachelor’s Degree - Wildlife Management and Conservation
College of African Wildlife Management
01.2011 - 01.2014
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education - PCB
Kibiti Secondary School
01.2009 - 01.2011