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Senior Economist IProject ManagerWork Type
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HybridLocation: DODOMA, TZ
Open to relocation: Yes
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KHALID TWAHA SHEKIMWERI
Economist
DODOMA
Work Preference
Summary
Accomplished Senior Economist at the National Planning Commission with expertise in strategic planning and budget oversight. Proven ability to enhance national development initiatives through effective communication and collaborative teamwork. Skilled in policy modeling and evaluation, driving impactful results in project implementation and performance reviews.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Economist I
National Planning Commission
06.2023 - Current
- Prepared strategic and annual plans, budget, and development projects to align resources with organizational goals;
- Monitored and evaluated implementation of medium-term strategic plans and action plans to ensure compliance with budgetary objectives;
- To conduct periodic performance reviews; and
- Drafted budget speech for planning commission to communicate financial strategies and objectives.
Economist II - I
Ministry of Finance and Planning
10.2015 - 06.2023
- Preparation of national short term and medium-term national development Plans
- Coordinated implementation of short term and medium-term development plans to support national objectives
- Coordinate other MDAs and Agencies in prioritizing development projects and programs in line with National Development Plans
- Facilitate the National annual planners’ conferences
- Monitored and evaluated implementation of sectoral growth strategies, providing actionable insights for improvement
- Reviewed and assessed national development projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and enhancing project outcomes.
Education
Master’s Degree - Economics
University of Dodoma (UDOM)
Dodoma, Tanzania01-2021
Bachelor Degree - Economics
University of Dodoma (UDOM)
Dodoma, Tanzania01-2013
Secondary Education -
Pandahill Secondary School
Songwe, Songwe01-2009
Secondary Education -
St. Matthew’s Secondary School
Kongowe, Pwani01-2007
Primary Education -
St. Annes Kisaju
Kajiado, Rift Valley province, Kenya01-2006
Skills
- Policy modeling and analysis
- Proficiency in statistical software
- Budget preparation and oversight
- Data visualization methods
- Strategic planning expertise
- Evaluation and monitoring
- Effective communication skills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Flexibility in change management
- Quantitative assessment
Tribe
MSAMBAA
Languages
- SWAHILI
- ENGLISH
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 07/26/91
- Gender: MALE
- Nationality: TANZANIAN
- Marital Status: MARRIED
- Religion: MUSLIM
- Place of Birth: TANGA CBD
Training
- IMPACT EVALUATION (IE) TRAINING, UDOM, 01/01/20 - 03/31/20, DODOMA
- TRAINING ON SCRUTINIZATION OF PUBLIC INVESTMENT PROJECTS’ PROPOSALS, ESAMI, 10/01/21 - 12/31/21, ARUSHA
- SMALL AREA POVERTY ESTIMATION TRAINING, REPOA, 11/01/19 - 12/31/19, DAR ES SALAAM
- TRAINING ON MONITORING AND EVALUATION OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE INVESTMENT PROJECTS, OPEN UNIVERSITY, 12/01/21 - 01/31/22, DAR ES SALAAM
Other Assignments
- Member of the National Coordination Committee for the Preparation of National Digital Economy Strategy from 09/01/21 to 01/31/23
- Member of the Secretariate for the Preparation of the Tanzania Development Vision 2050
- Member of the Technical Team for the oversight in the execution of the Integrated Labour Force Survey from 2023 – 2028
- Member of the Technical Team for the development of Tanzania’s Long Term Perspective Plan 2025 – 2050
References
- Dr. Mursali Milanzi, Deputy Executive Secretary, Planning Commission, P.O.Box 1324, Dodoma, 0782356820, mursali.milanzi@planning.go.tz
- Dr. Joel Silas, Senior Lecturer, University of Dar es Salaam, P.O.Box 35091, Dar es Salaam, 0716621070, joellincoln@gmail.com
- Royal Lyanga, Manager, National Projects Planning Commission, P.O.Box 1324, Dodoma, 0754621475, royal.lyanga@planning.go.tz
Timeline
Senior Economist I
National Planning Commission
06.2023 - Current
Economist II - I
Ministry of Finance and Planning
10.2015 - 06.2023
Master’s Degree - Economics
University of Dodoma (UDOM)
Bachelor Degree - Economics
University of Dodoma (UDOM)
Secondary Education -
Pandahill Secondary School
Secondary Education -
St. Matthew’s Secondary School
Primary Education -
St. Annes Kisaju