Brightius Titus Mwelinde
Mwanza
Summary
Dynamic professional with expertise in presenting, facilitation, and public speaking, complemented by strong communication skills and teamwork abilities. Proficient in research, planning, and coordination, with a proven track record in problem solving and computer skills. Adept at utilising Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for qualitative and quantitative data collection, including KoboCollect, pivot analysis, and SPSS. Committed to leveraging these competencies to drive impactful results in future career endeavours.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Executive Director
Mwanza Youth and Children Network
Mwanza
2020.12 - 2025.04
- Convener of Data Driven Advocacy Youth CSOs working group on friendly legal framework in Tanzania.
- Advocacy working group leader for Decentralization and climate change adaptation Tanzania program strengthening smallholder farmers.
- Civil society working group leader for the Tanzania DaCCA program strengthening smallholder farmers resilient to climate change.
- Fundraising through proposal writing and partnership.
- Managing partners, stakeholders, government and donor relationship.
- Overseeing the operation of the organization.
- Staff consultation and provision of technical support.
- Setting board meeting.
- Design organization strategic, operational and annual plan.
- Strengthen and supervise the application of organization policies.
Legal Officer for Child Road safety Project
Mwanza Youth and Children Network
Mwanza
2019.01 - 2020.01
- Conducting policy and legal analysis on child safety and protection.
- Internal legal consultant on HIV/AIDS Act amendment process.
- Project Coordinator: Vijana na Mkwanja (Youth and Cash Project) - Coordinating project activities implementation on youth livelihood and economic programs.
- Project report writing.
Training facilitator
Compassion International
Mwanza
2019.01 - 2020.01
- Training facilitator on Youth policy, Parenting, Women and Globalization.
Facilitator
SOS Children Village
Mwanza
2018.01 - 2020.01
- Conducted capacity building trainings to child and women protection committees.
Media Consultant
Kiota Women Health and Development Organization
2013.01 - 2020.01
- Designing radio program and carry training to youth on Basic media skills, Sexual Reproductive Health and family planning at Kahama district in Shinyanga region. (UNFPA Funded project)
- Producing Public service advertisements and Jingles on ending child trafficking, forced and early marriage, early pregnancies, and child labour. (Terre des hommes Tanzania funded project)
- Designing radio program and shows on Child trafficking; child labour; Sexual Reproductive Health and family planning; Sexual harassment; Early marriage for Kahama, Mwanza and Lindi.
Head of operations
Mwanza Youth and Children Network
Mwanza
2010.01 - 2020.01
- Supervised the operations of the organization.
- Providing technical assistance to project staff.
- Resource mobilization by finding funding opportunities and proposal writing.
- Writing organization operation reports.
- Drafting contracts, Memorandum of Understanding and Terms of Reference.
- Assist in administrative responsibilities.
- Designing training guides.
- Assuming the responsibilities of Executive Chairperson in his absence.
Facilitator
Plan International
Mwanza
2017.01 - 2019.01
- Conducted capacity building trainings to children councils, Local government leaders (Ward executive officers, Community development officers) on children council systems and committees working towards ending violence against women and children in Ilemela Municipal council.
Education
Masters of Arts - Peace and Security Studies
Institute of Accountancy Arusha
2023.01 - 2024.01
Certificate of Trainers - Conflict Management for Peace keepers
United States Institute of Peace (USIP)
2021.01 - 2022.01
Bachelor of Laws - LL.B
St. Augustine University of Tanzania
2012.01 - 2016.01
Advanced Certificate - Secondary Education Examination
Old Moshi Secondary school
2010.01 - 2012.01
Skills
- Presenting
- Facilitation
- Public speaking
- Team work
- Strong communication skills
- Research
- Planning
- Coordination
- Problem solving
- Computer skills
- Microsoft
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Qualitative data collection
- Quantitative data collection
- KoboCollect
- Pivot analysis
- SPSS
Custom
- Abel Onesmo, UNHCR – Tanzania, +255...
- Mr Godfrey Nyaisa, Senior Youth Development Officer PMO- Youth, Employment, Labour and PWDs, +255 714304184, godfrey.chacha@kazi.go.tz
- Advocate Rose Ndege, +255 764539900, rose.ndege@ndegeattorneys.co.tz, Chairperson of MYCN Board of Directors
Timeline
Masters of Arts - Peace and Security Studies
Institute of Accountancy Arusha
2023.01 - 2024.01
Certificate of Trainers - Conflict Management for Peace keepers
United States Institute of Peace (USIP)
2021.01 - 2022.01
Executive Director
Mwanza Youth and Children Network
2020.12 - 2025.04
Legal Officer for Child Road safety Project
Mwanza Youth and Children Network
2019.01 - 2020.01
Training facilitator
Compassion International
2019.01 - 2020.01
Facilitator
SOS Children Village
2018.01 - 2020.01
Facilitator
Plan International
2017.01 - 2019.01
Media Consultant
Kiota Women Health and Development Organization
2013.01 - 2020.01
Bachelor of Laws - LL.B
St. Augustine University of Tanzania
2012.01 - 2016.01
Head of operations
Mwanza Youth and Children Network
2010.01 - 2020.01
Advanced Certificate - Secondary Education Examination
Old Moshi Secondary school
2010.01 - 2012.01