Lightness Abass
Dar es salaam
Summary
A graduate in Bachelor of Arts in Community Development Possessing in-depth understanding of the legal framework and policy issues. I've worked with a variety of community collaborators, coordinating special events, managing relationships and developing culturally competent and data-driven interventions and projects. I look forward to furthering my knowledge and skills in a challenging sector.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Shipping and Receiving Clerk Intern
- Tanzania Ports Authority(TPA)
Dar-es-Salaam
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Received incoming shipments, verifying quantity and quality of items against purchase orders.
- Ensured that stock was properly stored in designated areas according to safety regulations.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with pallet jacks or forklifts as needed.
- Adhered to all safety standards while working with heavy machinery such as forklifts and pallet jacks.
- Inspected outgoing packages for damage before sealing them up for shipment.
Project Assistant- Field Work
Bridge for Change
Dar es salaam
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Drafted project workload timelines in partnership with coordinating and development teams
- Contributed to ongoing training programs and staff meetings as necessary while maintaining and updating all program paperwork for submission to supervisor
- Evaluate community resources to maximize mission effectiveness
- Identify community problems in collaboration with other service providers
- Prepare monthly and annual budgets and allocate funds to multiple advertising channels and measure the return on investment.
Community Needs Assessment
PAWAGA District
Iringa
02.2020 - 07.2020
- Developed and implemented a community development plan for the organization, including identifying new opportunities to engage with communities in need
- Assisted in identifying community needs and then initiating projects to address those needs
- Oversaw the implementation of pilot public transportation programme
- Developed several awareness raising campaigns that drew positive attention to quality housing shortages
- Prepared reports using qualitative and quantitative data obtained during fieldwork.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Community Development -
University of Iringa
01.2022
Skills
- Communication
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Public Speaking
- Time Management
- Records Management
- Computer Skills
- Stock organization
- Warehouse Safety
- Loading and unloading
- Hazardous Materials Handling
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Swahili, Native Speaker
- Sign Language, Basic
Publications
- The Contribution of Non-Governmental Organization in The Reduction of Youth Unemployment, Thesis, Iringa Municipality, 2021-02-01
- Critical Community Needs Assessment Report, Pawaga District, Iringa, 2020-05-01
Timeline
Shipping and Receiving Clerk Intern
- Tanzania Ports Authority(TPA)
07.2023 - 05.2024
Project Assistant- Field Work
Bridge for Change
08.2021 - 02.2022
Community Needs Assessment
PAWAGA District
02.2020 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Arts in Community Development -
University of Iringa
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