Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Certification
REFERENCES
INTEREST
Accomplishments
CERTIFICATION
OTHER ASSIGNMENTS
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Mande Kapama

Mande Kapama

Dodoma,Tanzania

Summary

Accomplished professional with expertise in research methodologies, monitoring and evaluation, and data analytics. Demonstrates leadership in data-driven projects and excels in statistical report writing. Proficient in a wide range of software tools including MS Office Suite, SPSS, STATA, Tableau, and programming languages such as C++. Adept at using project management software to streamline processes and enhance productivity. Committed to leveraging analytical skills to drive organisational success and innovation.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Principal Statistician I

Ministry of Industry and Trade
Dodoma, Tanzanian
07.2025 - Current

Responsibilities:

  • Led development of statistical models to support research initiatives, planning, budgeting and M&E across various projects.
  • Conducted comprehensive data analyses to inform decision-making and strategy formulation.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance research methodologies and data collection processes.
  • Managed and validated large datasets ensuring accuracy and integrity for complex analyses.
  • Trained junior statisticians on advanced statistical techniques and best practices in data analysis.
  • Conducted complex data analyses to identify trends and patterns.
  • Improved decision-making process with the application of statistical methods.
  • Proposed innovative solutions to organisational challenges based on statistical inference.

Personal Assistant to the Deputy Minister

Ministry of Industry and Trade
Dodoma, Tanzania
01.2021 - 06.2025

Responsibilities:

  • Facilitated communication between Deputy Minister and senior officials, including Ministers and Permanent Secretaries.
  • Monitored implementation of policy decisions through follow-ups and progress assessments.
  • Assisted Deputy Minister in conducting consultations with ministries, organisations, and individuals.
  • Prepared daily schedules for Deputy Minister to optimise time management.
  • Coordinated Parliamentary activities in collaboration with the Parliamentary Officer.
  • Documented discussions between Deputy Minister and guests to ensure accurate record-keeping.
  • Executed additional functions as directed by Deputy Minister.

Statistician I

Ministry of Industry and Trade
Dodoma, Tanzania
12.2014 - 01.2021

Responsibilities:

  • Executed project planning for local and donor-funded initiatives.
  • Prepared budgets for recurrent and development funds, ensuring accurate data entry and analysis.
  • Managed projects from conception to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines and objectives.
  • Generated reports using Centralized Budget Management System (CBMS) to enhance financial oversight.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive project success using statistical knowledge.
  • Contributed to formulation of National Annual Plans and Economic Reports.
  • Conducted statistical analysis to support policy formulation and budget proposals.
  • Compiled annual and quarterly progress reports to track project outcomes.
  • Supported monitoring and evaluation activities for local and donor-funded projects.
  • Facilitated strategic planning sessions to align objectives with stakeholder feedback.
  • Spearheaded strategy formulation based on statistical findings.
  • Improved decision-making process with the application of statistical methods.

Rreserch Intern

University of Dar es Salam
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
04.2014 - 11.2014

Responsibilities:

  • Supported design and implementation of survey instruments, including telephone questionnaires, to gather study information.
  • Assisted in data collection and analysis using statistical software to ensure research accuracy.
  • Conducted in-depth interviews with research subjects and compiled findings into reports for supervisor review.
  • Validated incoming data to ensure accuracy and integrity while correcting identified discrepancies.
  • Organised research projects from inception to completion by designing effective questionnaires and data entry protocols.
  • Compiled and arranged research data to create representative graphs and charts for presentations.
  • Produced detailed reports and documents using SPSS for data analysis.
  • Planned, adapted, and executed research techniques and procedures for optimal results.
  • Maintained detailed records of research processes and outcomes to facilitate future investigations.
  • Assisted senior researchers with ongoing studies, gaining hands-on experience in the field.
  • Collaborated with fellow interns on group projects to achieve high-quality work.

Statistics Intern

National Bureau of Statistics
06.2008 - 08.2008
  • Collected data on Labor and price statistics, Industrial and construction statistics, National accounts statistics and Central Register of Establishments (CRE).
  • Participated in Industrial survey, Household Budget survey, Annual agricultural sample survey.
  • Designed different types of Questionnaires.
  • Assisted in the preparation of reports outlining key findings and trends based on statistical data.

Education

Masters of Arts - Monitoring and Evaluation

Open University of Tanzania
Tanzania
06.2019 - 09.2022

Postgraduate Diploma - Scientific computing

University of Dar es Salaam
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
04.2012 - 11.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Statistics

University of Dar es Salaam
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
06.2006 - 11.2009

Skills

Skilled in the following

  • Research Methodologies
  • Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Data analytics
  • Leadership in data-driven projects
  • Statistical report writing
  • Use of Computer (MS Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint), E-mail, Internet
  • Use of Statistical packages (SPSS, STATA, Open Refine, Tableau, Kobo Toolbox), Programming language (Programming in C), Mathematical package (Maple), Computer graphics software (AutoCAD), Business package (MYOB), Knowledge Based System (Programming in logic-Prolog), Project management software (MS Project)

Certification

  • SMEs Development Policies, held in Japan by JICA from 1st November to 4th December, 2019. Awarded a Certificate of Participation.
  • China-Africa High Level Seminar on Poverty Reduction, held in China from 28th October to 4th November, 2018.
  • APMG Certified PPP Professional (CP³P) Foundation Level, October, 2018 Conducted by World Bank Group. Awarded a Professional Certificate.
  • Open Data Analysis using Open Refine and Tableau 2017 organized by Word Bank Group. Awarded a Certificate of Participation.
  • MTEF preparation in 2016, organized by Ministry of Finance and Planning. Awarded a Certificate of Participation.

REFERENCES

  • Exaud, Silaoneka Kigahe, Deputy Minister, exaud.kigahe@mit.go.tz, +255 754 605688, Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade, Dodoma, Department of Policy and planning, P.O.Box 2996, Dodoma.
  • Patrick Joyful, Simkoko, Economist, patrick.simkoko@mit.go.tz, +255 713 716171, Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade, Dar es Salaam, Department of Policy and planning, P.O.Box 9503, Dar es Salaam.
  • Wilson, Malosha, Director of Planning and Investment, wilson.malosha@epza.go.tz, +255 784 382626, Export Processing Zones Authority, Dar es Salaam, P. O. Box 12112-Dar es Salaam

INTEREST

Field works and Data analysis

Accomplishments

  • Accomplished the following
  • Contributed inputs to the preparation of National Budget for 7 years
  • Contributed inputs to the preparation of FYDP III
  • Championed preparation of ministry’s MTEF for 7 years
  • Improved quality of ministry’s budget preparation and execution
  • Improved budget/fund disbursement
  • Reduced number of budget reallocations
  • Improved budget tracking, progressive reports preparation and dissemination

CERTIFICATION

I, the undersigned, certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, this CV correctly describes my personal bibliography, qualifications, and experience. Mande Kapama Date: 2025-04-17

OTHER ASSIGNMENTS

  • Assistant Postal Controller, Tanzania Posts Corporation, January-March, 2010 (Temporary assignment).
  • Loan Officer, Access Bank Tanzania, April-December, 2010 (temporary assignment).

Timeline

Principal Statistician I

Ministry of Industry and Trade
07.2025 - Current

Personal Assistant to the Deputy Minister

Ministry of Industry and Trade
01.2021 - 06.2025

Masters of Arts - Monitoring and Evaluation

Open University of Tanzania
06.2019 - 09.2022

Statistician I

Ministry of Industry and Trade
12.2014 - 01.2021

Rreserch Intern

University of Dar es Salam
04.2014 - 11.2014

Postgraduate Diploma - Scientific computing

University of Dar es Salaam
04.2012 - 11.2013

Statistics Intern

National Bureau of Statistics
06.2008 - 08.2008

Bachelor of Arts - Statistics

University of Dar es Salaam
06.2006 - 11.2009
Mande Kapama