MARCELY MADUBI

• Played an overall coordination in the undertaking of the two pilot projects/research including development of ToR, Consultants engagement, reviewing of inception and study reports, organizing and conducting of key stakeholders (representatives of communities, academia, government, private sector and CSOs) Synthesis Workshop; and
• Managed effective communication and linkages between CARE UK and CARE Tanzania for the accomplishment of the Land Rights study.
• Played an overall coordination in the undertaking of the two pilot projects/research including development of ToR, Consultants engagement, reviewing of inception and study reports, organizing and conducting of key stakeholders (representatives of communities, academia, government, private sector and CSOs) Synthesis Workshop; and

• Managed a 5-year Irish Aid funded Pastoralist Program with an overall budget of € 2.4m and €500k annual budget with coverage of 10 regions in Tanzania;
• Supported creation of linkages between agro-pastoralists and Service Providers (Private Sector) mainly agro-input dealers;
• Managed grant support to 13 CSOs (disbursement and utilization) with effective coordination for assurance of quality deliverance of intended programme results and influencing enforcement of regulatory frameworks and influencing national livestock policy review processes;
• Ensured timely approval of Civil Society Organizations (CSO) proposals and coordinated transparent system of disbursement of grants accordingly to CSOs and networks as well as delivery of technical support to partners involved in programme implementation;
• Played a critical role in establishing and maintains effective working relationships and liaison with the donor, partner CSOs and the government and ensuring that both financial and narrative reporting are prepared and submitted accurately and timely;
• Worked closely with 13 local and National Civil Society Partners to enhance social movements for change and advocacy, influencing national level policy as well as contributing to national and international debates in range lands governance, pastoralist land rights, gender equality and climate change in ensuring that the Pastoralist program remains relevant and strategic.
• Managed budgets and resources for successful execution of multiple programs simultaneously.
• Implemented evaluation tools to measure program effectiveness, utilizing data-driven insights for continuous improvement.

• Oversaw an overall budget of € 3,365,312 with annual portfolio of € 1,259,410 for management and implementation of four different projects
• Ensured good relationships with partners, local authorities at the district/regional level, country office team and donors as well as adherence to internal control systems and donor compliance across all grants and sponsorship projects
• Evaluated employee performance regularly for professional growth opportunities, accountability measures, and feedback-driven improvement strategies.
• Ensured compliance with regulations and standards through regular audits, staff education, and policy updates.
• Resolved conflicts among team members quickly to maintain a positive working environment conducive for continued excellence in patient care.
• Managed budgetary constraints through careful resource allocation, cost control measures, and fiscal responsibility practices.

• Led multi-institutional and multi-disciplinary team of professionals in facilitating communities’ identification and prioritization of horticultural and livestock sub-sectors livelihood interventions identifying potential value chain actors, inter-relationships at different nodes, market structures and performance using Value Chain Analysis (VCA) and Making Market Work for Poor (M4P);
• Conducted partners identification and built partnership with Heifer International Tanzania, Tanzania Horticultural Association (TAHA) for implementation of horticultural and livestock interventions;
• Established and strengthened linkages between farmer groups and Private Sector entities particularly agro-dealers for improved access and provision of a broad range of products and services at affordable prices;
• Supported farmers in undertaking Cost-Benefit Analysis for optimisation of operational efficiency;
• Overseen and provided technical guidance to identified partners in project proposal development and reviews for support of community prioritized livelihoods interventions;
• Developed Negotiation Memos; TOR and contracts for partners and Consultants engagement in undertaking Livelihoods and Private Sector program activities according to Tanzanian and USAID norms; Coordinated partners’ implementation, reporting and regular joint field monitoring, reflections and reviews; Reviewed partners’ quarter/annual plans and budgets for livelihoods interventions implementation;
• Initiated and coordinated documentation of livelihoods interventions for Sokoine University TV airing of education session;
• Spearheaded partnership initiatives for inclusion of low-cost technologies into Vocational Education & Training Authority (VETA) curriculum;

• As a Technical Lead, signatory and Donor Representative for a 4-year programme funded by the Belgian Technical Cooperation (BTC) now known as Enabel with a total budget of €4.8 million and human resources comprised of District Facilitation Team with 24 district staff and 3 employed project staff. The project contributed to support farmers’ engagement in Horticultural production among other IGA intervention for the poor households’ economic growth particularly for HIV/AIDS affected families and MVCs;
• I played an advisory support and management oversight role in the programme activity and financial management, control procedures, systems and realignment with wider programme policies and guidelines for high quality implementation;
• Supported Districts effective and efficient implementation of the project with significant increase in ‘Natural Resources Conservation Contribution to Improved Livelihood in the Kilombero Valley’ through: -
• Undertaking Land Use Planning for land-use conflicts resolutions
• Establishment of natural resource-based income generating activities at village and household level, mainly beekeeping, forestry, agriculture -horticultural crops and fisheries
• Local organizations development and institutional strengthening; and
• Improving the District Councils’ efficiency in implement the Integrated Management Plan
• Developed and implemented capacity building plans and strategies for the full integration of the project activities into the Districts Administration (Planning, financial accounting, internal audit, procurement systems etc.);
• Supported the alignment of follow up, monitoring and evaluation mechanisms of the project with those of the districts; and
• Represented BTC at the district and other higher levels promote linkage of key players/actors in the project area and nationally in the implementation of the project activities.

· Managed a World Bank funded project with an overall budget of €2.1m and a team of 4 professionals – Project Accountant (ACCA), Health Specialist (MD –Obstetrics), Social Scientist (BA Economics), Procurement Specialist (MBA) and other 8 support staff;

Spearheaded the overall program management from the project inception to closure- planning and implementation, monitoring and evaluation, timely reporting, financial control, goods & services procurement, staff recruitment and annual performance appraisals;

• Conducted staff capacity development including coaching and mentoring; Coordinated a review and appraisal of more than 700 CSOs proposals out of 330 CSOs granted financial support for various HIV/AIDS interventions in Singida and Dodoma regions; Developed financial policy for financial management and control; established M & E system together with Management Information System (MIS) to ensure both physical and fiscal monitoring and evaluation of grants utilization by 330 CSOs grants;
• Conducted Training Needs Assessment and technical capacity building of Region Secretariats, Local Government Authorities, CSOs and other interest groups;
• Developed, reviewed and approved all program documents, including financial documents, consultancy TORs and MoU/Contracts for partnership agreements;
• Fostered a positive work environment by promoting collaboration, open communication, and mutual respect among team members.

As a result of my leadership, we emerged among the best 4 out of 11 performed TACAIDS Regional Facilitating Agencies countrywide

• Established strong partnerships with local governments, NGOs, and private sector entities to leverage resources and expertise in support of program goals.
• Adapted innovative methodologies for increased efficiency in project planning, execution, monitoring, and evaluation processes.
• Worked as an in charge of the Enabling Research Innovation (ERI) in TIP;
• Conducted participatory diagnostic studies to identify potential opportunities/Income Generation Activities (IGAs) for improving the livelihoods of rural farmers, especially women, and facilitate rural communities-led process in developing Community Action Plans for implementation of prioritized IGAs;
• Organized and conducted training workshops and other capacity building activities for farmers, NGOs, extension services and other stakeholders for technical skills-gap filling basing on Training Needs Assessment (TNA) results;
• Carried out annual and quarter planning and budgeting, monitoring and evaluation and reporting on ERI;
• Conducted market-research analysis from which I managed to identify, design and implement integrated agro-enterprises and create farmers-market linkages; and
• Strengthened farmer groups through the use of Force-Field Analysis and Social Networking Analysis approach; and
• Overseen the overall coordination of a 2 years and 3 month project (planning, budgeting, implementation, monitoring & evaluation and reporting) with £24,000 total budget.