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Overview
Work History
Education
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Short courses and training
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Mdala Edson Fedes

DODOMA

Summary

I have adequate experience in practicing my professionalism in Project Management & Rural Development. I have executed a number of projects with proved good records of higher performance in attaining better results of expected project goals. I participated in developing project documents and proposals, conducting strategic planning, facilitating Organizational Change Management, Organizational Development; Conducting Baseline Surveys and Community Needs Assessments. Moreover, I have developed competencies in application of Project Cycle Management (design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation) with extensive knowledge and skills in Capacity Building to the Local Government Authorities and Non-Governmental Organizations on project management.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work History

I. Principal Community Development Officer I

Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries
Dodoma, Tanzania
03.2024 - Current
  • Liaise with other department to Produce, conserve, utilize and distribute quality livestock breeds;
  • Build capacity of fisheries and livestock keepers groups
  • Coordinate community projects
  • Strength capacity of
  • Plan and implement community based projects

9. Maintain database of livestock and livestock production;

10. Facilitate and support the artificial insemination, multiplication of quality livestock and distribution to farmers; and

11. Coordinate and monitor performance of ranching activities.

Ii. Project Manager

Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority (NCAA)
Arusha, Tanzania
02.2022 - 02.2024
  • Worked as Manager for Ngorongoro Conservation Aarea Community Resettlement project
  • Participated in the designing and implementation of Ngorongoro Community Resettlement Project to Msomera
  • Coordination project activities implemented by at Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority and sector Ministeries
  • Proved build capacity trainings to project team members, influenced motivation and commitment
  • Liaised with the Ministry of Natural resources and Tourism; and Prime Ministers’ office to ensure sector ministries develop sectoral plans
  • Prepared monthly and quarterly stakeholders’ meetings
  • Made approvals of project funds in line with approved plan and budget
  • Ensured evaluation of household’s assets is done in accordance to the Government Laws and Regulations
  • Handle complains of households relocated in collaboration with Handeni District Commissioners Office
  • Provided education and sensitization meetings for voluntary relocation
  • Ensured transportation of households’ members, livestock and belongings is done accordingly
  • Liaise with sector ministries for timely and adequate provision of social services to the newly relocated households
  • Provided technical advises to Board of Directors, MNRT, Board of Directors and Permanent Committee of the Parliament for Land, Natural Resources and Tourism
  • Prepare and submit progress report to the higher authorities

Iii. Senior Assistant Conservation Commissioner (S

Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority (NCAA)
Arusha, Tanzania
06.2019 - 02.2024
  • Worked as Manager and head of Community development department
  • Facilitated planning of community development strategic projects and annual work plans
  • Overall supervisor of livestock development at Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority
  • Ensure provision of quality extension services to the pastoral community.
  • Overseeing all the matters related to wildlife/livestock disease outbreaks in the Area; Coordinating and implementing vaccination programs as appropriate; promote economic empowerment of communities within NCA.
  • Developed guideline for transformation of Community Development department to Community Outreach programs
  • Enhanced efficient and effective execution of department planned activities.
  • Facilitated the conduction of neighborhood meetings between the Authority and the communities
  • Prepared monthly, quarterly and annual performance reports
  • Oversees all matters related to livestock improvement, Pastoral livelihoods, diseases outbreak, improve ecosytem to support the community living within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority (NCA).
  • Coordinated study visits, researches and surveys and made follow ups with regard to the socio- economic aspects of the NCA communities
  • Worked as a liaison between the Authority and the Ngorongoro Pastoral Council through undertaking coordination and communication strategic action.
  • Facilitated the undertakings of community empowerment projects including beekeeping projects

Iv. Executive Director

Development Support and Promotion Organisation (DESPO)
Tabora, Tanzania
12.2007 - 12.2023
  • Founder of Development Support and Promotion Organization
  • Facilitated to develop the Organizational Strategic Plan
  • Provided technical advice to the Board of Directors on organization administration, management, efficient control and management of funds
  • Conducted capacity-building sessions to staff in matters related to planning, financial mobilization and management
  • Facilitated Organizational Development through effective planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of organization program.
  • Conduct capacity building sessions on community needs assessment, project proposals that addressing issues of gender inequalities, environmental, Agriculture promotion and Water and sanitation.
  • Facilitated in establish organizational relationships, lobby, negotiation with donors, Government and Non- Government organization.

Vi. HIV and AIDS Project Advisor

Diocese of Tabora, Anglican
Tabora, Tanzania
07.2004 - 08.2008
  • Developed project proposals that aimed to mainstream HIV/AIDS in other development sectors and facilitate the regional team to develop framework for best approach in supporting the interventions.
  • Provided technical support to the dDocese, Government and Non-Government organizations at regional and District levels in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programs and projects.
  • Conducted needs assessment exercise identifying the best approaches in sustainably improving future wellbeing.
  • Organized and conducted trainings based on HIV/AIDS organizational capacity self-assessment and implement HIV/AIDS lobby and advocacy activities in workplace and in the community.
  • Mobilized and emphasis team working spirit among staff members and develop plans to address stigma.
  • Ensured project funds are managed in adherence to the organizational financial systems and procedure.

V. Food Security Program Officer

Anglican Relief and Development Foundation - Germany / Diocese of Tabora
Tabora, Tanzania
09.2007 - 07.2008
  • Supervised the rehabilitation of water catchments areas and ensure proper water management for agricultural activities and human use.
  • Established of tree nurseries in the village and distributing seedlings to the community and supervise tree planting and management.
  • Supervised the support and distribution of agricultural inputs (seeds, fertilizers, pesticides) to local farmers.
  • Mobilized community to conserve the environmental affected areas and influence the villages’ government to enforce environmental by- laws.
  • Conducted trainings on soil and environmental conservation, disaster preparedness, mitigation plans and agricultural techniques to community members
  • Carried out the Environmental Impact assessment in areas identified for project implementation.
  • Conducted surveys, design and develop plans that aiming to create awareness and impart Knowledge on sustainable utilization of agricultural produce and marketing.
  • Conducted participatory Needs Assessment with community members and suggest best intervention for Responses to natural disasters that affect agricultural production.
  • Prepared project periodic reports and share stories of success to other stakeholders and higher authorities.

Project Officer

WATERAID TANZANIA/Diocese of Tabora
Tabora, Tanzania
01.2004 - 12.2004
  • Supervised implementation of Integrated Water Supply, Environmental Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion project,
  • Facilitated the implementation of latrine construction, hygiene education, and environmental sanitation and water supply activities.
  • Prepared periodic and activity reports, present and submit to higher authorities.
  • Organized and conduct monthly and quarterly review and planning meetings.
  • Organized and conduct water and sanitation seminars to project committees and community members.
  • Mobilized communities to participate in the identification, preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of project activities.
  • Facilitated Capacity building to the District Supporting Team (DST) on community approaches PRA, Logical Frame work approach and Needs Assessment.
  • Carried out project planning, identifying community needs and develop project proposal for responses.
  • Carried out participatory monitoring and review of planned activities.
  • Participated in preparation of organizational annual budget and strategic plans.
  • Facilitated Capacity building to community members and social groups on group formation and local resource mobilization.

Project Officer

CARE INTERNATIONAL /Diocese of Tabora
Tabora, Tanzania
08.2002 - 07.2004
  • Supported implementation of Combined HIV/AIDS, Maternal & Child Health (MCH) and Reproductive Health (RH) project
  • Planed and implemented HIV/AIDS, MCH and RH activities with a view to achieve the intended objectives.
  • Participated in Regional steering committee and assess the compliance of local organization in implementing Voluntary Sector Health program.
  • Prepared monthly and quarterly action plans and schedules of work.
  • Supervised and support PLHA and OVC.
  • Carried out monitoring and on -going evaluation of the planned activities to the communities.
  • Organized workshops, campaigns, open shows seminars and training to peer groups, conducting surveys in relation to malaria, HIV /AIDS and Reproductive Health.
  • Mobilized and distribution of Insecticide Treated Bed Nets on affordable price to mothers and under five children.

- Designed messages, organizing and conducting open shows by using local theatre groups to the village communities.

Education

Certificate - Rural Development

Institute of Rural Development Planning (IRDP)
Dodoma
09.2001 - 08.2002

Master of Arts - Management of Development

Van Hall Larenstein University Part of Wageningen
The Netherlands
11-2009

Advanced Diploma - Environmental Planning And Management

Institute of Rural Development Planning (IRDP)
Dodoma
11-2007

Certificate - Secondary Education

Milambo Secondary School
Tabora
11-1994

Skills

  • Monitoring and evaluation of projects and programs
  • Ability to conceptualize, plan and manage programs
  • Creative and innovative
  • Experience in managing donor funded projects
  • Good in proposal writing, problem identification and conducting situational analysis
  • Good analytical, negotiating and advocacy
  • Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
  • Serious in time management and meeting deadlines
  • Committed and sensitive to promote gender equality
  • Good in computer application including internet, search, word, excel, PowerPoint

Languages

English
First Language

Short courses and training

  • Attended 2 weeks course on Project Management conducted by The INTERNATIONAL BUSSINESS SCHOOL THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS from 18th to 29th September, 2023.
  • Program on Project Risk Management conducted by ESAMI, Arusha, Tanzania 18th to 29th July, 2022.
  • Program on Essentials of Public Leadership conducted by UONGOZI INSTITUTE – EXECUTIVE EDUCATION 17th to 20th January, 2022
  • Training on Project Planning and Management for Community Based Development Program; facilitated by Institute of Rural development Planning – Dodoma, May 2021.
  • Certificate in Organizational Change Management: Effectively Addressing Transitional Process; Awarded by Eastern and Southern Africa Management Institute (ESAMI), Arusha TANZANIA - December 2014
  • Certificate in Project and Program Monitoring and Evaluation; Awarded by JEPAC Training and Consulting, Arusha TANZANIA - May, 2014
  • Customer Care Awareness courses for Tanzania Commission for AIDS; Awarded by Service Excellence Training Center, Dar es salaam, April 2012.
  • Certificate in Coaching, Mentoring and Facilitation Skills Awarded by The Foundation for Civil Society TANZANIA, Dar es Salaam. February 2011
  • HIV/AIDS a challenge to Developing countries, Provided by Humanist Institute for Co-operation with Developing Countries, The Hague, THE NETHERLANDS 2009
  • Training on the challenge of Food crisis and rise of food prices; Awarded by Wageningen University, THE NETHERLANDS, 2008)
  • Training on Lobbying and Advocacy on policy; Awarded by TRACE and Ministry of Finance, TANZANIA) 2008
  • Certificate of Competence for the founder and good performance in the post of Chairman, HIV/AIDS club; at the Institute of Rural Development Planning Dodoma (IRDP), May 2006 to June 2007
  • Training Programme Review Methodology, (WATER AID, Tanzania) 2004
  • Certificate on Programme Development design with Ownership and sustainability Features. (STOAS- International and Community Based Development Initiatives Foundation (CBDIF) 2004
  • Training Programme in Community Based Counseling (CBC), Tabora Municipal Council, January – February 2004

References

1. Mr. Hargney R. Chitukuro

Assistance Administrative Regional Secretary – Economic and Production

Arusha Regional Secretariat

P.O. Box 3050, Arusha, Tanzania; 

Email: kchituk@yahoo.com 

Mobile: +255 713 263523

2. Mr Josephat Kamugisha (MPH) Mwanza, Tanzania

Email: kamugishajb@yahoo.co.uk 

Mobile: +255 762748066

3.  Mr. Hozen K. Mayaya Rector,

Institute of Rural Development Planning (IRDP– Dodoma),

P. o. Box 138, Dodoma, Tanzania 

Mobile: +255 754880843

Email: hkahesi@yahoo.co.uk

Timeline

I. Principal Community Development Officer I

Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries
03.2024 - Current

Ii. Project Manager

Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority (NCAA)
02.2022 - 02.2024

Iii. Senior Assistant Conservation Commissioner (S

Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority (NCAA)
06.2019 - 02.2024

Iv. Executive Director

Development Support and Promotion Organisation (DESPO)
12.2007 - 12.2023

V. Food Security Program Officer

Anglican Relief and Development Foundation - Germany / Diocese of Tabora
09.2007 - 07.2008

Vi. HIV and AIDS Project Advisor

Diocese of Tabora, Anglican
07.2004 - 08.2008

Project Officer

WATERAID TANZANIA/Diocese of Tabora
01.2004 - 12.2004

Project Officer

CARE INTERNATIONAL /Diocese of Tabora
08.2002 - 07.2004

Certificate - Rural Development

Institute of Rural Development Planning (IRDP)
09.2001 - 08.2002

Master of Arts - Management of Development

Van Hall Larenstein University Part of Wageningen

Advanced Diploma - Environmental Planning And Management

Institute of Rural Development Planning (IRDP)

Certificate - Secondary Education

Milambo Secondary School
Mdala Edson Fedes