Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
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MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SPSS and Internet
Certification
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Melkion Komba

Melkion Komba

Bukoba

Summary

Experienced professional with a strong background in technology-related roles. Proficient in project development, development stakeholders administration, and technical support. Skilled in problem-solving and optimizing performance. Capable of managing projects and collaborating effectively with teams. Committed to continuous learning and staying current with organizational trends to contribute to organizational success.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Head of Division of Planning and Coordination

Bukoba Municipal Council
Bukoba Town
08.2024 - Current
  • Coordinate resources for successful completion of projects within timeline and budget constraints.
  • Facilitate communication between all levels of management throughout the division.
  • Develop comprehensive reports outlining progress towards meeting council 5 years strategic objectives.
  • Develop and implement council strategies to improve communities' social services.
  • Manage a team of eight staff members in the division, providing guidance and direction on day-to-day activities.
  • Organize meetings between senior executives and key development stakeholders within the district.
  • Built strong relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally. Local to international.
  • Create and maintain a budget for departmental operations, including personnel costs, development budget, and operations budget.
  • Draft proposals for new partnerships or collaborations with other organizations.
  • Collaborate with other departments and divisions to coordinate activities related to projects or initiatives across the organization.
  • Participate in ongoing professional development activities, such as conferences and seminars.
  • Leveraged leadership skills to identify deficiencies and opportunities to improve policies, procedures, and controls.
  • Set and monitor division-wide policies, procedures, and cultural standards from the central government.
  • Design and manage project development schedules, meeting established goals.
  • Manage and facilitate project team meetings to resolve issues and challenges impeding the progress of transformation projects.
  • Leverage effective leadership skills to identify deficiencies and opportunities to improve policies, procedures, and controls instructed by the council.
  • Supervise and facilitate team meetings to alleviate issues and challenges stalling the progress of transformation projects.
  • Coordinate Daily Field Reports (DFRs) and distribute them to clients.

Education

Master of Arts - Rural Development Planning

Sokoine University of Agriculture
Morogoro, Tanzania
12-2008

Bachelor of Science - Rural Planning

University of Dar Es Salaam
Dar Es Salaam Region
09-2001

High School Diploma -

Msufini High School
Hai, Moshi.
06-1995

Endarofta Sec School
Karatu, Arusha.
01-1992

Lilambo Primary School
Songea, Ruvuma Region.
01-1988

Skills

  • Project management
  • Strategic planning
  • Budget management
  • Policy development
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Resource coordination
  • Professional networking
  • Report drafting
  • Performance monitoring
  • Team building
  • Organization and time management
  • Decision-making
  • MS, SPSS, PPT Software Proficiency

Affiliations

Organise PRAs as an entry point to new project areas, organise farmers’ study tours and exchange visits, Conducted farmers’ workshops, established microfinance department, formation of groups for microfinance enterprises, Conduct training on FAB(Farming as a business established farmers Organisations’ Network)

Accomplishments

  • Komba M, 2008, Rigid and undemocratic planning procedures and standards, Planning aid for the development of spontaneous settlements in Tanzania: A case of Mabatini, Mwanza City, Paper submitted to the International Course on Housing and Development at Lund University, Sweden, published 2009

Languages

Swahili
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Japanese
Beginner
A1

MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SPSS and Internet

Member of the Planning Association of Tanzania

Trainer of trainers in HIV/AIDS methodology, Stepping Stones

Environmental Management Expert

Water resources management expert

Certification

  • Licensed to drive vehicles of all types

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Head of Division of Planning and Coordination

Bukoba Municipal Council
08.2024 - Current

Master of Arts - Rural Development Planning

Sokoine University of Agriculture

Bachelor of Science - Rural Planning

University of Dar Es Salaam

High School Diploma -

Msufini High School

Endarofta Sec School

Lilambo Primary School

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