Michael Machera

Project: USAID Kizazi Hodari Northeastern Zone Project

• Managed a $3 million USD project, achieving 100% of donor targets while ensuring budget efficiency.
• Strengthened partnerships with local government authorities (RHMT & CHMT) across Arusha, Manyara, Tanga, and Kilimanjaro regions.
• Led a multi-disciplinary team to implement HIV/AIDS interventions for orphans and vulnerable populations.
• Provided technical, operational, and administrative support to project staff across multiple regions.
• Overseed financial operations, including approval of travel requests, staff liquidations, and budget tracking.
• Served as the focal project person at the zonal level, ensuring program objectives align with donor expectations and national health priorities.
• Led technical teams in MERL & Informatics, Case Management, Health & HIV, Grants & Finance, and Economic Strengthening for program implementation.
• Ensured timely completion and submission of financial and narrative reports (monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual).
• Provided mentorship and capacity-building support to project staff for smooth program execution.
• Fostered partnerships with LGAs, RHMTs, CHMTs, and other implementing partners to enhance service delivery.
• USAID Kizazi Hodari Northeastern Zone Project

Project: USAID ACHIEVE Project

• Led a high-impact HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment project, achieving 100% of donor targets.
• Strengthened collaboration with local health teams, ensuring effective implementation of the Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) program.
• Managed a large-scale project budget, ensuring financial accountability and compliance.
• Managed project implementation across multiple councils, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
• Supervised budget utilization, tracking expenditures, and ensuring financial efficiency.
• Provided technical guidance and mentorship to project staff, including Case Management Officers and Health & HIV Officers.
• Developed and submitted high-quality reports to donors and stakeholders.
• Represented the project at national and regional stakeholder meetings, fostering strong partnerships.
• USAID ACHIEVE Project

• Built strategic partnerships with Members of Parliament, government ministers, and media, increasing program visibility.
• Developed and implemented a strategic external engagement plan, enhancing donor and government support.
• Successfully managed a $1 million USD budget, ensuring efficient resource allocation.
• Established and maintained relationships with government agencies, donors, and media to drive policy engagement.
• Provided policy analysis and recommendations, influencing key agricultural policies.
• Designed and managed external communication materials, including reports, press releases, and social media content.
• Led and supervised a team of five Local Government Relations Officers, providing training and performance management.

• Implemented road safety programs, reducing road accidents by 70% in rural areas (Bagamoyo & Moshi districts).
• Developed school road safety initiatives, improving traffic safety education.
• Designed and implemented road safety campaigns, targeting school children and motorcycle riders.
• Conducted casualty data analysis, providing recommendations for government policy improvements.
• Built partnerships with police, community leaders, and schools to drive program success.

• Provided excellent customer service, responding to inquiries and resolving issues for mobile phone users.
• Processed account management requests and assisted with product recommendations.
• Worked closely with team members to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.