To secure a challenging and rewarding position in community development, utilizing my extensive knowledge and experience in urban planning and housing management, international development, and academic research.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freelance: Retired Civil Servant
12.2022 - Current
Offering town planning and land sector consultancy services to clients.
Consultant
Ministry of Lands, Housing and Human Settlements Development
12.2023 - 09.2024
Providing consultancy services for the preparation of a guidance note on pastoralist community/hunter gatherer participation in village land use programs and systematic mass registration.
Principal Town Planner I
Ministry of Lands, Housing and Human Settlements Development
04.2020 - 12.2022
Responsible for the physical development control section, ensuring compliance with town planning regulations and guidelines.
Providing backstopping expert services to Local Government Authorities in the development of infrastructure in Dar es Salaam Region.
Principal Town Planner and Head of the Municipal Urban Planning and Environment Department
Moshi Municipal Council
09.2005 - 03.2006
Served as a principal advisor to the Moshi Municipal Authority on issues of town development.
Prepared development plans for all Moshi urban areas.
Managed land allocation for residential and industrial zones.
Collaborated with stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of urban planning initiatives.
Senior Town Planner III and Head of Municipal Urban Planning Section
Singida Municipal Council
01.2000 - 08.2005
Coordinated and supervised the municipal urban planning section to develop plans and programs for the use of land.
Utilized planning to create communities, accommodate growth, and revitalize physical facilities in Singida Town.
Town Planner
Singida Regional Development Director
07.1990 - 12.1999
Contributed to the development of town planning initiatives and strategies for Singida Region.
Planned for the management of change in the built form and natural environment to enhance efficiency and sustainable utilization of resources for social and economic development.
Considered equitable and collective interests while analyzing trends in each human settlement.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Community Development (Academic)
Lucent University
United Kingdom
11.2023
Doctor of Philosophy - Community Development (Honoris Causa)
Lucent University
United Kingdom
03.2023
International Master of Science Degree - Urban Housing Management
IHS Erasmus University of Rotterdam and HDM Lund University
The Netherlands and Sweden
12.2002
Advanced Diploma - Urban and Rural Planning
Ardhi University
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
06.1990
Skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Consultancy and project management experience
Town planning and infrastructure development expertise
Certification
Registered Town Planner with (TPRB)
Member of Tanzania Institute of Town Planners
References
Deogratias D. Kalimenze, Director for Human Settlements Development, Ministry of Lands, Housing and Human Settlements Development, Government City - Mtumba, P.O. BOX 2908, Dodoma, Tanzania, +255 756 222555, deogratias.kalimenze@lands.go.tz
Prof. Wilbard J. Kombe, Former Director of Institute for Human Settlements Studies, Ardhi University, P.O. BOX 35176, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, +255 754554126, kombe@aru.ac.tz
Prof. Emmanuel Shija, Director General of Outreach Care International, P.O. BOX 1534 CHAMWINO, Dodoma, Tanzania, +255 754554126, outreachcare.tz@gmail.com, http://www.outreachcareinternational.org/
Research And Academic Publications
OLE-MUNGAYA, M. M., 2023, Investigating the effectiveness of Urban Land Development Control in Tanzania. A case study of Arusha City., PhD Thesis, Lucent University (UK) with Coordination of the Outreach Care International, Unpublished
OLE-MUNGAYA, M. M., 2002, Housing Cooperatives Development in Tanzania, A case of Singida Housing Cooperative., MSC Thesis, IHS/HDM, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, Unpublished
OLE-MUNGAYA, M. M., 2000, Participatory Neighborhood layout, A case of Singida Urban Neighborhoods., Short Course Paper, HDM, Lund University, Sweden, Unpublished
OLE-MUNGAYA, M. M., 1990, Development of Traditional Settlements in Urban Areas in Tanzania, A Case of Zanzibar Municipality., Diploma Thesis, Ardhi Institute, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Unpublished
Trainings And Courses
International Training in Architecture and Development, HDM, Lund University, Sweden, 04/01/00, 05/01/00
Refresher Course in Urban Governance and Poverty Reduction in a Decentralized Environment, IHS Rotterdam at Mzumbe University, Morogoro, Tanzania, 09/01/03, 09/12/03
Advanced Training Programme - Follow-up to Housing and Development, HDM, Lund University and Copperbelt University, Kitwe, Zambia, 10/12/03, 10/17/03
Regional Course on Land Policies for Growth and Poverty Reduction in Africa, The World Bank (WBI, DEC) with collaboration with Global Development Learning Network (GDLN) IFM, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 02/23/04, 02/26/04
International Course on Urban Housing and Design, HDM, Lund University together with World Urban Forum III, 06/15/06, 06/28/06, Vancouver, Canada
Building Maintenance Course, National Construction Council, Morogoro Municipality, Tanzania, 02/02/09, 02/13/09
Short Course on Preparation of Data Collection and Analysis Tools for State of the Cities Report - TACINE, Ardhi University, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 07/23/12, 07/31/12
Study Visit on Public Transport Systems (BRT) and Infrastructure, Beijing and Guangzhou Cities, Yutong Industry Park in Zhengzhou and Foton Motor at Beijing and Changping, China, 11/05/12, 11/10/12
Study Tour on Public Transport Operation Systems and How Can It Be Applicable to Dar es Salaam City, JICA - CUPID, Cape Town, South Africa, 06/12/16, 06/19/16
Study Tour to Learn the Application of New Technologies in Addressing Urban Resilience Challenges, World Bank, Silicon Valley and San Francisco City, United States of America, 03/10/18, 03/19/18
Study Trip to Learn Practical Experience on Operational and Management Systems of Infrastructure Programmes, World Bank - DMDP, Johannesburg, Durban and Pretoria, South Africa, 03/20/18, 03/24/18
Study Trip to Learn How the Southern African Countries Manage Their Water Resources Through Proper Land Use Management, The World Bank and Government of Tanzania, Windhoek (Namibia) and Cape Town (South Africa), 03/10/19, 03/16/19
Timeline
Consultant
Ministry of Lands, Housing and Human Settlements Development
12.2023 - 09.2024
Freelance: Retired Civil Servant
12.2022 - Current
Principal Town Planner I
Ministry of Lands, Housing and Human Settlements Development